Collected Item: “Performing in a Pandemic- the 2020 VMAs”
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Performing in a Pandemic- the 2020 VMAs
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In a year that saw tens of thousands of live performances cancelled across the world, the music industry grappled with how to adapt to the covid cimate. The 2020 MTV VMAs (Video Music Awards) showcased the innovations undertaken by performers in order to continue their work. Masks were a particularly big theme, used not only for protection but also as part of costuming in Lady Gaga and Doja Cat's performances. The lack of a designated stage also allowed for creative set pieces, such as The Weeknd performing on a rooftop filmed by helicopter, the ultimate social distance filming. Watching the VMAs and these live performances was incredibly uplifting for music fans who had missed out on concerts, and although the pandemic was far from over when this was recorded, it was a needed semblance of hope for the arts community.
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music, pop culture, VMAs, live performance
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyZPhBKIKHY&t=2293s
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MTV
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2020-09-03