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FAC 101: Building a Fanbase & Making Money on Bandcamp

9:00am – 6:00pm, Wednesday 25th Sep 2024


The Featured Artists Coalition (FAC) has announced its next 101 online session, featuring Aly Gillani, Bandcamp’s European Artist & Label Representative. Gillani will provide a comprehensive overview of Bandcamp’s features and offer insights into how artists and labels can leverage the platform to enhance their music’s impact and grow their fanbases.

In his role, Gillani is responsible for expanding and managing Bandcamp’s network of artists and labels, helping them maximize their presence and revenue through the platform. During the session, he will share practical tips, explore the platform’s various tools, and answer questions from attendees. Topics will include release strategies, optimizing Bandcamp Fridays, and pitching to the Bandcamp Daily editorial team.

The FAC, the UK trade body for music artists, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting creators at all career stages. The FAC is run by artists for artists and focuses on advocacy, education, collaboration, and research. It represents a diverse and inclusive community, working to provide a strong, unified voice in the industry and to policymakers both domestically and internationally.

The online session will take place on Wednesday, 25th September, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM (GMT+1). To register, please visit this link. Note that this event is exclusively available to ticket holders and FAC PRO Members. FAC PRO membership is free, while non-members can attend for £7.99.

For more information on FAC PRO Membership, visit this page.