Indie music fan funding platform Ampled to shut down

Music fan funding platform Ampled will shut down at the end of the year, the company’s Board announced in an open letter last week. More than 852 artists are currently. Continue reading

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Patreon adds free fan memberships, direct-to-fan digital sales

Subscription-based membership platform Patreon has added a free tier and will now enable creators to sell digital products to fans on and off the platform. Patreon’s new tier is free. Continue reading

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Patreon alternative Fanfix says active creators earn $70,000 a year

New stats from Fanfix signal the fan engagement app’s arrival as a Patreon and Fanhouse alternative worthy of consideration. First, the stats: Fanfix says that it has attracted more than. Continue reading

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Patreon lays off 17% of workforce, closes offices

Patreon has laid off 80 workers, or 17% of its global workforce. CEO Jack Conte had recently called layoffs “a last resort” response to current market conditions. Interest in Patreon,. Continue reading

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6 keys to success on Patreon

For most independent artists, developing reliable income streams is difficult, and as many learned over the last year merch and live performances don’t always provide a stable revenue stream. Patreon,. Continue reading

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How to reward your fans

To encourage retention and growth among your fans on Patreon and elsewhere, it’s important to consider how to structure your rewards for varying levels of support. Guest post by Randy. Continue reading

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8 steps to earning money through Patreon

A lack of touring and an over-saturation of live streaming shows has left many musicians seeking news ways of earning money via their chosen craft. Enter Patreon! Here, we break. Continue reading

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Patreon Has Paid Out $1 Billion From 4 Million Fans

reon has paid out $1 billion to creators since launch, the fan funding and patronage site announced this week. That milestone comes from the direct support of the 4 million patrons using the platform – an increase of a million patrons in less than a year.

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Patreon Adds $60M To ‘Take Membership To The Next Level’

Creator subscription platform Patreon has raised an additional $60 million that it says will be used "to take creator memberships to a whole new level."  Patreon has more than 3. Continue reading

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5 Music Crowdfunding Myths – Busted! [Ariel Hyatt]

Crowdfunding has become a key tool in the DIY artist toolkit, but doing it successfully is harder than it looks. Here Cyber PR's Ariel Hyatt does a little myth busting. Continue reading

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