Incredible online music platform Bandcamp has always supported artists and their fans, and today they launched their first ever live-streaming service called Bandcamp Live. No doubt inspired the many virtual concerts which are taking place due to Covid-19, the live aspect is integrated with the rest of the original website.
The new update supports ticketed live-streams at a price of the artists choosing, which have a live chat and a virtual merchandise table where artists can sell their products. To be notified, listeners should follow their favourite artists, and they will be notified when they stream. Alternatively, they will automatically become a follower when they make a purchase, or can optionally sign up to the mailing list.
It’s true! Bandcamp Live is a new ticketed live streaming service integrating merch and everything else you love about Bandcamp. Read more here:https://t.co/2gnE4kCZTK
— bandcamp (@Bandcamp) November 17, 2020
This is a great new way for artists to earn money as their live shows are cancelled and government support is failing musicians. Luckily, Bandcamp will only take a 10% fee from ticket sales, though this will not be in place until 31st March 2021 – until this date, artists will receive 100% of their earnings.
In a post on the website written by Ethan Diamond, Bandcamp Live was promised to be easy to set up even for those who have never live-streamed before. He said of the current circumstances, “When the pandemic eliminated a major source of musicians’ income, we immediately began working on ways to help the artists and labels on Bandcamp, without whom we would not exist.”
He continued, “Streaming will never replace the experience of in-person performances, but we believe it’s the next best thing, and will provide artists with a powerful tool to build and connect with their fans both now, and when Covid is behind us and we’re all out enjoying the magic of live music once again.”
Already, a number of acts have been announced including David Allred, Chris Farren, and Brin who will kick things off. Find the full list of performances below, with more to be announced soon.
17/11/2020 – David Allred
20/11 – Chris Farren
21/11 – Brin
04/11 – Anne Leilehua Lanzilotti
04/11 – Madison McFerrin
05/11 – Hanna Mia
10/11 – Butcher Brown
10/11 – (Liv).e
10/11 – Eyedress
12/11 – Frente Cumbiero
12/11 – Aroma
13/11 – Bobby Oroza
17/11 – Demae
18/11 – Dezron Douglas and Brandee Younger
21/11 – Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith
13/11 – Moaning
27/11 – Cloud Nothings
TBD – Hatchie
TBD – Pedro the Lion
TBD – Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
TBD – Louis Cole
TBD – Genevieve Artadi
TBD – Surprise Chef
