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benin city, fronted by joshua idehen play at a sofar sounds gig. photograph: sofar sounds
leah siegel of firehorse performs at a sofar sounds concert in new york city in 2013. (photo courtesy of sofar sounds )
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by investing in sofar sounds, a company which organises secret music events in 260 cities around the world .
sofar sounds is reimagining the live event experience through curated, intimate performances in 412 cities around the world .
new york band city of the sun performs in a sofar sounds dc concert. photo by henry gallagher .
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it’s not quite accurate to say that the first rule of sofar sounds is that you don’t talk about sofar sounds. it is almost like a secret society — shrouded in mystery, highly selective, and fueled by a revolutionary mentality — but for music lovers .
sofar is currently active in more than 350 cities around the world. if you don’t see a page for your city, you can apply to bring sofar sounds to your city .
sofar sounds has a shaky history in washington. three years ago, the community of pop - up concerts hosted a few shows here before shutting down. in january, dc native fitz holladay brought the concerts back. but after a handful of gigs, sofar sounds went on hiatus again .
rafe offer launched sofar sounds in london in 2009 with rocky start, a former london dj, and dave alexander, a singer - songwriter from belfast who played the first sofar concert, a solo acoustic performance for an audience of eight at his home. a house show is nothing new, but the guidelines people followed were what made sofar sounds different .
the intimate gig was organised by sofar sounds and took place in stoke newington, east london in support of young' s sixth studio album 85% proof .
details are slim for next week’s gig, but a spokesperson for sofar sounds promises one thing: it’ll feature an “exciting” lineup of well - known indie artists .
to win tickets to the event, people are being encouraged to share a sofar sounds post on their facebook page. “whoever generates the most sign - ups to the sofar sounds community will win two tickets to the show, ” the website states. “whether or not you enter this competition, please remember to vote! ”
host and curate your own sofar night anywhere in the world with the help and support of the international sofar team .
the chicago sofar sounds team pulled together a playlist of some of their favorite music of the moment. check them out. learn about new bands. and go tell your friends .
sofar sounds, which pulls together intimate, secret shows with cutting - edge bands in about 180 cities around the world, knows what’s hot in music. founded in london in 2009, sofar sounds describes their events as not “a party with live music, but an interactive listening experience for people who want to discover new music and meet like - minded people. ”
inspired by curating intimate shows in small venues and bringing people back into live the music scene, sofar sounds has been the jump off for many up and coming musicians from london, paris, new york and los angeles. expanding their reach to tons of major cities through word of mouth and social media, sofar sounds is cementing themselves as a top music event producer. whether it' s artists like hozier, thylacine, or we were evergreen, sofar sounds sets these artists up in living rooms, galleries and warehouses for fans to enjoy and discover new acts .
any references to “us”, “we” and “our” shall be references to sofar sounds limited (sofar) (company number 07561876) incorporated in england and wales with registered office at 2nd floor, 35 - 47 bethnal green road, london e1 6la, uk .
this unpermitted, homespun gig probably sounds familiar to participants in independent music. unusually, though, it was coordinated by a start - up underwritten by millions in venture capital, sofar sounds. and though each attendee paid $ 15 - $ 30 to attend, the artists will be compensated with some footage of their performance .
however before we get to that, for those of you who are unaware of sofar sounds, often referred to as ‘sofar’ online, it is an organisation based in bethnal green which curates secret gigs in volunteers’ living rooms in more than 30 cities across 6 continents .
sofar sounds organise intimate shows all around the world and they are an effective way for new artists to play to new faces. you are guaranteed an attentive audience and i love playing sofar shows so much that i' ve now played 43 sofar shows worldwide. even though you' re playing to less people in living rooms, you are playing to more attentive ears and the experience is more enjoyable for both artist and audience. that' s what inspired me to dedicate my tours in fans' homes and with sofar sounds .
organised by sofar sounds, who specialise in putting on “intimate gigs across the world”, the event will also see appearances from former footballer rio ferdinand, spoken word poet suli breaks and beatboxer reeps one .
today, sofar sounds is a community of thousands of artists, hosts, fans, travelers and more, putting on hundreds of secret, intimate events per month, across 412 cities around the world .
