Creating your first band

Step-by-step guide to creating a band workspace and getting it set up.

Updated Oct 13, 2026

After signing up, you'll land on the dashboard where you can create your first band. Each band gets its own workspace on the free plan straight away, and you can upgrade it to Premium whenever you need more.

Steps to create a band

  1. Click 'Create a band' on the dashboard

  2. Enter your band name and genre

  3. Add an optional bio describing your band

  4. Toggle the band to public if you want it to appear in the community

  5. Hit 'Create band' — your workspace is ready instantly

What happens next

After creating your band, you'll be taken to the band dashboard. From here you can invite members, start adding events to the calendar, and set up your first setlist.

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