The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented challenges to the live music industry, overturning musicians' livelihoods as tours were canceled and merchandise sales plummeted. As the health crisis evolved, the return of live performances in 2021 and 2022 was complicated by COVID safety measures such as testing and masking, which conflicted with the core nature of live events. Artists faced physical and emotional strain from potential cancellations, alongside increased crowd disruptions and harassment, reflecting a significant shift in concert etiquette for both established and emerging musicians.
When touring musicians found their livelihoods abruptly halted by the COVID lockdown, the live music landscape faced unprecedented challenges that altered its reality for years to come.
As artists began resuming tours amidst new COVID regulations, they grappled with the stark contrast to the pre-pandemic concert experience, facing challenges from crowd behavior to stringent health protocols.
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