ed sheeran to perform for world refugee day ed sheeran has announced that he will play a show in support of amnesty international and sofar sounds' give a home concert series for world refugee day in september .
sofar is not active where you live, so you must choose some dates that you are touring in another sofar city around the world .
every sofar city has to start with someone. why not make it you? contact us to learn more about starting sofar in your neighborhood .
sofar sounds reimagines the live event experience through curated, secret performances in more than 350 cities around the world. sofar brings guests and artists together in unique locations, without the distractions that plague other live events. through the transformation of everyday spaces into captivating venues, sofar serves as a platform for artists to connect with engaged audiences in cities around the world .
i' m feeling very thankful for all of the support and encouragement that the sofar teams have given me and my music over the past few years. whether it was giving me an opportunity to play my first show as birthday club at sofar sounds: houston or hosting me in a ridiculous wood art museum at sofar sounds: philadelphia, the teams have given me and many other artists around the world so many opportunities to push themselves in new ways. it' s a really great thing .
— stephen wells
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arty local indie faves yeasayer explored a hodgepodge of bizarro sounds on their last three albums ranging from pastoral freak folk to darkly psychedelic electronica. the kaleidoscopic latest ,
it was only a matter of time before the movement went international. new york city was to be the city that made sofar sounds truly global – upcoming singer - songwriter (and now sofar veteran) marcus foster was friends with alexander and the two went about making “the big apple” the second city sofar had a presence in. the evening was a roaring success, thus confirming the sofar philosophy and concept could be translated across seas. the movement has not looked back since .
the majority of our sofar cities around the world, however, are run by amazing volunteers and ambassadors who put on one or two sofar shows per month .
many of our sofar cities consistently book standout alumni to play future shows. if you are interested in performing regularly with sofar, please contact your local city .
live album: digital album featuring exclusive recordings from 4 different sofar cities worldwide .
we don’t normally run features like this here at citr, however i’ve been a long term admirer of the sofar sounds crew and felt that they may work along the same ethos that we adhere to in our relationships with artists and new music .
please make sure to mark emails from sofar sounds so they do not go into your junk or spam folders. if it’s 24 hours before, or the day of the show, it is likely that your application was unsuccessful. please apply again !
lianne will be part of war child uk presents: passport to brits week. join her on stage at the sofar sounds living room stage on 23rd feb for a small gig to make the biggest difference. head over to urltoken and donate to enter .
designer, dj and tour guide, alexander morley is now in charge of the sofar parisian scene - which can only mean incredible things for the music scene in paris. we asked him about the history of sofar sounds, how they select venues and artists, and their impact on the music scene. here' s what he told us :
even as an international curatorial brand, sofar still maintains its tight - knit identity, as local community members organize, film, photograph, and record the performances by homegrown bands on a volunteer basis. since music fans themselves created this concert targeting the most passionate music performers and audiences, sofar sounds is ultimately changing the way we consume live music .
although sofar sounds started as a way to experience live music in diverse and pristine settings, it has grown into a true community asset. those attending sofar shows share a common interest in the music, and as davis says, “they’ve become almost networking events where there are people meeting new people. there are relationships being built inside of our shows. ”
component is a section of aux. out. for one - off pieces, special editorials, and lost orphans of the music discussion. today, hilary saunders takes us into the world of sofar sounds, where a small space provides the setting for unforgettable music experiences .
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he’s planning to book some shows with established artists who might be performing at venues like 9: 30 club and can squeeze in a casual concert with sofar sounds. “there’s no pre - show promotion, so they’re not violating their contract with the venue, ” holladay says .
guaranteed entry (+ 1) to a sofar show of your choice. dates are announced monthly so sign up to the sofar mailing list for regular updates for shows in your area .
where did the idea to tour stranger’s living rooms come from? what' s frustrating about gigs these days is that people don' t seem to be there for music anymore. they text, get drunk or talk over the music so sofar sounds came up with a solution .
sofar sounds can only offer refunds if the show has been canceled, rescheduled or if the venue has changed on the day. we are unable to offer refunds under any other circumstances. please check the date, time and location before booking to make sure you can attend the event .
