One platform for the entire karaoke community.
KaraLocal started as a simple schedule for Oklahoma City. The dream is bigger: connect every singer, host, and venue in one place — with the tools to discover shows, manage queues, book talent, build reputations, and grow the community nationwide.
We're building this one phase at a time. No rushed timelines — just steady momentum toward a platform the karaoke world deserves.
What's already here
The foundation is live and growing. Hosts are listing shows, singers are building profiles, venues are joining, and the community is taking shape.
- Full karaoke event schedule — filterable by day, city, venue, and host
- Host (KJ) profiles with bios, photos, and social links
- Recurring show automation — set once, recur forever
- One-off event creation for special nights
- Shareable KaraLocal link for every host
- Host dashboard with show management
- Launch Host badge for early adopters
- Public host directory
- Singer profiles with music preferences and favorites
- Singer directory — discover singers, filter by city and experience
- Singer dashboard — edit profile, manage favorites and preferences
- Follow system — singers can follow their favorite KJs
- Claim event system — KJs can claim existing listings as their own
- Dashboard PIN protection for hosts
- Unified login page with host and singer profile types
- Venue profiles with photos, bio, and social links
- Venue directory — browse and filter venues by location
- Venue dashboard — manage your listing and profile
What's coming
Each phase builds on the last. No specific dates — just a clear progression from schedule tool to full community platform.
Expanding the Community
Deeper discovery and engagement tools for the growing community.
- Enhanced search and filtering — by genre, distance, and vibe
- Event reviews and ratings
- Notification system — "Your favorite host just posted a show tonight"
Show Management & Smart Tools
Giving hosts the tools to run better shows.
- Digital song request system for singers
- Photo-to-Digital Queue — snap a paper signup sheet, AI converts it to a digital queue
- Real-time queue management during live shows
- VDJ Plugin — connect KaraLocal to Virtual DJ for live show integration
- DJ software integrations (Karafun, and more)
- Host analytics — profile views, event clicks, audience insights
- Venue analytics — foot traffic, discovery metrics
Commerce & Bookings
Turning the platform into a marketplace.
- In-app payment processing
- Host booking system — hire a KJ through the app
- Private event bookings for parties and corporate events
- Equipment rental marketplace
- Ticket sales for special events and competitions
- Subscription tiers for hosts, venues, and premium singers
- Payroll tools for karaoke companies managing multiple hosts
Social & Gamification
Building a real community, not just a directory.
- Social feed and community wall
- Singer reputation and ratings system
- Achievement badges for milestones
- Standardized karaoke contest system — any venue or KJ can activate
- In-app messaging between singers, hosts, and venues
- Educational resources and KJ workshops
The Curator Program
Long-termA competitive moat that turns KaraLocal into something no one else can replicate. Hosts monetize curated song collections, creating unique content IP that grows with the platform.
- Hosts monetize curated song collections
- Curator royalties system
- Evolves toward a full karaoke content platform
The bigger picture
KaraLocal is the starting point. The infrastructure, the community, and the brand are designed to scale.
Starting in Oklahoma, expanding state by state across the US. Every city with a karaoke scene deserves a KaraLocal.
A sister platform for the live music community — built on the same infrastructure, serving the same mission for bands and venues.
Profiles, bookings, contests, content, and commerce — all in one nationally recognized platform that the karaoke world runs on.
Want to be part of it?
KaraLocal is growing because real hosts are listing real shows. Join as a Launch Host and help build the community from the ground up.