What's the best way to collect song requests before a party?
The short answer
Create your event in advance and share the invite link or QR code with the guest list — guests can add requests days early, so the queue is stocked and vetted before anyone arrives.
The details
- Pre-party requests tell you the crowd's taste before you plan a single set
- Early guests never arrive to silence — the queue is already loaded
- You approve everything calmly in advance instead of live-moderating at 11pm
How it works in practice
DopaBeat costs nothing to host with: guests scan a QR code, request from their own phones, and you approve what plays — all on YouTube’s full catalogue.
The host creates an event, shares the QR code or invite link, and the shared queue does the rest: guests request from their own phones, votes order the queue, and the host approves what plays. The whole setup takes about a minute — most of which is picking the event name.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best way to collect song requests before a party?
Create your event in advance and share the invite link or QR code with the guest list — guests can add requests days early, so the queue is stocked and vetted before anyone arrives.
Does this work for both iPhone and Android guests?
Yes — the DopaBeat app is on both stores, and web joining works in any phone browser regardless of platform.
Is there a cost involved?
No — hosting and joining DopaBeat events is free, with playback on YouTube’s catalogue.