Kate Nash has revealed she had no choice but to join OnlyFans to help fund her tours, as rising costs post-Brexit make it increasingly difficult for musicians to tour profitably. The 38-year-old singer, known for her 2007 hit 'Foundations', told the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee that she was 'doing everything I could do to cut costs' but still faced significant financial losses.
Nash's most recent European tour left her £26,000 out of pocket, and she lost a further £13,000 on her UK dates. She said the only reason she can continue touring is by selling suggestive photos on the adults-only subscription platform, coining the slogan 'Butts for tour buses'. 'Now the only reason it is possible for me to do it is because I sell pictures of my bum on the internet,' she stated.
The singer warned that live music risks becoming a luxury only the wealthy can afford, as ticket prices for major acts like Oasis and Harry Styles have skyrocketed. 'I think music should not be exclusive, it's for all, and it becomes an issue of class, it becomes an issue of race, gender and sexuality and identity, because the doors are closing on who can choose to take that kind of risk,' she said.
Nash emphasised the broader cultural and economic impact, stating: 'We are at risk of losing our reputation and pride in our culture, which will have a knock-on effect on the UK economy. The more we limit artists, the more we limit UK culture on a global scale.'