on september 20, 1, 000 musicians will perform from the intimate setting of people’s homes in over 60 cities around the world as part of the global event called give a home. hosted by both amnesty international and sofar sounds, the event aims to raise awareness of the ongoing refugee crisis .
sofar sounds is a mission - driven, for - profit business. currently, sofar does not make a profit, and we are backed by a group of wonderful and supportive investors who believe in our goal of connecting people through intimate, live events. we are working toward our goal of financial sustainability, which will allow us to continue to put on more sofars and support artists around the world .
passionate, dedicated and respectful. thousands of artists have performed to sofar guests, across the globe .
at berkelee college of music, helped start the sofar boston chapter in 2013. since then, however, he moved to nashville to work in the music industry and began with sofar full - time .
this handpicked compilation includes exclusive tracks from a wide range of amazing sofar acts – including spring offensive, the miserable rich & seryn. and featurin exclusive artwork from friend of sofar: gary david roberts urltoken
“like all the best ideas, sofar sounds started life as the solution to a personal problem somebody was facing. co - founders rafe offer, dave alexander and rocky start were fed up of going to gigs and hearing people talk and play on their phones rather than engage with the artist, ” he wrote .
mwenso and the shakes performing “no regrets” at sofar nyc on april 17th 2018. join sofar today and sign - up for tickets here: urltoken for a new gig every day, along with playlists ...
help us do amazing things, we' re always looking for new people to get involved in sofar .
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four years on, sofar sounds, his company, is part of a new movement bringing big - name musicians into people' s living rooms. the concept of
private gigs
turns out to be as popular with bands as it is with fans and business is booming in london, los angeles and new york .
we, sofar sounds limited, are giving away roughly 20, 000 tickets for events all around the world as part of the give a home 2017 event series. events will take place across 250 + cities on sept 20th 2017. you can enter for specific tickets to specific events in a specific city on that day .
promoter: sofar sounds limited, a company incorporated in england and wales with company number 07561876 and registered office address 2nd floor, 35 - 47 bethnal green road, london, e1 6la, uk. you can get in touch with us by: telephone on 0203 417 6539, email at info @ sofarsounds. com .
sofar sounds, a startup underwritten by millions in venture capital, has been putting on a number of house shows, and although the company has a loyal user base, it has been facing some significant criticism for not paying artists enough, with some saying the type of gigs they put on could exist without corporate interference .
with networks in about 187 cities all over the globe, sofar sounds throws secret, invite - only concerts. those who want to attend can sign up for email updates or apply online. applicants are randomly selected; once they’re in, they pay what they want for a ticket. (a suggested donation accompanies each event. )
in its inaugural year, musicians like the national, oh wonder, the naked and famous, local natives, and many, many more will play concerts out of the homes of music fans, made possible by sofar sounds. each in - home show will include sets from two to three artists and talks given by local activists .
e added that he liked how sofar embraces a diverse range of artists and how the idea brings communities together .
andra day performs at sofar' s women' s day global festival at a house in studio city 2016 .
one of davis’ responsibilities includes connecting sofar leaders and communities, as well as touring bands between them. he mentions
we need all the help you can give us, so please support us in any way you can, earning more rewards as you do; from vip guestlist places, to your own sofar trilby hat…. and all the way through to the chance to host and curate your very own sofar show with the help of the international sofar team .
sofar, or songs from a room, hosts unplugged gigs by emerging artists, reports cbs news correspondent jonathan vigliotti .
now sofar has five full - time contracted consultants on two continents. they have, on average, monthly shows in more than 80 cites with more demand than supply (as noted by sofar los angeles’ 15: 1 ratio of applications to invites). new chapters launch regularly, and with each new sofar community, more people discover the brand .
as sofar’s community manager, he works with all of the chapter leaders around the world to offer guidance and support .
sofar sounds now hosts shows from amsterdam to mumbai. even small domestic spaces fit the bill and anyone keen to host a show can nominate their own lounge. on friday night, the indie trio and island records signing we were evergreen played to 75 people in an arty flat in paris. another 350 people applied for a ticket but could not make it in .
after working my way through the huge range of fantastic gigs and sessions sofar have amassed, i spoke to rafe from sofar to shed a little bit more light in the history of his project and what is in store for the near future .
