Three more Bandcamp Fridays remain in 2025.
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Bandcamp has confirmed that its latest Bandcamp Friday, held on August 1st, generated over US$3.2 million in sales for independent artists and labels. The initiative, which allows creators to keep 100% of revenue for 24 hours, continues to be a vital source of support for the global music community.
Launched in March 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic when live music halted, Bandcamp Fridays waives the platform’s revenue share, directing all proceeds to artists and labels. The initiative has generated over $120 million in direct payments, funding essentials like rent and recording costs. It has also become a vehicle for supporting social causes and charitable fundraising.
The August edition carried particular weight for fans of JD Twitch (Keith McIvor), one half of Optimo, who was recently diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour. The Optimo team called on supporters to purchase music via Bandcamp as a way to aid McIvor, his label, and the community he has cultivated: “It’s supporting Keith, his artists, the community he’s nurtured, and the legacy of care, curiosity, and connection that he’s developed over decades.”
Looking ahead, Bandcamp has confirmed three more Bandcamp Fridays before the end of the year: September 5th, October 3rd, and December 5th. With millions already contributed, the initiative remains a powerful tool for fan-driven support—one purchase at a time.
For more information, visit the Bandcamp official website.
