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Industry Insights: How to make money and build a fanbase on Bandcamp

25th September 2023

7.30 PM BST

£7.21 or free for Sustainer/Soulmate Saffron Members

Saffron’s monthly workshops are part of the Saffron Members Club, but non-members who are women, non-binary people, trans or gender non-conforming folks may also purchase a ticket.

HOW TO MAKE MONEY AND BUILD A FANBASE ON BANDCAMP

In our September Industry Insights session, Bandcamp’s European Artist & Label Rep Aly Gillani will guide you through the basics of being on the platform as well as providing tips and tricks for those looking to improve their presence on the site.

Subjects covered will include: page design, listening parties, release strategies and pitching to editorial.

ABOUT ALY

Aly Gillani is the European Label Rep for Bandcamp, a thriving, global music community where fans discover new artists, intimately connect with them, and directly compensate them for their work. Aly’s role involves expanding and managing the growing network of labels and artists using Bandcamp to connect with their fans.

He is also the founder / A&R for Worldwide Awards Label of the Year First Word Records, home to Children Of Zeus, Tall Black Guy, Eric Lau, Kaidi Tatham, Tawiah and many more. Originally a club promoter he ran seminal clubnights Funky Mule and New Bohemia in his adopted city of Leeds for many years. Starting First Word in 2004, he is also an acclaimed DJ with regular spots at a host of European venues and London radio stations Balamii and Worldwide FM.

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