Work is ongoing to find a way to hold Electric Picnic next month.
Ministers are believed to be considering a number of proposals including designating the festival as a pilot event, and only allowing vaccinated people attend.
Laois County Council rejected permission for the event last month.
Music and Entertainment Association spokesperson Matt McGranahan says musicians not working at Electric Picnic must also return to work:
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"Very simple steps can happen immediately under current guidelines to let people get back working on a weekly basis."
