Are you tired of swiping left, right and ending up nowhere? Yes, so are we! Which is why we would like you to introduce you to these uber cool platforms which will help you unconventionally meet new people! It could be through musical gigs, screening of your favourite TV show, a house party or even a morning hike. What’s better than free-flowing banter with like-minded individuals over activities of your liking? So check out these 5 platforms where you can meet new people in the city!
1. So Far Sounds
So Far Sounds hosts intimate concerts in living rooms or intimate cafes etc. around the world. And what’s a better way to bond with new people than over music? How does it work, you ask? It’s straightforward. They pick a place, turn it into a captivating venue for secret live shows and create an experience which brings the guests and artists close together. All you have to do is apply for tickets; they work on a lottery system so if you are picked you have to confirm your place. You have the option of going with your friends or a plus one or solo. We suggest you go solo or tag one friend along because you never know who you’re going to meet! They email you the details of the venue a day before, and it’s a BYOB event. You won’t know who is going to perform, so you have to go with an open mind. This could be your opportunity to make friends for a lifetime or discover a new favourite artist! It’s a win-win situation either way. Isn’t it?
Join them here.
2. Scoot
Instead of sitting in front of a screen all by yourself all evening, with takeout food – meet new people from diverse backgrounds, exchange stories, conversations and experiences or unwind and chill over the atmosphere and vibe of your choice! Scoot works just like Airbnb. You can attend/host events at home and save/make money while doing it! It’s pretty simple; you pick a party of your choice, could be a bonfire night or indie music night, backyard barbeque etc. you chat with the host and send interest and take you on booze and enjoy an evening of meeting new people! Similarly, you can sign up to host parties (It’s also a source of extra income), all you have to do is create an event and wait for it to go live. Once that’s done, verified profiles will send you interests, and you’re all set to host a part of your own! Sounds exciting, doesn’t it?
Sign up here.
3. Beatmap
If you’re not a big fan of bars and pubs, basically any overcrowded spaces, then you must check out beatmap because this is the solution for you. Beatmap is a tech platform co-founded by Hari Sankar, along with Kommune, a live performance art collective by Roshan Abbas, Ankur Tewari and Gaurav Kapur. It works something like this; their hosts open up their living rooms to accommodate 20-30 strangers to create a memorable evening. As a result, you end up meeting new like-minded people, in the cosiest of settings, accompanied by a lot of engaging activities, stories and more often than not, some fantastic live performances. Sounds exciting, doesn’t it and it saves you the social anxiety and awkwardness of going to a bar/club as well! Looks like our kinda scene!
Check them out on Facebook.
4. Aragma
If you’re bored of paying for overpriced drinks and partying at loud clubs where it is impossible to have a real conversation, then an Argma get together is exactly what you need. Argma connects you to new and interesting people at chill and low key house parties. They organise parties once a month at their members’ houses. The parties range from sundowners to good-bye winter parties etc. You can sign up for these parties by messaging them on Instagram where you’ll find details about all their events. Entry to their parties usually costs anywhere between INR 200 to 500 which includes non-alcoholic drinks, snacks, the cost of games and activities. For parties. They also charge 500 for entries when a stay at the house is included. Their parties are all BYOB, so feel free to take a bottle or two of your favourite poison of choice! They put a cap on the number of people who can attend to a maximum of 15-20 people so you don’t have to worry about the party being too overcrowded!
For more details check out their facebook.
5. Meetup
Meetup is the world’s largest network of self-organized clubs and community groups. They have categories ranging from outdoor and adventures to work and careers. So whether you’re looking to go on a short trip with like-minded individuals or a host a house part, meet up has got you covered. They have a photography club for the photography enthusiasts, they have a Buddhism meet up community and one for only women and lots more. For all those who love to socialise, they also have a strangers NCR party meet up group wherein like-minded individuals meet up every weekend to explore a new party place in town! With so much to offer, we don’t think you will ever find time to get bored again!
Click here to join a group of your choice.
So all you cool people, let us know in the comments below which of these platforms have you tried.
Featured Image Source: Linkedin/scoot
