More than a quarter (26%) of live music shows scheduled for the first three months of 2022 have been cancelled.
New research from industry lobby group LIVE says a “perfect storm” of Covid and Brexit have damaged public confidence.
Fear of further restrictions was cited as one of the main reasons for cancellations.
Concerns remain over Brexit, with 90% believing it will negatively affect the industry once markets fully reopen.
44% of upcoming shows featuring international artists have been cancelled.
LIVE CEO Greg Parmley welcomed restrictions on live music venues coming to an end, but said the industry still faces serious challenges.
“It will take a long time for us to recover from the worst period in history of the industry and the Government need to fully understand the challenges we face.”