Why are so many bands cancelling tours?
Posted October 21, 2022 7:27 am.
Last Updated October 21, 2022 9:10 am.
In today’s Big Story podcast, COVID is only part of the problem — for any musical act that hasn’t hit ‘star’ status, the current reality of putting together a tour, and keeping it on the road, is basically a highwire act. And one that can very easily lose money rather than make it.
Why is it so tough to perform live music right now? Who’s cancelling tours and why? And what happens to Canadian music if only the superstars can afford to show up for the fans? How do artists stay afloat?
Kyle Mullin, wrote about the dire situation for musicians unable to afford tours, for Exclaim!
“Some have concerns that their fan bases aren’t that deep pocketed and that trying to raise prices too much could backfire or just lead to smaller crowds. And some worry that the same would go for merch prices.” said Mullin.
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