When you list your events on Bandsintown, they’ll automatically be distributed to Spotify, Google, Apple Maps, and Shazam, putting your events in front of a global audience network of approximately 1.5 billion monthly active users.
Bandsintown concert data shared with distribution partners can include the event name, artist lineup, location, date/time, venue, ticket link(s), and event image.
PLEASE NOTE: Artists can also add or edit their event listings through Bandsintown for Artists. Changes made by artists are final and will prevent other event organizers or partners from making further changes.
Spotify
Spotify uses Bandsintown concert data to power event listings for artists and populate Event Pages that feature venue information, artist content, and a link for fans to buy tickets from one or more ticketing partners.
Where and how Bandsintown events appear on Spotify
Fans can find out about upcoming concerts near them while streaming music, watching videos, or exploring artist profiles on Spotify.
Bandsintown event listings appear on Spotify in the following places:
On the artist profile(s) of the performing artist(s)
In fans’ personalized Live Events feed
In the Now Playing view
On release pages
In the video Watch Feed
On Spotify Home
In the Browse section
Spotify users can tap on an event to see a dedicated Event Page on Spotify with all of the show details and ticket links pointing to the ticket provider’s website or the corresponding Bandsintown event page.
PLEASE NOTE: Updates to existing events and new events added using Bandsintown Pro may take up to 48 hours to appear on Spotify.
For more information on live event integration and discovery features on Spotify, visit https://artists.spotify.com/en/live-events
Google Search uses Bandsintown concert data to power music event listings and tour dates when fans search for an artist.
Where and how Bandsintown events appear on Google
When fans search for an artist on Google, events synced from Bandsintown appear within the Events tab in the artist module at the top of the search results page. Each event listing displayed includes a link to the event page on Bandsintown, where fans can see event information, buy tickets, set a reminder, and more.
When fans search for an artist on Google and include terms like "concerts", "tour", or "tour dates," Google automatically displays the Events tab first in the search results.
When fans search for a venue on Google, events synced from Bandsintown appear within the Events section of the venue information module on the right side of the search results, or under the Events tab on mobile. Each event listing displayed includes a link to the event page on Bandsintown, where fans can see event information, buy tickets, set a reminder, and more.
PLEASE NOTE: Updates to existing events and new events added using Bandsintown Pro may take up to 30 hours to appear on Google.
Apple Maps
Apple Maps uses Bandsintown concert data to showcase upcoming events when fans search for venues.
Where and how Bandsintown events appear on Apple Maps
When fans search for venues on Apple Maps, they can tap the Tickets button on the venue's business listing and select Shazam in order to see a list of upcoming shows at that venue. Fans can tap on any event to see more information, add it to their calendar, buy tickets, or view more information on the Bandsintown event page.
Apple Maps Music Guides
Apple Maps also offers over 40 Music Guides, powered by Bandsintown concert data and curated by Apple Music editors, showcasing music venues in major cities around the world.
Music Guides are created at the sole discretion of Apple Music editors. Listing events on Bandsintown does not guarantee inclusion in these guides, but is a necessary first step.
PLEASE NOTE: Updates to existing events and new events added using Bandsintown Pro may take up to 48 hours to appear on Apple Maps.
Shazam
Shazam uses Bandsintown concert data to power event listings that appear when fans Shazam a song, search for an artist, or browse the Concerts page.
Where and how Bandsintown events appear on Shazam
When users Shazam a song, events synced from Bandsintown appear in the Concerts Near You section on the song recognition page. Users can tap on the event to view more information, buy tickets, add it to their calendar, and save the event.
Additionally, when users visit an artist profile on Shazam, events synced from Bandsintown appear in the Concerts Near You section.
When users click on the Concerts tab on the Shazam homescreen, events synced from Bandsintown appear in the Explore section. Users can tap on the event to view more information, buy tickets, add it to their calendar, and save the event.
PLEASE NOTE: Updates to existing events and new events added using Bandsintown Pro may take up to 48 hours to appear on Shazam.