Bill Overview
Title: MUSIC Act
Description: This bill expands eligibility for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program, which provides emergency assistance for eligible venues affected by COVID-19, to include service and support companies. These companies (1) provide stages, lighting, sound, casts, or other support for live performing arts events; or (2) showcase performers or prepackaged productions to potential buyers.
Sponsors: Rep. Smucker, Lloyd [R-PA-11]
Target Audience
Population: People working for companies providing services and support to the live performing arts industry
Estimated Size: 500000
- The MUSIC Act specifically targets companies that provide services and support to live performing arts venues.
- This includes companies providing stages, lighting, sound, casts, or other support for live performing arts events.
- It also includes companies that showcase performers or prepackaged productions to potential buyers.
- The live performing arts and entertainment industry is a global industry, with service companies playing crucial roles in multiple countries.
- Many countries support thriving performing arts sectors, not just the United States.
Reasoning
- The MUSIC Act's target population comprises companies that provide services and support to live performing arts events.
- This population includes a variety of professions such as stage crews, lighting and sound technicians, and event production managers.
- There is a diverse range of demographic factors, including age, gender, and geographic location, that affect the impact of the policy.
- Not every person in the performing arts services will be directly impacted due to the finite budget and the nature of distribution.
- The policy’s budget constraints mean that while some companies will see significant benefit, others may see little to no effect if not directly qualifying for aid.
Simulated Interviews
Lighting Technician (New York City, NY)
Age: 35 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This policy seems promising as it could provide much-needed financial relief.
- I'm hopeful that with better funding, more venues will reopen, and I'll have more gigs.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 4 |
Stage Manager (Los Angeles, CA)
Age: 29 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Our company could significantly benefit from this policy in stabilizing our finances.
- It would help us retain workers and possibly expand our services.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 6 |
Sound Engineer (Austin, TX)
Age: 43 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 12/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Inclusion of service companies is crucial and motivating since we're often overlooked.
- However, I'm uncertain how far the policy's budget will stretch in covering costs.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 4 | 4 |
Performer Showcase Coordinator (Chicago, IL)
Age: 24 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 4
Duration of Impact: 4.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The policy could revive our showcases and lead to higher artist bookings.
- There is hope that the policy will rejuvenate our client base.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 4 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 4 |
Production Manager (Las Vegas, NV)
Age: 50 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This policy could ensure our company's survival through peak seasons.
- Government aid will allow us to rehire and invest in new technologies.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 9 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 7 |
Sound Designer (Seattle, WA)
Age: 38 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 15/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The policy may help venues that hire us, indirectly boosting our job stability.
- I'm cautiously optimistic but curious about eligibility criteria.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 5 |
Tour Manager (Miami, FL)
Age: 31 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 4.0 years
Commonness: 9/20
Statement of Opinion:
- If our supporting companies gain aid, touring can resume and flourish.
- The future of our industry feels more secure with this policy.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 8 |
Event Production Specialist (Nashville, TN)
Age: 40 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 4
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Revival of events hinges on venues gaining this support, so it is highly anticipated.
- I fear that the red tape may delay potential benefits.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 4 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 4 | 4 |
Technical Director (San Francisco, CA)
Age: 22 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 11/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It’s vital for sustainability of the arts scene here, giving us much-needed stability.
- The policy could provide the financial backups we direly need.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 4 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 4 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 4 |
Costume Designer (Portland, OR)
Age: 55 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The policy will help theaters to open up again and provide us job opportunities.
- However, costume designing may not be a top priority right away.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 4 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $500000000 (Low: $400000000, High: $600000000)
Year 2: $500000000 (Low: $400000000, High: $600000000)
Year 3: $500000000 (Low: $400000000, High: $600000000)
Year 5: $500000000 (Low: $400000000, High: $600000000)
Year 10: $500000000 (Low: $400000000, High: $600000000)
Year 100: $500000000 (Low: $400000000, High: $600000000)
Key Considerations
- Number of eligible service and support companies is sizable, potentially increasing grant program costs significantly.
- Administrative capacity to manage increased grant applications may need adjustment.
- Ensuring financial support translates to sustainable operations in supported sectors remains crucial.