Artists + Performers
Musicians, comedians, poets, dancers, visual artists: your work has the power to move people, spark connection and create real impact. We'd love to collaborate with you.
Beats for Relief brings together artists from all over the world (musicians, DJs, comedians, spoken word poets, dancers, visual artists and other creatives) to share their work on unique stages, from hotel rooftops in Barcelona to après-ski sessions in the Italian Alps. Some of our events raise funds and awareness for local nonprofits, while others are intimate private or branded experiences. All of them are built around real connection between artists and audiences.
Who performs with us
Beats started with live music, and today our stages are open to every kind of art that brings people together.
Musicians and bands
Singer-songwriters, jazz, soul, funk, Latin, indie and acoustic acts, from solo sets to full bands.
DJs and electronic artists
Sunset sessions, rooftop parties, après-ski events and late-night sets that keep the crowd moving.
Comedians
Stand-up nights and charity comedy shows. Past lineups include Michelle Wolf at Laughs for Relief in Barcelona.
Spoken word and poets
Short, powerful sets that bring a story, a city or a cause to life between acts.
Dancers and movement artists
Performances and workshops that turn an evening into a shared experience.
Visual artists
Live painting, pop-up exhibitions and installations that give guests something to remember.
Where you'll perform
Our stages are hotels, rooftops, terraces and cultural spaces across Europe and the US, including Barcelona, Milan, Lisbon, Ericeira, the Monterosa ski area and our hometown of Chicago. We run ongoing event programs with hotel partners like Aethos, and past artists range from rising local talent to names like Michelle Wolf and St. Lucia.
Why artists play Beats
New audiences
Perform for curious, engaged crowds of locals and travelers in places that rarely host live art.
Real impact
Your set helps raise funds and awareness for nonprofits like Iguality and Best Buddies.
Memorable stages
Rooftops, lobbies, terraces and mountain venues, with a team that takes care of the logistics.
A global community
Connect with artists, hosts and causes across our network of cities.
How it works
Tell us about you
Share your art form, your city, links to your work and the kind of events you'd love to be part of.
We find the right fit
We match artists with upcoming events, hotel partners and causes in your city or on tour.
Perform and make an impact
Show up, do what you love and help raise money and awareness for a cause.
Ready to perform?
Whether you play, paint, dance, write or make people laugh, we want to hear from you.
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