Final Academy at The Rock Garden in 1982. Photo: Neil Newman
Opinion
Opinion
Abacus
by Neil Newman
Take the pressure off Hong Kong’s musicians
The loss of gigs amid the coronavirus has inflicted severe financial pain on professional musicians, who have not worked for over a year. Will there be a way back?
Closet Durannie and fumbling guitarist Neil Newman wonders if, with government support, the industry can be rebuilt for post-pandemic economic benefit