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# Better Than The Van: CouchSurfing For Musicians
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/better-than-the-van-couchsurfing-for-musicians/
- Published: 2010-09-22T08:56:00.000Z
- Updated: 2010-09-22T08:56:00.000Z
- Description: In an age where fans sometimes take from artists more than they give, a new way for fans to become more active participates in their cultural lives and make a. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2010/09/better-than-the-van-couchsurfing-for-musicians.html]
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In an age where fans *sometimes* take from artists more than they give, a new way for fans to become more active participates in their cultural lives and make a difference in the careers of those they love has emerged. This time around, there is no talk of donations or fan-funding or even Tweets. Instead, **[Better Than The Van](http://betterthanthevan.com/?ref=hypebot.com)** offers fans the chance to network with touring artists and provide them with a place to stay for the night.

It’s like **[CouchSurfing](http://www.couchsurfing.org/?ref=hypebot.com)**, but for musicians. The logic is simple: **anything is better than sleeping in the van**, *safer too*. Though, even if you don’t owe them an album or two in appreciation, hosting a band for the night be worth it for the experience and adventure. Likely, you’ll end up with a kitchen full of gentle men and women who’d love nothing more than a pillow and a Cup-Of-Ramen or some home-vegan cooking for the road. According to **[Indie Music Tech](http://www.indiemusictech.com/music%5Fmarketing%5Ffor%5Findie/2010/09/better-than-the-van.html?ref=hypebot.com)**, the site is currently looking for beta testers; if interested, artists and fans can [sign-up here](https://betterthanthevan.wufoo.com/forms/beta-testers-unite/?ref=hypebot.com).

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