Hangout and Pre-Festival: Build the Hype, Sell More Tickets
Hangout and Pre-Festival: Build the Hype, Sell More Tickets
The best festivals don’t begin at the gates—they start in the group chats, the playlists, the outfit planning, and the anticipation. Hangout is the perfect place to capture and amplify that energy before the festival begins. With a few clicks, fans can enter a virtual world that previews the vibes to come, connects them to other attendees, and keeps the excitement alive while nudging latecomers to buy their tickets.
Turn the Countdown into a Communal Party
Leading up to your festival, create a dedicated Hangout room that features sets from past headliners, curated playlists from this year’s lineup, or even surprise guest DJ appearances. Give fans a digital space to gather, talk about who they’re excited to see, plan meetups, or just get in the zone together. Every interaction is a reminder that the real thing is right around the corner—and a subtle push for undecided fans to commit.
Host Official Pre-Parties Online
Can’t throw a physical pre-party in every city? With Hangout, you don’t have to. Launch virtual pre-festival rooms for different regions, time zones, or music genres. Let artists from your lineup hop in for mini DJ sets. Have fans vote on last-minute surprise guests. Promote giveaways, merch drops, or limited-time ticket discounts—all within the room.
Every session becomes a low-cost, high-energy promotional engine, and the more fans feel like insiders, the more they’ll share the experience across social media.
Drive Ticket Sales with FOMO-Driven Features
Hangout is built for now. The real-time music, live chat, and group energy tap into the same urgency and community-driven spirit that sells tickets. Add a countdown widget or a “Last Chance for Early Access” banner in the room. Let ambassadors or moderators drop flash promo codes. Highlight live RSVP polls for day-by-day attendance or artist-specific meetups.
The result? You’re not just promoting the festival—you’re helping fans imagine themselves in it before it happens.
Build Community Before the First Beat Drops
Festivals are about more than music—they’re about shared experiences. Hangout gives fans a place to find their crew ahead of time, whether that’s their IRL friend group or new people attending solo. Themed rooms—like “Camp Vibes,” “Outfit Planning,” or “Meet the Locals”—make it easy to jump in. Fans get to build the social side of the festival early, meaning they show up already connected and invested.
Minimal Setup, Maximum Buzz
Setting up a branded Hangout room is fast, easy, and on-brand. Drop the link in your newsletter, Instagram bio, ticket confirmation emails, or artist announcements. You don’t need to build an app or spin up a new forum—just add music and community to your pre-festival funnel and let Hangout handle the energy.
Ready to Kick Off the Festival Before It Begins?
Whether you're a festival promoter, label, or event producer, Hangout offers a low-lift, high-reward way to fuel the hype, grow your audience, and sell more tickets. Visit Hangout today to start building your pre-festival rooms and give your fans the party before the party.