For Artists

 

    • All events on Ursa Live are virtual and can be done from any quiet location with good internet upload speed, including your own home or studio.

  • For an Acoustic Set:

    • Laptop or desktop computer with a working camera, or a smart phone

    • Internet upload speed of 10 mb per second or higher

    • Optional: Microphone(s)

    • Optional: Headphones

    • Optional: USB mixing console

    • Optional: Some kind of input device for the mic

    Artists w/ backing tracks or beats will need:

    • Laptop or desktop computer with a working camera - no older than 10 years

    • Internet upload speed of 10 mb per second or higher

    • Microphone

    • Headphones

    • DAW to play the tracks

    • Input device for the mic

    • Optional: USB mixing console

    • The best way to let your fans know about your livecast is to promote directly to them via your social media channels, whether that’s Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, Discord, or all of them.

    • The most effective posts are videos where you speak directly to your fans and tell them why they should come, and what makes this event special. Be sure to include your rewards!

    • Texts to friends and family and DM’s to special fans are highly effective. If you have a mailing list, be sure to send out an email.

    • If you have a Bands In Town or SongKick Account, we have seen success in driving your fans to your livecast from there as well.

    • Ursa Live will add your event to our home page, feature your event in our weekly mailing list, and promote your event on our social media channels. However we do not guarantee an audience for your livecast. It’s up to you to bring your own.

    • Ursa Live does not provide an audience for your livecast. The best way to let your fans know about your event is to promote it directly to them on your social media channels, text your friends and family, and send an email to your mailing list.

  • Artists can earn money in the following ways:

    1.) Set up fees - Ursa Live offers a stipend for setting up your equipment & getting approved for your first livecast.

    2.) In-show Tips - Fans can tip you during your performance.

    3.) Monthly Bonuses:

    • Top tip earners per month (4 winners): $500, $250, $100, $50

    • Payment is made via Venmo or Paypal within 72 hours of your event. You will receive your setup fee (if applicable), plus 75% of all tips received over the setup fee (if applicable).

    • Set times are a minimum of 45 minutes but we encourage you to go longer so that you can include a lot of conversation and interaction, answer fan questions, share stories about the songs and what inspires you, give shout outs, and acknowledge your tippers. The longer you stream, the more tips you will generate.

    • You can offer many different incentives to your fans to encourage tipping. Some ideas include autographed merch, a guest list spot to an in person show, a song request on your next livecast, a one-on-one meet and greet, a music lesson, an unreleased demo/song, or a personalized thank you video.

  • At least 72 hours prior to your event you should start promoting. This gives your fans enough time to see your posts multiple times before the event and leads to good attendance.

  • You can post a photo or a video at least 3 days before your event. We recommend a video of yourself speaking directly to your fans about your upcoming livecast and why they should come. Mention you’ll be sharing stories, taking questions, and performing. Talk about the rewards you’re offering and don’t be shy about saying you would really appreciate their support! Don’t forget to include the date and time and that there’s a calendar invite at the link so they don’t forget. And tag Ursa Live!

  • We recommend a video of yourself speaking directly to your fans about your upcoming livecast and why they should come. Mention you’ll be sharing stories, taking questions, and performing. Talk about the rewards you’re offering and don’t be shy about saying you would really appreciate their support! Don’t forget to include the date and time and that there’s a calendar invite at the link so they don’t forget. And tag Ursa Live!

  • We encourage you to tell a story about the song you’re about to play, play that song, then take a question. Give a shout out to your tippers. Mention your rewards again (for any new comers) and REPEAT! Interactive livecasts where artists take questions and interact with fans between songs generate the most tips.

  • Payments are made via Venmo, PayPal, or bank transfer.

  • No, Ursa Live events are non-exclusive and contracts are not required. Like all platforms, you will need to agree to our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy when making an account.

  • Sure, you can view a few videos of past events HERE.

  • All artists are welcome whether you play originals, covers, or the didgeridoo!

  • Yes! We work with artists from all over the world and welcome any and all artists!

  • Unfortunately, we do not pay for venues or equipment, but we do offer one-on-one support to help you get set up.

  • Yes! There are many ways to approach streaming with a phone. If your livecast is going to be acoustic in nature, you can simply use the mic on your phone. There are also mics that plug directly into your phone. Additionally, we recommend Streamlabs as an option and our producers will walk you through the setup process if you book a one-one-one.

  • You can enter your bank account information and we can send payment directly to your account.

  • As far as the ownership of the songs, artists retain all rights to their original music.

  • Ursa Live does not archive video footage from livecasts at the moment.

  • Ursa Live does not provide an audience, but we support artists by confirming their audio and video are set up properly. In addition, we provide the opportunity for artists to book free one-on-one sessions to help artists improve their promotional efforts. Artists are encouraged to promote their livecasts to their own fan bases as Ursa Live does not guarantee an audience for any events.

  • Ursa Live makes all payments in USD via your preferred payment method (PayPal, Venmo, or direct wire transfer) which may automatically convert the payment into your local currency.

  • Ursa Live takes a 25% fee on all tips paid out.

  • Ursa Live does select certain artists to promote on our social channels and via our mailing list, but we can’t guarantee this to all artists.

  • No, but they’ll need to sign up to interact in the chat, join the fan spotlight, and tip, so we suggest to all artists that they encourage their attendees to sign up.

  • Fans can attend livecast for free and are not required to tip. Fans are inspired to tip because of the rewards the artist is offering. Often fans tip just because the artist mentions how much they would appreciate the support.

 

For FANS

 

    • All rewards winners’ information will be shared directly with the artist who is then responsible for fulfilling any rewards.

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