Overview
- The Manchester quartet disclosed the shortfall on the 101 Part Time Jobs podcast after leaving day jobs to take the tour.
- They supported Volbeat across UK and European arenas from September to November, including Wembley and sold-out dates in Berlin, Munich and Frankfurt.
- Bassist Alex Thompson said the expected profit is held in European withholding taxes, describing the outcome as effective double taxation.
- Vocalist Amy Hope Walpole said she is relying on £4,000 in inheritance and that March tour commitments make short-term employment unrealistic.
- Industry data from UK Music and the Music Venue Trust reports worsening EU touring conditions, slowing sector growth and fragile grassroots venues, aligning with the band’s experience.