COVID-19 Resources for Artists

practical RESOURCES for artists

A list of resources and information for all freelancers in the arts:

Help Musicians UK has compiled a list of advice for musicians which is updated regularly.

The UK Covid-19 Freelance Artist Resources List is a comprehensive list of links and resources for the UK creative community.

Leapers have a more general but very clear article about how to manage if you're a freelancer during the pandemic.

Official Information from the UK Government, updated daily.

EXCELLENT Mental health resources

Mental health is a huge consideration at this time. Here are some resources:

Musicians' Union have a list of organisations and advice regarding mental health support for artists.

Music Minds Matter is a branch of Help Musicians UK dealing specifically with mental health.

Leapers is a fantastic resource for supporting the mental health of self-employed and freelance workers throughout multiple industries.

Mind UK also has a number of resources available, as well as excellent advice.

COVID-19 RESOURCES

RESOURCES for Children

Broadcasts of performances to watch:

'Opera For Kids: Amazing Arias' broadcast by The Royal Albert Hall –

Shakespeare’s Globe - Playing Shakespeare: Macbeth (on youtube). Aimed at young people and up until schools go back.

The Showstoppers - Online storytime

Art Saves Us - Online performances curated by Julian Lloyd-Webber

LPO Online

RPO at home

Budapest Festival Orchestra Quarantine Soirees

Videos to join in with:

Royal Opera House - Create and Learn - An excellent teaching and learning resource

Arts Education Watch Parties

Music & movement for families – Romeo & Juliet

Creative Futures - weekly live video sessions including music based arts and crafts, parent and baby yoga, singing sessions and sessions with instrumentalists. Free video live stream. Past sessions still available.

Benedetti Foundation - weekly videos featuring their tutors. Past sessions still available.

Myleene’s Music Klass - Myleene Klass does music lessons and videos for the family

London Music Masters - For anyone with children who are beginner string players.

London Rhymes - particularly good for Early Years. A great resource of songs and videos.

Music in the Round - Songs and instrument introduction videos

BBC Now - Make an Instrument

Other Resources:

Hackney Music Service - comprehensive list of activities, listed by age group

BCMG Creating Music at Home

Online Disney Drawing Classes

Classic FM’s ‘best online classical music lessons’

Remote Music Education Resources (US-based)