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The state of the music industry... some thoughts from Tim. (Patreon)

Published:
2023-08-11 07:27:05
Imported:
2026-06

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*** A reflection from Tim on the reality of where things are at within the industry here in 2023**

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A few thoughts on the state of the music industry

Comments

Marek Bednář

Love the transparency. Never understood the notion that money is an unsavoury thing to talk about. It's a core part of everyone's life, why all the hush hush. Super happy to hear Exul and the European tour have gone well for you guys! I was really keeping my fingers crossed that they would. I can't imagine how disappointing it would be to work your ass off through the pandemic on an album, release it, follow it up by your first tour in 5 years and then have it all do poorly. I imagine that's the kind of stuff that could kill all enthusiasm for the art. Glad you're doing well, you guys deserve the world!

Mark Nicholls

Thanks Tim. A little sobering for sure. Can't wait to see you all again in Melbourne 🤘

Michael Kunz

Hello Tim I was able to see you in Switzerland on your tour and first of all sorry for the somewhat quiet audience.... But well - I have paid for the ticket 35 dollars ?? I was really wondering how this is going to work .... The concert would have been worth three times as much to me in any case - at least !!! The music industry does one thing - but when I see what Taylor Swift or Elton John charge for their tickets, I also wonder where the solidarity is among female artists.... Both could still have a hot meal every day even with a third of the price, right ? It's really a shame... have you ever thought of doing a concert where you call out the "true" price ? I would be interested to know what it would be and if tickets would be sold. Greetings from Switzerland - Michael

Tina

It's called capitalism Offer and demand There is a far higher demand for Taylor Swift or Beyonce or Helene Fischer tickets than for extreme metal bands with a violin, artists charge what people are willing to pay That's why bands like NeO use Patreon🤷‍♀️

Eva

I was wondering if Persefone won’t get insurance money from the transport company who lost their gear. I am happy to hear the EU tour was this successful, and it’s a pity the risen prices cut into your income. In regards of the industry I guess all we can do is invest in tickets and merch of smaller artists we like that the industry isn’t to favorable of. Which in your case means keep doing what we’re doing here. I have no idea how to break the cycle.

Cormac Jordan

I do enjoy hearing these behind the scenes look at band economics and the problems right now. Inflation is hitting every single industry but damn musicians are getting it bad between merch cuts and younger bands getting little opportunity (never mind free gigs, more wanting you to pay the promoter), and it feels like the opportunity to do big tours is only obtainable for those with large sums available to invest or able to get loans to cover it (I know one band still paying off a loan from nearly a decade ago to tour the US). Hopefully we'll see more collective action by bands to stop squeezing what little funds are available out of them.