2.6
2020-04-24
Now you can hire entertainers for virtual events! Add a special experience to your next virtual birthday party, happy hour, or corporate event.
2.3.1
2019-10-15
The same Special Guest features you love, now with an updated look and feel. Stay tuned for more soon!
1.0.38
2019-01-15
Various Bug Fixes
1.0.37
2018-10-04
Various Bug Fixes
1.0.36
2018-08-11
Various Bug Fixes
1.0.35
2018-06-20
Various Bug Fixes
1.0.34
2018-05-12
Various Bug Fixes
1.0.33
2018-04-28
Various Bug Fixes
1.0.32
2018-04-11
This is a small update to improve the first-time experience for users who already have an account.
1.0.31
2018-03-27
We've redesigned the My Bookings view to give talent and hosts a better way to manage their bookings. This update also includes various bug fixes and optimizations.
1.0.30
2018-03-02
This update features an improved search algorithm, and a new section in Settings to CC multiple addresses for your email notifications, so you can keep others notified of bookings you make.
1.0.29
2018-02-13
This version includes a new section in My Bookings that will display the timeline of each booking. Now it's easier to keep track of important dates like cancellation deadlines and when payment gets processed.
1.0.28
2018-02-05
Various Bug Fixes
1.0.27
2018-01-17
This version adds push notifications for messages, and speeds up transfer time so talent can get paid faster!
1.0.26
2018-01-08
Various Bug Fixes
1.0.25
2017-12-28
This update lets Hosts customize the fee for a booking, enabling them to pay Talent a "flat fee" outside their hourly rate. It also includes some bug fixes and optimizations.
1.0.24
2017-12-13
This update gives hosts the ability to add Notes to a booking, so you can provide specific instructions, agreement terms, or other customized info for the talent you're booking. We also did some work to make the payment info section clearer when filling out your talent profile, and included some small bug fixes and optimization.
If you have feedback or ideas for the app, please reach out:
[email protected]1.0.23
2017-12-05
This update focuses on improving the booking process for hosts. We've added new filters to search for talent based on their availability, and streamlined the flow for providing booking info.
For talent, you can now see your own profile alongside others in your area. We also made some small optimizations and bug fixes.
Do you have ideas for how we can make the app better? Please send feedback or questions to us at
[email protected] - thanks!
1.0.22
2017-11-20
This update focuses on improving the booking process for hosts. We've added new filters to search for talent based on their availability, and streamlined the flow for providing booking info.
For talent, you can now see your own profile alongside others in your area. We also made some small optimizations and bug fixes.
Do you have ideas for how we can make the app better? Please send feedback or questions to us at
[email protected] - thanks!
1.0.21
2017-10-04
We're continuing to make it easier for entertainers of all kinds to find great gigs and make money - performers can now opt to be paid via Venmo instead of a bank account. This update also includes some small design and performance improvements.
Coming soon: a more streamlined booking experience, and robust sorting and filtering options to find the best talent in your area!
Do you have feedback or ideas for the app? Reach out at
[email protected]1.0.20
2017-09-18
We're continuing to make it easier for anyone to book live entertainment, or find paid gigs as a performer. In this update we've streamlined our registration process, and fixed a few small bugs.
Coming soon: get paid via Venmo, an increase to our maximum booking rate, and improved app performance.
Do you have ideas for the app or feedback on how we can improve? Email us at
[email protected]1.0.19
2017-09-04
Now you can earn $20 when you refer a new entertainer to Special Guest!
We've also redesigned our browsing experience to make it even easier to find great talent nearby.
We're also working to make the signup process easier for entertainers - with this update, we no longer require SSN for tax purposes.
Coming soon: signup to get paid via Venmo, and more!
Do you have ideas for the app or feedback on how we can improve? Email us at
[email protected]1.0.18
2017-08-24
This update is mostly focused on improving the experience for first-time users. Now it's easier for new users to find and book nearby talent, or to add their own profile to the growing marketplace. We also fixed a few bugs and made some small tweaks for optimization.
Coming soon: look for a redesigned browse view, along with improvements to the booking process and profile creation.
Do you have ideas for the app or feedback on how we can improve? Email us at
[email protected] !
1.0.17
2017-08-13
Various Bug Fixes
1.0.16
2017-08-07
Various bug fixes