By David Robb
26.03.2020 - 01:21 / deadline.com
By David Robb
Labor Editor
The Producers’ Health Benefits Plan unveiled a sweeping relief package today in response to the coronavirus shutdown of the commercial production and post-production industry.
“These measures will ensure that covered freelance employees are not at risk of losing their health benefits during this crisis; allows employers the option to temporarily insure laid off employees; and offers discounted premiums to those who may lose employer-paid coverage,” said the PHBP,
By Dave McNary
As any keen gardener will testify, you can't beat the satisfaction of tending to an outdoor space.
After releasing her first studio album, securing a booking agent and even netting a Juno nomination earlier this year, Toronto-based singer/songwriter STORRY's career finally started picking up steam after years of frustration. Then came the coronavirus. "As an indie artist, [it
The musician received results from testing on March 31
Jay Sweet was shell-shocked. On Monday (March 30), the producer of the Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals scrolled through the list artists who had applied for the Newport Festivals Musicians Relief Fund. The tally was long -- and all of the names were familiar. “You think you know how much need is there,” he said, still scrolling. “And then you realize
WarnerMedia is giving back to its’ production workers who have been laid off due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief package, complete with several provisions that will help music workers stay afloat. The bill is now headed to President Donald Trump, who is expected to swiftly sign it into law.
The $2 trillion coronavirus economic stimulus package that passed in the Republican-led Senate on Wednesday night (March 25) includes some good news for the music industry’s self-employed workforce.
The National Association of Theatre Owners commended the U.S. Senate’s bipartisan agreement to provide economic relief to the exhibition business and other industries that have had to close their doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
By David Robb
By Dominic Patten, Nellie Andreeva
President Donald Trump signed into law a more than $100 billion coronavirus aid bill Wednesday night (March 18), providing free testing and ensuring paid emergency leave for some employees, among other measures.