diff --git a/web/app/assets/javascripts/sidebar.js b/web/app/assets/javascripts/sidebar.js
index 79204b04e..5c085f6a0 100644
--- a/web/app/assets/javascripts/sidebar.js
+++ b/web/app/assets/javascripts/sidebar.js
@@ -101,7 +101,7 @@
                   userId: val.id,
                   cssClass: css,
                   avatar_url: context.JK.resolveAvatarUrl(val.photo_url),
-                  userName: val.name,
+                  userName: val.name.length > 20 ? val.name.substring(0,20) + "..." : val.name,
                   status: val.online ? 'Available' : 'Offline',
                   extra_info: '',
                   hoverAction: val.musician ? "musician" : "fan",