Turn Applause IntoReal Income
Whether you're a musician, comedian, theater performer, or venue owner, give your audience an instant, cashless way to show appreciation. Digital tips, fan connections, and performance insights all in one platform.
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The Challenges Performers Face
You pour your heart into your craft, but getting compensated fairly and building a sustainable career is harder than ever.
Cash Tips Are Dying
Audiences love your show but don't carry cash. Tip jars sit empty while everyone pays with cards and phones.
No Audience Connection
After the show ends, your audience disappears. No way to stay in touch, announce future shows, or build a fanbase.
No Performance Insights
You don't know which songs, jokes, or acts resonate most. Just guessing what works instead of having data.
Hard to Promote Shows
Announcing gigs means posting on 5 platforms and hoping fans see it. No direct line to people who actually came to your shows.
Reviews Are Scattered
Fan praise disappears into the void. No centralized place to collect testimonials and build social proof for booking agents.
Venue Payment Delays
For venue performers, getting paid can take weeks. Tips and feedback go to the venue, not directly to you.
Your Digital Tip Jar & Fan Connection Platform
One QR code transforms your live performances into sustainable income, actionable insights, and a growing fanbase.
Display Your QR Code
Show your Aplauso QR code on stage, in your venue, or share it during virtual performances. On posters, table tents, projection screens, anywhere your audience can see it.
Fans Tip & Connect
Audience members scan, leave a tip via Apple Pay or card, rate your performance, and opt-in to hear about future shows. All in 30 seconds.
You Get Paid & Build Fans
Tips hit your bank in 24-48 hours. Build a database of fans who opt in for updates. See which performances resonated. Announce future shows directly to people who loved your last one.
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The Midnight Riders
Live at The Blue Note • Tonight
How was the show?
Show your appreciation
Perfect for Every Type of Performer & Venue
From solo artists to major venues, Aplauso helps you monetize live entertainment.
Musicians & Bands
Solo artists, bands, DJs, acoustic performers, open mic nights
Comedy & Theater
Stand-up comedians, improv troupes, theater companies, spoken word
Live Entertainment
Magicians, variety shows, circus performers, street performers
Venues & Clubs
Music venues, comedy clubs, bars with live music, event spaces
Event Entertainment
Wedding bands, corporate entertainers, party DJs, event performers
Virtual Performers
Live streamers, virtual concerts, online shows, digital events
More Than Just Tips
Build a sustainable entertainment career with tools designed for performers.
Instant Digital Tips
Fans tip via Apple Pay, Google Wallet, or credit card. No cash, no Venmo requests. Tips hit your bank in 24-48 hours.
Build Your Fanbase
Fans opt-in to hear about future shows. Build a direct line to your audience, no social media algorithms.
Announce Future Shows
Email or text your fans when you have upcoming performances. Fill venues with people who already love your work.
Performance Insights
See which songs, jokes, or acts get the best ratings. Optimize your setlist based on real audience data.
Fan Feedback
Collect comments and testimonials. Know what resonates with your audience and what to improve.
Social Proof
Happy fans are prompted to leave reviews on Google, Facebook, or your booking platform. Build your reputation.
Real Performers, Real Results
Alex Rivera & The Blue City Band
Indie rock band • Portland, OR
"We put our Aplauso QR code on the stage monitors and mentioned it between songs. After every show, we'd earn $200-400 in tips, way more than the old tip jar ever got. But the game-changer was building our fan list. Now when we book a show, we text 800+ people who've seen us before. Venues love us because we fill the room."
The Breakthrough Moment
"Our first show with Aplauso, a fan tipped us $100 and left a comment: 'Best live band in Portland.' We sent him a thank you message and invited him to our next show. He brought 12 friends. That's when we realized Aplauso wasn't just about tips, it was about turning fans into evangelists."
Start Earning Tips at Your Next Show
From signup to tip collection, be ready for your next performance in minutes.
Create Your Profile
5 minutesSign up, add your performer name/band, upload a photo, and connect your bank account for tip deposits.
Get Your QR Code
1 minuteDownload your unique QR code. Print it, put it on your merch table, stage backdrop, or share it digitally.
Promote During Shows
SecondsMention your QR code between songs or acts. "Scan to tip and stay connected!" Display it on screens or posters.
Earn Tips & Build Fans
OngoingTips come in real-time. Fans opt-in to your list. See performance ratings. Announce future shows to your growing audience.