how to create and launch merch for music

How to Create and Launch Merch That Fans Actually Want to Buy

Many indie musicians struggle to turn their merch into a reliable income stream. Here are five essential tips to create and launch merch that create a connection with fans, drives sales and builds your brand.

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Everything You Need to Know About Creating Band Merch

Learn how selling band merch can grow a brand, deepen fan loyalty, and create a steady stream of income that can make performing live profitable.

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How Musicians can to increase Merch Sales with Bundles

Want to sell more merch and keep fans coming back for more? Learn how to increase merch sales with bundles and check out these creative ideas that boost income and. Continue reading

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Selling Music Merch at Live Shows

6 Tips For Selling Music Merch at Live Shows

Selling music merch at live shows can boost income and deepen fan connections. Learn how to pick the right products, set prices, and create an unforgettable experience to maximize merch sales.

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Aux adds Direct, a print-on-demand Bandcamp Direct to Fan alternative

Music creation app Aux is broadening its offering with Direct. This direct-to-fan service joins a growing list of startups adding direct-to-fan commerce since the coatic acquisition of Bandcamp by Songtrader. Continue reading

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Music Merch study shows what’s selling and other 2023 trends in merch

A new study by atVenue offers an in-depth look at trends in music merch sales, including what’s selling and what’s not. The data was derived from the company’s point-of-sale technology,. Continue reading

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Calls to end fees that venues charge artists to sell merch grow louder

Testimony before the Senate judiciary committee and the operator of more than 10 live venues have added momentum to a movement demanding that music venues and promoters eliminate the fees. Continue reading

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Sony Music’s Thread Shop Acquires Araca Group To Expand Merch Operation

Sony Music's music merch division, The Thread Shop has acquired the music merch department of The Araca Group for an undisclosed sum.

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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. and Indie Music

Our wise counsel to the music industry' scrappy and determined do-it-yourselfers this week dug into mastering your merch sale, how you can capitalize on music festivals even if you're not. Continue reading

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TheHub.fm Music Merch Management & Sales App Launches At SXSW March 8th

TheHub.fm is an ecommerce music merch startup featuring a mobile app that will be available in beta on March 8th. Bands can use the app to manage their merch inventory. Continue reading

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