2026 Strategic Vision
Rising the tide of
your local music
scene.
StageFinder is the city-by-city ecosystem for music lovers, artists and venues to grow and strengthen their local music economy together.
The Mission by LuxFruit Media
Control returned to the
communities that show up.
Music lovers, you are the pulse of the scene. But for too long, giant platforms have siphoned value away from your city and into corporate pockets.
StageFinder stops the extraction. By empowering independent artists and local venues, we ensure that every dollar you spend on live music stays in the community, building a sustainable and thriving local ecosystem.
Venues
More Events
Lower admin costs allow for denser show schedules.
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Artists
Higher Pay
Direct fan payments bypass extractive platform fees.
Music Lovers
Direct Impact
Know exactly where your ticket money is going.
Anti-Scalping
Peer-to-peer verification that protects your pocket.
Direct Access
No gatekeepers between you and the artists you love.
The Product Experience
Experience the city-by-city network designed for discovery and direct action.
Role-Based Entry
Onboard as Artist, Venue, or Seeker. Hold multiple identities under one wallet.
Discovery Queues
Swipe to connect with collaborators, book venues, or find your next favorite show.
Deal Builder
A safe marketplace where fans, artists and venues can collaborate on the best booking deals and ticket prices.
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Secure Ticketing
Encrypted QR codes that prevent bots and ensure revenue goes to creators.
Booking & Calendar
Sync with your existing calendar to find open dates and fill slots automatically.
Direct Comms
Skip the gatekeepers. Talk directly to venue owners and artist managers.
Role-Based Entry
Onboard as Artist, Venue, or Seeker. Hold multiple identities under one wallet.
Discovery Queues
Swipe to connect with collaborators, book venues, or find your next favorite show.
Deal Builder
A safe marketplace where fans, artists and venues can collaborate on the best booking deals and ticket prices.
Secure Ticketing
Encrypted QR codes that prevent bots and ensure revenue goes to creators.
Booking & Calendar
Sync with your existing calendar to find open dates and fill slots automatically.
Direct Comms
Skip the gatekeepers. Talk directly to venue owners and artist managers.
Return on Investment
We deliver value by removing the extractive middle-man at every level of the music industry.
+35%
Net Revenue / Show
After fees, compared to legacy platforms
Persona Pain Points Solved
Legacy Issue:
Fragmented tools and unclear pay norms.
The Fix:
Unified business management and transparent deals.
2.5x
Earnings Growth
Monthly average via direct monetization
+50%
Presale Rate
Increase in early booking commitments
The Financial Roadmap
Denver MVP Phase: Targeting a high-density, cultural hub for initial launch.
Funding Requirements
Seeking $75K – $150K for the Denver rollout. This covers core product development and initial partnership acquisition.
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Target ROI
4.2x
Projected 3-year return
Capture Goal
20%
Denver Market Share
Revenue Streams
Premium SaaS
For Power Artists/Venues
$19/mo
Booking Fee
% per successful match
3-5%
Ticketing Fee
Flat fee per ticket
$1.50
Sustainable Growth
Unlike competitors, our model thrives on volume of *success*, not volume of *advertising*. When the community wins, we win.
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Strategic Risks
Cold Start Problem
Requires all three sides (Artist, Venue, Seeker) active simultaneously in a single geography.
Incumbent Resistance
Large booking agencies and ticketing giants have established monopolies.
Novelty Over Value
Risk of users swiping for fun rather than intent-driven professional booking.
Social Impact
Stronger Local Scenes
By keeping money in the city, we enable venues to stay open and artists to quit their day jobs.
Equitable Access
Breaking the gatekeeper model allows underrepresented genres and artists to find their niche.
Career Sustainability
Artists monetize skills (UX, accounting, production) between gigs, creating a 365-day income stream.