The phrase "I think I want to be a musician" is one that terrifies the ears of every parent. Of course most of us appreciate musicians and their beautiful craft, but it is no secret that the road to become a musician is incredibly difficult and stressful. Even the most successful musicians have to go... Continue Reading →
Why Do So Many Artists Suffer From Bipolar Disorder?
An anecdotal observation that is often mentioned about musicians and artists is that a large number of them suffer from bipolar disorder. American rapper Kanye West even mentioned his disorder on an album title of his that read "I hate being bipolar[,] It's awesome". This week by chance I happened upon a research paper in... Continue Reading →
The Role of Culture in Determining Employment in the Arts
There's a great story about Bob Dylan that says he ran away from home 17 times and was brought home 16 times. While it is mostly just an anecdotal tale told for fun it does tie in nicely to what I'm disusing for this week's post. Last week I did a post [see here] about... Continue Reading →
How Many People in Ireland Work in the Arts?
With COVID19 still restricting employment within the economy, a lot of people are finding themselves out of a job for at least the moment. Obviously, essential services are still open but non-essential services are not. The arts, entertainment, and recreation sector have taken a severe loss at this time because unfortunately while they are great... Continue Reading →