Irish musicians, including Mary Coughlan and Alfie Hudson-Taylor, are struggling to earn a living due to rising concert costs and the impact of streaming. While Coughlan celebrates 40 years in music, she highlights a drop in ticket sales and the financial woes of many artists. Hudson-Taylor notes that streaming revenues are dwindling, even for tracks with millions of plays, and calls for support for struggling artists. Former Arts Minister Catherine Martin’s basic income scheme offers some relief, but many musicians remain in precarious situations in the evolving music industry.