Creating Public Band Profiles
Learn how to create a shareable public profile that showcases your band to fans, venues, and the music community.
Enabling Your Public Profile
- Go to your band page
- Click "Edit Band"
- Scroll to "Public Profile" section
- Enable "Make this band public"
- Your band gets a unique URL:
thebandplan.com/your-band-slug
Profile Sections
Your public profile can include:
Hero Section
- Band Logo - Upload a primary logo (appears in hero)
- Tagline - Short description (e.g., "Denver's hottest funk unit")
- Hometown - Your city/location
- Genres - Musical styles you play
About Section
- Bio - Full band biography
- Formed Year - When your band started
- Genres - Detailed genre information
Albums
- Published albums appear automatically
- Each album has its own public page
- Fans can listen to tracks and support your music
Band Members
- Shows all band members (if they have public profiles)
- Links to individual musician profiles
- Displays instruments and roles
Photos
Organize photos by category:
- Performance Photos - Live shots, stage photos
- Event Posters - Gig posters, promotional materials
- Promo Shots - Professional band photos
- General Photos - Any other band photos
Videos
- Add YouTube links or upload video files
- Each video gets its own shareable page
- Fans can watch, share, and embed videos
Audio Samples
- Showcase your best recordings
- Link to external streaming (Spotify, etc.)
- Give fans a taste of your sound
Upcoming Shows
- Confirmed gigs appear automatically
- Shows date, venue, and ticket information
- Gig posters are clickable (link to gig detail page)
- Fans can see where you're playing
Contact & Social
- Booking Email - For venue inquiries
- Phone - Contact number
- Website - Link to your website
- Social Links - Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Spotify, etc.
Payment Widget
Enable fan support on your public profile:
- Add Venmo, PayPal, or Zelle information
- Payment widget appears on band page, gig pages, and album pages
- Fans can support you with suggested amounts
- QR codes for easy mobile payments
Customizing Your Profile
Make your profile unique:
- Slug - Customize your URL (e.g.,
thebandplan.com/krewe-de-groove) - Logo Positioning - System automatically positions logos (banner vs. square)
- Photo Organization - Categorize photos for better presentation
- Content Order - Sections appear in a logical flow
Sharing Your Profile
Your public profile is shareable:
- Share the URL directly:
thebandplan.com/your-band-slug - Link from your website or social media
- Include in booking emails to venues
- Add to business cards and promotional materials
Tips for Success
- Keep your bio updated - first impressions matter
- Add high-quality photos - professional shots make a difference
- Keep upcoming shows current - remove past gigs, add new ones
- Link to your social media - helps fans find you
- Enable payment widget - makes it easy for fans to support you
- Publish albums - showcases your recorded work
- Add videos - visual content engages fans
