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- The National Arts Festival has been a definite leader for South Africa’s arts scene during this difficult time, deciding very early on that there was a need to move the festival into the virtual space for 2020. What led you to such a quick decision?
- What are you going to miss most about the physical festival this year?
- What has been (or do you suspect, will be) the biggest hurdle in taking the festival virtual?
- Do you feel that the concept of the vNAF has been positively accepted by the artistic community?
- What does daily life look like for you under lockdown?
- What 3 things could you not live without under lockdown?
- What are you missing most about the outside world?
- Do you think enough is being done to support vulnerable creatives and freelancers in the industry during this time?
