Turn live applause into instant tips.
TipTheShow helps Canadian solo artists, duos, and bands receive cashless tips during live shows — quickly, securely, and without interrupting the performance.
Fans scan your QR code, choose an amount, and tip with Apple Pay, Google Pay, or card. No cash, no app download, no awkward ask.
Why performers join
Your audience already has a phone in hand. TipTheShow gives them a clean, way to support the show while the moment is still alive.
- Get tipped faster during the show
- Give fans a simple mobile tip flow
- No apps to download
- Simple, modern, and easy
- No Subscription
- No contract
- No obligation
- Stop using anytime
- Direct Deposits to your Canadian bank account
Fans don’t carry CASH? No problem.
Audience members want to support performers, but don’t have cash on hand, or feel awkward walking up to a tip jar. TipTheShow gives them a quick, comfortable way to tip from their phone.
Capture cashless tips
Capture more “I would have tipped if I had cash” moments.
Keep it simple
Make tipping easy and simple during, before, or after the show. Fans tip in seconds.
Keep the vibe
Fans tip easily, without interrupting the live music atmosphere.
How it works
The setup is straightforward.
Join ➜ Share your QR code ➜ Get tips.
1. Join
Securely submit your profile and direct deposit details.
2. Share your QR code
Display your QR code on tent cards, tables, bar, banners and anywhere else your fans might see it.
3. Get Tips
Watch your tips roll in on your stage dashboard.
Built on Stripe’s secure payment infrastructure
TipTheShow partners with Stripe for payment processing and performer payout setup. Stripe is certified to “PCI Service Provider Level 1” which is the most stringent level of certification available in the payments industry. Fans pay through a secure checkout, and performers connect their Canadian bank account through Stripe’s onboarding flow. TipTheShow never sees performer or fan banking info.
See your tips – Live !
Live tips are displayed on the performer phone or tablet. Thank the crowd!
A better audience experience
Let fans feel the moment — not an e-transfer process.
Fans support you without downloading an app, searching for cash, or dealing with a clunky payment process. TipTheShow keeps the interaction fast, light, and super easy.
Cash is great when fans have it. TipTheShow gives fans a secure, private way to tip, without the email step of e-transfer.
Scan, choose an amount, and tip securely with Apple Pay, Google Pay, or card. That’s it!
Built for live performers
TipTheShow is for for performers who want a simple, professional way to receive cashless tips during live events.
For:
- Solo musicians
- Duos
- Bands
- Acoustic acts
- Buskers
- Live actors
At:
- Pubs
- Restaurants
- Patios
- Wineries
- Private Events
- Festivals
Questions Performers Ask
Do performers or the fans need an app?
No. The goal is a simple web-based flow that works quickly on any mobile devices.
Are Tips and my direct deposits secure?
Absolutely. Banking, tips, and direct deposits are handled securely through Stripe. Payouts are sent to your connected Canadian bank account through Stripe’s secure systems.
Is setup complicated?
Getting started is super straightforward so you can get live quickly without admin friction. Takes just a few minutes.
How much does it cost?
There is no cost to join. We only get paid if you receive tips. Tips go directly to you in CAD, less a small processing fee deducted by TipTheShow and Stripe. No currency exchange.
Are TipTheShow tips the same as cash tips?
Yes. TipTheShow tips are the same as cash tips. Taxable income in Canada. Either way, simple records make tax time easier.
What’s my commitment?
No term commitment. No subscription. No contract. Use TipTheShow when it works for you, and stop anytime.
Join TipTheShow Now!
If you are performing live and want an easier way for audiences to support you in the moment, join now and we will guide you through the next step.
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