Touring is a costly struggle for bands like us. Now Harry Styles is helping
Summary
New and smaller music bands in the UK are struggling to afford touring costs like travel, accommodation, and daily expenses. A charity fund, supported by a £1 extra charge on tickets for big-name concerts including Harry Styles, has raised £5 million to help these bands and grassroots music venues.Key Facts
- Touring is very expensive for new and smaller music bands, often costing more than they earn from shows.
- Bands like Brown Horse rely heavily on selling merchandise like T-shirts to make money on tour.
- Brown Horse and similar bands often sleep on friends’ floors and use old vehicles to save money.
- A £1 levy on tickets for major concerts by stars such as Harry Styles has raised £5 million for the Live Trust charity.
- The first £500,000 of that money is being given to musicians and grassroots venues to help with touring costs.
- Brown Horse received nearly £5,000 from this fund to help cover accommodation, keep ticket prices low, and pay themselves.
- Rising costs from Brexit, Covid, and the cost of living crisis are making it harder for new artists to tour and build a career.
- The fund is managed by the Featured Artist Coalition, which aims to support grassroots artists and preserve the music scene’s future.
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