Merchandise is an important way for bands to make money and keep fans interested. Making unique, high-quality merchandise can help you connect with your fans and stand out. Here are 10 cool ideas for band merch that you could sell at shows and online:
1. “Custom Clothing”
T-Shirts and Hoodies: Make graphics or band logos that are original and stand out for T-shirts and hoodies. To make something special, think about making it a limited number or tour-specific item.
Hats and caps: Sell stylish hats and caps with your band’s name or artwork on them. These things can be used in many different ways and appeal to many people.
- Vinyl records and CDs
“Limited Edition Vinyl” means putting out limited edition vinyl records with unique artwork or colored vinyl. Vinyl records are interesting to collect and give your music a real feel.
“Exclusive CDs”: Give away CDs with extra tracks, live recordings, or material from behind the scenes that can’t be found anywhere else. Fans often like it when they get something extra with their buy.
- Art prints and posters
Tour Posters:Make posters that look good and show your tour plans or album art. Fans may want to collect images that were only made in small numbers.
As for art prints, you can sell high-quality copies of your band’s artwork or record covers. You can sign these to make them more valuable.
4. Accessories for music
Guitar Picks: You can make guitar picks with your band’s name or artwork on them. These are small, cheap things that fans can collect or use.
Music Notebooks: Give them notebooks or journals with pictures of your band on them. You can write songs in these or keep a personal journal.
5. Stickers and pins
Band Stickers: Make different stickers with the name of your band, album art, or fun designs. Fans like stickers because they’re cheap and easy to use.
Enamel Pins: You can make enamel pins with record art, band logos, or symbols. Toys and memories alike, pins are in style right now.
6. Decorations for the home
Band Mugs: Give out mugs with artwork or band names on them. Mugs are useful and can become a favorite item that people use every day.
Throw Pillows: Make throw pillows with patterns from your band. These are great gifts for fans and make their homes feel more like home.
Number 7: “Accessories”
Phone Cases: You can make your own phone cases with band art or names. The covers for phones are useful and stand out a lot.
Tote Bags: Give out reusable tote bags with your band’s logo on them. The tote bag is useful and good for the environment.
8. Memorabilia from Live Performances
Setlists: Put up or sell printed copies of setlists from events that people will remember. You can sign these to make them more special.
Backstage Passes: Make copies of backstage passes to sell as collectibles. These can be fun for fans who want to feel like they’re backstage.
9. Collectibles with a Limited Edition
Signed Merchandise: Sell limited-edition things like album covers, posters, and vinyl records that have been signed by everyone in the band.
Special Packaging: Put together special boxes for albums or merchandise that have special material inside, like a DVD with behind-the-scenes footage or a booklet with lyrics and photos.
Number 10: “Experience-Based Merch”
VIP Packages: Give VIPs access to soundchecks, meet-and-greets, and special merchandise that no one else can.
When you sell virtual shows or online meet-and-greet events, you can give people access to private events. Fan groups that can’t make it to live shows may really like these.
Final Thoughts
Fans will appreciate having a variety of band products to choose from, and it will also help your band’s brand stand out. These ideas for merchandise can help you connect with your audience and make more money. They range from custom clothing and vinyl records to one-of-a-kind home decor and things that give people an experience. To make an appealing merch line, make sure that your designs and things match the style and message of your band.