I don’t think we have an industry – Patchbay Band manager
The manager and band leader of Patchbay Band, Philip Acquah, has questioned the structure of Ghana’s music industry, arguing that existing institutions do not fully cater to the needs and realities of live bands.
Ghanaian band Patchbay Band's manager, Philip Acquah, has raised questions about the current structure of the country's music industry, arguing that it does not fully support live bands. Speaking on E Vibes on Joy Prime, Acquah stated that while organizations like the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) and the Ministry of Tourism are present, their scope does not adequately address the needs and challenges faced by bands like Patchbay.
The band, which has been active since 2011, has performed alongside established musicians, yet Acquah suggests that the industry's recognition and support for live bands are lacking. He emphasized that the existing institutions are privately owned and do not fully encompass the work of bands, highlighting the need for a more comprehensive industry structure that acknowledges the significant contribution of live bands to Ghanaian music.
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