Fans Can Now Donate Money to Their Favourite Singers on SoundCloud to Help them Cope With the Coronavirus Pandemic

European online audio distribution platform and music sharing website SoundCloud has introduced a donation button to enable fans to give money to their favourite singers who have had to cancel concerts as a result of the Coronavirus Pandemic.

The Berlin-based streaming stated that artistes who want to solicit funds for any purpose can set the donation button on their Soundcloud profiles.

The Coronavirus pandemic has affected several artistes as many event organizers have had to cancel shows, suspend tours and postponed release dates for their singles.

SoundCloud in a statement issued said, “Over the past few weeks, we’ve been providing resources for artists to keep the music going, but with the financial repercussions of canceled shows and listeners asking how they can support the artists they love – we knew there was more we could do. 

“So, we have created a simple button for your profile where fans can instantly and directly show their support. All you have to do is choose where you want to send followers, give them a little context on what they’re supporting, and then let the world know by sharing on your socials.”

 “We’ve built this feature to help creators impacted by the COVID-19 virus and will keep it active as long as we’re all in this so you can fund your projects, offset bills, or get whatever you need to stay on your feet,” the company added.

Here is how it works:

• Click the “Edit” button on the top right side of your profile page on the web.
• In the “Edit your Profile” pop-up, click “Add support link” to add a link to financial exchanges or online stores like Kickstarter, Bandcamp, Patreon, Paypal and more (full list of supported platforms can be accessed here – SoundCloud never takes a cut).
• Hit “Save changes” to generate a Support button on your profile that’s visible above your stats and on your track pages.
• Use your bio to let fans know what they’re supporting – whether it’s your rent for the month or the album you dropped this week.
• Promote on socials, so your day-ones know there’s a way to help you beyond playing your tracks on repeat.