Plan your event with the costs in view. Review MEL fees and separate Stripe processing costs, then tell us about the event you would like to trial. Paid checkout availability and the applicable terms will be confirmed before you commit.
Benefits
Plan your event with the full cost in view before committing.
Free RSVP events remain part of the plan.
No fixed MEL ticket fee is planned.
Who it is for
Organisers comparing options for a free community gathering, a paid workshop, a gig or a festival.
What to prepare
Bring your proposed ticket price, expected attendance and any merchandise or add-ons you plan to sell.
For paid events, tell us about your connected Stripe account so we can discuss the processing costs that apply.
We will review soft-launch suitability, checkout availability and the applicable terms with you before confirming a trial place.
Pricing
Planned launch fees:
Free RSVP has no MEL ticket fee.
Standard paid tickets have a 2.5% MEL fee on the discounted ticket amount, including GST.
Eligible merchandise and add-ons have a separate 3% GST-inclusive MEL fee.
Organisers absorb MEL and their actual Stripe processing costs from sale proceeds.
Buyers pay the displayed all-in price without an added card surcharge or additional MEL booking fee. Organisers may set their price to cover costs.
Ticket tax treatment and organiser GST status remain separate.
Paid checkout availability will be confirmed before you commit.
Frequently asked questions
What are the standard MEL fees?
The standard launch fees are 2.5% on discounted paid-ticket sales and a separate 3% for eligible merchandise and add-ons, both including GST. Free RSVP has no MEL ticket fee. Paid checkout availability remains subject to launch confirmation. Joining the soft launch does not activate a discount.
Are Stripe fees included?
Stripe processing costs are separate from MEL fees and depend on the connected account and payment method. The organiser absorbs both from proceeds; buyers pay the displayed all-in price. There is no universal Stripe rate.
Does applying activate a discount or guarantee a trial?
No. An enquiry starts a conversation about your event. Trial places are confirmed individually, and any future discount will have its own confirmed terms.