Searxng/Los Campesinos! live perf Music Discover the real cost of touring in 2024. Los Campesinos! share a rare, transparent breakdown of tour finances, expenses, and profits. May 7, 2026 AceShowbiz - One of the most pressing challenges for working musicians today is the rising cost and diminishing returns of touring. After years of recorded music revenues shrinking due to illegal downloads and streaming, live performances became the primary income source for many artists.