Bandcamp launches new live streaming service, Bandcamp Live

With 23 artists announced for its first shows including Madison McFerren, (Liv).e, Demae, Surprise Chef, and Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith.

Bandcamp has announced a new livestreaming feature, called Bandcamp Live.

Bandcamp Live will allow artists to easily create ticketed live streams, with additional features including a ‘virtual merch table’, an optional chat room, and the ability to notify fans when an artist announces a show. It will also let artists select the ticket price themselves.

While Bandcamp eventually intends to take a 10% cut, the platform is waving its fees until the 31st March 2021 in order to support artists during the Coronavirus pandemic.

So far, artists confirmed for a Bandcamp Live set include Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, (Liv).e, and Demae, Surprise Chef, and Madison McFerrin.

Bandcamp Live marks the latest move by the platform to support artists, following on from the success of Bandcamp Friday, which has so far raised over £26 million.

Head here for more info on Bandcamp Live, and check out the list of upcoming streams below.

20th Nov: Chris Farren

21st Nov: Brin

28th Nov: Hatchie

4th Dec: Anne Lanzilotti

4th Dec: Madison McFerrin

5th Dec: Hanna Mia Brekken

10th Dec: Butcher Brown

10th Dec: (Liv).e

11th Dec: Bobby Oroza

12th Dec: Frente Cumbiero

12th Dec: Aroma

17th Dec: Demae

18th Dec: Dezron Douglas and Brandee Younger

21st Dec: Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith

13th Feb: Moaning

27th Feb: Cloud Nothings

TBD: Eyedress

TBD: Pedro the Lion

TBD: Clap Your Hands Say Yeah

TBD: Louis Cole

TBD: Genevieve Artadi

TBD: Surprise Chef