Turn your space into the place to be.
Beats for Relief designs live music and comedy programming for hotels and brands, built around a cause that fits who you are. We handle the artists, the logistics and the promotion, so you get the atmosphere without the workload.
Plan your programming Free discovery call. We reply within 2 business days.
The short answer
Beats for Relief is a cause marketing events partner. We create recurring or one-off live music and comedy events for hotels and brands, paired with a nonprofit that matches your values. Host them free to bring people through the door, or ticketed with part of the proceeds going to the cause.
- Live music and comedy programming, ready to run
- More foot traffic and higher food and beverage sales on event nights
- We bring the crowd: outreach to local communities, clubs and brands to fill every event
- Every event paired with a nonprofit that fits your brand
- Artists sourced, booked and onboarded by us
- A playbook so events run smoothly even without us on site
- White label or co-branded, as hands-on or hands-off as you like
Proven with hotels like yours
Aethos Hotels
A full programming calendar across four hotels, 50+ events, with a playbook so each property ran events without our team on site. At Aethos Ericeira, food and beverage sales rose 40%.
Volta at Hotel Borneta
20+ on-brand music experiences in 2025, from Sunday brunches to aperitivo sessions. Each event was co-promoted with a local community partner, bringing in new guests and lifting food and beverage sales.
Aethos Monterosa
Après Ski Sessions in the Italian Alps, with live sets from international artists.
Lagunitas Brewery Chicago
Where it all started: benefit nights at Lagunitas' Chicago brewery that set the Beats for Relief model.
"Partnering with Beats for Relief this year has been a tremendous asset to Volta. Their team curated more than 20 on-brand musical experiences for us, each one thoughtfully designed to enhance our atmosphere, attract new guests, and strengthen our connection with the local community."Marina Riess, General Manager, Volta Barcelona
We bring the crowd
A great lineup only works if people show up. For every event, we partner with local communities that share it with their members, co-host, or bring groups for drinks and dinner. For Volta, that included:
Our wider network includes expat and professional groups, coworking spaces, business schools, chambers of commerce and creative collectives, in every city we work in.
Trusted by hotels and venues worldwide
Plus more than 25 other hotels, bars and venues across 10 countries.
Wherever you are, we can make it happen
Our model is built to travel. We plan remotely, source talent in your city, and hand your team everything they need to run each event.
Local talent, anywhere
We find and book artists and comedians in your city, or bring in touring names.
Local crowd, anywhere
We connect with communities near you to co-promote and fill the room.
Planned remotely
Concept, booking, promo kit and playbook delivered online, with an on-site host if you want one.
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What we do
Programming
Recurring series or one-off events, from aperitivo sessions to comedy nights.
Talent
Sourcing, negotiation and onboarding of local and international artists.
Cause partnership
A nonprofit partner that fits your values.
Playbook and hosting
Equipment, run of show and setup, so your team delivers every time. Add an on-site Beats for Relief host if you want one.
Community partnerships
We bring in local communities, clubs, schools and brands as co-hosts, so every event reaches new audiences beyond your guests.
Promotion
Flyers, reels, press releases, social calendars and invite copy for your marketing team.
How it works
- Discovery call: we learn your goals, guests, space and brand.
- Concept: we propose a format, talent and cause partner.
- Setup: we book the artists and deliver your playbook and promo kit.
- Fill the room: we line up community partners to co-promote and bring their members.
- Launch: events go live, with or without us on site.
- Report: we share attendance, impact and what to improve.
FAQ
What kind of events do you run?
Live music (acoustic, DJ sets, jazz, world music) and stand-up comedy, designed around your space and guests.
Do events increase food and beverage sales?
Yes. At Aethos Ericeira, food and beverage sales rose 40%, and partners like Volta saw more guests and locals come in and spend on event nights.
How do you get people to come?
We partner with local communities, clubs, schools and brands for every event. They co-promote to their members and bring groups, so the event reaches far beyond your existing guests.
Do the events have to be ticketed?
No. Many hotels host free events to bring in locals and guests and donate a share of bar revenue. Others sell tickets, and we can manage ticketing.
Do you need to be on site?
No. Our playbook lets your team run events independently. An on-site host is available as an add-on.
Can the events carry our brand only?
Yes. We offer white label programming under your brand, or co-branded events with Beats for Relief.
Do you work in my city?
Anywhere. We have run events in 10 countries and plan remotely, sourcing local talent and community partners wherever you are.
Ready to bring your space to life?
Tell us about your property or brand and we will propose a programming plan.
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