Call for participation: COVID-19 survey on live music venues in SA

The survey will be used to inform policies and support strategies in the sector, and is being conducted with Andre Le Roux of IKS Cultural Consulting as the lead researcher.

SACO, which is funded by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, says that it has been a few months since earlier studies were conducted on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and it can now better assess the immediate and longer-term impact on the sector.

“Music, as part of the performing arts in general, has been hard-hit by pandemic lockdowns and the subsequent weakened economy’s impact on business and personal life,” a statement reads. “So we’re seeking the insights and experiences of firms, employers in the live music business, and individual freelancers from any part of the music business, formal or informal.”

Who should participate?

• Performers.
• Venue owners or staff.
• Technical production service entities.
• Promoters.
• Artist managers.
• Booking agents.
• Sponsors.
• Music publishers.
• Record labels.

How it works

• The survey is voluntary and anonymous – the information you provide will not be linked to any individual or company, and conforms to South African privacy laws.
• The research will be made available to the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture and various other platforms.
• Participants do not have to answer every question and can leave any questions they do not want to answer blank.

Participants can complete the survey and view the original call here.