Julie-Anne Long, Huw Beling and Rory Jeffes are all artists, businessmen and people. They and their companies, just like everyone have been affected by COVID-19 on many different levels. During our interviews, all three speak on how the shutdown affected their specific institutions and artistic endeavours.

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Macquarie University has had large funding cuts, the Sydney Chamber Opera’s is a resident company in The Carriage Works which went into voluntary administration (and has since been saved by private donations) and Opera Australia has had to sell their Alexandria warehouse and was close to selling their Surry Hills offices.

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As they recount their experience, we ask them about the future of live performance within their institutions and the arts industry as a whole.

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They give varied insights into the impact of coronavirus, and talk about their ways around the lockdown and what that means for their future. We also touch on how hybrid performances have started to be presented as livestreamed online.

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Interestingly, we also covered the $250 million stimulus package created by the government. They speak briefly on the impact of the stimulus package and whether it has made it to their institutions or now. 

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All three of interviewees are determined to get back on stage and proceed with their live performances in any way possible, whilst adhering to covid-safe practices. Moving forward they were all optimistic about the future of theatre and hope for a quick return to live in-person performances.

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Duration: 5.56

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CREDITS:

 

Interviewers: Phil Playoust 

 

With thanks to our guests Julie-Anne Long, Huw Beling and Rory Jeffes