lightning rarely strikes in l. a. , but it does for the underground music movement sofar sounds. when musician avid dancer perches in front of the windows at the fashion district penthouse loft of astroetic studios, lightning flashes as he announces his new album, and this invite - only secret concert for a group of 100 randomly selected music lovers suddenly seems like something special .
miami’s relaunch took place in an arts district - based warehouse, while one of the team leaders opened up his downtown apartment for the chapter’s second show. true to the brand, the only way guests knew they were in the right places were the 8. 5″ by 11” pieces of printer paper with the sofar sounds logo that were taped to the walls near the two locations .
american singer norma jean martine is the latest in a long line of now well - known performers to headline a sofar event .
sofar miami, which relaunched in june, encapsulates how this international brand can still hold such an impact in diverse cities around the world. vincent roazzi, miami’s city leader, discovered sofar through a friend while living in new york city. he began photographing sofar shows in new york and helped launch the miami chapter when he moved to the magic city. working with davis, roazzi and the rest of the miami volunteer team have been able to cultivate a small - but - growing community of sofar converts .
sofar sounds has eight cities that operate in a full - time capacity: chicago, london, los angeles, madrid, new york, oslo, san francisco and washington, d. c. these cities put on multiple shows every month — sometimes one every single night! — and have a full - time, paid staff who work hard to bring more sofars to their audiences .
we’re halfway through 2018! relive some of our favorite moments from shows this year. apply at urltoken to see a sofar live .
offar gives the example of virtuoso cellist oliver coates as one of the favourite sofar gigs so far. “i was moved at how he wowed an audience who do not hear classical music often at a sofar gig. he showed us classical at its most dynamic. ”
sofar sounds: the artists featured on this playlist are all sofar alums — some have even played multiple shows with us and in other sofar cities as well. our team goes through a listening and voting process leading up to each show and looks for artists that make a certain impact. they also must understand our mission: that their performance is not for pay but for the love of music, that there are no openers or headliners, that they will play stripped down, etc. we have been fortunate to work with the best of the best within an incredible network of emerging, local artists, and you’ll hear it for yourself when you give this playlist a listen .
this last year demand for sofar events has grown exponentially, with many of our cities now massively oversubscribed by people hoping to experience these intimate and spellbinding little shows for themselves. we want to meet this demand whilst continuing to expand the sofar movement into 2013 and beyond .
“everyone’s talking about sofar. it’s like the pinnacle. like, if you’re in kind of the indie scene, you just moved to a city and you want to make it or you want people to hear your music, everyone wants to play sofar, ” martine said .
performance footage goes on sofar’s ad - supported youtube channel, which has more than 87 million views. sofar retains that revenue, which the company’s website calls “nominal. ” earnings are also slim for camera people — $ 50 per show, according to two videographers at a recent gig in san francisco. one of them dismissed concerns about the low rate because, she wrongly insisted, sofar is a “nonprofit. ”
so, you’ve played sxsw and sofar sounds shows…do you still get the same kind of buzz playing in people’s living rooms? they are different and both enjoyable in their own way. living room shows are actually more terrifying than shows in live music venues because you are more exposed without the comfort of a stage or a microphone. however, it allows you to interact better and create a more meaningful connection with your audience .
when sofar first got its start, it was always hosted in people’s private homes or apartments. today, sofar happens in a wide range of venues — from homes and apartments to co - working spaces, rooftops, breweries and galleries. you never know where you’ll end up !
we love friends! you can add a + 1 to your application at any time, up until confirming your space. if you’re in a ticketed city, you can reserve up to 6 spaces, depending on the maximum allowed for that sofar. see tickets at sofar for details .
if you’re an artist interested in playing a sofar, you can submit your music. your application will go directly to the listening team in the city you’ve requested to play. if it feels like a good fit, that team will get in touch to book your first sofar show .
artist compensation varies by city and country. in the majority of sofar cities, sofar offers two forms of compensation: a high - quality video of your performance or a flat fee (which varies by city). your local booker will discuss these options with you prior to your performance .
sofar artists generally play a stripped - back set at sofar to an attentive audience, so the noise level is kept at a minimum, with shows ended around 10: 30 p. m. we don’t expect your neighbors to complain, but better yet — invite them to enjoy the evening !
