Singer Kate Nash has expressed that she believes she’ll earn more money from selling photos on OnlyFans than from her concerts, after joining the platform to help offset the costs of touring, which she describes as a challenging time for artists. Under the motto “Butts for tour buses,” Nash revealed that her OnlyFans income will fund her live shows, as “touring makes losses, not profits.”
“I also see it as a bit of a punk protest as a woman—taking control of my body to fund my passion, which has been my 18-year career in music,” she explained. “I want to bring attention to this and make people aware of the reality of the music industry.”
Despite recently wrapping up a three-week US tour, Nash’s UK dates, which began in Glasgow, continue with a sold-out performance at London’s Koko. She shared that, for many artists, touring has become financially unsustainable. “I’m losing money on these tours,” she told BBC News. “The only way to break even is either hoping to sell enough merch, cut wages, or even reduce staff. But I refuse to sacrifice quality. So, at the moment, it’s not a profitable venture. It’s more of a passion project.”
Nash also highlighted the importance of women empowering themselves and taking control of their narratives, noting that she often shares photos of herself anyway. The images she posts on OnlyFans are revealing but not explicit. “I think the butt is a great mix of humor and sensuality,” she said. “I’ve always liked taking pictures like this—it’s fun. I’m sure I’ll make more money from this than from music over the next few months.”
In a post on Instagram, she even joked, “No need to stream my music—I’m good with the 0.003 of a penny per stream.” Nash isn’t the only artist to speak out about the struggles of touring and streaming revenue. Lily Allen has previously revealed that she earns more from selling foot pictures on OnlyFans than from Spotify streams.
Nash also pointed out a survey by the Pirate studio network, which showed that while ticket prices and festival fees have increased, most musicians haven’t seen a raise in their performance fees in years. “You might play a venue you’ve sold out before but get the same pay as you did a decade ago, despite all other costs going up.”
She critiqued the disparity between what big corporations and a select few artists make from music and the struggles faced by most musicians, especially those from working-class backgrounds. “We’re creating an industry where diversity is being stifled because it’s harder for working-class people to afford to pursue music,” she said.
Nash suggested that musicians could learn from sex workers on platforms like OnlyFans, who have full control over their content and the way they monetize it. “We haven’t learned these lessons in the music industry—how to value our art and maintain control. Perhaps there’s something to be learned from these industries on how to empower ourselves as artists.”
Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwygdzn4dw4o
“I also see it as a bit of a punk protest as a woman—taking control of my body to fund my passion, which has been my 18-year career in music,” she explained. “I want to bring attention to this and make people aware of the reality of the music industry.”
Despite recently wrapping up a three-week US tour, Nash’s UK dates, which began in Glasgow, continue with a sold-out performance at London’s Koko. She shared that, for many artists, touring has become financially unsustainable. “I’m losing money on these tours,” she told BBC News. “The only way to break even is either hoping to sell enough merch, cut wages, or even reduce staff. But I refuse to sacrifice quality. So, at the moment, it’s not a profitable venture. It’s more of a passion project.”
Nash also highlighted the importance of women empowering themselves and taking control of their narratives, noting that she often shares photos of herself anyway. The images she posts on OnlyFans are revealing but not explicit. “I think the butt is a great mix of humor and sensuality,” she said. “I’ve always liked taking pictures like this—it’s fun. I’m sure I’ll make more money from this than from music over the next few months.”
In a post on Instagram, she even joked, “No need to stream my music—I’m good with the 0.003 of a penny per stream.” Nash isn’t the only artist to speak out about the struggles of touring and streaming revenue. Lily Allen has previously revealed that she earns more from selling foot pictures on OnlyFans than from Spotify streams.
Nash also pointed out a survey by the Pirate studio network, which showed that while ticket prices and festival fees have increased, most musicians haven’t seen a raise in their performance fees in years. “You might play a venue you’ve sold out before but get the same pay as you did a decade ago, despite all other costs going up.”
She critiqued the disparity between what big corporations and a select few artists make from music and the struggles faced by most musicians, especially those from working-class backgrounds. “We’re creating an industry where diversity is being stifled because it’s harder for working-class people to afford to pursue music,” she said.
Nash suggested that musicians could learn from sex workers on platforms like OnlyFans, who have full control over their content and the way they monetize it. “We haven’t learned these lessons in the music industry—how to value our art and maintain control. Perhaps there’s something to be learned from these industries on how to empower ourselves as artists.”
Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwygdzn4dw4o
