For Performers
How Independent Artists Make Money Performing Live Online
Wondering how to make money as an independent artist without a label, a tour, or a venue? On The Stage you sell tickets to a livestream concert, keep 90% of ticket sales, collect real-time tips and superchats, and perform live online for a global audience in 150+ countries.
Revenue Streams
How to Make Money as an Independent Artist on The Stage
The Stage is a livestream platform for musicians to earn money from every part of a show — not just the ticket.
General & VIP tickets
Set your own prices for General and VIP tiers and keep 90% of ticket sales.
Real-time tips & superchats
Fans tip and superchat during the show — extra income on top of tickets.
Merch & album bundles
Add merch or albums directly to ticket checkout to raise every order value.
Replay access
Fans who missed the live show can still watch — your past shows keep selling.
Revenue Calculator
Sell Tickets to a Livestream Concert and Keep 90%
Move the sliders to see what one show could earn you from ticket sales alone.
Formula: ticket price × viewers × 90%. Tips, superchats, and merch bundles are extra. Estimates before payment processing.
You keep
$2,700
per show from ticket sales
- Gross ticket sales
- $3,000
- Your share (90%)
- $2,700.00
Perform Live Online for a Global Audience
Your fans aren't limited to one city. Every show page works for fans in 150+ countries on web and mobile, so a single livestream can reach more people than a month of club dates.
Web and mobile app access
Livestream Tips and Superchats for Artists
Real-time tips and superchats put fans in the conversation and add income on top of every ticket. Highlighted messages appear in the live chat so your biggest supporters get noticed.
Getting Started
How to Host a Virtual Concert in Three Steps
- Step 01
Create your show
Add a title, date, poster, and description, then set your General and VIP ticket prices.
- Step 02
Go live in HD
Stream from your phone, laptop, or studio setup — or premiere a pre-recorded performance.
- Step 03
Get paid automatically
Earnings are paid out to your connected account, typically within two business days.
Performer FAQ
Livestream Platform for Musicians to Earn Money: FAQ
How do I make money as an independent artist on The Stage?
Sell General and VIP tickets to your livestream concert and keep 90% of ticket sales. During the show, fans send real-time tips and superchats, and you can add merch or album bundles to checkout. Replay access lets fans who missed the show buy it afterward.
How do I sell tickets to a livestream concert?
Create a show, set your General and VIP ticket prices, and share your show page. Fans buy tickets directly on The Stage and get access to the stream when you go live.
How do I host a virtual concert?
Sign up as a performer, create your show with a date, description, and poster, then go live in HD from your phone, laptop, or streaming setup. You can also upload a pre-recorded performance to premiere at a scheduled time.
Can I reach fans outside my city?
Yes. Your show page works for fans in 150+ countries on web and mobile, so you can perform live online for a global audience without booking a venue or a tour.
When do I get paid?
Earnings are paid out automatically to your connected payout account, typically within two business days of your show. There are no minimums and no manual withdrawals.
Your Stage Is Waiting
Keep 90% of ticket sales, reach fans worldwide, and get paid automatically.
Start Performing