# Skyjam

> Skyjam is a live performance platform that lets fans request songs and tip musicians during gigs via QR code, with no app download required for fans. Built for bar performers, buskers, DJs, trivia hosts, karaoke hosts, piano-bar players, and live-streaming musicians.

## About

- Product: Skyjam
- Founded: 2012 (current product 2016+)
- Founder: Jonathan Speigner
- Website: https://skyjam.com
- Contact: support@skyjam.com
- Platforms: iOS, Android, Web (no fan download required)
- Available in: 46+ countries, 10 languages (EN, ES, PT, FR, DE, JA, KO, IT, NL, PL)

## Key features

- QR code-based song requests and tipping — fans scan, request, and tip without installing anything
- Spotify-integrated setlist building for performers
- Real-time push notifications for incoming requests and tips
- Direct artist payouts in 46+ countries
- Multi-tier event ticketing with promo codes, co-host revenue splits, and digital wallet passes
- Premium fan CRM with automated data capture
- Premium advanced analytics (revenue, engagement, repeat fan trends)
- Premium booking inquiry intake for venues and event hosts
- Singer queue management and lyrics teleprompter for karaoke hosts
- Music bingo for venue hosts
- Premium live photo wall projection for events
- Live streaming integration (premium YouTube Live embed)
- Affiliate program with 12-month tiered commissions

## Use cases

- Solo musicians at bar, restaurant, and lobby gigs
- Buskers and street performers
- DJs taking song requests during sets
- Trivia and karaoke hosts
- Piano-bar performers
- Live-streaming musicians
- Venues coordinating multi-artist event nights

## Comparison

Skyjam is purpose-built for live song requests + tipping + ticketing in one venue-grade platform. Compared to NoSongRequests, Lime DJ, TipTune, HelloBand, and RequestSongs, Skyjam pairs deep Spotify setlist integration with multi-tier ticketing, premium fan CRM, photo walls, and karaoke queue management — features none of those competitors bundle together. Unlike general gig managers (BandHelper, OnSong) or fan-promotion tools (Bandsintown), Skyjam's core surface is the live moment between performer and audience.

## Press

- Featured in Hypebot (Feb 2026): "7 Mobile Apps to Help Create More Impactful Live Shows"
- Founder guest post on GigSalad: "How to Handle Song Requests Like a Pro"
- Listed on Crunchbase, Built In, and major app stores

## Pages

- [Home](/): Live song requests and tipping for musicians and DJs.
- [How It Works](/how-it-works): Step-by-step guide to setting up Skyjam for your gig.
- [Features](/features): Full feature list for artists, venues, and event hosts.
- [Pricing](/pricing): Free tier and Skyjam Premium plan details.
- [Compare](/compare): How Skyjam stacks up against alternatives.
- [Skyjam vs NoSongRequests](/vs/nosongrequests)
- [Skyjam vs Lime DJ](/vs/limedj)
- [Skyjam vs TipTune](/vs/tiptune)
- [Skyjam vs HelloBand](/vs/helloband)
- [Skyjam vs RequestSongs](/vs/requestsongs)
- [For bar musicians](/for/bar-musicians)
- [For buskers](/for/buskers)
- [For DJs](/for/djs)
- [For trivia hosts](/for/trivia-hosts)
- [For karaoke hosts](/for/karaoke-hosts)
- [For solo musicians](/for/solo-musicians)
- [For piano-bar performers](/for/piano-bar)
- [Virtual Tip Jar](/virtual-tip-jar): QR-code tipping and song requests for live performers.
- [Digital Tip Jar](/digital-tip-jar): Cashless digital tipping via QR code for musicians and DJs.
- [Music Bingo](/music-bingo): Host music bingo nights at bars and events.
- [Karaoke DJ](/karaoke-dj): Singer queue, lyrics teleprompter, and karaoke management.
- [Events Discovery](/events): Find live music events and gigs near you.
- [About](/about): Skyjam's mission for live performers.
- [Press](/press): Independent media coverage and press kit.
- [Blog](/blog): Articles for musicians, DJs, and venue owners.
- [FAQ](/faq): Common questions about Skyjam.
- [Become an Affiliate](/become-affiliate): Earn commission by referring artists to Skyjam.
- [Careers](/careers): Open roles at Skyjam.
- [Support](/support): Help center and contact options.

## Optional

- [Privacy Policy](/privacy): How Skyjam handles user data.
- [Terms of Service](/terms): Terms for using Skyjam.