For Venues

Posting Your First Open Date

Last updated: May 2026

What is an open date?

An open date tells artists you have a slot available and you are looking for someone to fill it. Once posted, artists in your market who match your act type and genre will see your open date and can send you a Handshake to apply.

How it works: Post open date → Artists send Handshakes → Accept one → Seal the Deal → Booking confirmed → Audience notified instantly.

Steps to post an open date

1.Go to your venue dashboard.
2.Tap Post an Open Date.
3.Set the date and time.
4.Choose the act type you are looking for.
5.Set pay — flat fee, tips only, negotiable, or TBD.
6.Add any notes for artists (optional but recommended).
7.Tap Post.

Field guide

Date & TimeThe date and start time of the open slot.

Act TypeThe category of artist you are looking for — musician, DJ, comedian, etc.

PayFlat fee amount, tips only, negotiable, or TBD. Artists see this before applying.

NotesAnything else artists should know — set length, parking, load-in details, vibe, etc.

What happens after you post

Artists in your market will see your open date in their feed. Interested artists tap Send Handshake to apply. You review all applicants and accept one. Both of you complete Seal the Deal to confirm the booking. Your audience followers are notified instantly.

Note: When you accept a Handshake, other applicants are placed on hold. Once Seal the Deal is completed, those artists are notified that the date has been filled.