More than 1,500 artists have signed a joint letter warning the future is bleak for hundreds of thousands of workers in the sector due to the coronavirus lockdown.
Among the big names backing the plea are Ed Sheeran, Sir Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton, Annie Lennox, Sam Smith, Liam Gallagher, Iron Maiden and Little Mix.
The stars have signed a letter to Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden appealing for support.
It comes during what would have been the start of this summer’s live music season.
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