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Brian May and Gavin Barwell

May 7, 2020

Queen guitarist Brian May advocates for rethinking touring post-corona. Gavin Barwell discusses lifting lockdown. Stephanie Flanders talks about economy worries. Topics include Bluetooth for contact tracing, balancing new measures, and small business support.

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Quick takeaways

Bands should reconsider large group tours post-corona for safety.

Economic concerns post-pandemic demand balancing health measures with recovery strategies.

Deep dives

Brian May Records 'We Are the Champions' for NHS Fundraising

Brian May of Queen leads the re-recording of 'We Are the Champions' to support NHS workers amid the pandemic. The classic song is dedicated to frontline healthcare staff with proceeds going to the WHO fund. The revised lyrics convey gratitude to the workers on the front lines, emphasizing their heroic efforts during the crisis.

Introduction

2min

Bluetooth Functionality on iPhones and Social Distancing Challenges Explored

2min

Navigating Complex Decisions Post-Lockdown

15min

Navigating the Economic Fallout

6min

Discussion on Small Business Support and Government Funding

2min

Creating a Collaborative Record and Advocating for Healthcare Workers

7min

Reflections on Change and Lessons Learned

2min

The Queen guitarist tells us bands need to "rethink" whether touring and playing to large crowds is appropriate in a post-corona world. We're joined by Theresa May's former chief of staff, Lord Gavin Barwell, to discuss lifting lockdown. And Stephanie Flanders from Bloomberg tells us how worried we should be about the economy.

Producers: Frankie Tobi, Harriet Noble, Natalie Ktena and Seren Jones Editor: Dino Sofos