Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit is calling again, for the formation of a working group of Dominican entertainers to chart the way forward for the industry, after a virtual discussion held on Saturday, November 27. Over 50 entertainment practitioners, including musicians, DJs, promoters, producers and sound engineers, met with the Prime Minister and other Cabinet Ministers to register their concerns over a slowdown in entertainment activities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting was organized by the Discover Dominica Authority (DDA). Participants proposed the hosting of virtual events; “Vaccine Bubble” live events; easier access to funding and concessions; and the creation of long-term revenue streams through music royalties and licensing. Mr Skerrit told the entertainers the working group will seek practical solutions to the challenges they now face and make recommendations to Government to “create an enabling environment & opportunities so that the music industry can be engaged. The Prime Minister suggested the importance of all interested parties forming a group which is able to work with the government to realistically create the environment to resolve the issues stagnating Dominica’s developing Music industry. Prime Minister, Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit.
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