He said 95% of the local’s 7,000 members are not working on a regular basis because of the mandated shutdown. “It will create a great cultural depression,” he said. The public may think of performers as A-list celebrities, but most never get near a red carpet or an awards show. Soon after the pandemic struck, a year’s worth of bookings vanished for Koh, who found herself streaming concerts from her apartment. Many artists work other jobs to cobble together a living, often in the restaurant, retail and hospitality industries — where work has also dried up.

Source: bd News24 December 26, 2020 12:22 UTC