Bands ~

Bands ~

🎸 Essential Merch (Live Show + Online Store Must-Haves)

  • T-shirts – black base, bold print, iconic logos or tour art

  • Hoodies / crewnecks – oversized fits, band name or lyric on back

  • Tote bags or sling bags – perfect for festivals, markets, or day gigs

  • Hats & beanies – embroidered logo or tour name

  • Posters – tour designs, signed options, limited runs

  • Stickers – band logos, slogans, or artwork in sticker packs

  • Patches (iron-on or sew-on) – for jackets, vests, and backpacks

  • Pins or buttons – album art, band logo, or edgy phrases

  • CDs, tapes, or vinyls – for collectors and merch table sales

πŸ–€ Promo & Street Team Swag (Giveaways + Loyalty Builders)

  • Lighters – a total classic (just keep it edgy, not corporate)

  • Temporary tattoos – album art or lyrics turned wearable

  • Matchbooks or mini notebooks – print lyrics, QR codes to music

  • Keychains or guitar pick packs – functional, keepsake-worthy

  • Air fresheners – shaped like a logo, tour bus scent included 😎

  • QR code cards – scan to listen, buy tickets, or join the fan club

  • Custom wristbands or slap bracelets – for all-ages shows or VIPs

🧒 Band & Crew Gear (Backstage and on the Road)

  • Tour jackets / bomber jackets – embroidered or screen printed

  • Embroidered crew polos / roadie tees – inside jokes or role titles

  • Custom bandanas or neck gaiters – cool, useful, and vibey

  • Tour laminates or badge lanyards – make them official

  • Custom flannels or utility vests – perfect for photo ops

  • Work gloves or grip gear – for rigging or loading, branded subtly

πŸ”₯ Premium & Collectible Merch (For Superfans & VIPs)

  • Vinyl box sets or deluxe albums – include lyric books, art, notes

  • Signed drumheads / guitar picks / setlists – framed or loose

  • Silk-screened art prints – tour posters, lyrics, or band portraits

  • Custom beer mugs / flasks / shot glasses – for the 21+ fanbase

  • Limited-run apparel collabs – with artists, tattooers, or local brands

  • Zines or photo books – behind-the-scenes, fan stories, etc.

πŸ“¦ Bundle Ideas That Rock

  • β€œShow Survival Kit” – earplugs, lighter, bandana, sticker

  • β€œBackstage Box” – tee, tote, matchbook, poster

  • β€œVIP Fan Pack” – hoodie, signed print, wristband, pin pack

  • β€œTour Memories Kit” – guitar pick, polaroid print, lyric zine, patch

  • β€œRecord Release Bundle” – shirt + vinyl + pin + handwritten thank-you