Bandzoogle

Bandzoogle is an online platform which provides tools for musicians to build a professional website, promote their music, and sell direct-to-fan for a flat monthly fee.[1][2] It includes a built-in store, mailing list tools, reporting and integration with social networks and services, including Twitter, Facebook, Bandcamp, SoundCloud, Twitch and Crowdcast.[3] Members can also build an online press kit for their music.[4] Users can choose from dozens of design themes or use a tool to create their own themes.[5] The platform allows artists to keep a record of their sales, and requires no knowledge of HTML coding.[6][7]

Bandzoogle
IndustryOnline services
Founded2003
FounderChris Vinson
Key people
Stacey Bedford (CEO)
ProductsSocial networking
Online service provider
Online media
WebsiteBandzoogle.com

History

Bandzoogle was founded in 2003 by musician Chris Vinson[8] who had built a website for his alt-rock band, Rubberman. Grassroots promotion, plus the online community that the website created helped the band get a record deal. Vinson subsequently launched Bandzoogle.

In 2018, Stacey Bedford was named CEO on Bandzoogle's 15th anniversary.[9] Bedford was named to Billboard’s annual Digital Power Players in 2019.[10]

As of 2019, more than 37,000 musicians and bands use Bandzoogle.[11]

In June 2019, Bandzoogle created a crowdfunding preset that allows similar services to PledgeMusic with payments going directly to from fans to the artist.[12][13] In August 2019, Bandzoogle launched a commission-free fan subscription feature in their music website and marketing platform. Artists can offer online fan clubs within their websites, create stronger fan communities, add income streams and keep 100% of the revenue.[14]

As of 2020, Bandzoogle powers over 50,000 websites for musicians who have sold over $61,000,000 in music, merch, and tickets commission-free.[15]

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Bandzoogle pivoted to provide options to support musicians, including commission-free live streaming ticket sales, event ticket refunds, a tip jar feature, transaction history exports and filtering, and a comprehensive guide to musician resources during a pandemic.[16]

References
  1. Sahpreem A. King (6 May 2012). Surviving The Game: How To Succeed In The Music Business. A Wealth of Thought Publishing Company. pp. 104–. ISBN 978-0-9837577-2-6.
  2. Jeff Strong (14 October 2011). Home Recording For Musicians For Dummies. John Wiley & Sons. pp. 344–. ISBN 978-1-118-17756-3.
  3. "Bandzoogle Now Reporting to SoundScan". Billboard. Retrieved 20 April 2015.
  4. "4 Ways Musicians Can Use An EPK". Hypebot. 29 May 2019.
  5. Jesse Cannon; Todd Thomas (25 November 2012). Get More Fans: The DIY Guide to the New Music Business. Jesse Cannon. pp. 477–. ISBN 978-0-9885613-1-1.
  6. "Bandzoogle And PledgeMusic Partner For D2F". Hypebot.com.
  7. "Super fantasy". The Economist. Retrieved 20 April 2015.
  8. Daylle Deanna Schwartz (20 October 2010). Start and Run Your Own Record Label, Third Edition. Potter/TenSpeed/Harmony. pp. 205–. ISBN 978-0-307-77490-3.
  9. "Press and Media". Bandzoogle.
  10. "Billboard's 2019 Digital Power Players Revealed". Billboard. 18 November 2019.
  11. How Bandzoogle is making it more affordable for musicians to market themselves Financial Post
  12. https://bandzoogle.com/blog/new-preset-page-template-for-crowdfunding-music
  13. http://vocalistmag.com/2019/06/17/bandzoogles-new-crowdfunding-platform-aims-to-fill-the-pledgemusic-void/
  14. "Bandzoogle Adds Commission-Free Fan Subscriptions". Hypebot. 6 August 2019.
  15. "Lessons From Bandzoogle, a Fully Remote Music Tech Company". Digital Music News. 27 April 2020.
  16. "Bandzoogle: website builder for musicians". Enom. 1 June 2020.


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