J. Sider is the founder and creator of BandPage. In his own pursuit of getting his name out there in the music scene, he discovered that there was a much more effective and creative way to connect bands with their fans. Instead of using multiple online platforms, ads, and word of mouth, he created an online platform just for bands and musicians.

This company is based in San Fransisco. More than 500,000 bands and musicians currently use BandPage as their platform. J. Sider created his business on a freemium model of revenue. The musicians can purchase different tools and extras for their page on the site, and they sell an experience to fans. It helps both musicians and fans get unique access to information and a musical experience. This business is not going unnoticed by large name musicians. Musicians such as Rihanna, 50 Cent, and Arcade Fire currently use BandPage!

BandPage used another online platform, Facebook, to start up the business. Bands were able to create pages, release updates, and frequently update their information. The success was fast, and many bands decided to use BandPage. Two rounds of  raising money were conducted, and between the two rounds, over 18 million dollars were invested in BandPage. Unfortunately, the business took a hit when Facebook changed its layout. Pages and timelines were no longer used, so musicians who used BandPage were unable to set their original pages as their default page. This set back did not stop BandPage. They ventured out past what Facebook could offer, and created their own website. Their success continues, and both fans and musicians benefit.

Check out https://www.bandpage.com/ for additional information!