Nightlife: More can be done to ensure the live music scene thrives

As someone who straddles both the legal and music scenes, I read the recent article "The streets were full of laughter": What happened to Clarke Quay, Keong Saik Road and Club Street?" (May 2) with a sense of familiarity.

- Theophilus Darius Thomas

The article captured the sobering reality that many nightlife operators—and, by extension, the musicians who perform in these venues—face today.

Singapore's live music scene has always had its passionate advocates and hardworking artistes. While support structures such as grants from the National Arts Council (NAC) exist, many performers find it challenging to navigate them, especially when their focus is on securing regular gigs and rehearsing for shows.