Live music performances came to a sudden halt in the middle of March as restrictions and closures were quickly introduced globally to combat the spread of Covid-19.
This has had a huge impact on performers, venues, and booking agents, whose livelihoods were turned upside down overnight with all their income streams drying up almost immediately.
Over four months later, with venues remaining closed and no clear plan for the resumption of live performances, those working in the industry say the outlook is bleak unless urgent supports are put in place.
Things had been going well in recent years for Kildare-based Irish folk The Druids in recent years, including securing a number of US tours.