Today is Bandcamp Friday supporting Independent Music
Today is Bandcamp Friday and two more of the popular indie artist and label promotions are scheduled before the end of the year.
Today September 6th is Bandcamp Friday
During these promotional days Bandcamp waives its revenue share and passes the funds directly to artists and labels commission free .
To date, fans have paid more than $120 million directly to labels and musicians during these days. They have also become a time for artists and labels to raise awareness and funds for charities and causes.
Noise For Now raised money for voter rights and abortion access. “Bandcamp provided us with the ideal platform to maximize our fundraising impact,” says Amellia Bauer, Noise For Now Executive Director. “Released for 24 hours only on a Bandcamp Friday in 2022, the benefit compilation Good Music To Ensure Safe Abortion Access For raised $231,000 – all without platform fees.”
2024 Dates
In addition to September 6th, there will be a Bandcamp Friday on October 4th and December 6th.
Bruce Houghton is the Founder and Editor of Hypebot, a Senior Advisor at Bandsintown, President of the Skyline Artists Agency, and a Berklee College Of Music professor.
