Removing invisible barriers for freelance artists

In the context of an increasingly diverse, vibrant but also challenging musical life, it is increasingly urgent to recognize and honor artists who choose the path of composing and performing revolutionary music and folk music.

Everyone who deserves it is honored.

Recently, Associate Professor Dr. Bui Hoai Son, a full-time member of the National Assembly's Committee on Culture and Education , proposed a special mechanism for awarding the titles of People's Artist and Meritorious Artist to freelance artists. This proposal opens up a new direction in the work of honoring artists.

The fact that singer Duyen Quynh and musician Nguyen Van Chung were awarded certificates of merit by the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee's Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department after the success of the song "Continuing the story of peace " was highly appreciated by the public. According to Associate Professor, Dr. Bui Hoai Son, this is not only a timely recognition but also a strong message that anyone who chooses to create on the basis of revolutionary music and folk music will not be disadvantaged, but will also be respected and honored.

In the context of a diverse and even chaotic music market driven by pure entertainment trends, the above encouragement is extremely necessary, guiding artists along a valuable path, closely connected to the community and the Fatherland.

Tháo gỡ rào cản vô hình với nghệ sĩ tự do - Ảnh 1. — Singer Nguyen Duyen Quynh and musician Nguyen Van Chung have created musical products that have created a buzz. (Photo provided by the character)

In fact, for many years, the titles of Meritorious Artist and People's Artist - which are the pinnacle of the artist's career - have often been associated with the criteria of working in public art units. This has unintentionally created barriers for freelance artists, especially singers - who make up the majority of today's artistic life. Mr. Bui Hoai Son acknowledged: "If there is a new, fairer, and more flexible mechanism, it will encourage more young talents to contribute to art, especially to music genres closely associated with the Fatherland."

Associate Professor Dr. Bui Hoai Son's proposal is technical in the consideration of artist titles. This proposal also carries the message: Anyone who creates products that are useful to the community, anyone who dedicates themselves to creating for the country deserves to be honored, regardless of whether they are on the payroll or working freelance.

Valuable "spiritual capital"

Artists, when recognized by society and authorities, will continue to create and continue to nurture inspiration. That is the valuable "spiritual capital" that the mechanism to honor artists brings.

Associate Professor, Dr. Bui Hoai Son emphasized: "Deserving honor is also a way of investment. Through songs and positive stages, patriotism and national pride will be nurtured in daily life."

In the context of the cultural industry being focused on, soft power created from culture - art and patriotism is the foundation to elevate the national status. To achieve that, the mechanism to honor artists needs to be constantly innovated and keep up with reality.

People's Artist Tran Minh Ngoc believes that the proposal for a special mechanism for awarding the title of Meritorious Artist and People's Artist to freelance artists not only reflects the urgent needs of artistic life but also opens up a feasible direction. "If researched and implemented, this will be an important breakthrough, contributing to encouraging more young talents to stick with revolutionary music and folk music - the sustainable and everlasting spiritual values of the nation."

The proposal for a special mechanism for awarding artist titles is not only aimed at individuals but also reflects a reality facing the management of culture and arts: the way in which titles are awarded needs to be reformed. Otherwise, many freelance artists - who play an important role in the artistic life - will remain outside the "door of titles", even though their contributions are recognized by the public.

This issue requires the participation of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, professional associations and local authorities to jointly research and develop a suitable and flexible mechanism to ensure fairness in honoring. Because honoring is not only a reward for individuals but also a message from the state to society: Values associated with the Fatherland and the people will always be respected.

According to experts, in the context of the developing cultural industry, the change in the mechanism for awarding People's Artist and Meritorious Artist titles - if implemented - will be a necessary step. That will both affirm the role of artists and strengthen the soft power of our country on the world cultural and artistic map.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/thao-go-rao-can-vo-hinh-voi-nghe-si-tu-do-196250907215230131.htm