HOST A HOUSE SHOW
Interested in hosting a house show with Tori Harper? Submit your info below and let us know about your space & location. We've worked hard to make hosting a house show fun & easy. There is NO COST to host, we’re just looking for spaces that can hold around 20-50 folks (a big living room, art gallery, photography studio, loft space, yoga studio, recording studio, etc). Thanks!
[DON'T WORRY: Your information will only be used for potential booking follow-up. By submitting your information, you are neither obligated to host nor is the artist obligated to perform.]
IMPORTANT!
1. Please read everything so you know how it works.
2. Fill in the form below.
3. Sit tight and we’ll get back to as soon as possible if we can book the show at your place.
Tickets
All tickets are sold in advance for $0. Your name & address will never be public, ticket buyers will only receive the house show address after purchasing their ticket(s). No tickets will be sold at the door. Even though there is no cost to the show, guests will still be required to “purchase” a ticket so that you as the host are aware of who is attending.
Tori will arrive 1 hour before showtime. Expect ticket holders to begin arriving 30 minutes before showtime.
Before the show
You may want to talk to your neighbors and warn them about the extra cars that will be parked on the street on the night of the event. Tori will bring a small speaker to amplify her voice and a small guitar amp. it's a relatively quiet show so it's unlikely that the sound level will disturb them. Sorry, we can’t do house shows outdoors.
Don’t forget to promote the show. Leading up to the house show, you’ll want to make sure you’re spreading the word to your friends. Social media is a great way to spread the word. Sending out personal text messages and emails tends to be even more effective. Our team will provide you with everything you need (photos, marketing materials, ticket links, facebook invites, and more) to help get the word out to your friends. Just be sure anyone you invite secures their ticket(s) before the show from Tori's website.
The Guests
Consider rearranging the furniture to maximize the space. Though it isn’t required, you may choose to get some extra chairs for the night, whether from friends or rental. It’s also totally fine (and certainly easier) to have people sit on the floor, which can sometimes make room for an extra 10-15 people. This is entirely up to you.
Refreshments for guests are not required, but always welcomed. Some people choose to do an array of appetizers, or soft-drink / water / coffee / tea and small snacks.
Tori requests there is no alcohol at these shows.
For Tori
Depending on the arrangement of the show (acoustic or amplified), Tori will need a small space to accommodate a small speaker to amplify her voice, a small guitar amp, a music stand & guitar stand (all of which she will bring), and to stand for the performance. If you have a small table that she could have nearby to place a few small items on as well, that would be appreciated. Think ahead of time about a good spot for Tori to perform to accommodate the most people and provide the best viewing & listening experience for everyone.
Make sure there is a designated 'green room' somewhere in the house. Whether it’s a guest room or bonus room, Tori would like a private space to prepare before the show and spend a few minutes after. If possible, Tori would appreciate a few bottles of water in the green room.
Be sure to set aside an area on a table for Tori to have her merchandise items for sale during the evening. Tori will set-up the merchandise before the doors open.
After the show
Once the show is over, Tori will typically head to the merchandise table & chat with guests for a few minutes & then head back to the 'green room' rest before coming back out to pack up. This time will need to be kept to a maximum of 30 minutes in order to be respectful of Tori’s time as well as your own. This will allow your house to be clear by approximately 45 minutes after the end of the show.
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask us.