47% decrease in new artists touring Europe
A study by venue association Liveurope shows the devastating impact coronavirus restrictions have had on the opportunities available to new talent
News By IQ | 26 November 2020
The number of new artists touring Europe has fallen by nearly 50% in 2019–20, according to a new report that illustrates the impact of ongoing venue closures on emerging acts. Research by Liveurope, an EU-backed association of 16 music venues, shows a 47% decrease in new acts touring in Europe compared to 2018–19.
According to the organisation, which is calling for more aid at a European level, “the circulation of European artists, in particular emerging ones, can only return to pre-crisis levels if ambitious and…
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