QR codes for musicians, bands and gigs
People hear a song at a show and forget the band's name by morning. A code on the poster, the merch table or the drum riser lets them follow, listen or sign up on the spot.
A band's links change constantly: a new single, a new tour, a new store. A dynamic code on a sticker or a poster still works after you change where it points, so a print run never goes out of date.
This is a dynamic QR code: $3 once, and you can change where it points at any time without reprinting. How that works
What should a band's QR code link to?
Choose one thing you most want from a listener right now: your latest song, your mailing list, or your tour dates. A single clear destination converts better than a long menu of links.
A link page that lists your music, socials and shows works well if you want to offer a few choices.
- Use a mailing-list code at the merch table, because email is something you own.
- Change the destination when you release something new, without reprinting the poster.
Where should a musician put a QR code?
Posters, merch tables, stickers, flyers, T-shirts, and the back of your CD or vinyl sleeve. For a poster read from a few feet away, make the code at least 6 cm (2.5 inches) square.
A code on stage backdrops is hard to scan, so use it where people stand close.
Can I put a QR code on a T-shirt?
Yes, if the print is large, high contrast, and flat. Dark code on a light background scans best. Keep it on a flat area of the shirt rather than a fold, and test after printing.
Example signs
Each example code opens threedollarqrcode.com. Your code can open any page you choose.
Questions
Does the code work for streaming links?
Yes. It can open any web address, including a streaming page or a link page.
What if my release date changes?
Change the destination in your edit link. The printed code stays the same.
Can I use a different code for each show?
Yes, buy a code per show if you want separate scan counts.
Is there a monthly fee?
No. It is $3 once per code.
Will it fade on a sticker?
Use a vinyl sticker rated for outdoor use if it will be out in the weather.
Get a dynamic QR code for $3
Pay once. Pick the page your code opens, print it wherever you need it, and change the page whenever you like.