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The Beginner’s Guide to The Beam

🎶 Everything You Need to Thrive on The Beam in One Place 🎶

Whether you’re an artist looking to grow your career or a fan eager to support your favorite creators, The Beam offers an array of tools and opportunities to help you succeed. To make your journey easier, we’ve compiled all our how-to guides into one master resource. Click through each link to dive into detailed, actionable advice tailored to your needs.

The Beginner’s Guide to The Beam

For Artists

How to Succeed in Chart Seasons
Learn the strategies to rise to the top of Chart Seasons and maximize your visibility.

How to Set Up and Optimize Your Artist Profile
Create a professional profile that attracts superfans, brands, and industry professionals.

How to Promote Your Superfan Subscriptions
Turn your followers into superfans and earn recurring revenue effortlessly.

How to Leverage Performance Data to Grow Your Career
Use The Beam’s unique insights to refine your strategy and unlock new opportunities.

How to Enter and Win Sponsored Challenges
Stand out in brand-sponsored competitions and win exciting rewards.

How to Use The Gigs Marketplace to Land Performances
Find and book gigs that align with your style and grow your audience.

What’s the Difference Between Gigs and Live Events?
Learn about the differences between Gigs on The Beam and live event posts.

How to Engage Fans Without Creating Extra Content
Strengthen your fan relationships with minimal effort using The Beam’s tools.

The Beam for Artists Video Tutorial
Welcome to The Beam, the platform for emerging music. Our mission? To ignite competition among new music talents and elevate the best.

The Beam’s Stripe Onboarding Guide for Artists
At The Beam, we prioritize your safety and security, which is why we’ve partnered with Stripe, a globally trusted payment platform.

Tips for Fast Onboarding with Stripe
If you’re an artist ready to join The Beam and monetize your presence, setting up your Stripe account quickly and efficiently is a key first step

How to Log Into The Beam
Been invited to The Beam? Sign up for The Beam in seconds and start earning with our quick, hassle-free login.


For Superfans

How to Become a Superfan and Support Your Favorite Artists
Show your love for artists with subscriptions that make a real impact.

How to Use Artist Data to Make an Impact
Learn how to use performance metrics to amplify your favorite artists’ success.

How to Maximize Your Voting Power in Chart Seasons
Strategic tips to make your votes count and help artists climb the charts.

How Upvoting Works on The Beam
On The Beam, upvotes are your power—support your favorite tracks and help them rise to the top with a simple click.


For Everyone

Why The Beam Trusts Stripe as Its Payment Partner
Stripe processes $1.4t in payments annually.

How to Resolve Common Issues on The Beam
Troubleshoot and solve common problems quickly with this handy guide.

Beam READ ME
A quick synopsis of The Beam.

Artist Accounts and User Accounts: What’s the Difference?
The Beam offers two distinct account types—Artist Accounts and User Accounts—to ensure everyone can get the most out of our platform

All About Sponsored Challenges on The Beam
Sponsored Challenges are brand-backed music contests where artists submit their songs for a chance to win incredible prizes

All About Chart Seasons on The Beam
Chart Seasons are competitive, song-based rankings driven by excitement, not algorithms.

All About Ages on The Beam
We’re committed to providing a platform where artists and fans can thrive. 

All About Memberships to The Beam
The Beam is a platform designed to empower artists, engage superfans, and redefine how music connects us all. 

All About Posting on The Beam
We’ve made posting on The Beam simple and purposeful. There are no generic text fields to distract from artistry and discovery.


Stay Tuned for More

We’re constantly adding new features and resources to The Beam. Bookmark this guide and check back often for the latest updates to help you make the most of your experience.

🎤 Explore, connect, and thrive on The Beam! 🎤