Live Nation launches $10M fund to support concert crews

Live Nation has established Crew Nation, a new charitable fund to help support concert crews around the world impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, Variety reports. "Crew members are the backbone of the live music industry" - the entertainment company said, committing $10 million - a $5 million donation directly to the fund and another $5 million to match contributions by artists, fans and employees dollar-for-dollar. Live Nation president and CEO Michael Rapino's family will be personally donating $250,000. Crew Nation has been designed to help tour managers, production managers, riggers, sound engineers, backline techs, lighting directors/designers, special effects teams, carpenters and more.