# Event Friend-Finding Apps The 'Matenic' App Helps Fans Connect to Check Out Events Together By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-08-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matenic-app References: [betalist](https://betalist.com/startups/matenic?utm_campaign=startup-66784&utm_medium=atom&utm_source=newsfeed) & [matenic](https://matenic.com/?ref=betalist) The 'Matenic' app comes as a great tool for consumers to utilize when seeking out ways to connect with fellow fans of a band, activity or hobby. The platform works by enabling users to connect with one another based on similar interests related to [concerts, events, art gallery openings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/place-to-be) and much more. Users can easily find others who are interested in attending to do so together instead of having to go solo. This will come as welcome news to those who don't want to attend events by themselves or who want to [expand their social network](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-networking1) in a hyper-specific way. The 'Matenic' app addresses the increasing number of consumers who live and lead their life alone, and the subsequent need for digital ways to socialize with others on a common interest. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Event Friend-finding Apps:** The trend of developing apps that help people find and connect with others at events has the potential to disrupt the traditional way of attending events and promote more social interaction. - **Interest-based Social Networking:** Creating social networking platforms focused on shared interests could lead to more meaningful connections and help people expand their social circles beyond their existing network. - **Collaborative Event Planning:** The trend of collaborative event planning could lead to more efficiently organized events where attendees feel more engaged and connected with other like-minded individuals. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Event Planning:** Event planners can create new business opportunities and increase engagement by incorporating event friend-finding apps in their planning and marketing strategies. - **Social Media:** Social media companies can explore the development of interest-based social networking platforms, providing users with new ways to connect and interact with like-minded individuals. - **Online Dating:** Online dating platforms could shift their focus to building communities of users based on shared interests and activities, expanding their offerings beyond just dating and hookups. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Activity Focused Socialization Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sosocial-app.md) - [AI-Powered Socialization Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bu-app.md) - [Music-Forward Dating App Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-dating-app-cerca.md) - [Social Gathering-Scheduling Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/momentitos-app.md) - [Community-Oriented Meetup Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-pig-app.md) - [Event-Based Social Networking Applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plus-1.md) - [Data-Comparing Social Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mutually-app.md) - [Live Music Finders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ckord.md) - [Connective Music Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/musicatfm.md)