Do musicians really make their money from playing live?

Wonder to what extent they could cancel a contracted show? Would probably have ended up still needing to pay for various costs.

Be interesting to know if they had certain shows drop off the tour and when these shows were originally booked, if the venues were downgraded, etc.

If you’re losing money every time you do a gig then does it matter if fans aren’t paying for your tickets anymore?

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I think an issue is something like bands are self employed hospitality workers who don’t realise it. they need to collectively bargain for better pay and conditions and they need to be pushing to make sure music is being performed away from profit driven venues cause bands aren’t going to be making money in hospitality venues

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