Front of House (2020) — Social Art Library

By

Marge Bradshaw

A project documenting the devastating impact of Covid-19 on musicians.

According to the Music Venues Trust, over 550 grassroots music venues remain under immediate threat of closure, representing the potential permanent loss of over 5,000 jobs, over 100,000 concerts, over 300,000 performances by musicians, and over 1 million temporary employment opportunities for gig economy workers.

This evolving photographic series and resulting online exhibition aims to raise awareness of the scale and impact of this situation, and support musicians’ work. As someone who works in culture, music and events photography, I know the devastating outcomes faced by musicians, production and touring crews as well as everyone who relies on the grassroots sector. Alongside each portrait, the personal stories of each musician are shared with links to their work.

More information: https://www.margebradshawphotography.co.uk/front-of-house

If you would like to join the conversation about Front of House online, the hashtag is #frontofhouse2020.

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Marge Bradshaw

Marge Bradshaw is emerging documentary and social photographer born in Blackpool and based in Bolton. She started her photography career in 2018 after spending twenty years working in marketing and audience research roles in the cultural sector. Her artistic practice predominantly focuses on exploring people and place – often with a hidden story to tell. Drawing on her background in ethnographic research and inclusive practice, she captures authentic stories and involves her subjects in the creative process wherever possible. Alongside her creative projects, she works commercially as a music, events and family documentary photographer. Her work has previously been exhibited at the Science Museum, London and with Museums Northumberland.

https://www.margebradshawphotography.co.uk/