Academy of Ideas's video: What future for the arts in the post-lockdown world

This is a recording of a panel discussion at the Academy of Ideas Arts & Society Forum, via Zoom, on 6 August 2020: http://academyofideas.org.uk/events/archive/what_future_for_the_arts_in_the_post_lockdown_world #.X1orbWdKigQ What future do the arts have after the economic disruption wrought by the lockdown and post-lockdown precautionary measures? Theatres, concert venues, cinemas and festivals may be the worst hit, having lost months’ worth of box-office revenues. What should the role of government be in aiding the recovery of the arts? Should the government increase subsidies? Is this an opportunity for completely rethinking the arts, as some people are suggesting, clearing out the dross to allow the pearls to shine through? How do we create an environment in which the arts can thrive again? Jonathan Baz, Manick Govinda, Mo Lovatt, Joel Mills and Alison Small discuss. All Academy of Ideas online events are free - if you are in a position to be able to donate, we’d greatly appreciate your support: http://www.academyofideas.org.uk/donate