Isolation and no competition a boost for WA s music industry amid coronavirus
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Henry Carrington-Jones (left) and David House feel super lucky to be in Perth right now.
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COVID-19 has provided a silver lining for WA musicians and audiences as more local artists take the stage, filling the gaps left by a lack of national and international tours.
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However, the industry says it s helped artists at the start of their careers
Scaled-back social distancing rules have allowed local artists to sell out shows
In fact, Kojonup rock duo Old Mervs reckon 2020 was their best year yet.
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