Gas Prices Crushing Canadian Musicians | Winnipeg News

Manitoba’s inflation hits 4.6%—tied with Nova Scotia for the highest in Canada—as soaring gas prices choke the music scene. Canadian musicians, from up-and-comers like Leavesliketinyflames to seasoned pros, are feeling the squeeze. Touring costs have skyrocketed, forcing bands to hike merch prices just to break even—and one van breakdown could end a tour before it begins. Even classical artists, with more stable funding, face shrinking margins as travel expenses outpace concert pay. When fans tighten belts, concerts get canceled, and artists struggle to reach their audiences—because getting the music to people is now a financial Everest. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c35d9813ac565b9c