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LISTEN: Protest taking place to highlight difficulties Irish music sector has faced during pandemic

Jun 22, 2021 21:07
By News Northern Sound
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LISTEN: Protest taking place to highlight difficulties Irish music sector has faced during pandemic

A protest is taking place in Dublin tomorrow to highlight the difficulties the music sector in Ireland has faced during the Covid-19 pandemic.

"Irish Music Industry Stands Up" has organised the protest to draw attention to the plight of ordinary working musician, who they say are sinking.

Kevin McDonnell is a musician from Co Cavan who is part of a wedding band.

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He spoke to our reporter, Diarmuid Pepper, about what issues the group wants to draw attention to and the support he wants from the government.

Kevin began by talking about his own musical background:

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