It's not just Taylor Swift. Musicians describe the 'demented struggle' of touring in a shrinking industry where one giant company sells the tickets for most major venues.

Dec 20 2022 by Business Insider

 

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Musicians, like workers across the world, were dealing with worsening conditions pre-pandemic. COVID exacerbated this: smaller venues closed, incomes fell into peril, and pent-up demand grew. With Taylor Swift shining a light on Ticketmaster, artists are pushing back against the status quo.

Cadence Weapon lost $2,000 going on tour in the US last year.

That's one reason the critically acclaimed Canadian rapper, writer, and activist — whose...

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