gigmit: What happens to the line-up if you decide to postpone the festival rather than cancel it?
Sarah Jones: We have postponed FOCUS Wales 2020 due to the coronavirus, following government advice. So far we have booked 98% of the original artists for the new dates.
What are the main things you are currently struggling with?
As many industries are currently closed down, we are struggling to progress with some aspects of festival planning. We are also holding back on marketing, as it feels insensitive as this time.
What tips do you have for artists at the moment?
We have put together a resource page on our website for artists struggling at this time.
How is the music community reacting to this crisis in Wales?
The music community in Wales is a very supportive space. There has been lots of online activity, including live streams, and interviews as well as fundraisers such as this one: SXSW Bands Fundraiser
Is a digital edition a possibility for FOCUS Wales?
This is a possibility for our festival, however as many record labels etc in Wales are already successfully live streaming shows, we don’t want to over saturate the music community here with live streams.
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