Creating a show
To create a show:- Click New event on the calendar
- Select Show as the event type
- Fill in the details:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Title | The name of the show (e.g., “Spring Tour - Chicago”) |
| Date & time | When the show takes place |
| Venue | The venue where the show is held (search or create new) |
| Confirmed | Whether the show is confirmed or still a hold |
| Notes | Rich-text notes about the show |
- Click Save
Confirmation status
Shows can be either confirmed or unconfirmed (hold). This distinction is important during the booking process:- Unconfirmed shows appear on the calendar with a visual indicator (e.g., dashed border) so your team knows the date is not locked in yet.
- Confirmed shows are solid bookings.
Show details
Once created, a show has several sections you can populate:Schedule
Build a timeline of soundcheck, doors, sets, and other schedule items.
Deal
Track the financial deal structure (guarantee, versus, door deal, etc.).
Settlement
Run a settlement after the show to calculate payouts.
Guest list
Manage guest list requests and approvals.
Advance
Share technical requirements and logistics with the venue.
Setlist
Assign a setlist to this show.
Attendance
Track which road crew members are attending.
Expenses
Log expenses associated with this show.
Billings
When multiple artists perform at the same show, you can set up billings to define the performance order. Each billing entry includes:- The performing artist
- Their billing position (headliner, direct support, opener, etc.)
Venue association
Every show can be linked to a venue. When you assign a venue, Roadcase automatically pulls in the venue’s address, capacity, contacts, and photos. If the venue does not exist in your database yet, you can create one inline. See Venues for details.Show documents
You can attach documents directly to a show for easy access. Common documents include:- Contracts and riders
- Parking and load-in instructions
- Local production contacts
- Day-of logistics notes
Deleting a show
Administrators can delete a show from the show detail page. Deleting a show removes:- The show and its schedule items
- Guest list entries
- Associated deal and settlement data
- Advance shares