Fatsoma for spoken word events
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The numbers for this event type
At a typical £10 spoken word events ticket, Fatsoma's rate of 5% + 49p per ticket (as published) works out to £0.99 per ticket (9.9% of face value). Across 80 tickets that's £79.20 in booking fees — money that either your fans pay on top or you give up from the door.
Spoken Word Events sell to considered buyers who read the page and notice checkout surprises — total-price honesty and clean refund terms matter as much as the rate.
| Ticket price | Fee per ticket | Effective rate | Fan total (pass-on) |
|---|---|---|---|
| £5 | £0.74 | 14.8% | £5.74 |
| £10 | £0.99 | 9.9% | £10.99 |
| £15 | £1.24 | 8.3% | £16.24 |
| £25 | £1.74 | 7.0% | £26.74 |
| £50 | £2.99 | 6.0% | £52.99 |
| £100 | £5.49 | 5.5% | £105.49 |
Compared at spoken word events prices
The market computed on 80 × £10 — a realistic spoken word events scenario.
Figures computed from each platform's stated rate (2026-07-26 data review). Where a rate excludes VAT it is shown grossed-up at 20%. Card processing paid to Stripe/PayPal applies similarly on most platforms and is excluded. Quote-only platforms can't be computed — their rates are negotiated.
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Questions people ask
Is Fatsoma good for spoken word events?
Student club nights that lean on rep networks. Spoken Word Events sell to considered buyers who read the page and notice checkout surprises — total-price honesty and clean refund terms matter as much as the rate.
What does Fatsoma cost for spoken word events?
At a typical £10 spoken word events ticket, Fatsoma's rate of 5% + 49p per ticket (as published) works out to £0.99 per ticket (9.9% of face value). Across 80 tickets that's £79.20 in booking fees — money that either your fans pay on top or you give up from the door.
What's the cheapest way to ticket spoken word events?
On published 2026 rates: Tickts at £0, then Ticket Tailor at 60p + VAT per ticket (credits from 22p). Whether Fatsoma justifies its rate depends on how much of your audience it genuinely brings.
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