Hi everyone!

I hope you are all keeping as well as can be? I know that things are really hard for all of us so I send you lots of love and extra strength during current times.

I actually feel a little uncomfortable writing this blog post and probably won’t even get seen by anyone as I’m sure some may disagree. However, that is your choice to do so but this is how I feel.

This year as a whole has been very different, difficult and drawn-out at times because of Coronavirus. It’s been backbreaking for healthcare workers and key workers having to work so tirelessly throughout the pandemic, dealing with situations that thankfully not all of us have to witness such as watching so many people pass away all alone in their hospital beds, or people alone at home unable to see their loved ones.

In America, there has been over ten million people that have had positive COVID-19 results and sadly, over 237 thousand deaths. Unfortunately these cases are rising every day. Here in the UK, today, we reached over 50,000 Covid-19 related deaths, making us become the first country in Europe to surpass the 50,000. 595 people have died in the 24 hours! The total deaths worldwide is 1.2 million.

Now I’m going to move onto the real topic that I want to talk about and that is how certain music individuals are still holding events during this pandemic. My first reaction was confusion and I remember myself mouthing “what?!? Is this for real?!?” I can’t even comprehend as to why people think it’s a good idea to hold an event with a live audience where it is general admission. For anyone who hasn’t been to see a show of some kind; basically it means you can stand wherever you want within a small area in front of the stage. Believe me when I say that when people get excited and if they have had alcohol, there’s never a chance for people to stay still. In an ordinary typical show, this would be acceptable and normal but we are not in the usual circumstances.

A certain individual had a little show a few weeks ago and five people who were at the same show, same time, were all tested positive for COVID-19. There are photos from said event where not only the fans but also the individuals were not socially distanced or wearing masks. I personally haven’t seen the photos as I don’t want to upset myself by seeing the carelessness and irresponsible of those, it shows how ignorant, selfish and greedy some individuals are. Many artists are hosting live events online and doing individual meet and greets also online where it is safe for everyone. To me it shows disrespect to those that have lost their lives, continue to lose their lives and those who lives are changed for the worse due to the long term effects from the deathly virus.

For those who think Covid-19 is a hoax or is a conspiracy then why on Earth is the whole planet and almost every country has been affected by this? It is real. It is dangerous. Please read the facts and listen to the scientists. Why are my specialist doctors/physiotherapists etc postponing my appointments until next year?? This is really difficult for me with my complex health issues. I know that I’m not the only one enduring this.

Today I saw someone compare going to a live event to going food shopping 🤦🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️ for a starter... getting food is an essential, we need food to live and it’s not something that we choose to do whereas going to a show is irresponsible and a poor choice.

Not every person is symptomatic and this is what is dangerous, we could easily pass on the virus without knowing... one person might be able to fight it but another may not be able to fight it and I for one would hate that on my conscience. I happen to care deeply for others, and want everyone to be safe. When I get sick, it’s very difficult for me to recover, Covid may even kill me. Every time I am sick, I always end up with new health issues and I already have enough to contend with.

Another thing I keep seeing is ‘oh well those who are shielding can just stay at home while we all carry on living!’ And this is the cruelest thing that someone can say. It just shows pure ignorance, selfishness and lack of compassion for other people! I’m sorry that I and many other’s value our lives. I already have enough health issues to contend with, have done since birth and will continue to til I die. Why should I have to stay a prisoner within my own home just so that selfish people can live carelessly, what about my life, is that not important? I’m sure I can speak for many with this paragraph. It’s upsetting that people don’t think my life is worth it or that I don’t deserve to enjoy the bits that I can when I can. The longer people carry on as if nothing is going on, and holding these events, then the longer COVID-19 is going to keep affecting everyone.

I don’t do much socially due to my health but I had a trip to Manchester booked in April for two nights (it’s where I have to travel to as I live far away from any city that holds concerts) but it was postponed to October and then it got rescheduled to next May. Am I sad about it? Yes I am. I build myself up so much when I go on these trips, but I feel it’ll be much better and safer doing it when hopefully the cases/deaths start declining immensely which will hopefully be by next May, fingers crossed! I’m glad that the majority of artists love, care and want their fans, themselves and their crews to be safe. I appreciate it so much and I have huge respect for them.

It upsets me that certain individuals don’t seem to grasp the severity of the pandemic and don’t seem to show any compassion towards their fans. It infuriates me when I see footage of them not wearing masks or being socially distant... either a lack of awareness or total ignorance. I really hope that they do the right thing and either cancel/postpone until next year or do it online.

Anyone who knows me will know how hard this has been for me to write and to share it publicly. I don’t like to speak out against individuals but this is about respect, caring and being responsible. Thank you if you have took the time to read this as I know it is a long read. Please be kind if you decide to respond to this.

Katie 🖤