Host a House Show
House show in Devonport, TAS - Photograph by Steve Henty
Interested in hosting a house show with Daniel J Townsend? 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).
[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.]
TICKETS
Unless you wish to organise ticket sales yourself differently, all tickets are sold in advance online for $20. Your name and 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. As the host, you get 5 free tickets for your friends. Everyone else should be directed to Daniel’s website to purchase tickets. Again, if you wish to organise ticket sales yourself, you are welcome to do so.
Daniel 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 neighbours and warn them about the extra cars that will be parked on the street on the night of the event. Daniel will bring a small speaker to amplify his voice and his guitar. It's a relatively quiet show so it's unlikely that the sound level will disturb them.
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. Although social media is a great way to spread the word, sending out personal text messages and emails tends to be even more effective. We 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.
FOR 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. 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 up to you.
Refreshments for guests are not required, but always welcomed. Some people choose to do an array of appetisers, or wine/beer and small snacks.
ALCOHOL POLICY
Typically, house shows are BYOB (our message to guests: “You are allowed to bring a few beers or a bottle of wine to enjoy at the show. Please be responsible with both your consuming of alcohol and the disposing of waste after the show."). If you prefer people not bring alcohol for any reason that's completely fine, just let us know when confirming your show.
If you have pets, please prepare to keep them in an area of the house where they won’t disturb the guests or disrupt the show.
Make sure that you have enough paper supplies for the toilet as well as bin bags for the kitchen.
FOR DANIEL
Depending on the arrangement of the show (acoustic or amplified), Daniel will need a small space to accommodate a small speaker to amplify his voice and guitar, a music stand and guitar stand (all of which he'll bring). Daniel will stand for the performance. If you have a small table that he 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 Daniel to perform to accommodate the most people and provide the best viewing & listening experience for everyone.
Make sure there is a designated 'green room' (the performer-only space) somewhere in the house. Whether it’s a guest room or bonus room, Daniel would like a private space to prepare before the show and spend a few minutes after. If possible, Daniel would appreciate a few bottles of water in the 'green room.'
Be sure to set aside an area on a table for Daniel to have his merchandise items for sale during the evening. Daniel will set-up the merchandise before the doors open.
AFTER THE SHOW
Once the show is over, Daniel will typically go back to the 'green room' for a few minutes to rest before coming back out to pack up and greet whoever is still around. This time will need to be kept to a maximum of 30 minutes in order to be respectful of Daniel’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.
[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.]
TICKETS
Unless you wish to organise ticket sales yourself differently, all tickets are sold in advance online for $20. Your name and 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. As the host, you get 5 free tickets for your friends. Everyone else should be directed to Daniel’s website to purchase tickets. Again, if you wish to organise ticket sales yourself, you are welcome to do so.
Daniel 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 neighbours and warn them about the extra cars that will be parked on the street on the night of the event. Daniel will bring a small speaker to amplify his voice and his guitar. It's a relatively quiet show so it's unlikely that the sound level will disturb them.
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. Although social media is a great way to spread the word, sending out personal text messages and emails tends to be even more effective. We 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.
FOR 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. 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 up to you.
Refreshments for guests are not required, but always welcomed. Some people choose to do an array of appetisers, or wine/beer and small snacks.
ALCOHOL POLICY
Typically, house shows are BYOB (our message to guests: “You are allowed to bring a few beers or a bottle of wine to enjoy at the show. Please be responsible with both your consuming of alcohol and the disposing of waste after the show."). If you prefer people not bring alcohol for any reason that's completely fine, just let us know when confirming your show.
If you have pets, please prepare to keep them in an area of the house where they won’t disturb the guests or disrupt the show.
Make sure that you have enough paper supplies for the toilet as well as bin bags for the kitchen.
FOR DANIEL
Depending on the arrangement of the show (acoustic or amplified), Daniel will need a small space to accommodate a small speaker to amplify his voice and guitar, a music stand and guitar stand (all of which he'll bring). Daniel will stand for the performance. If you have a small table that he 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 Daniel to perform to accommodate the most people and provide the best viewing & listening experience for everyone.
Make sure there is a designated 'green room' (the performer-only space) somewhere in the house. Whether it’s a guest room or bonus room, Daniel would like a private space to prepare before the show and spend a few minutes after. If possible, Daniel would appreciate a few bottles of water in the 'green room.'
Be sure to set aside an area on a table for Daniel to have his merchandise items for sale during the evening. Daniel will set-up the merchandise before the doors open.
AFTER THE SHOW
Once the show is over, Daniel will typically go back to the 'green room' for a few minutes to rest before coming back out to pack up and greet whoever is still around. This time will need to be kept to a maximum of 30 minutes in order to be respectful of Daniel’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.
House show in Summertown, SA - Photograph by Ben Trainor
