I often emphasise the simple and enjoyable part about hosting a Homesong gig.

But there is a scary and challenging side to it too. For instance:

• It’s not normal (these days and so far) to invite people to your house for a gig. We all would prefer to be seen as normal among our friends.

• We may well have not heard the artists play live. We’re asking people to take a risk with their time in the hope that a good evening is going to be had. But we can’t guarantee that.

• We are asking an artist to travel and play without knowing exactly who will turn up.

• We will be meeting that artist without having met them before. Who knows how that will pan out?
  
  There is a fear factor to being a host. There probably always will be, even if we manage to take some of the uncertainty and risk out of the equation.
  
  But the rewards do make it worthwhile. I can say that with confidence, having hosted 30 of them.
  
  So if you’re a music lover, with a home, maybe you could take the leap and face the fear.