Booking questions? Read the SS+ Open Call Program FAQ for ticketing, tech, payouts, promotion, and day-of policies—the same answers power the SS+ Booking Assistant chat.
Book A New Event — Open Call
Open Call only. This form is for ticketed public performances up to one hour (SS+ revenue share).
Choose a 1-hour start from 10:00 AM through 9:00 PM Eastern when you pick dates.
For a performance rental (more than one hour) or a
private space rental (parties, corporate, celebrations), use those forms instead —
see all booking options.
Section numbers match My Event Details (Booking Steps 1 & 2) so you and staff can refer to the same place — e.g. “Step 1 section 1.3” or “2.4 Finances.”
Need another Open Call booking? Tell us about the next event you want to book. SS+ will review and unlock an extra slot for you if approved.
The booking form below stays disabled until you have an available slot or your request is approved.
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Applicants under 21 — guardian information
Under 21 — guardian required
If you are not 21 or older, a parent or legal guardian must sign and submit this request on your behalf.
The guardian must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident.
The guardian must read the Terms and Conditions in full before this application is submitted on behalf of the underage applicant.
The underage performer may still complete W-9 tax information in section 2.4 Finances on My Event Details when prompted; the guardian’s authorization on this form is separate from that step.
Terms and Conditions
SHAPESHIFTER PLUS
BOOKING and PERFORMANCE CONDITIONS & POLICIES
Live Performance at ShapeShifter Lab
This Letter sets out the terms and conditions of performance at ShapeShifter Lab
(herein referred to as the Lab.)
Our Standard Offer:
● ShapeShifter Plus offers a progressive Open Call ticket share (pairs are ShapeShifter Plus % / Artist %):
● Tier 0 — tickets 1–10: 100% ShapeShifter Plus / 0% Artist
● Tier 1 — tickets 11–20: 70% ShapeShifter Plus / 30% Artist
● Tier 2 — tickets 21–40: 50% ShapeShifter Plus / 50% Artist
● Tier 3 — tickets 41+: 30% ShapeShifter Plus / 70% Artist (highest band; also called “Tier 4” when counting four share bands — Artist always 70% on this band; never reverse)
Artist payout is based on net ticket sales (base ticket revenue). It is up to the bandleader's discretion of how
the funds are shared between the artists involved. The audience headcount does not
include any used complimentary tickets.
*If the event is live streamed, the video will be hosted on our video on demand platform
for 1 week. Because of this, Artist Payout will occur 7-10 business days after the video
on demand expiration. Please wait 7-10 business days after the show to inquire about
the payout.
The standard performance time is 60 minutes, unless otherwise agreed upon. Set time
will be determined mutually.
Note: You are offered one set for the performance. If you would like to have more than
one set or the entire evening, you may rent our space for the duration you need. Please
inquire about rates separately. Several options are available that may fit your needs.
Tickets Prices:
The standard suggested ticket prices for local and overseas acts start at $10 per online
ticket for a live stream. For audience members attending the live performance, the
ticket price starts at $20 per person. Tickets are available at the door and on our
website: www.shapeshifterplus.org
Our maximum audience capacity is 180 (110 seated plus 70 standing).
You can choose a higher ticket price and different pricing tiers (eg. $10 for online
tickets, $15 for online streaming with album download, etc.)
Any additional ones on top will be charged full ticket price. Please help support our
non-profit organization and encourage ticket sales.
ShapeShifter Plus reserves the right to have 5 complimentary tickets to all shows,
mainly for marketing purposes.
Promotion:
We do listings regularly, but we cannot guarantee a listing for all events. It is also your
responsibility to submit materials to us in a timely manner for our promotional efforts to
be effective.
Below is a list of information we need from you. Please provide it promptly so we can
announce your performance effectively:
1. Title of your project
2. Billing/ artist line up, set time
3. Ticket cover charges (in-person suggested $20 min; live stream $10 min)
- a free cover event is possible. Please inquire for further info.
- our venue capacity is 180
4. A short description of your project (no more than 250 words)
- bios (band and or band members if you'd like to include)
- Tagline and tag words, hashtags
- Photo of the main artist/band
- Instagram handle of the band + band members
- FB page if available
5. An image we can use to create a digital *poster (max 300 dpi, jpg - NO PDF)
- Square image 1:1
6. Weblink or band bio link
7. Tech rider or Input list
- our Equipment & Gear page: backline.html
8. Stage plot
- hand drawn is fine with labeling of stage and audience areas
9. Set length (max 60 - 75 mins)
10. Livestream is an optional service at $150 per set (you will receive the copy of the
recording). Please let us know at least 2 weeks in advance.
Please let us know if you'd like to use our audio and video services and inquire
about rates. Samples of previous recordings here:
www.shapeshifterlab.com/showcase
Sorry, absolutely no recording by 3rd parties or performing musicians allowed.
If no stage plot or tech info is provided to us 2 weeks prior to the performance, please
abide by the standard set up of the venue on the day of the performance.