Choose the soundtrack of your night
Nickel allows the band to set the stage, and leaves the rest in the hands of the crowd. No app needed. No setup on stage. You focus on the music and we'll handle the rest.
Sign upYour first 3 shows are free.
Made in Cambridge, Ontario.
Three steps. That's the whole night.
They scan Print or share your QR code. Phones go straight to your jukebox. No downloads. No fumbling through links. Just straight to the good stuff.
They ask People pick a song, add their name, a dedication if they want, and can leave a tip. Every ask lands in Backstage.
You decide Play what fits the room. Tap Played and the crowd sees it as Played too. Tap Pass to quietly make it disappear on your end.
Built for live music, whoever's on stage
- Your jukebox, searchableImport directly from a spreadsheet, or add songs manually one at a time. Star your favourites for the crowd to see, and toggle songs on or off if you're just not feeling it that night.
- Tips straight to youOptional tips go into your band's Stripe account and are paid out to your bank every week.
- Your own band pageLogo, bio, socials, upcoming shows, and a profile for each member to show off their talent. Fully customizable to suit your needs.
- One ask per songOnce a song's been asked for, it's marked Requested. No duplicates. No extra noise to sort through. We keep it simple.
- Talk to the roomSend a shout-out as you play. Hit “On a Break” between sets.
- Table cards in one clickPrint-ready PDFs with your band's own QR code. Print them once and they work at every show.
What your band takes home
Simple pricing. You always see what you'll take home.
| First 3 shows | Free | House Band | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly | $0 | $0 | $7.99 CAD |
| Nickel's cut of each tip | 0% | 5% | 2.1% |
| Card processing (Stripe), always | 2.9% + $0.30 | 2.9% + $0.30 | 2.9% + $0.30 |
| On a $10 tip, your band gets | $9.41 | $8.91 | $9.20 |
Stripe's card processing applies on every tip, free shows included. That goes to Stripe, not us. Switch any time in Backstage. Requests are always free.
Your first 3 shows are on us
Every band gets its first 3 shows with Nickel free: we take nothing from your tips. Stripe's card processing (2.9% + $0.30) still applies. That goes to Stripe, not us.
After that you're on the Free plan automatically. We never charge a monthly fee unless you choose House Band. A night counts as a show once 3 people ask for songs, so a sound check doesn't use one up.
Sign upQuestions
Does the crowd need to download an app?
No. They scan the table card and it opens in their phone's browser.
Do we have to play every request?
No. You play what fits the room. Pass on anything and it quietly disappears. Nobody is told.
Does a tip move someone up the list?
Never. Tips are a thank-you, not pay-to-play. They don't change the order or guarantee a song.
How do we get the tips?
Through Stripe. Tips go to your band's Stripe account and are paid out to your bank once a week.
What do we need on stage?
One phone or tablet with Backstage open. That's it.
Can people ask for songs that aren't on our list?
No. They only see the jukebox you load, and you can switch songs off for the night.
What stops people posting rude stuff?
A filter blocks links, phone numbers and threats, and can bleep swearing. Anyone can report a dedication, and three reports hide it automatically. You can hide any message from Backstage.
Does Nickel play the music?
No. It only shows song titles. You play the songs.
What happens after the 3 free shows?
You move to the Free plan automatically: Nickel keeps 5% of each tip. There's no monthly fee unless you choose House Band.
Does a sound check use up a free show?
No. A night only counts as a show once 3 people have asked for songs.
Can we try it before a real gig?
Yes. Open a night in Backstage before the gig and send a couple of asks from a friend's phone, then end the night.