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ESCAPE
YOUR
BUBBLE.

With the new myBuddy APP

Get the first event-based matching app now.

BREAK
OUT AGAIN!

Discover undiscovered Cafes, bars, Sports events, concerts, cultural festivals and exclusive myBuddy events. The best thing: With us you can even cheaper or free pure!

DIFFERENT AND
YET

Get to know buds with different cultural roots and discover what you have in common.
Offline and in person.

GET TO KNOW YOURSELF
GET TO KNOW NEWLY.

Try it out and discover new sides to you! We match the perfect bud companion for your new hobby!

IT DOESN'T MATTER WHERE YOU COME FROM.

THE QUESTION IS: WHERE ARE YOU GOING TONIGHT?

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Frequently asked questions

1. Who is the myBuddy APP for?

You are probably familiar with at least one of these situations:

  • Have you recently moved to study or work and would like to find social connections and discover your new city?
  • Have you been wanting to try out a new hobby for a long time, but can't find anyone in your existing circle of friends who shares your interests?
  • You can never have enough friends! Do you just want to meet new people at the best events in your city?
  • Are you running out of ideas for weekend activities and searching for events in the digital jungle is simply time-consuming?
  • Are you a bargain hunter and appreciate being able to experience activities at a reduced price?

In all these cases, the myBuddy APP is the perfect solution for you!

Our events are aimed primarily at students and young professionals between the ages of 18 and 38, regardless of gender, religion and origin.

2. Which events can I find on the myBuddy APP?

For "Food lovers“ we show you the best cafes, restaurants & bars in your city! But you can also find street food festivals, wine festivals or 5-course dining in a castle at myBuddy.

Or are you more of a group "Get Active!“? From live sporting events in the stadium to stand-up paddling, bouldering halls, cooking classes, creative workshops and escape rooms, you will find a wide range of opportunities to break out of the monotony of everyday life!

Are you "Culture & Art“ Fan? Find comedy shows, cabaret, musicals, theaters, art galleries, museums, castles and gardens with us! Or how about going to the cinema instead of Netflix?

And for the “Party People“ among you, concerts and festivals are of course a must!

Do you have any event or city requests? Write to us app@my-buddy.org!

3. How does 1:1 matching VS. group matching work?

Tired of tedious Google searches and annoying online small talk? Find the best activities in your city on the myBuddy APP and get to know new buds with similar interests based on events!

Are you more of a 1:1 matching type or would you prefer a group format? We offer both options for all event categories, give it a try!

1:1 Matching:

This is the standard case for events on the myBuddy APP.

The first step is to choose an event for yourself. Please make sure that you really have time and are ready to meet new buds offline. You can then start a matching process using the "Bud Search" button. We will only suggest buds who are looking for a bud companion for the same event and who also meet your gender and age filters. For a bud match, all you have to do is confirm each other and then the weekend can begin!

1:1 matching is ideal if you value good conversations or are shy in groups.

Please note that you will receive a maximum of 3 bud suggestions from us per event. You can find out more about this in question 6.

Group matching:

Group matching is currently in a test phase and is more of an exception on the myBuddy APP.

You can still filter separately by group format. The group size usually varies between 4-12 people. Please note that some processes are not yet fully integrated into the APP. You can always find the relevant information on the respective event page in the APP.

Regardless of the matching, you can also use the myBuddy APP as event inspiration for your next weekend planning.

4. What does event-based matching mean?

myBuddy is the very first APP that offers event-based matching.

Instead of swiping people, you first search for events that match your interests. You can then start a matching process using the "Bud Search" button. We only suggest buds who are looking for a bud companion for the same event and who also meet your gender and age filters. For a bud match, all you have to do is confirm each other and then the weekend can begin!

Please note the following 3 points before matching:

  • Make sure you actually have time to attend the event
  • Check the prices on the menu at cafes and bars and check if and how much the ticket price is at events. Depending on whether you can get a limited Bud advantage, you should be prepared to pay the (ticket) price
  • Please only click on "Bud Search" if you really want to meet new buds offline at this event. Because a bud match at myBuddy means a binding appointment in the positive sense 😊
5. What does prioritized intercultural matching mean?

Our APP was created as a social innovation and is a modern and digital interpretation of the original “myBuddy FRIENDSHIP” program.

In addition to interest in the same event, age and gender filter match, we prioritize suggesting buds who (partly) have a different cultural background. That's why we need truthful and complete information about your cultural identity. But don't worry, when you meet you will notice that you are different and yet so similar! And if we can't find a suitable intercultural bud suggestion, we will also suggest people from the same culture. Because in the end, what we want most of all is for you to be able to find the best events and new buds through myBuddy!

The idea is based on the scientific contact hypothesis by Allport (1954), which essentially states that frequent contact with people from other groups is the most effective way to reduce prejudices and promote positive interaction in society. And this applies regardless of whether we are talking about different generations, cultures, religions, professional groups, etc. Due to myBuddy's DNA with a stronger focus on cultural integration, we are launching our app with a prioritized intercultural matching approach.

We can imagine expanding the myBuddy APP in the future with further matching approaches as well as a completely free matching approach. Do you have further ideas and wishes for the myBuddy APP? Feel free to write to us app@my-buddy.org!

