The government has pledged €6 million in state aid for people working in the creative industries including those in the live music sector.

To look at just how big an impact Covid has had on the industry Bobby was joined by freelance event manager, Tony Killeen, renowned singer songwriter and producer, Jerry Fish, and Irish music legend Phil Counter to get their perspective on where the industry stands and what could be done to hep the thousands of workers currently struggling as the Covid pandemic goes on.

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