How to Publish Your Concerts on Spotify: Step-by-Step Guide

If you want to optimize your online artist profile and fully connect with your fans, an excellent way to keep them informed about your upcoming events is by posting your concerts on Spotify. This will not only help you increase attendance at your concerts but also improve your online presence and complete your profile on the leading streaming platform. In this article from GuitarRec, online recording studio, we’ll show you how to set up your concerts on Spotify using Bandsintown for Artists, currently the best way to do it, partly because the previous platform for this, Songkick, no longer offers this service.

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Why Should You Post Your Concerts on Spotify?

Keeping your fans informed about your concerts is crucial. By integrating your events on Spotify, your followers can easily discover when and where you’ll be performing, increasing the chances they’ll attend. Spotify will show the closest event to each listener, providing a link to the Bandsintown platform for ticket sales. Moreover, having your concerts on Spotify can improve your visibility and attract new listeners searching for events in their area.

Important Update: End of Songkick Support

Previously, artists could use Songkick to post their concerts on Spotify. However, even though it remains a good platform for promoting concerts, due to the termination of the agreement between Songkick and Spotify, this integration is no longer available. Bandsintown for Artists is now the recommended option for keeping your fans informed about your events on Spotify. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do it:

Here’s Songkick’s message announcing the end of their agreement with Spotify

Looking for Spotify? Songkick’s partnership with Spotify has come to a mutual end. Due to this, we’re no longer able to add tour dates to Spotify artist pages. If you have feedback or questions, please contact Spotify.

Prerequisites for Adding Your Concerts to Spotify

Bandsintown for Artists is now the recommended option for keeping your fans informed about your events on Spotify. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do it:

Before you begin, make sure you meet the following requirements:

• Have a Spotify for Artists account, either as an artist or administrator. (If you don’t have one yet, here’s a step-by-step tutorial to set up your artist profile on Spotify.)
• Have a Bandsintown for Artists account.

Step by Step: How to Post Your Concerts on Spotify with Bandsintown for Artists

1. Create an Account on Bandsintown for Artists

a. Register on Bandsintown

Visit the Bandsintown for Artists website and click on “Sign Up.” Fill out the registration form with your basic information, such as username, email address, and password. Once you’ve completed the registration, verify your account through the confirmation email they’ll send you.

b. Create/Add Artist

In the settings section under “My Artists,” you can select “Add Artist.” Enter the name, choose the profile picture associated with your project (usually a single or album cover), and click “Get Access.”

c. Set Up the Artist Profile and Connect Your Social Media

After registering your account and creating an artist (you can manage multiple), select the artist you want to configure and connect your social media profiles, like Facebook and Instagram, to make event synchronization and cross-promotion easier. This step also helps verify that you are indeed the artist or manager of the profile you’re editing. You can also add a biography and images related to your project.

2. Add Your Concerts to Bandsintown

a. Access the Artist Dashboard

Log in to the dashboard via “My Artists” and select the artist to edit. From here, you can manage all your events and settings.

b. Create a New Event

To add a new concert, click on “Add Event.” Fill out the event details, including the date, time, venue, and, of course, the ticket sale link. Add any other relevant information as well.

3. Sync Your Concerts with Spotify

a. Integration Settings

Once you’ve added your concerts to Bandsintown, go to the “Integrations” section in the Bandsintown dashboard. Here, you’ll see the option to integrate with Spotify.

b. Authorize the Connection

Click on “Connect with Spotify” and follow the instructions to authorize the connection between Bandsintown and Spotify. You’ll need to log in to your Spotify for Artists account to complete this step.

4. Verify Your Concerts on Spotify

After completing the integration (just click on Spotify and accept the integration), your concerts should automatically appear on your Spotify profile in the “Events” section. It may take 2–3 hours for the events to show up. Take a moment to verify that all the information is correct.

Additional Tips for Promoting Your Concerts

1. Promote on Social Media

Once your concerts are on Spotify, use your social media platforms to share the links and encourage your followers to mark your events. Here are some tips on how to promote your music on Spotify and social media.

2. Update Regularly

Make sure to keep your concert calendar updated on Bandsintown so the information on Spotify is always accurate.

3. Interact with Your Fans

Use the messaging feature on Bandsintown to send updates and reminders to your followers about upcoming concerts. Of course, promotion through content creation on social media and word of mouth will be vital for your project’s growth.

4. Add Lyrics to Your Songs on Spotify

Make the most out of your Spotify artist profile by adding the lyrics to your songs. Here’s a tutorial on how to add lyrics to Spotify.

5. Keep Improving the Quality of Your Music and Publish Regularly

Streaming platforms or DSPs (Digital Streaming Platforms) significantly value publishing frequency. While you don’t need to succumb to the pressure of releasing a new track every two weeks, it’s essential not to go too long without adding new songs to your project. The quality of music production is critical to connecting with your audience, so collaborating with a professional online music producer could be a crucial step in your artistic career. At GuitarRec, we can help you take your project to the next level: learn more about our online music production service for artists and composers worldwide.

Conclusion

Posting your concerts on Spotify is an excellent way to keep your fans informed and increase attendance at your events. By following this step-by-step guide and using Bandsintown for Artists, you can effectively integrate your concerts into your Spotify profile for the best results.

Good luck with your upcoming live performances!