The hard lockdown and prohibition of public gathering have generated widespread precarity and insecurity
within the Arts sector. Physical distancing and closure of performance venues have curtailed public
performances and rehearsal with dire consequences to livelihoods and careers. In regrouping, many performing
arts institutions have attempted to adapt by offering new (or newly expanded) digital services. However, lack
of consensus, limited funding and uncertainty within a largely unregulated, fractured industry has impacted
the way forward. The discussion will look at the current state of the sector as COVID-19 continues to impact
performing arts and aim to unpack principle issues of funding, support and technology as we look beyond
the horizon