Bandcamp
Bandcamp is a platform where fans have paid artists $1.31 billion, offering digital content, physical merchandise, and artist subscriptions. It includes a Merch Store, Bandcamp Daily editorial, vinyl pressing service, live streaming, and tools for artist-fan communication.
Revenue and Artist Payouts on Bandcamp
Fans have paid artists $1.31 billion using Bandcamp, with $194 million paid in the last year. Bandcamp takes a revenue share of 15% on digital items and 10% on physical goods. The platform ensures that artists receive daily payouts, with approximately 82% of the money going directly to the artist or their label. Bandcamp's Fair Trade Music Policy upholds the commitment to fair and transparent compensation for artists.
Bandcamp Merch Store
Bandcamp offers a Merch Store where users can purchase a variety of items including T-shirts, vinyl, CDs, and cassettes. This service enables artists to sell physical merchandise directly to their fans, with Bandcamp taking a 10% revenue share on these items. Artists can set prices in multiple currencies, including USD, AUD, GBP, CAD, EUR, and JPY, to accommodate international fans.
Bandcamp Vinyl Pressing Service
Bandcamp provides a vinyl pressing service that aids artists in the financing, production, and fulfillment of vinyl records. This service is designed to streamline the entire process, thereby reducing the financial and logistical barriers for artists wishing to press their music on vinyl. Through this offering, Bandcamp supports artists in reaching fans who appreciate physical media.
Bandcamp Daily
Bandcamp Daily is the editorial arm of Bandcamp, covering thousands of records each year. This publication features content on both emerging artists and established acts, providing a platform for various music scenes and genres. Through in-depth articles, reviews, and artist features, Bandcamp Daily supports music discovery and helps drive traffic to the artists' Bandcamp pages.
Bandcamp Pro Features
Bandcamp offers a premium tier for artists known as Bandcamp Pro for $10 per month. This subscription includes advanced features such as custom domains, ad-free video hosting, unified accounting, and real-time stats for labels managing multiple artists. These tools are designed to enhance artists' control over their branding and to streamline the management of their music business.