Although there has been a significant rise in Covid-19, especially in Colombo, it’s certainly a good sign to see certain venues opening up, in the ‘new normal,’ giving some kind of respite to musicians, entertainers, etc. Before the second Covid-19 wave hit us, the showbiz scene was gradually brightening up and those involved in this setup found work coming their way. Unfortunately, everything went into reverse gear and many found themselves in a very bad situation. It was at this point that the Western Musicians’ Association (WMA) stepped in to ease the hardship of those members of the Association who were in dire straits.