UK Rock Band ‘Broke’ After Arena Tour

A UK band ⁣have⁤ said they are “broke” after opening on an ⁢arena tour around the UK⁢ and Europe.

Witch Fever, a Manchester-formed four-piece who describe their​ sound as “doom-punk”, supported Danish rock band volbeat on their‍ headline ⁤tour for two months last year.

Though, despite receiving performance fees that should have covered their costs, they found that ⁢their profits ended up stuck in withholding taxes across europe.

The band spoke about their predicament in the latest⁣ episode of​ the 101 Part Time Jobs podcast,released today (Tuesday 20 January).

“we just got⁤ off tour with ‌Volbeat. We did two months in arenas and stadiums. You no, we played Wembley [Arena]. We got to the ⁢end of it… and our profit is ⁢all stuck in withholding taxes across Europe,” bassist and⁢ backing vocalist Alex Thompson told host Giles Bidder.

singer Amy ‍Hope Walpole added: “So‍ we’re broke as f*** – and ‍we just did two months in‍ arenas. ⁣We also can’t get a ⁢job becuase we’re ⁣back on tour⁤ in March,​ so nowhere will hire ⁢us.”

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main Points:

* Financial Struggles of Musicians: The article focuses on the financial difficulties faced by musicians in the UK. A musician from the band ⁣Witch Fever is described as relying‍ on her ⁣late mother’s pension and facing a “depressing landscape.”
*‌ ‌ Low Average Income: The⁢ first Musicians’ Census (2023) found the average annual income for UK musicians is ​£20,700, with 43% earning under £14,000.
* Brexit Impact: Brexit is cited as a major contributing ‌factor to ‍these struggles, creating costly ⁣permits, fees, and paperwork for touring⁢ in the EU. 32% of music creators reported being affected by ⁢Brexit, with 95% of those seeing⁢ a decrease in earnings. A minister admitted Brexit made touring economically unviable for many.
* ⁢ Industry Growth Slowdown: While the UK music‍ industry generated £8bn in 2024, growth has slowed compared to the ​previous year.
* Increased Costs & Complexity: Rising travel, crew expenses, and compliance requirements are adding to the financial strain on musicians.
* Help Musicians Support: ‌ The institution Help Musicians provides financial assistance, business advice, and mentoring⁢ to‍ musicians.
*⁤ Witch Fever Tour: The band ⁤Witch Fever⁣ is starting a UK and European tour ⁢on march 12th.
* ⁢ Source: Information⁢ is drawn from The Independent and a⁣ podcast episode of 101‌ Part Time Jobs.

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