6. Why do I only get 3 bud suggestions?

We know that chemistry isn't right with everyone, regardless of age, gender, and culture. That's normal and okay! That's why we suggest up to 3 buds with a short profile for each event, one after the other.

At the same time, we would like to encourage you to question your swipe pattern and leave your comfort zone. In keeping with our motto "ESCAPE YOUR BUBBLE."

We think that 3 bud suggestions represent a good middle ground. We are happy to collect your feedback and are open to making adjustments and extensions for the future. Feel free to write to us about your experience app@my-buddy.org!

7. What does a bud match mean at myBuddy?

A bud match at myBuddy means, in a positive sense, a binding appointment for an event. We save you the annoying online small talk and bring you together directly at great events in real life!

Accordingly, the etiquette at myBuddy also applies:

Before matching, consider whether you really have time and want to meet new buds offline. A bud match only comes about with mutual confirmation and therefore also means a binding appointment. If something important comes up, please cancel the match officially in the app so that your bud has the opportunity to find a new match. Please also cancel your bud in person and behave as buds (friends) should.

8. How do I contact my Bud?

After you have confirmed each other as a bud match, the contact information “How to reach your bud” will be visible in your bud’s profile. You can find your bud match’s profile on the respective event page.

You cannot currently contact each other on the myBuddy APP itself. Therefore, you decide independently of each other which alternative contact options (e.g. cell phone number, social media profile, email) you would like to share. When providing your information, bear in mind that not everyone uses every social media APP (actively). Ideally, offer several contact options and we recommend that you always provide a cell phone number so that you can easily find each other locally.

9. How do I cancel a bud match and what are the consequences?

Basically, a bud match on myBuddy is considered a binding appointment. If something important comes up, please cancel the match officially in the app so that your bud has the opportunity to find a new match. Please also cancel your bud in person and behave as buds (friends) should.

On the respective event page, you can find your bud's profile and contact information using the "View Bud" button. At the very bottom of the profile, you will then have the option to cancel the bud match. This action cannot be undone and you will then no longer be able to take part in this event.

We understand that things can come up for everyone. However, frequently cancelling bud matches is not in keeping with the myBuddy idea and leads to poorer matching chances in the future.

10. What are Bud benefits (Free Ticket, Discount and Special)?

Bud benefits are limited offers from our event partners exclusively for the myBuddy community. 

There are three types of bud benefits:

  1. Free Ticket: completely free tickets for you and your bud
  2. Discount: exclusive discounts on ticket purchases for you and your bud
  3. Special: this can be a free drink, goodie bag, exclusive access to the VIP area and other specials

All three types of Bud benefits are only available for successful Bud matches via the myBuddy APP and are awarded on a first-match, first-serve basis. You can find out more about this in question 11.

11. How are Bud Benefits awarded?

The limited Bud benefits (free ticket, discount or special) are awarded according to the "first match, first serve" principle. This means that the faster you confirm each other as a Bud Match for an event, the greater the chances of benefiting from the additional offers. It's almost like a small team challenge before your first meeting!

If you run out of Bud benefits, you can of course still search for a Bud companion with us! In this case, you just need to be clear about the prices of the cafe or ticket prices of the event before you start a matching process.

12. How do I purchase tickets and redeem Bud benefits?

If you have a Bud Match WITH Bud Advantage , you will find out all the details about redeeming your Bud advantage 30 hours before your event. To do this, go to the respective event page in the APP and click on the Bud advantage button.

  • For free tickets, the free ticket will either appear directly in the APP or you will receive a CODE to redeem the free ticket or instructions on how to get your free ticket at the box office.
  • For discounts, you will either receive a CODE to redeem or instructions on how to use your discount at the box office.
  • Specials are usually available at the box office on site.

If you have a Bud Match WITHOUT Bud Advantage you have to arrange a ticket yourself on the event organizer's website. These are linked on the respective event page. Depending on the event, make sure to talk to your buddy match in good time so that you can, for example, buy tickets together to sit next to each other.

13. Can I use the APP without matching?

The events on the myBuddy APP are usually public events that are open to everyone. You can therefore also use the myBuddy APP as event inspiration for your weekend and buy tickets for yourself and your friends.

If your friends don't have time or aren't interested in your preferred event? Then definitely try Bud Matching via myBuddy! If you're quick, you can also benefit from exclusive Bud advantages!

14. Who can become an event partner?

At myBuddy, “events” are understood very broadly: concert organizers, cafés, museums, art galleries, dance schools, sports clubs, organizers of city festivals or other cultural events – the myBuddy APP offers you the perfect platform to reach young people in your city in a targeted manner.

As an event partner, you also contribute to the impact idea of the APP: with your offers, you form the basis for our event-based, prioritized intercultural matching and together we can connect tens of thousands, millions of people to new buds via the myBuddy APP! The basis for a healthy democracy.

Simply arrange an introductory meeting with our team!

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15. Does the myBuddy APP cost anything?

No. The myBuddy APP is completely free for both APP users and event partners!

So what are you waiting for? Let's escape your bubble!

16. Do you have any further questions or feedback?

Then please write us a message app@my-buddy.org. We look forward to hearing from you!