COVID-19 Update: Geezers of Gear to Discuss Current COVID-19 Impact on Production/Touring Industry

The Geezers of Gear podcast is moving to address the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is a statement from Marcel Fairbairn:

"Obviously, nothing has ever impacted the touring and production industry more than this. Far too many people already out of work (and this is just getting going...) and sadly, companies are also expected to fail as a result of declining or completely disappearing revenues."

"It has been said 'more small businesses than people will die from this virus,' and sadly, that may very well be true."

"To discuss the coronavirus, I have invited a unique and knowledgeable group of individuals who I believe, will offer sure-footed and wise opinions and ideas from a cross section of our industry. Eric Loader, partner / VP of sales and marketing Elation Professional; Ben Saltzman, CEO of ACT Lighting; John Wiseman, senior VP of PRG; and John Featherstone, co-founder and partner in Lightswitch."

"The podcast will be recorded on Wednesday, March 18th and will be pushed live the same day. 'I feel compelled to offset some of the myths being pushed around social media with some real information. Obviously, this issue is forefront to us all, and I trust these individuals to offer great insight,' says Geezers founder and host, Marcel Fairbairn."

"Geezers Of Gear began in 2018 as a way to gather a vault of great stories from leading people in the production, manufacturing, design, and touring communities. The Podcast is available for free on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, or directly on www.GeezersOfGear.com. With media support by Lighting&Sound America.