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Kate Nash to lose $16,000 from current tour topped up by Only Fans cash
Kate Nash says her North American tour is expected to lose her about $16,000, so she will use income from her OnlyFans account to help cover the cost. Her campaign highlights the financial pressures on touring musicians and the risk that a career in live music will become inaccessible to all but a select few.
Nash joined OnlyFans in 2024 through her “Butts For Tour Buses” campaign, sharing bottom pictures and video blogs about the music industry. She says touring with a live band and crew has cost her thousands despite millions of streams and thousands of ticket sales. She previously reported losses of £26,000 from a European tour and £13,000 from a UK tour; the North American dates include Chicago, South Pasadena, San Francisco and San Diego.
In short
- Kate Nash expects to lose about $16,000 on her North American tour.
- OnlyFans income will help her cover touring costs.
- She says touring losses expose pressure on working musicians.