Side Door is an online platform that connects artists with hosts to facilitate the booking of live shows without any upfront fees. By streamlining venue discovery and gig management, it enhances the financial sustainability of touring for artists, enabling them to reach audiences in diverse locations.
Funding
$3M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Independent artists face challenges in securing suitable venues and managing logistics for live performances, often incurring upfront costs and administrative burdens. This can limit their ability to tour and connect with audiences in diverse locations, hindering their financial sustainability.
Solution
Side Door is a platform designed to connect artists and hosts, streamlining the process of booking and managing live shows. The platform eliminates upfront fees, providing a cost-effective solution for artists to discover venues and organize gigs. By simplifying venue discovery, gig management, and ticketing, Side Door enhances the financial viability of touring for artists, enabling them to reach audiences in a wider range of locations and grow their fanbase.
Target Audience
The primary users are independent musicians and performing artists seeking venues for live shows, as well as hosts looking to book talent for their spaces.
Features
- Venue discovery tools to connect artists with suitable performance spaces
- Gig management features for scheduling, ticketing, and communication
- Integrated ticketing system with no upfront fees
- Artist-centric platform designed to support financial sustainability