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A third of musicians could leave industry due to coronavirus, new study says

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coronavirus pandemic, a new report says.The research comes from the Musicians’ Union, who are calling on the UK government to provide greater assistance to those affected within the industry.The Musicians Union revealed in April that 19% of their members were considering quitting a career in music due to a lack of government support during lockdown, with MU General Secretary Horace Trubridge voicing fears that the number may be much higher in a follow-up interview with NME.The new research states that 34% of musicians are considering abandoning the industry due to losses made during the pandemic, while nearly half of its members already being forced to seek alternative work, and 70% currently doing less than a quarter of their regular.

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