When coronavirus took over the world, it left many artists without a source of income. With shows being canceled and tours being postponed inevitably, artists lost the biggest way for them to earn money. COVID has also caused many independent venues to shut down where many artists get their start or the only places they are able to perform with a limited audience(if you want to save your local venues go to saveourstages.com to take action).
With the fall of live music, many musicians won't be able to support themselves let alone an entire band or even be able to afford to go back on tour when things get back to normal.
Bandcamp has done the most for independent artists during COVID times. Bandcamp has set aside multiple different Fridays where they waive all of their fees to allow artists to keep all money made on purchases. Within all of these Bandcamp Fridays consumers put 20 million back into the pockets of these independent artists.
August 7th is another day where these fees will be waived and this is the best way to support your favorite artists during covid. Buying merchandise at their shows was a big source of income for musicians, and now this is a way to do the same, but virtually.
It's time to support your favorites now more than ever. Even if you don't have a lot buying a CD/sticker/or an accessory helps them out more than you know it. Help these bands/musicians/singers to continue to make music and be able to live off of their passion.
Plus you will get some sweet unique items from it! Check out the social medias of some of your favorite musicians and see if they are putting out any new merch or any limited edition items. You could even find out more ways to help them through this.
