Venue Directory

Category 1: Concert Halls & Performing Arts Centers

(Prestigious venues designed specifically for performance, often with formal seating)

• Concert Hall

• Opera House

• Performing Arts Center (PAC)

• Recital Hall

• Black Box Theater

Category 2: Large-Scale & Outdoor Venues

(High-capacity venues for major tours, festivals, and large audiences)

• Stadium / Arena

• Amphitheater

• Festival Grounds

• Bandshell / Bandstand

• Public Park (for a concert series)

• Beach / Waterfront

• Rooftop Bar / Terrace

Category 3: Bars, Clubs & Nightlife

(Venues focused on drinks, socializing, and entertainment – the “bread and butter” for many artists)

• Nightclub / DJ Club

• Cocktail Lounge / Piano Bar

• Dive Bar / Pub

• Sports Bar / Grill

• Comedy Club

• Brewery / Taproom / Cidery

• Wine Bar

• Karaoke Bar

• Billiards Hall / Pool Hall

Category 4: Restaurants & Eateries

(Venues where music enhances the dining experience)

• Fine Dining Restaurant

• Casual Dining Restaurant

• Theme Restaurant

• Café / Coffeehouse

• Food Hall / Market

Category 5: Private Events & Functions

(The client is an individual or organization hosting a private event)

• Wedding / Wedding Reception

• Corporate Event / Holiday Party / Conference

• Private House Party / Birthday Party

• Fundraiser / Gala

• School Dance (Prom, Homecoming)

• University / College Event

Category 6: Theatrical & Unconventional Spaces

(Unique venues that are not primarily designed for music)

• Theater (for a musical or as a concert venue)

• Museum / Art Gallery

• Library

• Record Store

• Bookstore

• Fashion Store / Retail Store

• Warehouse / Loft

• Church / Cathedral / House of Worship

Category 7: Educational Institutions

(For performances, educational work, or student events)

• Music School / Conservatory

• University/College Campus (Student Union, Campus Bar, Auditorium)

• K-12 School (for assemblies, workshops, or concerts)

Category 8: Ceremonial, Therapeutic & Community Service

(Venues where music supports, heals, commemorates, or serves a community function)

• Hospitals & Medical Centers (General, Children’s, Rehabilitation)

• Mental Health Facilities & Therapy Centers

• Senior Living & Care Facilities (Independent Living, Assisted Living, Long-Term Care, Memory Care)

• Hospice & Palliative Care Centers

• Funeral Homes & Memorial Services

• Government & Civic Events (City Hall ceremonies, official openings, national holidays)

• Parades & Public Processions

• Veterans’ Associations & Legions

• Correctional Facilities / Prisons

• Community Centers

Category 9: Studio & Remote Session Work

(Work focused on recording, not live performance)

• Commercial Recording Studio

• Home Studio Session

• Remote Session Work (From Your Own Studio)

  • For Albums/EPs

  • For Film/TV Scores

  • For Commercial Jingles

  • For Video Game Soundtracks

  • For Online Content Creators

Category 10: Music Teaching & Educational Services

(Work focused on instruction and pedagogy)

• Private Lessons:

  • In-Home (Your Home)

  • In-Studio (Your Studio)

  • At Student’s Home

  • Online/Virtual (e.g., Zoom, Skype)

• Masterclasses & Workshops:

  • As a Guest Artist at a School/University

  • Hosted at a Music Store

  • Hosted at a Community Center

  • Online/Virtual Masterclass

• Group Classes & Ensembles:

  • Leading a Rock Band Workshop

  • Teaching a Group Piano Class

  • Conducting a Community Choir

Category 11: Other & Niche Venues

• Casino / Gaming Hall

• Cruise Ship

• Hotel Lobby / Bar

• Airport Terminal

• Race Track / Sporting Event (for pre-game or halftime show)

• Bowling Alley / Arcade

• Farmer’s Market / Street Fair