In the literal sense of a fanbase, it is a collection of people who are fans of a particular interest. But when it comes to music, it can be defined as so much more.
Within the fanbase of an artist, there is a number of sub-groups.
Sub-Group 1 : The Casuals
These are people who have an interest in an artist, enough to say they like them, but perhaps not likely to join their mailing list.
If they do don’t read it unless it contains something they are particually interested in.
Sub-Group 2 : The Fans
The fans are the ones who show up to shows whenever the act are in the area, and try to spread the word to all of their friends and family about your act.
Sub-Group 3 : The Hardcore Super Fans
The hardcore super fans are the artists bread and butter.
They are likely to follow the band wherever the act play, and buy everything the artist produces, may it be music releases, new merchandise, or even anything they endorse.
These fans spread the word about the artists to whoever they meet, and want them to love them as much as they do (BUT NOT MORE!!!!).
The importance of a fanbase is that, although an act is always wanting to gain more fans, the fans from the casuals to the hardcore are “the most important” as they are the ones who are likely to keep coming
back for more.
If the fanbase gets ingnored, they’ll start ignoring you.
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