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Unlock recurring revenue, exclusivity, and loyalty Organizers can now create free and paid memberships for their communities. Offer perks, monetize loyalty, and gate experiences, all natively within Bubbl. Whether you’re running a nightlife brand, a private club, or a wellness collective, memberships give you a simple way to create recurring value, strengthen your brand, and build a direct relationship with your most engaged audience. Bubbl memberships are more than subscriptions they’re your new operating layer:
FeatureDescription
Recurring PaymentsSet up monthly, yearly, or one-time memberships. Bubbl handles renewals automatically.
Approval FlowRequire organizer approval to keep exclusivity or quality control.
Custom FormsAdd questions (text, multiple choice, Terms) in the application forms.
Gated AccessCreate ticket tiers visible only to members, or visible to all to attract new signups.
Card ScanningUse the in-app Scanner to validate memberships at entrances, events, or venues.

Use Cases

Turn your followers into a private guestlist:
  • Offer priority entry, discounted tickets, or exclusive tables.
  • Reward loyalty, members always get access first.
  • Partner with venues or sponsors: “Members drink free until midnight,” “Members get 10% off bottles.”
Build your own recurring ecosystem:
  • Offer monthly dues or tiered memberships (Gold, Platinum, etc.).
  • Add pre-approval and application questions for exclusivity.
  • Gate specific events, chats, or community perks to members.
Simplify your subscription model:
  • Offer weekly passes or monthly recurring memberships.
  • Use member-only event tiers for classes or retreats.
  • Combine with sponsors: “Members get free samples from X brand.”
Turn your following into a paid community:
  • Create tiers for supporters, VIPs, or early access.
  • Offer exclusive digital or IRL perks.
  • Build loyalty and retention without external platforms.

How This Unlocks New Revenue Streams

Memberships let you diversify beyond ticketing:
  1. Recurring income: predictable monthly revenue independent of events.
  2. Member-only events: sell higher-tier access or bundles for loyal customers.
  3. Sponsorship leverage: offer brands guaranteed visibility across your recurring member base.
  4. Loyalty ecosystem: turn event buyers into recurring paying members.
  5. Community data: track engagement, renewals, and churn directly in Bubbl analytics.
Organizers who combine memberships + events seehigher retention and more predictable monthly revenue.

Creating Memberships

Step 1 - Create

From your Manage Organization Dashboard, open Memberships → + New.

Step 2 - Configure Details

Fill in:
  • Title & Description: what’s included or who it’s for.
  • Price, Currency & Interval: choose between one-time, monthly, or yearly.
  • Private / Hidden: toggle on if you want a direct-link-only membership.
  • Requires Approval: toggle on if you want to review applicants.
  • Form Questions: add questions (e.g. “What’s your major?”, “How did you hear about us?”, “Agree to Terms”).
💡 Pro tip: Use short, simple questions to filter members without friction.

Step 3 - Track and Manage

Click Create Membership.
Your membership is now live on your community page.

View Members

Navigate to Memberships → Members to see:
  • Active, pending, or cancelled members
  • Join dates and renewal cycles
  • Form answers

Approve or Decline Memberships

If your membership requires approval:
  • Pending applications appear under Pending Approvals.
  • Click Approve or Decline approved members are not automatically charged.

Scan Memberships

Use the in-app Membership Scanner to validate memberships outside of events ideal for clubs, recurring experiences, or wellness check-ins.

Analytics

Under Analytics, track:
  • Net revenue after fees
  • Active members
  • Revenue growth over time

Web Experience

Members can manage everything from web:
  • View and renew memberships
  • Update payment methods
  • Access their QR card
  • Cancel subscriptions
  • Check billing history
Approved members receive an invite link where they complete payment and activation.

Best Practices & Growth Tips

1. Keep It Visible

Always make your membership visible, even if your events are member-only. Visibility drives curiosity and conversions.

2. Offer Small Perks That Matter

Examples:
  • Free or early entry
  • Discounted drinks or merch
  • Access to members-only group chats
  • Surprise event invites

3. Bundle With Events

Every new event is a chance to sell memberships.
Offer special “Member-Only” tiers or a discounted “Join + Ticket” option.

4. Reward Consistency

Highlight members publicly (leaderboards, shoutouts) or offer exclusive merch to renewals.

5. Pitch Sponsors with Data

Show your consistent membership base to attract sponsors:
“We have 150 paying members with 80% renewal, sponsor perks go directly to our core audience.”

Summary

Bubbl memberships are the foundation for building recurring revenue, community exclusivity, and brand loyalty all while keeping your operations inside one ecosystem. Whether you’re a nightlife organizer, a fitness club, or a private members’ collective, memberships transform your audience from occasional buyers into your long-term supporters.