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Frequently Asked Questions:

“What is a Porchlight event, exactly?”

We hope to reorient the live music experience around community, hospitality, and connection. Let’s breathe life into our backyards, garages, living rooms, local parks, churches, or whatever nook we can secure! Though smaller, these are true concerts, held in alternative spaces, hosted by a private (not corporate) hosts.

“What is expected of hosts?”

As a Porchlight Host, you would be expected, at minimum, to provide: an area that can host at least 20 people, a flat place to act as a stage, one electrical outlet, and a willingness to invite friends, family, and neighbors to the show. As with anything else, you can always do more — because the more you put into it, the more you’ll get out of it. Sign up as a host today.

“Are there expenses related to hosting?”

Most shows are at no cost to the host (besides the hospitality-related costs, such as snacks and drinks). From time to time, a show may require a guarantee, but that will always be communicated ahead of time, letting you decide on a case-by-case basis.

“What exactly does it look like to host with Porchlight?”

Good question! Click here to get our free Hosting Guide, which walks you through every step of hosting a Porchlight concert.

“Do I need special audio equipment?”

No. Most musicians can bring their own audio equipment. Some hosts, however, do invest in an audio system, and that is certainly welcome.

“Who does the marketing?”

Everyone pitches in! Artists will be plugging shows to their fans, Porchlight will market to our folks in the area, and hosts are expected to invite friends, family, and neighbors.

“What kind of artists do you host?”

As things stand now, the majority of our artists are  musicians, spanning a variety of genres. You’ll notice a few artists fall outside of the music realm (dance, poetry, and storytelling) and our goal is to continue broadening the mediums we showcase over time.

“I’m a musician. How would I play at one of these shows?”

Thank you for your interest in playing Porchlight concerts! Due to an overwhelming interest in this network, our onboarding platform for artists for the moment. But, please stay tuned for an update from us on the application process resuming.

“What is Porchlight hoping to do?”

We hope to model Jesus’ hospitality in the way we serve each other, care for culture, and gather around the good, true, and beautiful. Our long-term mission is to inspire art patronage that can, in turn, support artists in a radically generous way.

“Is this network only for live music?”

For now, we’re focusing on live music gatherings, but we’re already making plans to expand into gatherings around film, visual art, literature, and more.

"What's the vision of Renew the Arts and Porchlight?"

To see patrons and artists partnered in communities to create art that enriches our lives, shapes our homes, and helps us love our neighbors.

Meet our Porchlight Artists:

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As featured in:

Makers and Mystics
The Gospel Coalition
Praxis
The Breath and the Clay
Ekstasis

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