The future of live music, charity chart battles

CMU’s Andy Malt and Chris Cooke review key events in music and the music business from the last week, including new research into what the future music look like for live music after lockdown, plus the ressurgence of charity singles as the Live Lounge Allstars knock Captain Tom off number one in the UK singles chart. Setlist is sponsored by 7digital. 00:03:56 Live music research 00:18:57 Charity singles STORIES DISCUSSED THIS WEEK • Only 40% of American sport and music fans say they’ll rush back to live events once COVID-19 restrictions are lifted • New interest in livestreamed gigs looks likely to outlive COVID-19 shutdown, says UTA • Captain Tom goes to number one following Weeknd intervention – Stay Home Live Lounge on course for top spot this week • Chris Martin, Dua Lipa and more contribute to BBC’s Stay Home Live Lounge • Foo Fighters donate Stay Home Live Lounge royalties to charity, while BBC’s drumming weatherman forms a virtual band • Dave Grohl thanks BBC, as Times Like These charity cover battles with The Weeknd for number one ALSO MENTIONED • Saudi Arabia buys 5% of Live Nation • Justin Bieber walking into a door • CMU's Lockdown Webinars • Sign up to receive the CMU Daily news bulletin • Buy the Dissecting The Digital Dollar book