Classical Uprising and Portland Bach Experience (PBE) are always on the look out for hosts for our fabulous line-up of out of town musicians! Hosts will house musicians for varying lengths of stays in October/November and again in June. You do not need to host for the entire time - any availability you have may be helpful!

Housing our artists with local families is essential to the success of our festivals. Providing our artists with a private, safe space ensures that they can perform their best and take advantage of all that Maine has to offer during their stay.

If you have not hosted an artist before, it is a special way to experience the festival. You get to know these musicians not as artists on the stage, but as people. Our artists have international careers and many are GRAMMY nominees; it is great fun to get an inside look into this elite world. You can have as much or as little contact with your artist as you wish. Some hosts just leave out clean sheets while others end up attending the after parties or finding a new running buddy.

What do I need to provide?

  • A home in Portland, Brunswick, or the surrounding towns

  • A fully furnished private bedroom and bathroom (shared bath is fine, but private is preferable)

  • Wifi

  • Clean linens

  • Kitchen privileges - access to light breakfast, or breakfast options, is encouraged

    ***Hosts are not responsible for artist transportation***

What do I get?

As a token of our thanks, matched hosts receive 2 complimentary tickets to a concert performance of their choosing (must occur during your hosting time period).

I’m interested - what do I do?

If you are able and willing to host one or more of our artists, please complete the brief form below and someone from our staff will be in touch with you. Thank you for your consideration!

I can’t host, but I’d love to help!

There are lots of other ways you can get involved and we’re always happy to hear from you! Please get in touch and let us know how you would like to contribute.

Contact us

music@classicaluprising.org

(207) 200-7933

P.O Box 7259
Portland, ME 04112