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By BandManager · 1 min read ·
Most bands run on a spreadsheet, a group chat and a lot of memory. It works until there are more than five venues, two rehearsals and a tour.
Where the time goes
- Looking up who you wrote to, when and what they replied.
- Keeping the repertoire and setlists in three different places.
- Matching calendars between members.
- Rebuilding the press kit every time something changes.
- Knowing how much you actually earned on each gig.
What it should offer
- Booking: a list of venues, the status of each conversation and follow-up reminders.
- Repertoire and setlists with length, key and PDF export.
- A shared calendar of shows and rehearsals.
- A public press kit with its own link.
- Basic finances per gig.
- Fan and email capture.
How to choose
It should be simple on a phone, because the band opens it in the van and at rehearsal. It should not make you pay from day one. And it should not send anything in your name without your approval: your relationship with venues is your asset.
Frequently asked questions
Spreadsheet or dedicated software?
A spreadsheet is fine to start. When the volume grows, dedicated software saves hours and avoids things being forgotten.
What kind of bands is it for?
Independent bands and artists who want to play more and manage less, from a local trio to a touring act.
Can I use it for free?
BandManager has a free plan. Check the plans page for what it includes.
The manager in your pocket
Venues, repertoire, calendar, press kit and fans in one place, designed for your phone.
Keep reading
- How to get gigs with your bandA method to book shows without relying on luck: work out how many venues to write to, choose well, follow up and measure. With templates.
- How to collect fan emails for your bandWhy a mailing list is a band’s most valuable asset and how to build it: QR codes at gigs, an incentive, a short form and a first email.
- How to split money in a bandHow to share income and costs between band members: a band fund, equal split or split by work, and how to avoid arguments.
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