Add a new gig

Create a gig with its dates, acts, client, venue and fee.

  1. Click New gig on the Dashboard, the Calendar or Gigs & events. On the calendar you can also hover over a day and click +.
  2. Gig name (optional): leave it blank and GigTools shows the venue's name, the client's or the city.
  3. Step: Lead, On hold or Booked. See Gig steps explained.
  4. Dates and times: pick a Date, Start time and Length (min). Use Another date or Another start time for more shows. Every date gets every time.
  5. Acts: you (or your default act) are added as Headliner. Use + Add another act for more.
  6. Who: choose the Client and Booking source, then a Contact at each.
  7. Where: tick Offsite if the gig is at a venue rather than the client's own place, then choose the Venue. Tick Virtual event to add a meeting link.
  8. Money: enter the Booking fee ($), any Deposit ($) and the due dates.
  9. Event details: audience size and ages, content rating, dress code, ticket link and Public show.
  10. Click Create gig.

Is the client or venue not in your list yet? Click Add a client or venue. It opens in a new tab, so you don't lose what you've typed.

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