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YOUR MUSIC.
YOUR PRICE.
YOUR PAYOUT.

The first live venue jukebox that pays artists directly and automatically every single time a fan chooses to play their track.

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Built on 21 years of Philadelphia music history  |  1,500+ artists  |  450+ shows per year

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What It Is

A Jukebox That Pays
The Artist. Not Just the House.

The World Stage Juke Box is a live venue platform where fans browse real music from real independent artists, pay to play the tracks they love, and the money goes directly to the people who made it. Artists upload their music, set the price they want to earn, and receive 80 percent of every play automatically. No middlemen. No monthly delays. No guessing. When a fan chooses your track at the bar, at the show, at any venue running the system, you get paid. That night. Every time.

80%
Revenue Split
80%
Goes to the Artist

Artists set their own play value. Every time a fan pays to play a track, 80 percent of that amount goes directly to the artist. Not eventually. Not after reporting cycles. Automatically.

The remaining 20 percent covers venue activation, platform infrastructure, and ongoing support for every artist and venue in the system.

Artist  80% Platform  20%

Every single play. No exceptions.

How It Works

Three Steps.
Start Earning Tonight.

01

Upload Your Music

Artists upload tracks directly into their World Stage Juke Box channel. Singles or full projects. Cover art and metadata included. Music goes live across every venue in the network once you publish.

02

Set Your Play Value

You decide what your music is worth per play. Set any amount that makes sense for you. Update it anytime from your dashboard. Fans see your price clearly before they choose your track.

03

Get Paid When Fans Play

Every time a fan at any venue chooses your track and pays to play it, 80 percent of your published play value transfers to your account. Tracked in real time. Paid out on your schedule.

Built for Everyone in the Room

Artists. Venues. Fans.
One System. Everyone Wins.

For Artists

You made the music. You set the price. You get paid when it plays. No label. No broker. No delay.

  • Upload tracks in minutes
  • Set your own play value per track
  • Earn 80 percent of every play automatically
  • Real time dashboard with plays, earnings, and venues
  • Claim your channel if you have played at World Stage
  • No monthly fee to join
Artist Login / Sign Up

For Venues

Add a new revenue stream that costs you nothing to run and gives your fans an experience they cannot get anywhere else.

  • Deploy on existing or new hardware
  • Full content controls and queue management
  • Revenue share from every play at your location
  • Live analytics on fan behavior and top tracks
  • Custom branding on every screen
  • Dedicated onboarding and support team
Venue Owner Login / Demo

For Fans

You pick what plays. You directly support the artists you love every single time. Not algorithms. You run the room.

  • Browse local and independent artists at any venue
  • Search by genre, neighborhood, mood, or vibe
  • Pay to play your chosen track live in the venue
  • No account or app required to play
  • Know your money goes directly to the artist
  • Discover new Philly talent every time you go out
Browse & Play Now
PHILLY
Why This Exists

Philadelphia Built This Music.
Now the Music Builds Back.

World Stage has spent 21 years making sure that the artists who create Philadelphia's sound get paid fairly, get promoted honestly, and get a real stage. Over 1,500 artists. Over 450 shows a year. A track record built on one principle: the music matters and the people who make it matter more.

The Juke Box is the next chapter. A direct, live, real time connection between an artist and the fan who chose their music tonight. That connection has a dollar amount attached. That amount goes to the artist. Philadelphia's music scene becomes a living economy and not just a cultural legacy.

21
Years of History
1,500+
Artists Supported
450+
Shows Per Year

"Philadelphia's sound did not come from a platform. It came from people. The Juke Box just makes sure those people get paid for it."

World Stage
Trust and Transparency

Every Play is Tracked.
Every Payout is Automatic.

Smart payment technology ensures the money goes where it belongs the moment a track plays. No manual reviews. No disputed statements. Every transaction is logged, visible, and permanent.

Transparent Tracking

Every play, every payout, every venue logged and viewable on your dashboard the moment it happens.

Automatic Payouts

When a fan pays to play your track, your 80 percent transfers automatically. No waiting. No claiming.

Tamper Resistant Records

Play records are stored in a way that cannot be altered by anyone. What played is what played. Period.

Artist Controlled Pricing

You set your play value. You can change it anytime. No one can modify your price without your login.

Common Questions

Real Questions.
Straight Answers.

How do I get started as an artist?
Go to the Artist Portal at jukebox.soundsofphilly.org and sign up or log in. If you have ever performed at World Stage or World Stage, your channel may already be in the system waiting to be claimed. If you are new to the platform, creating a channel takes under ten minutes. Upload your tracks, set your play value, and publish.
Does it cost anything to join as an artist?
No. Your artist channel is completely free. No monthly subscription, no listing fee, no pay-to-play requirement. The platform keeps 20 percent of each play to cover infrastructure, and you receive the other 80 percent. If your music is not playing, no money changes hands at all.
How does the 80 percent payout actually work?
When a fan pays to play your track, 80 percent of your published play value is credited to your account immediately. The split is calculated by automatic payment rules at the exact moment the fan's payment confirms. You can see the credit appear on your dashboard in real time. Accumulated earnings are transferred to your bank account on the first of each month.
As a fan, do I need an account or app?
No account, no app, no login required to play music. Walk up to the kiosk or scan the QR code at your table. The full artist catalog loads in your browser. Browse, choose a track, pay, and watch it enter the live queue. Fast, direct, and designed to reward the artists you choose.
What venues and cities can deploy the Juke Box?
The system launched in Philadelphia and is built to scale nationally. Any music venue, bar, restaurant, hotel, or event space can request a demo and deploy the platform. If you have a screen and an internet connection, you are ready. Visit the Venue Portal to get started or request a demo.
jukebox.soundsofphilly.org

Ready to Get In
the Room?

Choose your path. The portal handles the rest.