Host Your First Event with Ease

1. Download the App: Get CouchConcerts on your phone.

2. Choose an Artist: Browse and select from a variety of talented artists.

3. Set a Date and Time: Pick a convenient date and time for your event.

4. Invite Friends: Use the app to send invitations to your friends.

5. Prepare Your Space: Follow our simple guidelines to set up your home.

6. Enjoy the Show: Sit back and enjoy an amazing performance in your own living room.

Watch this short host demo

How Does a CouchConcert Work

How are We Different

  1. 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.

  2. Artist Confirms Details:
    The artist reviews the request, chats with the host to finalize the details, and accepts the show.

  3. 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.

Setting up your first event!

Can Strangers attend my event?

No, as the Host, you control who is invited to the event. For more information you can also check out our host guidelines.

Is Hosting Expensive?

No as host you are providing your home, but other than that any money you decide to spend is up to you. You could provide appetizers and drinks or ask your guest to bring their own.

Do I need a lot of space?

No typically a living room with the furniture rearranged will provide enough room for a 20-person event. Patios are great as well.

Will Artist be Bombarding me with host requests?

No artists do not reach out to you directly and are not given your contact information. The host reaches out to the artist.

Sounds like a lot of work!

It only takes a few minutes to set up an event, select your artist, agree upon a date, invite your guests, and then prepare the space on the day of the event.

Are hosts paid?

No, but hosts earn discounts and free tickets to other events? Host also get other preferred access, for example as a host you can request an invitation to an event

Why be a host?

  • Help artist grow their career

  • Expand your social network

  • Introduce friends to new performers

  • It's easy, fun, and rewarding