How to Use BandBoost for Venues

Your step-by-step guide to filling your calendar, growing your venue fan list, and booking smarter.

Getting Started

Create your account
  • Sign up free — works for venues and promoters.
  • Pick 'Venue' when you sign up. Accounts are venue-only or band-only — one role per login.
  • Need both? Use a separate email for your band account.
Why BandBoost for venues?
  • See real RSVP numbers before the show — no guessing.
  • Build a venue fan list that you own (not the algorithm).
  • Bands promote your room for free every time they share a show link.

Create Your Venue Page

Set up your venue profile
  • From your dashboard, click 'New Venue' to get started.
  • Add your venue name, address, photo, and description.
  • Your public venue page goes live with a unique link.
Make it look great
  • Upload a high-quality photo of your space.
  • Write a short description — what makes your room special?
  • Add your website and social links so bands can find you.

Add Shows to Your Calendar

Create venue shows
  • Add shows from your venue dashboard with date, time, and band info.
  • Each show gets its own public page with RSVP tracking.
  • Share the link on your socials — or let the band do it for you.
Work with band-created shows
  • When bands create shows at your venue, they appear on your page automatically.
  • You don't have to duplicate anything — one show, one link.
  • Both you and the band benefit from every RSVP.

Grow Your Venue Fan List

How fans join your list
  • Every RSVP to a show at your venue adds a fan to your list.
  • Fans can also follow your venue directly from your public page.
  • Import existing contacts via CSV if you have a mailing list.
Why your venue fan list matters
  • Announce any show to everyone who's been to your room before.
  • Fill slow nights by reaching fans who already know and love your space.
  • Your list grows with every show — it compounds over time.

Cross-Promotion with Bands

Why venue reposts matter
  • When you share a band's show link, their fans discover your venue.
  • Bands work harder to promote shows at venues that promote back.
  • A single repost can drive 10-30 extra RSVPs — that's real revenue.
How to make it easy
  • Ask bands to send you their BandBoost show link when they book.
  • Repost it on your stories with a "This week at [venue]" frame.
  • Tag the band — they'll reshare, doubling the reach.

Booking Smarter (Analytics)

Open Show Analytics from any show card
  • Every show on your dashboard has a Show Analytics button.
  • See views, unique visitors, RSVPs, shares, and where your traffic came from.
  • Compare bands and nights side-by-side over time.
Use data to fill your calendar
  • Book proven draws on prime nights (Fri/Sat).
  • Give up-and-coming bands weeknight slots to build momentum.
  • Track which genres and nights perform best at your room.

Troubleshooting + FAQ

Common questions
  • "Is BandBoost free for venues?" — Yes, core features are free.
  • "Can bands add shows at my venue?" — Yes, and they'll appear on your page.
  • "How do I edit my venue?" — From your dashboard, click your venue, then click Edit on the public page card.
  • "Where do I see RSVPs?" — Each show page shows the RSVP count in real time.
Need more help?
  • Email us at support — we reply fast.
  • Check back here as we add more guides.