Scottish musicians are struggling to afford food, and are missing meals in order to save money. Scottish musicians

Key Highlights :

1. A survey of Scottish musicians has found that 83% have seen a drop in bookings due to the cost of living crisis.

2. The biggest effect has been on those aged 18-24, with 75% reporting a drop in bookings due to the crisis.

3. Scotland was hit hardest of the countries surveyed, with 83% reporting a drop in bookings compared to 75% for Wales and 65% for England.

4. Angus Ware is a 64-year-old musician who works with the Highland Lonesome String Band among others, and has more than 10 album credits to his name. He tells The Herald that things have taken a toll due to the cost of living crisis, with 70% of women and 64% of men reporting a drop in bookings.

5. Musicians have been hit with a triple whammy as the impact of the Brexit vote continues to affect touring outside of the country.

     With soaring costs forcing musicians to skip meals as 83 per cent of Scots performers report a drop in gig bookings amid the cost of living crisis, it's clear that something needs to be done.

     It's not just musicians who are feeling the pinch, with the cost of living crisis hitting everyone hard. In fact, according to the Scottish Government, the cost of living crisis is the biggest issue facing Scotland today.

     The cost of living crisis has forced people to cut back on their spending, and this has had a serious impact on the economy. In fact, the Scottish Government has estimated that the cost of the crisis has cost the Scottish economy £2.7 billion so far.

     This is a serious issue, and it's time that the government did something about it. Unfortunately, the government doesn't have the resources to solve the crisis on its own. That's where the music industry comes in.

     The music industry is a big part of the Scottish economy, and it's important that it continues to be successful. If the music industry is to continue to be a success, then it needs to be able to afford to pay its performers. Unfortunately, the cost of living crisis is making it difficult for the music industry to do that.

     According to the Scottish Musicians' Association, 83 per cent of Scots performers have reported a drop in gig bookings due to the cost of living crisis. This is a serious problem, and it needs to be addressed.

     The government needs to do something to help the music industry, and it needs to do it soon. Otherwise, the music industry will be forced to collapse, and that would be a disaster for the Scottish economy.

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