Preparing for Another Roaring 20s? Nightlife, Drugs, & Safe Partying
The rush of buying tickets, and seeing “sold out!” on event flyers. The world is slowly regaining normalcy and returning with a healthy appetite to party. To many, it’s a welcome return to the everyday flow after a grueling year for everyone, particularly those in the music industry. The flu pandemic of 1918 saw its final moments in 1920 after the particularly deadly strain of influenza finally died out. Many scholars believe the depression of the pandemic is partially responsible for the “Roaring 20s;” a moment in history remembered for its hedonism, decadence, and speakeasies. Is the world preparing for another Roaring 20s? Is history repeating itself exactly 100 years later? Will the 2020s be yet another decade where people come together to celebrate after a dark time in their lives? If so, how can the music community promote safety and inclusion so everyone feels safe to party?