absolutely not! we like to think outside the box. some of our favorite sofar performances have been spoken word poetry, comedy and even dance .
likewise, says davis, those at sofar hq “trust that [ city leaders ] have been able to keep the magic flowing in each city. ”
sofar promo codes are a way for guests to get into ticketed shows more easily. they offer either a guaranteed entry, priority access tickets or occasionally, free spaces. promo codes are usually given via our partners or through your sofar city. keep your eye out for competitions or promotions to land yours !
besides having an evening of amazing music in your space? we offer various perks for hosting a sofar and will discuss these with you during your application .
sofar sounds: sofar was born out of frustration with what going to a concert has become. people who are too drunk, on their phones the whole time, talking the whole time … you name it. we provide an environment where artists can really get their music across to an audience of eager listeners. for artists, we fill a room full of 50, 60, 70, up to 100 people who are all there to actively listen to and engage with music. we professionally film the sessions, create a video of a song performed for each artist, and spread it across our social media. which, right now, includes 60, 000 + facebook followers and 90, 000 + youtube subscribers. we try to help bands who have played for us before when they go on tour by trying to help them line up a sofar show in one of the over 160 cities around the world that sofar is in .
in 2017 with how advanced we are as a society, everyone deserves to have a home not just the memory of one ,
rapper ghetts, who is set to perform, said .
recent events in london (grenfell tower) demonstrate just how quickly a person’s circumstances can change. i hope that by my fellow artists, influencers and i shining a spotlight on this with sofar sounds and amnesty international we can finally find a solution to this global problem. ”
songs from a room, or sofar, is an east london - based start - up with a strong vision: to bring good music to eager fans .
san francisco songwriter carly bond, who fronts the band meernaa, played a sofar sounds house show in 2015. it was an intimate setting, as promised, but the tech industry parlance of the introduction turned her off, and there was no pa system. “the payment was one video, which we didn’t receive for a year and a half, ” she recalls. “once we got it, the sound was so bad that we didn’t share it, but they put it on youtube. ”
th: sofar sounds paris operates with a team of loyal volunteers, correct? morley: yeah, we' re all volunteers doing other things to pay the bills. i work part time as a designer with a firm of london architects and i' m also a dj and a bicycle tour guide here in paris. we have people working in social media, graphic design, television, some lawyers, students, all sorts. the different skill sets people bring help us run the different aspects of sofar. for some of us the networking and hands on experience in the music world offered by sofar is quite exciting. the idea that who knows, it might lead to some sort of career that does in fact pay the bills. on the other hand the fact that money isn' t really involved allows us to enjoy it for what it is .
new here? here is the very best of sofar from over 100 living rooms all around the world to get you started. want to come to a show? visit urltoken
most sofar events are byob, and it is likely that alcohol be present. we take underage drinking very seriously, and anyone encouraging or partaking will be asked to leave .
yes, we have no problem with you announcing that you’re playing. just make sure you keep the details to a minimum, as secrecy is part of the sofar experience !
sofar is expanding to over one dozen new cities in 2017. but with growth, offer said he will preserve the same atmosphere from that first performance that sparked it all .
sofar is managing to hold 50 gigs a week hosted in spaces such as basements, living rooms and residential warehouses in over 60 cities around the world. according to offar though, being based in east london does have its perks. “the music here is considered amongst the best in the world so it helps sofar have impact, ” he says .
the sofar community thrives because of a strong online presence and word of mouth. the website brings the elements together: musicians, venues and fans. sofar staffers and volunteers sort through thousands of music submissions from unknowns to famous artists, find event spaces as random as people’s bedrooms and forest patches, then invite hopeful music lovers to these secret shows .
sofar seriously enforces some rules, though. you actually have to listen to the music. you need to stop texting during performances. and you’ve gotta stay the whole night .
sofar curates unique and diverse lineups that vary in genre and sound. all music submitted to sofar is listened to by a diverse and knowledgeable team of reviewers, ensuring there is no bias. this allows us to discover the best new music possible for our audiences to enjoy. above all, we’re looking for quality acts that will engage with our guests .
