All artists need share of €25m package
Hitting all the right notes Punters & publicans toast reopening plans
Back behind the mic again
Leo Varadkar and Regina Doherty announced a €25million financial package for arts and culture in Ireland this week which is a great boost to help artists weather this storm. However, I
Opinions generally veered towards “it’s not enough”, although there were a few “it’s too fast” voices to be heard.
We must remember that 105 minutes is the starting point for bars and restaurants to begin operating normally again.
We’re told that we can’t have long sittings as well as reduced social distancing, something’s got to give.
I wouldn’t like to be the person
Today is a pretty special day with three generations of my family all together for Father’s Day; my dad Tom, me and Mia. It’s my first year to celebrate this very special occasion and I would like to thank my own parents, Liz and Mia for making this happen. And while I’m at it, I wish every dad out there all the best. Count your blessings as they say! hope that money comes a little further down the line and it doesn’t just stop with theatres and actors.
Everyone involved in entertainment has to be looked after because we have all been hurt by the pandemic. The music industry has ground to a halt over the past few months and there have been predictions that it will be next year before we see live gigs again.
I hope that is not the case because musicians love their audiences and we all need to be able to make a living. Music is hugely important for Irish people and tourists alike so let’s hope the Government will recognise that by extending the financial support to all parts of the entertainment industry.