Artists First, Always – Artist receive every dollar of every donation

Our mission is to create a nationwide network of house concert hosts, expanding performance opportunities for artists while ensuring that more money flows directly into their hands.

We don’t charge musicians or hosts anything to use our platform, and 100% of fan donations go straight to the musicians.
We charge guests a small, transparent platform fee and contribute all profits from platform fees to charity.
CouchConcerts is committed to fairness, transparency, and maximizing the financial support for artists—music for good, not greed.

Artist Getting Started Guide

How Does a CouchConcert Work

How are We Different

Host Selects an Artist:
A host chooses an artist and requests a show, providing a proposed date, the expected number of attendees, and a donation baseline.
Artist Confirms Details:
The artist reviews the request, chats with the host to finalize the details, and accepts the show.
Event is Published & Invitations Sent:
Once confirmed, the host publishes the event and invites guests. Typically, this involves inviting 20-30 friends to enjoy an intimate concert, though the host can also make the event public. Additionally, the host may allow the artist to invite guests as well

When a host invites guests, they receive a link to donate and reserve their spot at the show. Collecting donations upfront helps in two key ways:
- Prevents no-shows by ensuring commitment.
- Increases artist earnings by locking in a baseline donation.
Guests are still encouraged to donate after the show and to purchase merch. 100% of all donations go directly to the artist.

Fee Transparency

No Fees for Hosts or Artists:
CouchConcerts never charges hosts or artists. Instead, when a guest reserves their spot by donating, they pay a small $2 platform fee.

Where Does the Platform Fee Go?
This fee covers credit card charges, app development, and our efforts to grow the CouchConcerts network. Any profits from this fee are donated to charity.

Donations and Purchases During the Show
Guests tip via cash, Venmo, or however you typically collect. These go straight to you from guest.

Payment After the Show
CouchConcerts transfers 100% of the donations made by guests to reserve a seat to the artist via Venmo or Zelle.

Why Join CouchConcerts?

Unlock New Opportunities -

Earn More, Fans Pay Less: Perform in intimate settings where fans are willing to contribute directly to you.
Frequent Performances: Play more shows with low overhead and minimal setup.
Grow Your Fan Base: Connect with new audiences and build a dedicated following.
Unique Experiences: Play your own music! Enjoy performing in a personal, engaging environment where you can truly connect with your audience.

Simple & Artist Friendly

1. Sign Up for Free: Registering is easy and free. Download the app, add a photo, and connect your social media accounts.

2. Hosts Organize and Promote: Let the hosts take care of the event details. They’ll organize and promote the show to their friends.

3. Perform and Engage: Arrive at the host’s location, put on an amazing show, and mingle with guests afterward.

4. Get Paid: Earn from donations, tips, and merchandise sales directly. Guests typically contribute around $20 each to attend, with all proceeds going to you after the show. Additional tips and merchandise sales during show go directly to you.

Maximize Earnings

At CouchConcerts, we prioritize full financial transparency. Guests contribute a donation, usually around $20 to attend. This donation goes directly to you after the show. Any additional tips and merchandise sales are also yours to keep. We charge guests a small platform fee to cover operational costs, separate from your earnings. Profit from the platform fee is donated to charity.

Hear from one of our Artists

“I had the opportunity to perform my own songs for an attentive and appreciativeaudience. I earned 3X more than I did playing at a bar last weekend. What’s not to love”

— Mark

CouchConcerts Tours

CouchConcerts tours help artists earn more money in a short period of time. We are strategically recruiting hosts on circuits that allow artists to perform ten shows in two weeks with minimum driving between sites.

Texas Loop: Dallas, Waco, Austin, Houston, Corpus Christi, San Antonio, San Angelo, Midland, Lubbock, Abilene, Ft Worth

Get Started Today

Join CouchConcerts and Expand Your Reach Ready to take your music to new, intimate settings? Download the CouchConcerts app today, sign up for free, and start performing in homes across your community. Share your talent, earn more, and connect with fans like never before.

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