to kill a king as a prime example. the british alternative rock group joined frank turner and bastille for its first tour through the united states. but because to kill a king had played sofar london shows before, davis was able to connect the band with us - based sofar communities. “we had it supplemental to their tour, ” he explains. “so, in nashville, they had a show at the mercy lounge. before that mercy lounge show, we had them play a sofar show so that they could sell tickets. ”
the promotion, prize draw, quiz or competition operated by us (whether on behalf of sofar or on behalf of the relevant sponsors) as set out in the competition rules .
although sofar boasts loyal users — upwards of twenty gigs sell out every month in the bay area — a growing number of artists are scrutinizing the huge chasm between company value and compensation .
liniker e os caramelows performing
tua
at sofar são paulo on september 20th, 2017 for give a home 2017 with amnesty international. give a home 2017: urltoken click h ...
sofar videos are a form of artist compensation offered by local cities. please note, the majority of sofars are unfilmed. if you are interested in receiving a youtube video of your performance, please discuss this with your local booker. sofar performance videos are hosted on our youtube channel and often promoted on our social media. we will always ask your permission before using it outside of these parameters .
superfood performing “natural supersoul” at sofar london on, 9th february 2018. we put on shows almost every night in london - see upcoming dates and sign - up for tickets here: urltoken ...
marcus alexander & nikos taramanidis performing
journey
at sofar gothenburg on march 14th, 2018 click here to come to a show in your city: urltoken for a new gig every d ...
наадя performing
легион
at sofar moscow on september 20th, 2017 for give a home 2017 with amnesty international. give a home 2017: urltoken click here to come to a s ...
a typical sofar show might feature three or four performers — and they won' t necessarily all be unknown or up - and - coming artists. “we have bad - ass a & r people on our team, ” boasts westlund. acts as well - known as leon bridges, karen o, bastille and silversun pickups have all played sofar events. the very first sofar l. a. concert featured popular local indie - pop band saint motel. “the main bread and butter is unknown acts ,
says offer ,
but hey — we [ booked ] hozier in a living room in manchester! ”
cold weather company performing
gettysburg
at sofar philadelphia on july 12th, 2017 click here to come to a show in your city: urltoken for a new gig every day, along wi ...
jouis performing
turtle
at sofar brighton on february 17th 2018 click here to come to a show in your city: urltoken for a new gig every day, along with playlists, featur ...
hayley reardon performing “everything else” at sofar london on june 15th, 2017. we put on shows almost every night in london - see upcoming dates and sign - up for tickets here: urltoken ...
following criticism in the media, sofar’s optional artist stipend recently increased. and artist community manager ed burgon, a musician based in london, says that the company is exploring more benefits: a social media component that would allow users to follow artists, for instance, plus coordinating tours through sofar. still, company representatives tend to sound sympathetic while they cry poor, emphasizing that the business runs at a loss .
we’ve teamed up with pledge music to help make this dream a reality are compiling the first ever sofar compilation album – exclusively available to download to the fans who offer their support to us in the next few months. the compilation will consist of 10 amazing artists who have performed at sofar in the past (including spring offensive, seryn, the miserable rich etc…) and is an exclusive reward for those who pledge .
candy says performing
whatever comes
at sofar oxford on march 26th, 2018 click here to come to a show in your city: urltoken for a new gig every day, along with playlist ...
darity performing
wanderlust
at sofar lexington on march 10th, 2018 click here to come to a show in your city: urltoken for a new gig every day, along with playlists, fe ...
oh papa performing
magnetic
at sofar sheffield on january 30th 2018 click here to come to a show in your city: urltoken for a new gig every day, along with playlists, fe ...
jmsn performing “drinkin’” at sofar london on june 29th, 2017. we put on shows almost every night in london - see upcoming dates and sign - up for tickets here: urltoken see the full ...
in 2009, marketing consultant rafe offer and singer - songwriter david j. alexander met whilst watching st. albans - based indie band friendly fires, soon establishing some common ground in that both were of the opinion that the state of music, in particular the live music scene, was not in a good way. as a result, offer and alexander organised a gig of their own – dave was to play some new songs in front of a select few of his and offer’s friends, the venue being his own living room, with only the music doing the talking. the night was a grand success, and thus sofar sounds was born .
