Stacey Bedford
CEO, Bandzoogle

At Canadian web services and direct-to-fan e-commerce platform Bandzoogle, Bedford leads the company’s efforts to help artists amid the pandemic, including commission-free livestream ticket sales, a digital “tip jar” for virtual performances, pay-what-you-want subscription pricing and expanded integrations with Twitch and Crowcast. Bandzoogle reports that artists have earned over $13 million through their websites since the pandemic began. Bandzoogle has also been raising funds for the Emergency Mental Health for Music Community campaign led by Unison Benevolent Fund, Canada’s leading music industry charity.