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.