joe hertler & the rainbow seekers performing
old love
at sofar chicago on january 5th, 2018 click here to come to a show in your city: urltoken for a new gig every day, ...
all that glitters performing
crazy in love
at sofar bath on april 19th 2018 click here to come to a show in your city: urltoken for a new gig every day, along with playl ...
runson willis iii & the night owl players performing
st. james infirmary
at sofar los angeles on may 19th, 2018 click here to come to a show in your city: urltoken for a ...
bia ferreira performing
diga não
at sofar são paulo on march 11th, 2018 click here to come to a show in your city: urltoken for a new gig every day, along with playlists ...
soular system performing
open arms
at sofar orange county on march 9th, 2018 click here to come to a show in your city: urltoken for a new gig every day, along with play ...
carmody performing
before you knew me
at sofar san francisco on february 15th, 2018 click here to come to a show in your city: urltoken for a new gig every day, along w ...
girlhood performing “say it” at sofar london on march 17th 2018. we put on shows almost every night in london - see upcoming dates and sign - up for tickets here: urltoken for a new g ...
listen to leena performing
something new
at sofar vienna on april 1st, 2017 click here to come to a show in your city: urltoken for a new gig every day, along with playl ...
andrea di cesare performing
his second word
at sofar verona on february 24th, 2018 click here to come to a show in your city: urltoken for a new gig every day, along wit ...
ala | zastary performing
nie otwieraj powiek
at sofar wroclaw on march 10th, 2018 click here to come to a show in your city: urltoken for a new gig every day, along with ...
fiona harte performing
white picket fence
at sofar dublin on july 20th, 2017 click here to come to a show in your city: urltoken for a new gig every day, along with play ...
marion harper performing
if i saw you again
at sofar madrid on february 11th, 2018 click here to come to a show in your city: urltoken for a new gig every day, along wit ...
hounds performing
in over my head
at sofar atlanta on april 13th, 2018 click here to come to a show in your city: urltoken for a new gig every day, along with playlists, ...
soulmate # 2 performing
stop the hourglass
at sofar sofia on january 27th, 2018 click here to come to a show in your city: urltoken for a new gig every day, along with pl ...
the orchestra of syrian musicians performing “nassam alayna al hawa” at sofar london on september 20th, 2017 for give a home 2017 with amnesty international. give a home 2017: http: / / www. sofarsoun ...
cuco performing
amor de siempre
at sofar los angeles on april 21st, 2017 click here to come to a show in your city: urltoken for a new gig every day, along with playlis ...
yes, in the majority of cities. sofar offers two forms of payment - either a video or a flat fee, variable by city. you local artist liaison will discuss these options with you prior to your performance .
sofar – which is short for songs from a room – organises gigs in small locations, including people’s homes, around the world and has showcased more than 12, 000 artists at more than 4, 000 live events .
anna lotte performing
here i go again
at sofar the hague on january 27th, 2018 click here to come to a show in your city: urltoken for a new gig every day, along with pl ...
sid vashi performing
ghost don' t follow me
at sofar bombay on december 3rd, 2017 click here to come to a show in your city: urltoken for a new gig every day, along with ...
sofar london has hosted two larger, ticketed events thus far in which large warehouses were transformed into giant living rooms. amazingly enough, the audience remained quiet and respectful, as with the smaller gigs. hernandez hopes los angeles can emulate london’s larger gigs as she’s working on holding a similar festival here called “sofar plus, ” which would be “the same concept just on a bigger scale. ” offer said of the warehouse gigs: “the vibe was incredible. seven hundred people totally focused on the music - - people compared it to burning man. ” here’s hoping los angeles can pull off the same feat. to find sofar gigs in your city, check out their event listings here .
sofar and its audiences are respectful toward hosts and their spaces. our team will be on hand to run the show and clean up afterward. all you need to do is provide the space! in the unlikely event of an incident, sofar provides a community host assurance promise to repair or replace your property (exclusions and conditions outlined in the chap). more details will be shared and discussed with the local team once your host application has been processed .
fainschmitz performing
via da qui (via con me) - paolo conte cover
at sofar vienna on april 1st, 2017 click here to come to a show in your city: urltoken for a new gig e ...
