The recently formed Artists’ Union of Ireland has issued a letter detailing a chain of support to any and all Irish artists currently facing issues due to the ongoing Covid-19 crisis, which reads as follows:
Fellow artists,
We are a group of 15 artists from various disciplines who are setting up a trade union for artists in Ireland. In light of the current crisis, we would like to offer support to artists who are dealing with issues such as:
- Cancelled gigs
- Late or unpaid fees
- Paying rehearsal space rent
We would also like to speak to self-employed musicians who have experienced issues with being enrolled on the PAYE system, and musicians who are experiencing difficulties with the COVID-19 Unemployment Payment. Confidential support is available at artistunionofireland@gmail.com. Sending solidarity to all in these challenging times.
Artists’ Union of Ireland.
