Adding Bandsintown Blocks to Your Squarespace Site
TL;DR:
- Connect your Bandsintown profile to showcase live events directly on your site
- Visitors can RSVP, buy tickets, and join live streams without leaving your page
- Customize the block's appearance through Site Styles to match your design
- All content updates must be done through your Bandsintown account, not the block itself
Bandsintown blocks help you display your upcoming shows, festivals, and live streams right on your website. Your visitors can interact with events without being redirected elsewhere.
Adding the Block
Here's how to get your Bandsintown block up and running:
- Edit your page or blog post
- Click the add block button (+) and select 'Bandsintown'
- Enter your Band Name exactly as it appears in your Bandsintown account
- If the profile doesn't match up, try using your artist ID instead
- Choose your timeframe – 'Upcoming' for future events only, or 'Date Range' to include past shows
- Click 'Apply' to save your settings
Quick tip: Check your Bandsintown account first to make sure all your event details are accurate. What you see there is what will appear on your site.
Styling Your Block
You can adjust how your Bandsintown block looks through the Site Styles panel:
Text styling: Change fonts and colors to match your site's design. The text size stays fixed to keep the block structure intact.
Button styling: Modify button colors and shapes, though size options are limited.
Keep your styling consistent across the site and your Bandsintown blocks for a smoother user experience.
Managing Your Content
Remember that you can't edit event details directly in the block. All changes need to be made in your Bandsintown account, then they'll sync to your site automatically.
This setup keeps your event information accurate across all platforms but means you need to stay on top of updates in your Bandsintown dashboard.
FAQs
Can I edit the block content directly on my site?
No, all content updates happen through your Bandsintown account.
How do I change the text appearance?
Use the Site Styles panel to modify fonts and colors. These changes apply to all text within the block.
Can I show past events?
Yes, select 'Date Range' in your block settings to include previous shows.
What if my band name doesn't work?
Try using your artist ID instead. You can find this in your Bandsintown account settings.
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Bandsintown: A platform that connects artists with fans through live event listings and ticket sales.
Blocks: Content elements you can add to Squarespace pages to display different types of information.
Artist ID: A unique identifier for your Bandsintown profile, useful when your band name contains special characters.
Wrap-up
Bandsintown blocks make it easy to keep your fans updated about upcoming shows while keeping them on your site. The key is maintaining accurate information in your Bandsintown account since that's where all the content comes from.
Once you've got it set up and styled to match your site, it becomes a powerful tool for driving engagement and ticket sales directly from your homepage.
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