WELCOME TO BANDSHARING

There's so much amazing musical talent in cities and towns across the U.S., both professionally and recreationally, we think it a shame to not support and connect this talent in new and exciting ways and that benefits everyone involved.  And that's why we've created the Bandsharing platform.

Bandsharing is a community marketplace and performance-sharing platform enabling bands to earn extra money by incorporating participatory-performance concepts and innovative​ guest musician formats into their live stage experience.  Bandshare events connect everyday musicians by uniting them with established bands as a cast of guest players and performers in the band's show.

So whether you're a part-time gigging cover band, an established national touring act, or an up-and-coming garage band, the Bandsharing platform enables bands everywhere to reimagine their live show experience in exciting new ways.  Bandsharing is founded on the core principle of musicians supporting musicians.
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Tacoma, WA Bandshare Event

hosting the bandsharING experience

Host bands are the creative and organizing force behind all of the awesome participatory programming available in the Bandsharing marketplace.  The do-it-yourself nature of Bandshare events means a host band might be the garage band up the street, a local-gigging cover band or even a national touring act.  

Become a Bandsharing host band today and start sharing your band with our growing community! 

FREE TO APPLY

Risk-free. No charge to apply and no subscription fees. Apply to get started as a Bandshare host. 

SIMPLE TO HOST

Use the Bandshare platform to create, publish and administer your own participatory live events. 

EARN EXTRA MONEY

​From saving for equipment to funding recording projects, use extra income to fund passions.

OUR GOAL

Creating new ways for bands to earn extra money, doing what they love and building a participatory performance community along the way.  It's all about musicians supporting musicians. 

as a bandshare host band:

YOU get

Creative Flexibility
Choose from pre-defined event themes and formats, design your own, or use your existing set list.  Decide how many performer slots, what to charge, and when to host.​

We provide

Host Band Support
Online access to tools, resources and best practices, along with the ability to connect with hosts like you from around the nation. Bandshare made easy.

together we

Build the Tribe
  Expand the band and build community. Bandshare creates value for not only the host band but the community-at-large. Everyone benefits in the participatory performance model.

bandshare HOST band benefits:

 
  • Creative flexibility to curate and host your own unique Bandshare events.
  • ​Increase your band's following and strengthen your brand.
  • Stress-free organizing and administration.
  • Bandshare host band Best Practices Guide.
  • Event consulting and planning resources.
  • Make new friends and connections.
  • Have a meaningful impact on people's lives.
  • Earn extra money and feel good about the work you do.

are you ready to host the band?

We take our mission seriously and want you to as well.  ​All approved Bandshare host bands are vetted and hand-selected to ensure high-levels of professionalism and experience along with a deep passion for what they do.   We look forward to partnering with you!

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