Musicians navigating the competitive touring landscape now have a powerful ally in Bandsintown. This leading live-music discovery platform has become an essential resource for artists aiming to reach fans, boost ticket sales, and make informed touring decisions. With its array of features, Bandsintown offers invaluable support for musicians at all career stages, from local acts to major international artists.
The platform sends out over 1 billion concert discovery notifications each month. Artists can list their shows for free, ensuring that every concert date is instantly discoverable across the Bandsintown app, website, and various partner platforms. This broad reach allows more fans to learn about performances without incurring advertising costs. Once a show is listed, Bandsintown automatically promotes it to followers, fans of similar artists, and those searching for nearby concerts, significantly increasing exposure and driving ticket sales.
Bandsintown also provides a suite of marketing tools designed to enhance fan engagement. These include customizable event links, geo-targeted messaging, and SmartLink pages for tours and ticket sales. Musicians can target messages based on location and previous engagement, ensuring that announcements about ticket sales and low-stock alerts reach the right audience. This direct communication results in some of the highest engagement rates in the industry, making it a valuable channel for on-sale notifications and encouraging early ticket purchases.
For many artists, Bandsintown has proven to be the highest-return-on-investment marketing channel. The platform’s ability to notify fans near each tour stop can lead to significant boosts in pre-sales and overall attendance, reaching fans at the most impactful moments. Free analytics offered by Bandsintown For Artists provide insights into fan locations, city responses, and market demand, empowering musicians to make data-driven decisions about where to perform.
Bandsintown integrates seamlessly with various platforms including Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music, and social media channels. This connectivity ensures that show dates remain consistent across all platforms, eliminating the need for manual updates. For managers and booking agents, Bandsintown serves as a dynamic hub, keeping touring activities synchronized across the industry.
Millions of fans turn to Bandsintown when searching for upcoming shows. The platform’s dedicated focus on live music attracts an audience that is not only engaged but also willing to purchase tickets. As the touring landscape evolves towards a more fan-driven and data-informed model, Bandsintown equips artists with the tools they need to thrive.
In 2025, maximizing ticket sales and reaching both new and existing fans is more critical than ever. Whether a local artist booking their first gig or a major act announcing a world tour, Bandsintown has become an indispensable resource. As Bruce Houghton, Founder and Editor of Hypebot and Senior Advisor at Bandsintown, notes, the platform is designed specifically for musicians, ensuring that every performance can be more successful than the last.
