Freelancers in the music industry are finding it difficult to secure government assistance during the coronavirus pandemic, finds a new survey conducted by the nonprofit Freelancers Union.The survey, which was conducted April 22–29, elicited responses from a total of 2,755 freelancers, 411 of whom work in the music and performing arts fields.

Of respondents in the latter category, 93% reported that they have lost work as a result of COVID-19, with 34% having lost over $10,000.Nonetheless, government assistance has been slow in coming.

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