showbird.com is the largest marketplace
for LIVE entertainment of NL en BE
Artists present themselves on our platform
You can book them for your own event

How can I pay?

We support the most popular payment methods to complete your booking as easily and quickly as possible (please note that some of these methods vary by country):

  • IDEAL
  • PayPal
  • Credit card
  • Bancontact
  • Voucher 
  • In advance on invoice (depending on the total amount and eventdate)

Note: Only when you accept and pay for the proposal, a binding agreement is created.
The performance is final and immediately blocked in the artist's agenda.

Are there any costs associated with paying online?

Depending on the payment method you have chosen, transaction costs may apply to your booking. These costs are shown on the payment page for each payment method.

Can I pay in cash?

No, cash payment is not one of the payment methods. ShowBird arranges all administration for the artist (payments, invoicing, etc.) online.

Can I pay in advance on invoice?

Yes, this is possible, depending on the total amount and eventdate. It is important that payment is received by us the next time, according to the payment term indicated on the invoice.

How does this work?
Choose the option 'Bank transfer' on the payment page and you will receive an invoice by e-mail. An administration fee is charged for this option, just like e.g. Credit card and PayPal did. This amounts to 5% of the total booking price, with a minimum of €50 and a maximum of €100.

Can I pay by invoice afterwards?

No, you will always receive the invoice 24 to 48 hours after the performance.
You already pay when confirming the booking, using one of the available payment methods.

We support the most popular payment methods to complete your booking as easily and quickly as possible (please note that some of these methods differ per country):

  • IDEAL
  • PayPal
  • Credit card
  • Bancontact
  • Voucher 
  • In advance on invoice (depending on the total amount and eventdate)

You can pay in advance on invoice, read the question above. 

Can I make a deposit?

Yes, you always pay a 100% deposit when you accept a proposal and confirm the booking. You choose the payment method with which you want to confirm the booking.

The amount will be deposited in a secure account and the artist will be paid 24 to 72 hours after the performance.

Can someone else pay for me?

Yes, you can choose to send a payment link to a colleague. You do this on the payment page. Your colleague will receive a payment link to immediately pay the payment. We also send an invoice if the payment link is not sufficient within your organization.

You remain the person who receives the booking confirmation by e-mail as soon as the payment has been received by us.
Please note: the booking is only completed as soon as the payment is received by us and you have received the booking confirmation.

I have not received a Booking Contract, what now?

Check your email, you will receive the Booking Contract via ShowBird immediately after payment.
Not received? First check whether the payment was successful. If the act has been booked, the ticket (in your ShowBird account under Request) will read in large letters 'Booked '.

Isn't this the case? Please contact ShowBird at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

My online payment has failed, what now?

Check your email, you will always receive a confirmation email with the Booking Contract as soon as your payment has been completed.
Not received? Then try to complete the payment again.


Have you consulted the above information but still can't figure it out?
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