In response to Covid19 crisis, the Department of Arts and Culture is providing a list of resources for artists and the community during this challenging time, according to a press release.
Georgia Emergency Response Program, gener8tor, Georgia Music Partners and Motown Records are hosting an emergency virtual programs for musicians and music businesses affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.
These programs run through Friday, May 15 and will feature daily webinars designed to identify, understand and help musicians and music businesses secure resources to withstand the current crisis. Free, one-on-one consultations will also be available for participants to ask specific questions about various federal, state, local and private programs (loans/grants/deferrals/law changes).
Program participants will be invited to attend daily, lunch-time webinars with experts in the following topics and more:
Federal Loan Resources and Forgiveness: What You Need To Know
Growing Your Audience and Making Money Online: How to Use Twitch to Bolster Your Career During Lockdown
How to Build and Leverage Your Digital Presence During COVID-19
Multi-Platinum Cast Studies on How to Grow Your Brand Via Instagram and TikTok
There will also be listening sessions available with the following music industry professionals. Musicians can submit their music to get live feedback from:
Brian Johnston, Senior Director of A&R, Atlantic Records
Brandon Bush, Musician, Composer and Producer, Sugarland, Train and others
In addition to the daily sessions, gener8tor, Georgia Music Partners and Motown Records will hold free, one-on-one consultations with artists, musicians and creatives (virtual meetings between the artist, musician or creative and the gener8tor team).
Information: gener8tor.com/emergency-response-program/resources
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