our artist community team is actively exploring ways that you can take sofar on the road with you. sofar is in over 350 cities around the globe, across 60 countries — a huge opportunity for you to share your talent! if you are interested in playing additional cities, please get in touch with your local booker and they will help connect you to teams in other cities. please note, each individual city has discretion over their bookings and will take your submission into consideration .
of course! we want to help promote you. we’ll help you set up and sell your merch at your sofar and the mc for the evening will draw attention to your merch during their introduction. you keep 100 percent of your sales .
sofar spread from london to paris, new york, and other cities, arriving in l. a. in january of 2011 with help from kroq' s casey oliver. today, they host 300 shows a month in 268 cities worldwide .
sofar nyc is on a street near you. from manhattan to brooklyn, east village to west, we host intimate shows and concerts across new york city. experience curated shows of touring acts, exciting artists and local bands in intimate settings .
offer says there are no plans to expand the sofar format into larger venues. “we will never compete with stadiums. we really wanted to help young musicians, then it evolved into a sense of global community. we can empower people differently in l. a. by exposing them to different musicians. ” no matter how much the sofar concept expands globally, offer wants to stay true to that original vision. “somehow we set the rules, and our challenge now is to keep them. ”
a sofar gig is an intimate show held in an unique venue, like someone' s living room or an antique shop. it typically features three artists, playing four songs each. every lineup is specially curated to give our audiences a diverse show .
“it came to the point where the economics of sofar made that feasible, ” burgon elaborates, adding that they cut back on video contractors in order to bump the artist rate. “but it’s absolutely not the final word on how we compensate artists. ”
i loved the idea, the premise and intimacy of the show ,
says two - time grammy nominee andra day, who has done two sofar performances — one in her hometown of san diego and another at sofar l. a.' s woman’s day show last year. “it’s actually my favorite way to do a show now, but when i was younger small shows always made me the most nervous. i love to crack jokes or tell stories and be able to engage with the audience on such a personal level. ”
once you’ve created a profile on our website or mobile app, you can apply to attend a show in the city of your choice. if purchasing through our mobile app, you can buy your tickets directly. once you’ve applied to attend an upcoming sofar, your name will be entered into a draw, from which our local teams will select their guests. our team works hard to make sure everyone who applies has the chance to attend a sofar, so if you’re not chosen, please apply again! visit how it works to learn more .
most frequently, though, davis helps establish new sofar chapters and assist volunteer leaders in organizing the shows and maintaining the brand’s identity. he cites the challenges of understanding cultural differences in international cities such as rio de janeiro, while also making sure that bands in the likes of
“basically what sofar does is take these positive values that allows diy to happen, like people being willing to volunteer or play for little money, and it exploits them, ” johnson reckons. “these shows sound like great ideas if you don’t know where the money goes. ”
potential winners will be notified via email. the return of any prize or prize notification as undeliverable or the failure of any winner to comply with these rules or the prize draw terms will result in disqualification and prize will be forfeited. prizes will be delivered as unique confirmation links by email to the address provided by the winners and may be subject to further terms and conditions. you will need to either already have an account with sofar sounds, or register with us to claim a prize. once you have registered and confirmed your attendance, tickets will be delivered by email. any costs and expenses associated with ticket acceptance and use not specified herein as being provided, including, travel and accommodations, are the sole responsibility of the winners. tickets are subject to terms and conditions specified thereon. seat locations will be determined by promoter .
the guest lists became more competitive, and the celebrity of the performers grew. robert pattinson, best known for his acting role in the twilight series, performed in the early days, and more recently pop outfit bastille and electropop duo sylvan esso have jammed at london sofar gigs.
sofar sounds ( an acronym for songs from a room ) is a music events startup company , based in shoreditch , founded in 2009 . the company calls itself a global community where guests and artists come together to experience music in an intimate and respectful setting at a secret concert . 
sofar sounds (an acronym for songs from a room) is a music events startup company, based in shoreditch, founded in 2009. the company calls itself a global community where guests and artists come together to experience music in an intimate and respectful setting at a secret concert.
sofar sounds (an acronym for songs from a room) is a music events startup company, based in shoreditch, founded in 2009. the company calls itself a global community where guests and artists come together to experience music in an intimate and respectful setting at a secret concert.