# The Weeknd Tour, Skiddle Stake, UK Artist Fund

> The Weeknd's tour grosses $1.3bn as Skiddle gets new investor and UK artists receive £8k grants.
- Title: The Weeknd Tour, Skiddle Stake, UK Artist Fund · Musically
- Summary: The Weeknd's tour grosses $1.3bn as Skiddle gets new investor and UK artists receive £8k grants.
- Keywords: breaking, the weeknd, skiddle, soho square capital, uk artist touring fund, music venue trust, tinie tempah, live nation, taylor swift, eras tour, stadium tours, ticket sales
- Source: Musically — https://musically.com/2026/11/06/live-roundup-the-weeknd-skiddle-stake-uk-artist-touring-fund
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: breaking, the weeknd, skiddle, soho square capital, uk artist touring fund, music venue trust, tinie tempah, live nation, taylor swift, eras tour, stadium tours, ticket sales
## The Weeknd's Tour
The Weeknd's 'After Hours Til Dawn' tour grossed more than $1.3bn over 176 shows in 67 cities.

> the highest-grossing by a male artist in history
## Skiddle's New Investor
Skiddle has a minority stake from Soho Square Capital to expand into lifestyle events and boost tech and marketing.
## UK Artist Grants
49 musicians receive up to £8k tour support from the UK Artist Touring Fund.
## Key takeaway

The Weeknd's 'After Hours Til Dawn' tour earned $1.3bn across 176 shows, Skiddle secures minority stake from Soho Square Capital, and 49 UK artists get up to £8k tour support.