House Concert Host Tip: “Instructions for Artists:”

Recommended information for your CIYH host listing… and the booking page on your dedicated website if you have one.

The Joy of Booking

  • What is your booking window? (2-4 months out, 3-6 months out, 6-12 months out, more than one year?)
  • Are there certain months you won’t do shows?
  • Do you need to see them perform live, or at least a video?
  • Do you need to hear live recordings, or stripped down arrangements?
  • Will you listen to all inquiries?
  • Will you you respond to everyone, or just the ones who inspire you? (yes. you have that option - just be clear about it.)
  • Is it important that the act have a local following?
  • Is it helpful if the artist can also do a workshop, after show jam, afternoon show?


Please take a moment to review/adjust your host listing. I think you’ll be pleased with the results of doing this. And remember, 8 short answers are more likely to be read and understood than a full page of prose. If you want to be effective - write with the reader in mind!

Log in here to see your listing and/or make changes. (http://concertsinyourhome.com/host_resources.html)

Also: Promote your schedule!

Props to Bryan for the artwork.
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