Bandcamp has been successfully setting aside a day a month for artists on their platform and waiving the revenue fee that they usually from a purchase a fan makes. This, plus driving traffic to the platform overall, has resulted in a HUGE boon to some artists that have invested in the platform and made their music available there in the fans’ desired formats (and not just for streaming). And coming up tomorrow, Friday, July 3rd, they’ll be waiving the revenue share fee once again.
In a note on their blog, CEO Ethan Diamond explains the idea…
Musicians will continue to feel the effects of lost touring income for many months to come, so we’re also sharing some ideas below on how fans can support the artists they love and how artists can give fans new, creative ways to provide support.
Read more here and make sure you get your purchases ready for tomorrow when it can support the artist more.
