84% of UK independent artists can’t afford to tour in 2025

84% of UK independent artists can’t afford to tour in 2025

Only 16% view touring as financially feasible according to a recent survey by Ditto Music.

January 24, 2025
82% of global independent artists can’t afford to tour in 2025

82% of global independent artists can’t afford to tour in 2025

Less than 18% view touring as financially feasible according to a recent survey by Ditto Music.

January 24, 2025

Ditto Music Launches Cutting-Edge Online Mastering Service

Ditto Music Launches Cutting-Edge Online Mastering Service

New AI-powered tool offers instant, affordable, and high-quality mastering for independent artists.

August 22, 2024

Independent artists make more from streaming than merch, touring AND publishing

Independent artists make more from streaming than merch, touring AND publishing

49% of indie musicians name streaming as their biggest source of musical income.

June 21, 2024

Ditto X 2024 Early Bird Tickets On Sale Now

Ditto X 2024 Early Bird Tickets On Sale Now

Acclaimed music conference & networking event Ditto X: Meet The Music Industry Returns to London in November 2024

May 24, 2024

Only 12.8% of independent artists are releasing vinyl despite rise in physical sales

Only 12.8% of independent artists are releasing vinyl despite rise in physical sales

Vinyl production costs are still too high for most independent musicians.

April 16, 2024

Almost half of musicians would use AI to write songs

Almost half of musicians would use AI to write songs

47.1% of independent musicians would consider using AI songwriting tools within their creative projects.

April 9, 2024

Glastonbury 2024 to feature over 52% female and non-binary acts

Glastonbury 2024 to feature over 52% female and non-binary acts

The most diverse Glastonbury lineup ever announces 13.6% more female or non-binary artists than Coachella 2024.

March 14, 2024

Ditto Music Introduces New Pro Subscription Plans

Ditto Music Introduces New Pro Subscription Plans

Access industry-leading artist tools with Ditto Music's new Pro subscription tiers.

January 16, 2024

Vinyl production costs too high for independent musicians

Vinyl production costs too high for independent musicians

Only 12.8% of independent artists have released music on vinyl despite a rise in physical sales.

January 11, 2024

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