When an artist signs up for Stageit and schedules their first performance, they often have questions about how to get the most out of the show and how to set it apart from any other experience fans could have. We’ve seen plenty of interesting stuff work, and it’s worth noting that a lot of these have also helped increase show revenues. While different methods work for different artists with different fan bases, one thing that has consistently helped (especially as of late) has been performers rewarding their “top tippers” with unique and personal gifts. Just think, a fan probably won’t get fun gifts like these while you’re playing a set at a venue and they certainly aren’t included with an iTunes download. Not even the deluxe editions!

Over the past month, we have noticed that the shows where we encouraged artists to do giveaways to top tippers increased total show revenue by as much as 300%. Artists gave out autographs, postcards from the road, personal phone calls, the shirts off their back (I hope he washed it first…) and even offered to shave off excessive facial hair on camera. Sounds crazy, but the more creative you are, the more successful you could be. Just ask one artist who passively mentioned needing a new laptop, resulting in fans responding with an outpouring of tips, all for the chance to get that one-of-a-kind experience of receiving a personal gift while helping one of their favorite artists reach a goal. These are all experiences that will keep your fans engaged and tuning into every Stageit show you do in the future.  These are also experiences that should keep them engaged in the content you’ll be creating throughout your career!