They face issues like the high cost of living, lack of public arts funding, problems touring in the post-Brexit landscape and more

The initiative was announced in 2023 and sees the ticketing giant match every pound donated by fans

Singer Thom Rylance tells NME of his regret at his row with Nash, his concerns for working-class musicians – and how he might play Nicole Kidman when his band support Robbie Williams

Nash spoke to NME about her 'Butts For Tour Buses' campaign, saving the grassroots, and what the industry and government can do now that music has become "an impossible environment for working class people"

Organisers first pledged support in 2023, and now fans will have the opportunity to donate too

"Slightly confused about your argument but I will say, free performing arts in education is one of the most important things in the world to me"

They say they weren't taking aim at Kate Nash's recent ‘Butts For Tour Buses’ campaign, which aims to shine a light on the "crisis" facing live music

Nash's recent ‘Butts For Tour Buses’ campaign has attempted to shine a light on the "crisis" facing the music industry

"The industry is in crisis, the music industry has failed artists and is completely unsustainable – and my arse is shining a light on that"

“Honestly I’m such a legend for this"