Financial Precarity In Music

Financial precarity in music refers to the unstable and often insufficient income experienced by many musicians and music industry workers. This can lead to significant challenges, including mental health issues and difficulty with basic self-care¹. Factors contributing to this precarity include the cost of living crisis, the platformization of music, and low royalty payments from streaming services². This economic instability can ultimately push talented individuals out of the music field³.

Financial Precarity In Music

Financial precarity in music refers to the unstable and often insufficient income experienced by many musicians and music industry workers. This can lead to significant challenges, including mental health issues and difficulty with basic self-care¹. Factors contributing to this precarity include the cost of living crisis, the platformization of music, and low royalty payments from streaming services². This economic instability can ultimately push talented individuals out of the music field³.

Financial Precarity In Music

Financial precarity in music refers to the unstable and often insufficient income experienced by many musicians and music industry workers. This can lead to significant challenges, including mental health issues and difficulty with basic self-care¹. Factors contributing to this precarity include the cost of living crisis, the platformization of music, and low royalty payments from streaming services². This economic instability can ultimately push talented individuals out of the music field³.

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