In a column for RTÉ, Kate Nash argues that she will continue posting on OnlyFans to cover her touring costs.
The 39-year-old singer said that she is set to lose about 16,000 dollars during her upcoming North American tour. Nash explained that she originally joined the subscription platform in 2024 to draw attention to the financial challenges facing independent musicians and help fund her road shows.
Nash discussed these pressures after releasing her record 9 Sad Symphonies. She realized how much the grassroots of music and culture were in crisis when she began touring that album.
“When I put out my record 9 Sad Symphonies in 2024 and I started touring it, I realised how much the grassroots of music and culture really was in crisis,” Nash told RTÉ. She said that she was losing thousands of pounds because she chose to travel with a human band instead of relying on backing tracks.
Her touring setup includes a sound person, a lighting person, and several crew members. “I think that considering the cultural impact that my music has made, and the fact that I have millions of streams and I sell thousands of tickets, means that I should be able to have a band and a crew and pay them,” Nash told Europe Says.
Nash launched her OnlyFans account and the subsequent Butts for Tour Buses campaign because she needed to make money fast. She wanted to save Christmas after letting a crew member go before the festive season.
| Tour Detail | Reported Figure / Fact |
|---|---|
| Projected North American Tour Loss | About $16,000 |
| OnlyFans Launch Year | 2024 |
| Debut Album Release Year | 2007 (Made Of Bricks) |
Nash has also launched a new OnlyFans TV channel to offer insight into the realities of being an independent artist. “I really enjoy vlogging,” Nash said, adding that she wants to share the behind-the-scenes experience of traveling as a musician.
Alongside her digital platform work, the singer is working on a new project exploring her Irish roots. She recently played intimate shows in Derry, Cork, Kilkenny, and Dublin, following appearances at the Galway International Arts Festival, All Together Now, and the Fleadh.
“I’m going on tour to North America,” Nash told RTÉ. “I’m set to lose about 16,000 dollars and I’m going to be putting my ass on the internet a lot to try and cover the cost of that. So, let’s have some fun.”
