Practical guides for gigging bands
How-to guides for the organisational side of being in a band—from tracking availability and planning rehearsals to writing venue booking emails and splitting gig income.
How to Organise a Band Without Endless Group Chats
Group chats are where gig details go to get lost. Here's how to replace the chaos with a system that actually works.
Read guideHow to Collect Band-Member Availability
If you're asking "who's free on Friday?" in the group chat, you're doing it the hard way. Here's a better approach.
Read guideBand Rehearsal Planning Checklist
Plan better rehearsals with a simple checklist that covers everything from availability to the setlist.
Read guideWhat to Include in a Venue Booking Email
Venues get dozens of booking emails. Here's how to write one that actually gets read and answered.
Read guideBand Booking Email Templates
Three email templates you can adapt for your band: first contact, follow-up and confirmation.
Read guideHow to Follow Up With Music Venues
Following up is where most bands lose gigs. Here's how to do it right.
Read guideHow to Calculate and Split Gig Income
The gig pays $500. The room cost $40, the drummer bought petrol and the guitarist paid for dinner. Here's how to split it fairly.
Read guideHow to Create a Professional Band EPK
An EPK is the first impression a venue gets. Here's what to include and how to make it look professional.
Read guideBest Band Management Software in 2026
Spreadsheets and group chats break down fast. Here's what to look for in band management software—and what to avoid.
Read guideBest Band Scheduling App for 2026
A shared calendar is table stakes. Here's what separates a good band scheduling app from a great one.
Read guideHow to Find Venues That Book Bands
You can't book gigs at venues you don't know about. Here's how to build a list of venues that actually book live music.
Read guideHow to Get Pub Gigs in Australia
Australian pubs are the backbone of live music. Here's how to get your band booked in them.
Read guideBand Availability Calendar Template
Stop asking "who's free?" in the group chat. Here's a template for tracking availability that actually works.
Read guideVenue Booking Email Examples for Bands
Four fictional booking scenarios with explanations. Replace every bracketed field with accurate details before sending.
Read guideBand Setlist Template for Rehearsals and Gigs
Build a clear running order, keep the right keys and cues beside each song, and give everyone the same version before the show.
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Guides
- How to Organise a Band Without Endless Group Chats — plain text
- How to Collect Band-Member Availability — plain text
- Band Rehearsal Planning Checklist — plain text
- What to Include in a Venue Booking Email — plain text
- Band Booking Email Templates — plain text
- How to Follow Up With Music Venues — plain text
- How to Calculate and Split Gig Income — plain text
- How to Create a Professional Band EPK — plain text
- Best Band Management Software in 2026 — plain text
- Best Band Scheduling App for 2026 — plain text
- How to Find Venues That Book Bands — plain text
- How to Get Pub Gigs in Australia — plain text
- Band Availability Calendar Template — plain text
- Venue Booking Email Examples for Bands — plain text
- Band Setlist Template for Rehearsals and Gigs — plain text
Features and pricing
- Band Management Software — plain text
- Band Scheduling App — plain text
- Band Availability Calendar — plain text
- Rehearsal Planner — plain text
- Gig Management Software — plain text
- Find Gigs for Your Band — plain text
- Venue Outreach for Bands — plain text
- Band Finance Tracker — plain text
- Electronic Press Kit (EPK) — plain text
- Pricing — plain text
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