Flashback. One sultry Saturday night in the south of France last year I caught a glimpse of the near future hurtling towards us. I didn't know it then, of course. Before going on holiday last September – from Edinburgh to Montpellier and back by alluringly long train journeys – I had been part of a team researching attitudes to digital technology among creative folk in remote … [Read more...] about We’re all islanders in a pandemic
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Distanced but not divided: digital media helps us define our new normal
Distanced does not have to mean divided. Creative problem solving and innovative use of technology is closing the gap of social distancing. Digital media can bring us closer together, enabling the vital human interaction that is part of normal, healthy daily life. Meeting people, chance encounters, expressing yourself, feeding off the energy of the audience, inspiring people, … [Read more...] about Distanced but not divided: digital media helps us define our new normal
Get real, get virtual – keep music live in a world of crisis
Music doesn’t just make the world a better place during the good times, it can make the world a place worth living in during times of crisis.Music makes the world a better place. So says the bold message on the tote bags that the UK's music licensing body (PPL) give out at their events. I agree with the sentiment; I’m sure most people do. And while music won’t help combat … [Read more...] about Get real, get virtual – keep music live in a world of crisis