How would you like to see an artist perform in your town ?

The "House Concert" Concept.

House concerts are a phenomenon that have been catching on all over the world. In the USA, SLAMM Magazine had this to say:

"Frustrated by the distance traditional venues put between artists and their audiences, these concerts sought to bring the music back to places where artist and listener shared the same few feet of floor space. Almost all of the concerts are acoustic, focusing on the long-ignored art of the singer/songwriter"

If you are interested in hosting a house concert, then just visit an artists web site, send them an e-mail to to see if they are interested and available, and then set it up.

Idealy you should be able to invite 20 to 40 (or more) friends, and to spread the cost, each guest contributes a few pounds (say £5 to £10) depending on how much is required to pay the artist. You can provide drinks / food to make a great party.

If you home isn't big enough to hold a concert, you may find a local venue is available, i.e. scout hut, church / village hall, pub function room etc.

Note: Our friends and I have held, or been to, about 10 "House Concerts" now and they have been brilliant evenings and are highly recommended. Many touring artists are happy to play them and it is a great way to enjoy some excellent musicanship. Friends can join you in your own home or local venue - club, church hall etc. - Barry.