App-free bag check for live events

Drop your bag.
Enjoy the show.

A calm, staffed bag check at the gate for stadiums, concerts and marathons, paid for by a brand sponsor. Nothing to download: fans hand over a bag, keep a ticket and walk in.

Get in touch For organizers

Interlude Live is the pause between your plans and the show: drop your bag, enjoy the moment.

  • 01 Calm

    The relaxed part of the night

    Gates and security lines are stressful. We're the organized corner where guests slow down for a minute and hand things off.

  • 02 Careful

    Handled like a hotel coat check

    Every item is tagged, kept in a staffed, closed-off area and returned only for its matching ticket.

  • 03 Cultural

    Part of the show, not a locker

    Named for the pause between acts. We belong to the music and the moment, not to logistics.

The problem

Sixty thousand seats. Nowhere to leave one bag.

Fans come straight from work, class or dinner. At the gate, security says the bag can't come in, and there's no place to put it.

  1. 01

    Turned away at the door

    Clear-bag and size rules catch guests by surprise. Many have nowhere to leave a backpack, so they miss the opener or throw their things away.

  2. 02

    Slower entry lines

    Every bag that reaches screening is one more to inspect and argue about. Fewer bags at the gate means people get inside faster.

  3. 03

    Complaints land on you

    When a guest can't get in, they blame the event and the venue, not the policy. That shows up in reviews and refund requests.

Why now

Bag rules are spreading. So are crowds.

  • 2013

    The NFL introduced its clear-bag policy. Similar rules now apply at NBA arenas, college stadiums and major music venues.

  • 159M

    People went to Live Nation shows in 2025, about 8 million more than the year before.

  • 8×

    Live Nation found festival fans were eight times more likely to buy from a brand after visiting its on-site activation.

For organizers & venues

A bag check that doesn't land on your team.

We plan it, bring the equipment and staff it from gates open until the last guest leaves. You approve the spot and tell guests where to find us.

  • 01

    Fully staffed

    Our crew handles check-in, tagging, watching the storage area and handing items back.

  • 02

    Sized to your crowd

    From a few hundred bags at a club show to thousands at a stadium.

  • 03

    Little or no cost to you

    A brand sponsor funds the service, so it's a guest perk rather than a line in your budget.

  • 04

    Simple setup

    We need a spot near the entrance before screening. We set up before doors and clear out after.

Behind the counter

Built to be quick, compact and careful.

  • No app

    Nothing to install

    Fans don't download or sign up for anything. A paired tag and ticket is all it takes.

  • Modular

    Shelving that fits the site

    Stackable shelf blocks hold a lot of bags in a small footprint, indoors or out, from a club to a marathon start line.

  • Offline

    Works without signal

    Our tag system doesn't depend on cell service, so it keeps working when 60,000 phones jam the network.

For brand sponsors

Your name sits on the bag check guests are glad to find. They see it when they drop off, and again on the way home.

  • Your branding on the booth, claim tickets and signs
  • Two moments with each guest: arrival and departure
  • Remembered as a help, not another ad
  • Room for sampling or sign-ups while guests wait

For fans

Wrong bag? Leave it with us.

  1. Step 01

    Drop off

    Stop at the Interlude Live booth before the security line and hand over your bag.

  2. Step 02

    Keep your ticket

    You get a numbered ticket that matches your bag. Our crew watches the storage area all event.

  3. Step 03

    Pick up

    Show your ticket on the way out and we hand your bag back.

At sponsored events, bag check is free or low-cost for fans.

Where it fits

Anywhere there's a bag policy and a crowd.

Stadiums

Pro and college games with clear-bag rules.

Concerts

Arena, amphitheater and stadium shows.

Festivals

Single-day and multi-day festivals.

Marathons

Gear drop at the start, pickup at the finish.

Where we start

  1. 01

    ASU campus events

    Student concerts and campus events in Tempe, where we can work with organizers directly.

  2. 02

    Phoenix-area venues

    Stadiums, arenas, concert venues and races across Tempe, Phoenix and Glendale.

  3. 03

    Further out

    More cities in the Southwest, one proven event at a time.

FAQ

Common questions

Are you taking bookings yet?

Not yet. We're lining up our first events. Tap the button above if you'd use it, or write to us and we'll reach out when we're ready.

Who pays for it?

Usually a brand sponsor, so bag check is free for fans and the sponsor gets its name on the booth, tickets and signs. When there's no sponsor, the venue can cover it to keep the gates moving.

Do fans need an app?

No. There's nothing to download and no account. You hand over your bag, keep your ticket and show it when you come back.

What do you need from the venue?

A spot near the entrance, before screening, and a way to tell guests about it ahead of time (event page, app or ticket emails).

How are bags kept safe?

The storage area is closed off and staffed for the whole event, and items are only handed back for a matching ticket.

What can't be stored?

Anything dangerous or illegal, perishable food, or animals. We recommend guests keep phones, wallets and valuables with them.

Team

A small team, growing.

Founded in Tempe, Arizona by an ASU computer science student. We're looking for people who know events from the inside.

  • Founder & CTO

    Yumin Han

    Builds the product, including the app-free tag system.

  • Open role

    Operations lead

    Runs setup, staffing and the event day. Hospitality or event-ops experience.

  • Open role

    Partnerships lead

    Brings in sponsors and venues. Sports marketing or sales experience.

  • Open role

    Industry advisor

    Someone from venues or event operations to open doors and test our thinking.

Organizers, venues & sponsors

Let's talk about your next event.

hello@interludelive.com (000) 000-0000 Tempe, Arizona