why many musicians can no longer afford to tour

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why many musicians can no longer afford to tour Oct 30, 2022 9:55:52 GMT

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Post by Feologild Oakes on Oct 30, 2022 9:55:52 GMT

Artists are cancelling live dates owing to soaring costs, venue bottlenecks, Brexit and the pandemic. Can touring ever be viable again?

www.theguardian.com/music/2022/oct/28/youre-doing-it-purely-for-the-exposure-why-many-musicians-can-no-longer-afford-to-tour

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why many musicians can no longer afford to tour Oct 30, 2022 19:47:52 GMT

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Post by alpha128 on Oct 30, 2022 19:47:52 GMT

Thanks for sharing. COVID did a real number on live music. And even before that, the industry was ripping off music fans. Consider the "convenience fee". I can't think of another instance where an industry improved its efficiency through automation and then charged its customers more for doing so.

lowtacks86 Elite Member @lowtacks86 Posts: 10,764 Likes: 4,922	why many musicians can no longer afford to tour Oct 30, 2022 20:05:13 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by lowtacks86 on Oct 30, 2022 20:05:13 GMT "Can touring ever be viable again?" Maybe if they only perform for birthday parties and Bar Mitzvahs?

why many musicians can no longer afford to tour

Post by Feologild Oakes on Oct 30, 2022 9:55:52 GMT

Post by alpha128 on Oct 30, 2022 19:47:52 GMT

Post by lowtacks86 on Oct 30, 2022 20:05:13 GMT