Glastonbury was one of the thousands of events stopped due to social distancing rules. The festival was due to celebrate its 50th anniversary this year, including performances from Taylor Swift and Paul McCartneyAn English singer and songwriter, best known as a member of The Beatles..

Now, the Beatles singer has joined 1,500 others asking the government to save live music. Many of the artists were due to perform over the summer before their shows were cancelled.

The letter, also signed by Ed Sheeran, said the future looked "bleak". It asked the government to give the industry
financial supportGiving money to somebody or something to help it. The government is supporting different industries affected by the coronavirus pandemic.. Cancellations meant that venues lost out on incomeMoney received on a regular basis from work. Music venues receive their income by selling tickets for shows. from audiences. Employees at music venues could lose their jobs.

Streaming services mean that we can listen to our favourite artists whenever we want.

No. Live concerts and world tours are outdated: they are expensive and bad for the environment. We don't need performers to travel the globe when we can stream their music at home. Live concerts are flawedHaving weaknesses or problems., and it is not always possible to hear or see clearly. By watching or listening to recordings, we will always experience the best performances.

Yes! Nothing compares to the experience of live music, which can be exciting and really fun. Communication is vital; concerts are a chance for fans and performers to connect. Any imperfections make them unique experiences. Many famous artists became popular performing in smaller concerts and gaining fans - they need live music just as much as we do.