Make the room remember you.
A practical guide for artists creating a specific HouseShow with care, clarity, and genuine connection.
Artists First, by design
HouseShow is a marketplace for intimate live music experiences. Verified artists and hosts create independent HouseShows, then guests choose one show at a time. Build a profile that tells the right host who you are, complete the required verification, and look for a match in room, audience, sound, schedule, and expectations.
In an intimate room, the audience came to listen. Shape a set for the space, use storytelling selectively, respect agreed timing and volume, and leave room for the host to welcome guests and close the evening.
Clear economics for every stream
Artist share of ticket revenue
Host receives 18% and HouseShow receives 12%.
Artist merchandise sold onsite
Platform or offsite artist merchandise is 95% Artist / 5% HouseShow.
Official HouseShow merchandise
Official HouseShow merchandise belongs to HouseShow.
Tips and merchandise refunds
Tips follow current platform terms. Artist merchandise refunds belong to the artist.
Before the first note
Arrive at the agreed time, introduce your full party, keep cables and exits safe, soundcheck before guests when possible, and confirm water, restrooms, prep space, and the run of show. A thoughtful host should offer clear arrival information, a reasonably ready performance area, calm professionalism, and room to meet guests afterward.
HouseShow is designed and promoted as non-alcoholic. Do not include alcohol in a rider or promotion. Tell the host about dietary or access needs early.
Protect the experience
- • Promote the official event link, never a competing checkout.
- • Never publish a private residential address without authorization.
- • Keep merchandise compact, clearly priced, and artist-controlled.
- • Respect house rules, private areas, neighbors, and agreed quiet hours.
- • Report meaningful safety, harassment, property, or guest issues promptly.
Before-show checklist
Artist questions, answered
Does HouseShow centrally cast a tour?
No. Verified artists and hosts choose to work together around a specific HouseShow. A host invitation is an opportunity, not an obligation.
Is lodging guaranteed?
No. Lodging is optional and privately agreed. It may be complimentary, paid, or independently arranged, with details confirmed directly between host and artist.
Does HouseShow provide insurance?
No. HouseShow provides guidance and resources, not platform insurance or individualized advice. Ask your own insurance professional about private paid events.
Read the complete Artist Experience Guide
Keep the official V1.0 guide handy as you prepare for a HouseShow.
Download the Artist GuideThis resource is a practical overview. Where it defers to current HouseShow Terms, the current Terms and transaction-specific instructions control.
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