Music has added intrinsic value throughout history, bringing pleasure to those who engage in it. But in addition to the individual fulfillment it brings, music also contributes in many ways to society as a whole and its social cohesion.

The music sector has been amongst the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. The crisis has highlighted and accelerated the many challenges which the sector had already been facing. At the same time, the crisis has also highlighted the importance of music for individuals and society as a whole, it has demonstrated its power to unite and connect people through music. Collectively, there is a need to pool resources and support projects that encourage the resilience and recovery of music operators, artists, and music professionals who have been harmed by restrictions.