As we begin to imagine life on the other side of lockdown, the issue of the future of live music is something that is beginning to concern us. In this episode, producer and broadcaster Jez Nelson explores this issue with singer, songwriter and activist Angélique Kidjo; composer, conductor and arranger of The Heritage Orchestra Jules Buckley; chairman of The Recording Academy, Harvey Mason Jr.; and director of Serious, David Jones. Together they discuss the immediate impact this crisis has had on the music industry, describe the practicalities of live music events with social distancing measures in place and explore whether the lockdown has triggered a new era of creativity for artists. 

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