British singer Kate Nash has revealed that she expects to lose around £12,000 ($16,000) on her current North American tour. The 'Foundations' singer plans to keep sharing content on OnlyFans to help cover the costs, raising fresh questions about the financial struggles faced by independent musicians.
The 39-year-old has been open about using the subscription platform to support her music career since joining in 2024. In a recent video on her new OnlyFans TV channel, Nash explained why performing with a full band and crew has become difficult to afford, despite her success and millions of music streams.
Nash Faces Tour Losses
Nash explained that the financial problems began when she started touring her 2024 album, 9 Sad Symphonies. She said the experience made her realise how much the music industry was struggling, especially at the grassroots level. The singer also spoke about the rising costs of keeping a live music team on the road.
'I was just losing thousands and thousands of pounds because I was choosing to have a human band instead of backing tracks, a sound person, a lighting person, and a few members of crew,' she said. Nash believes artists should be able to perform with musicians and support staff rather than having to cut costs by relying on recorded music. She also pointed out that she has millions of streams and sells thousands of concert tickets.
The singer said she wants to give her team fair pay while keeping the live music experience that fans expect. However, the cost of touring has made that goal harder to reach, even after more than two decades in the industry. Her latest comments show that financial pressure remains a major concern for independent artists.
Why She Joined OnlyFans
Nash first joined OnlyFans in 2024 through a campaign called Butts for Tour Buses. She used the platform to raise money for her live shows while drawing attention to the problems facing musicians who work outside major record labels. The campaign also gave her a way to speak openly about the cost of keeping her music career going.
The decision came after Nash realised she needed to make money quickly and had been forced to let a member of her crew go before Christmas. She explained that she wanted to 'save Christmas' and make sure she could continue supporting the people who worked with her. Her use of OnlyFans became part of a wider effort to get people talking about the music business.
Nash has also spoken about the pressure facing smaller artists who want to keep making music without cutting their teams. She said she enjoyed making people angry because it encouraged more people to discuss the problems within the industry. For her, the campaign was not only about earning money but also about keeping live music alive.
Music Career Faces Pressure
Nash rose to fame in 2007 after releasing her debut album, Made of Bricks. The record reached number one on the UK Albums Chart and featured well-known songs such as 'Foundations,' 'Mouthwash,' and 'Pumpkin Soup'. Her success helped establish her as a major name in British pop music.
However, her career has not protected her from the rising costs of live performances. Earlier in 2026, Nash also spoke to MPs about the financial problems facing touring musicians. She revealed that a European tour had lost around £26,000, while a separate UK tour had resulted in another £13,000 loss.
The singer has argued that rising expenses and other challenges are making it harder for independent musicians to keep their careers going. She also warned that fewer people may have the chance to build a future in music if these problems continue. Her latest announcement adds to her calls for more attention to the struggles of artists working outside the major music business.
