BE 2026

CELEBRATE BANDCAMP FRIDAY WITH BIG EARS

Happy Bandcamp Friday!

Big Ears creates musical experiences that celebrate independent musicians, defy boundaries, and bring people together. Bandcamp is where those same artists and fans connect directly, fueling a community built on curiosity, discovery, and connection. Today, we’re thrilled to join forces with Bandcamp for Bandcamp Friday.

Bandcamp ​Fridays ​are ​select ​days ​when ​Bandcamp ​waives ​its ​share ​of ​revenue, ​so ​all ​artist ​and ​label ​proceeds ​from ​their music ​and ​merch ​sales ​on Bandcamp go ​directly ​to ​them. ​Since ​2020, ​fans ​around ​the ​world ​have ​contributed ​millions ​of ​dollars ​to ​artists ​and ​labels ​on ​these ​days—powerful ​proof ​of ​what’s ​possible ​when ​a ​community ​comes ​together ​to ​support ​independent ​music. 

We’ll have more information on our partnership with Bandcamp as the festival gets closer—including a series of specially curated listening parties and a special Big Ears episode of Bandcamp’s East Village Radio Show, all taking place after our 2026 festival announcement next Tuesday. 

So, while you wait for the big reveal, head over to Bandcamp and support the artists you love—pick up an album, a shirt, or even send a gift. And in the true spirit of this partnership, we hope you discover someone new. Who piques your interest? We’re all ears.

Shop Bandcamp Friday

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Festival

Learn more about what The New York Times calls “one of the world’s greatest music bashes.”

Support

Be part of what makes Big Ears possible—give, volunteer, shop, or support emerging artists through scholarship to keep the music and mission alive.

Connect

Discover, learn, and get in touch—connect with Big Ears through stories, updates, and the people behind the festival.

Beyond

Explore ideas, concerts, and collaborations that take Big Ears beyond the festival stage.