Write a 6‐8 (maximum) page essay on how digital technology revolutionized the business of making and
selling music since the arrival of the compact disc in 1982. A superior submission will compare the paths
of two musicians whose careers were forged during the beginning of this century (suggest Drake and
Danny Michel – see below). Secondly, “the global crisis of COVID‐19 has changed society without any
guarantee of what the future will hold, and those within the creative sector are desperately trying to
protect the industry from financial ruin.” 1
Write a two‐three paragraph statement on the action(s) you
would take to ensure the sustainability of the live music industry during this period of COVID‐19. ]