FAQ for artists
Everything you need to know as a SofaConcerts artist
Gig opportunities on unconventional stages
Every venue can be a stage - promote yourself directly to your fanbase, reach out to experienced concert hosts and find opportunities for gigs in extraordinary contexts!
How SofaConcerts works
Set up your
artist profile
Get booked by new
and existing fans
Enjoy your
SofaConcerts!
All you need to know about SofaConcerts
SofaConcerts is an international platform for authentic live music and independent artists who love to play house concerts and other unconventional gigs. Present yourself and your music and connect yourself with fans in and beyond your city. Music lovers everywhere can discover your music, track your concerts and invite you to perform at their own home or other unconventional venues.
SofaConcerts is a network of authentic emerging solo artists, bands and DJs who love the unique setting of house concerts and other unconventional performances. The easiest way to fit onto any stage is to peform unplugged, but as long as you bring your equipment along and your host is happy, there are no limits to your setup!
While SofaConcerts started out as a house concert network, you will find many music fans who are looking for authentic live music for any kind of special occasions. High quality media samples, a quick response time and outstanding reviews will improve your reputation, your visibilty and the chances of getting booked.
House concerts are not only the easiest way for artists and fans to get together, they can also be the most rewarding and special shows. The intimate setting is ideal for you to personally connect with your fans, test new songs, receive immediate feedback and directly sell your CDs and merchandise.
Each concert is unique - just like the conditions for it. SofaConcerts offers a secure and flexible booking system with different types of fees. You can negotiate them individually for each concert. You set your fee expectations and negotiate them directly with your potential concert host. We recommend to start with moderate fee expectations but have seen many artists double their average fees with a rising reputation on the platform.
All contracts are based on the written negotiations with your host on the platform before they confirm the booking. While the contracts have to comply with the general framework recommended by SofaConcerts, SofaConcerts is no contractual partner and does not assume liability for any agreements and services that are made between the individual parties.
In order to give host a rough idea of the budget, you give a range of your expectations based on what you usually receive for a private house concert, for concerts at special occasions or weddings and corporate events in larger contexts. Upon each booking request, it's up to you to approve the offer or negotiate other conditions before your host can confirm.
SofaConcerts provides acces to an easy and secure booking tool which keeps all the hassle of collecting money and invoicing off your chest. Invoices are printed upon confirmations and your earnings are transferred directly to your bank account after the concert has successfully taken place. A 20 % service fee helps us sustain the platform and allows us to provide our service and keep creating new gig opportunities for you!
No. Every concert which is booked via SofaConcerts requires a clear financial commitment by your concert host. Fair compensation for artists' work is the basis of everthing we do at SofaConcerts. Only when artists are adequately rewarded for they work can they continue to pursue their careers and can we continue to maintain our work. This is why our booking system categorically excludes pro-bono gigs or barter deals. We insist on fair cooperation with mutual benefits for all partners who contribute to a successful gig - this includes artists, hosts and SofaConcerts.
Your options as an artist
As a new artist
Play your first gigs and gain recommendations from hosts who have experienced you live!
Basic features
- Get visibility - Present yourself and your music on your individual profile
- Activate your fan base - Use your SofaConcerts profile to advertise your performance to your fans
- Hassle free booking - Easily manage booking requests, fee handling and invoices via the SofaConcerts booking tool
- Reach out to new fans - Get in touch directly with up to 10 SofaConcerts hosts at a time
- Promote your concerts - All concerts published on your profile are included in our monthly concert newsletter
Free profile
As PRO artist
We love to recommend artists who convince us with authentic music, their professional performance and an extraordinary live experience. If you have already gained some experience on our platform and have received positive feedback by our hosts, we're happy to review your application! Our paid PRO membership offers you more visibility, more opportunities and more features!
More visibility
- Highlight your profile with the PRO badge
- Be found more easily and get more gig offers
More features
- Send out as many concert requests as you want
- Fill more off days on tour with SofaConcerts
85 EUR per year
