How to Support Your Favourite Local Artists For Free

There are numerous ways to support your favourite local artists for free. The world seems more and more stressful everywhere you turn, and sometimes it's hard to realize that everyone has an impact.

If you’ve ever thought, “I love their work, but I can’t afford to buy merch or tickets or art right now,” this is for you.

Supportive Suggestions

Supporting artists doesn’t have to cost money. In fact, some of the most impactful ways to help musicians, writers, and creators grow are completely free and take just a few minutes of your time.

Below are six simple, actionable ways to support music writers and artists today.

✔ Share with context

✔ Read/watch fully

✔ Leave a comment

✔ Recommend to a friend

✔ Subscribe to platforms

✔ Follow and engage consistently

Share Their Work (Thoughtfully)

Sharing is one of the fastest ways to expand an artist’s reach. When you repost or send their content, you introduce it to entirely new audiences who may not have discovered it otherwise. Whether it’s a song, article, or video, thoughtful sharing amplifies visibility and builds momentum.

Here are some ideas:

• Repost content on your social platforms with a personal note.

• Highlight a favourite lyric, quote, or moment.

• Send direct links to friends who would genuinely enjoy it.

Pro Tip: Tag the artist and relevant platforms to improve discoverability. Plus, they may respond to you!

Actually Read (or Listen to) Their Work

Engagement signals like time spent, completion rates, and saves directly impact how content performs in algorithms. Fully experiencing an artist’s work shows meaningful support and helps boost its reach organically. What we mean by this is: read full articles instead of skimming headlines. Let songs or videos play all the way through. And there's nothing wrong with bookmarking or saving content for later to revisit or share.

Pro Tips: Turn on autoplay or queues to keep supporting beyond a single piece.

Leave a Comment

Comments not only enhance visibility but also foster connection. Artists frequently read and appreciate feedback, and even a brief message can inspire ongoing creativity and strengthen relationships with their audience. Consider leaving a supportive and kind comment or question on their content. Remember, artists are people too and deserve the same respect as everyone else.

Pro Tips: Can't think of what to comment? Reply to other comments to keep the engagement going.

Suggest Their Art to Others

Word of mouth continues to be a highly effective promotional tool. Personal endorsements build trust and frequently result in more dedicated and loyal audiences. Suggest artists in group chats or online communities, or tag friends in posts you believe they would like. Share articles or tracks with specific audiences who would value them.

Pro Tips: Road trips are one of the classic ways to share your playlist.

Subscribe to Their Platforms

Subscriptions signal long-term interest and stability. Whether it’s a newsletter, YouTube channel, or streaming platform, subscribers form the foundation of an artist’s core audience. This includes newsletters, blogs, mailing lists, social media platforms, and streaming platforms.

Pro Tips: Check your junk folder and turn on notifications so you don’t miss new releases.

Follow (and Stay Engaged)

Following is the first step, but consistent engagement keeps creators visible in feeds and algorithms. Regular interaction helps maintain momentum and signals ongoing interest.

Pro Tips: Set healthy boundaries between yourself and social media. Support without burnout.