Sofar Sounds Brings Intimate Live Music To Unexpected NYC Spaces
If you’ve ever been to a concert, then you understand the frustration of being in a noisy, smelly & ecstatic crowd. And sure, depending on the artist performing, it might be worth it (hey, Beyoncé!) — but in general, being pushed and shoved in a huge arena might not make it to our top 5 life moments.
Enter Sofar Sounds, a company that organizes small-scale concerts that bring artists and audiences together through live music in the most unique of places. The gag is, you won’t know who you’ll be seeing on stage — until the day before the concert.
Your next concert takes place on March 29 at 7:30pm, at BestBall Bar at Sofar Sounds NY Office — Grab tix here!
What is Sofar Sounds?
Sofar Sounds transforms everyday spaces, like your local rooftop and art gallery, turning them into intimate venues for live music performances. Each concert is small, typically featuring 3 acts. There’s no headliner, which gives all artists the chance to showcase their talents in their own way — with absolutely no pressure.
How does Sofar Sounds work?
Picking a Sofar Sounds concert is simple: select a show close to you, whether you’re home in NYC or traveling (Sofar’s present across the globe!) and let the magic happen. You’ll get to pick based on the neighborhood, but the venue and artists will be completely unknown. Then, a day before the show, you’ll find a message in your email inbox with all the info you’ll need, including if the location is in a private place, features an outdoor space, food and drinks, accessibility…
In the case of this special Fever x Sofar Sounds concert, you’ll know the venue ahead of time depending on the concert, but the lineup remains as deliciously mysterious as in a typical Sofar performance.
Once you make it to your Sofar concert, you’ll finally find out who the artists are — and trust us, it can be a real surprise: in the past, Billie Eilish and Jack Harlow have made it to Sofar before they became superstars. After you take in the musical vibes, Sofar Sounds will send you an email with all the information about the artists you saw that night — the perfect opportunity to add new artists to your rotation.
A unique opportunity for emerging artists
Sofar Sounds helps venue gems in the city and curious music fanatics like you, but also up-and-coming artists who are building their fanbase. Giving them the platform to share their talent with an intimate audience, each Sofar concert ties the artist with a place and its people — an emotional connection that can’t be achieved solely online.
Speaking to Purple Sneakers about this new way of experiencing music, Sofar Sounds Australia and New Zealand regional director Matt Walters says, “We aim to take the essence of live music—the connection between the artist and the audience—and bring it to the forefront.” And they sure do.
Book your spot for the next Sofar concert in NYC, and experience music in a completely new way!
Sofar Sounds – Chinatown
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