Everything you need to get started with LiveGrid.
Whether you book talent, get booked, or just want to find the show your friends are at tonight — the answers are here.
How LiveGrid works
1-minute overview · How LiveGrid Works
Browse by role
Set up your profile, connect Spotify, set rates, manage your calendar, and get paid through Stripe.
Read more →Post jobs, review applicants, send offers, and complete bookings without phone tag.
Read more →Discover live music nearby, see who from your circle is going, and check in to support the scene.
Read more →Feature guides
2 Degrees, explained
How LiveGrid surfaces the friends-of-friends connections that move careers forward — and why it never exposes your precise location.
Read guide →Trust & safety
Reporting users, blocking, verified venue badges, payment-dispute resolution, and safety tips for in-person meetings.
Read guide →Getting started
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Create an account
Sign up at /auth/sign-up and pick a role: artist, venue, or patron.
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Verify and connect
Verify your email and (optionally) connect Spotify, LinkedIn, or Apple Music.
- 3
Complete your profile
Profiles with photos, audio, and connected accounts get matched 5× more often.
- 4
Set up payments
If you book talent or get booked, link your bank through Stripe Connect so payouts can flow.
For artists
Setting up your profile
Add a clear bio, three photos, two audio samples, and your top three genres. Connect Spotify to surface listening data automatically. Profiles missing any of these get deprioritized in search.
Pricing and rates
Set a base rate per show (artists usually price 30–75 minutes) and a minimum guarantee. You can override per-job when applying.
Calendar and availability
Mark dates as available, tentative, or booked. We never surface you for jobs on dates marked busy.
Getting paid
Connect your bank through Stripe Connect. Funds release from escrow 48 hours after showtime if no dispute is opened. Payouts arrive in 1–2 business days.
For venues
Posting a job
Open Dashboard › Jobs › New and fill in date, time, fee, genre, and any requirements. Jobs go live to matching artists immediately.
Reviewing applicants
You see a ranked list of applicants with audio, social proof, and 2-Degree connections. Shortlist, message, then send an offer.
Sending an offer
From an applicant’s profile, click Offer. The artist has 72 hours to accept. When they accept, you complete payment and the booking moves to confirmed.
Completing a booking
After the show, the system auto-marks the booking complete in 48 hours. Open a dispute within that window if there is a problem.
For patrons
Discovery
The home feed surfaces shows happening soon, ranked by genre fit, distance, and how many of your connections are going.
Check-ins
Tap I’m here at the venue to log a check-in. Friends see an aggregated count, never your precise location.
Connecting with friends
Find friends by importing contacts (hashed, opt-in), searching by handle, or connecting Spotify and LinkedIn.
Privacy controls
- Precise location: Off by default. When on, used only for proximity features and never shown to other users.
- Profile visibility: Public, friends-of-friends only, or private.
- Connected accounts: Disconnect any third party from
Account › Connected accounts. - Data export & deletion: Request from
Account › Privacy & data.
FAQ
How much does LiveGrid cost for artists?
LiveGrid is completely free for artists and their managers. You’ll never pay to list your profile, apply for gigs, or receive bookings.
How do I get paid?
When a venue books you, they pay your full fee upfront through LiveGrid. The money is held in secure escrow and released to you 48 hours after your performance completes.
What if I don't have a manager?
Perfect — that’s who LiveGrid is for. 90% of working talent has no manager. Set your own rates, control your bookings, and keep 100% of what you earn (minus the platform fee charged to the buyer).
Does LiveGrid handle my 1099 taxes?
Yes. For US artists receiving over $600, LiveGrid generates your IRS Form 1099-NEC automatically. Your annual earnings summary is available in your dashboard.
What is a rider?
A rider is a list of technical and hospitality requirements included in every booking contract. Set your tech rider (PA, monitors, backline) and hospitality rider (green room, meals, hotel) in your profile — they become legally binding terms in every contract.
How does payment work?
You pay the artist’s full fee when confirming a booking. LiveGrid holds the funds in escrow and releases them to the artist 48 hours after the show. You have a dispute window during those 48 hours.
What's the platform fee?
LiveGrid charges a service fee to venues and buyers on completed bookings. The fee is shown at checkout before you confirm.
What if the artist cancels?
Your booking contract includes a cancellation schedule. If the artist cancels, the contract specifies penalties. For no-fault cancellations under Force Majeure (storms, emergencies), see your contract’s Force Majeure clause.
What is 2-degree discovery?
LiveGrid ranks artists based on your mutual professional connections. An artist two connections away from someone you’ve worked with ranks higher than a stranger — the same way the industry already works, made searchable.
Is LiveGrid only for Miami?
LiveGrid launches in Miami but works anywhere. The platform is built for any city with a live entertainment scene.
What does LiveGrid charge?
A flat 10% platform fee on confirmed bookings, paid by the venue. Stripe processing fees are itemized separately. Patrons pay nothing.
What if a show gets cancelled?
See the cancellation policy in our Terms of Service. Refunds scale with how much notice was given; force-majeure cancellations are refunded in full.
Can I message off-platform?
You can, but you cannot route the booking off-platform once introduced through LiveGrid — that is a Terms violation. The booking message thread stays the source of truth for any dispute.
Why is my profile not showing up?
Most often: missing audio sample, missing photos, no genres set, or calendar is marked busy. Open Profile › Discoverability to see what is incomplete.
How do I report a user?
Tap the ··· menu on their profile and choose Report. We review every report within 48 hours. See the Trust & Safety page.
Still need help?
Email us and we’ll respond within one business day. For platform status, check the status page.