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Crowdfunding Concert Apps

The 'Fanbassador' App Lets Music Fans Bid for Local Shows

— August 12, 2016 — Business
The Fanbassador app has dual value: it gives music fans in small markets the opportunity to see their favorite bands live, and it lets bands know exactly where to go to play sold out shows.

For decades, touring bands had to take huge risks when planning their schedules. Before the Internet and other connective technology, bands basically had to guess at where their fan bases were located and hope that booking a show somewhere they hadn't been before wouldn't mean they'd be playing to an empty concert hall.

The Fanbassador app is the first business model to change that, allowing fans to pre-buy tickets that don't yet exist for potential shows from their favorite artists. So, with Fanbassador, if Mobile sells out a show before a nearby town, the Mobile fans win and the band of choice knows ahead of time that they'll be playing a rocking show for a full crowd.
Trend Themes
1. Crowdfunding Concert Apps - Crowdfunding concert apps are enabling fans to pre-buy tickets for potential shows, providing opportunities for fans to see their favorite bands in small markets and helping bands identify their fan base locations.
2. Connective Technology for Touring Bands - Connective technology is revolutionizing the way touring bands plan their schedules, allowing them to accurately identify fan base locations and book sold out shows in new markets.
3. Pre-selling Tickets for Potential Shows - The concept of pre-selling tickets for potential shows is disrupting the traditional concert industry, giving fans the opportunity to secure tickets and guarantee shows for their favorite bands.
Industry Implications
1. Music Touring - Crowdfunding concert apps are reshaping the music touring industry, providing bands with valuable data on fan base locations and allowing for strategic booking decisions.
2. Event Ticketing - The concept of pre-selling tickets for potential shows is disrupting the event ticketing industry, providing opportunities for fans to secure tickets in advance and ensuring sold out shows for artists.
3. Mobile App Development - The rise of crowdfunding concert apps is driving the growth of mobile app development, as more platforms are needed to facilitate pre-selling tickets and connecting fans with artists.
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