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# Musician’s Arsenal: Killer Apps, Tools and Sites – GigFunder
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/musicians-arsenal-killer-apps-tools-and-sites-gigfunder/
- Published: 2012-05-14T09:58:53.000Z
- Updated: 2012-05-14T09:58:53.000Z
- Description: Fan funding has become a part of many DIY musicians’ strategies. There are various fan funding companies like Kickstarter and PledgeMusic. On Music Think Tank, Ariel Hyatt features fan funding. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/05/musicians-arsenal-killer-apps-tools-and-sites-gi
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Fan funding has become a part of many DIY musicians’ strategies. There are various fan funding companies like Kickstarter and PledgeMusic. On [Music Think Tank](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/musicians-arsenal-killer-apps-tools-and-sites-gigfunder.html?ref=hypebot.com), **Ariel Hyatt** features fan funding company, GigFunder. With GigFunder, fans can help bring bands to their hometowns for shows. This helps fund a tour and guarantee fans will be at your shows. What do you think of fan funding campaigns?

“It’s a **novel approach to touring** that works out beautifully for all involved. In this model, the band builds a campaign by stipulating their tour expenses.” ([Read On](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/musicians-arsenal-killer-apps-tools-and-sites-gigfunder.html?ref=hypebot.com))