NOT-FOR-PROFIT · BUILT FOR THE SCENE
About iHYPE
iHYPE exists to give independent artists, venues, and promoters a platform that doesn't take a cut. No platform fee on tickets. No streaming royalty deductions. No algorithmic pay-to-play. Built and governed by the community it serves.
OUR PROMISE
What we will never do
0% ticket fee
Face value is face value. Every cent from a ticket sale goes directly to the artist or venue — no platform deduction, ever.
No streaming cuts
iHYPE does not take royalties. Hypes are a demand signal, not a revenue share mechanism.
No ads
The platform is funded by the community, not by advertisers. Your listening habits are never sold.
Open to all
Any independent artist, venue, or promoter can join for free. There is no gated tier, no premium listing, no pay-to-surface.
FUNDING
How it's funded
iHYPE is sustained by a mix of community grants, optional artist memberships that unlock extra analytics and promotional tools, and direct donations from fans who believe independent music infrastructure should belong to artists. We publish full financial summaries on our transparency page. [Detailed funding breakdown coming soon.]
THE TEAM
Who builds iHYPE
iHYPE is built by a small team of musicians, developers, and community organizers who got tired of watching independent venues close and independent artists lose income to platform fees. We are not venture-backed. We do not have a growth-at-all-costs mandate. [Full team page coming soon.]