Impact of COVID-19 on Basque Musicians: Identifying Main Associations

Abstract In a context marked by restrictions due to COVID-19 pandemic, this article analyses the impact of COVID-19 on Basque musicians’ activity, income, future expectations and life satisfaction. A survey was conducted in 2021 among Basque musicians belonging to MUSIKARI association. Associations among selected variables were analysed calculating correlation rates and conducting inference tests using SPSS software (IBM SPSS statistics). We found that despite the severe damage done by COVID-19 on musicians’ activity and income, this damage has been homogeneous among different types of musicians. We also find that future expectations are strongly conditioned by musicians’ characteristics.