Frequently Asked Questions
General
What is echomusic.ch?
echomusic.ch is a community platform dedicated to the Swiss music scene. It enables musicians to create a profile, find other musicians, publish events, manage a discography, and exchange music gear.
Is echomusic free?
Yes, basic use is completely free: profile creation, classifieds, events, matchboard. An optional "Headliner Pass" subscription offers additional features such as detailed statistics.
What languages are available?
echomusic.ch is available in French, German, Italian, and English — the four Swiss national languages plus English.
Accounts
What is the difference between an Onstage and Backstage account?
Onstage is for active musicians: public profile, discography, events, matchboard, formations. Registration is reviewed by our team to ensure community quality.
Backstage is a simplified account for music classifieds, no approval needed. You can upgrade to Onstage at any time.
Why does my Onstage registration need to be approved?
echomusic is a platform dedicated to musicians. Approval allows us to verify that each profile corresponds to a real music project and to maintain community quality.
Can I delete my account?
Yes, at any time from your account settings. All your personal data will be erased in accordance with our privacy policy.
Profile and Content
How do I make my profile publicly visible?
From your dashboard, click "Publish my profile". Your profile will then be accessible to all site visitors.
What is the Matchboard?
The Matchboard is a search tool exclusive to Onstage members. It allows you to find musicians by instrument, music genre, level, and canton — ideal for forming a band or finding a replacement.
What is a formation / Line-up?
A band, duo, collective, or music project. You can create one, invite other members, and jointly manage your formation page with discography, events, and news.
The Depot (Classifieds)
What can I post in The Depot?
Music-related classifieds: instruments for sale, wanted, or rent, rehearsal spaces, music gear. Off-topic classifieds will be removed.
How long does a classified stay online?
Classifieds automatically expire after 30 days. You can also mark them as concluded manually at any time.
Events
How do I add an event?
From your dashboard, "Concerts & Events" section. You can create your own events or join existing events from the calendar.
Can I suggest an event without being registered?
Yes, the event suggestion page is accessible to everyone. Your suggestion will be reviewed by our team before publication.
Contact and Support
How do I report a problem or suggest an idea?
From your dashboard, "Feedback" section. You can send a bug report, idea, or improvement suggestion. You can also track the status of your feedback and vote on community feedback.
How do I contact echomusic?
By email at info@echomusic.ch or via the contact form.