**Kate Nash Leverages OnlyFans to Support Touring Amid Industry Challenges**

**In a bold move to address the financial struggles of touring musicians, Kate Nash expresses her confidence in making more money from her OnlyFans account than from her concerts.**

Singer-songwriter Kate Nash has voiced her lucrative perspective on the realities of the music business, revealing that she anticipates earning more from her OnlyFans account than from concert proceeds. Known for her hit song "Foundations," Nash recently discussed these financial challenges as she navigates the current music landscape, which she claims is particularly tough for artists on tour.

During a press conference Thursday, under the cheeky motto "Butts for tour buses," Nash explained her decision to join the OnlyFans platform, stating that her projected income will help fund her shows as "touring makes losses, not profits." She described this choice as a "punk protest" that empowers her as a woman to take ownership of her body and generate revenue to support her lifelong passion.

Nash, who wrapped up a three-week US tour and began her UK dates in Glasgow, candidly shared her experiences of financial loss stemming from her performances.

"I'm losing money from those tours," she confessed to BBC News. "The only way I could find to make a profit on the tour is through T-shirt sales, which barely covers the expenses." She emphasized that she will not compromise the quality of her concerts, which left her questioning whether her career as a musician is sustainable.

As she discussed her intent to take control of her financial future, Nash underscored the importance of empowering women in the music industry. "It's an important time for women to take control and feel empowered," she stated, while also expressing her enjoyment in posting playful photos of her curves on social media.

The singer believes her unique content style on OnlyFans—characterized as amusing rather than explicit—could yield higher returns than her music over the coming months. Her frank comparison highlights the evolving music industry where mainstream platforms have not translated into fair returns for artists.

Nash's comments resonated with fellow musicians facing similar pressures. Last month, singer Lily Allen revealed that she earned more from selling photos of her feet on OnlyFans than from streaming music on platforms like Spotify. As rising costs force numerous artists, including Rachel Chinouriri and The Duke Spirit's Liela Moss, to cancel tours altogether, Nash pointed to a critical survey illustrating stagnation in artist earnings despite surging ticket prices.

"Festival prices and ticket prices have gone up drastically, but the musicians' wage hasn't," Nash lamented. In her perspective, the music industry is becoming less inclusive as working-class musicians struggle to sustain their careers.

She proposed that artists could learn valuable lessons from sex workers who successfully market themselves on platforms like OnlyFans.

"There’s a wealth of control and decision-making power in that industry," Nash noted. "Perhaps we can emulate their strategies to reclaim value in our art and music." As the conversation shifts within the music landscape, Nash’s insight sparks a hope for change while seeking to empower fellow artists across the industry.