For Bands
Band management software that earns its place
Band management software keeps a group's songs, set lists, rehearsals, recordings, and gig logistics in one shared place instead of scattered across a group chat. BANDANA is free for bands: your library holds lyrics and chords you can transpose into any key and auto-scroll hands-free while you play, set lists share with one link, rehearsal recordings sit on the songs they belong to, and gigs run on a page you share with the venue.
Set list builder
Drag songs into order, keep a maybe section, and share one read-only link with subs, engineers, and the venue.
Chords & transposition
Store lyrics with chords, detect the key automatically, shift the whole song into whatever key your singer needs, and auto-scroll it hands-free on stage.
Practice recordings
Record rehearsal takes and access on the right song card. Background playback on iOS means people actually learn the material.
Scheduling & voting
Collect availability, propose rehearsal times, let everyone vote, and stop scrolling back through the group chats to find the next date.
Stage plots & setups
Save your stage plot and input needs once and attach them to any gig so the engineer has them before load-in. Handles multiple setups for your stripped back sets.
Gig advances
Set times, backline, bios, photos, and guest lists on a single page shared with the venue and the other bands.
What bands get in BANDANA
| Capability | What it does | Price | Offline on iOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Set lists | Drag-and-drop running order, maybe section, PDF export, public read-only share link. | Free | Readable offline once opened |
| Song library | Lyrics with chords above them, stored key, notes, and per-song rehearsal takes, shared across the band. | Free | Readable offline once opened |
| Chord transposition | One-tap shift across twelve semitones, automatic key detection, slash-chord support. | Free | Readable offline once opened |
| Lyrics on stage | Full-screen lyrics and chords with hands-free auto-scroll and a speed slider. | Free | Readable offline once opened |
| Rehearsal recordings | Record in the app or upload takes, attached to the song; background and lock-screen playback. | Free | Streaming needs a connection |
| Scheduling | Per-band availability, proposed rehearsal slots, and member voting on a shared calendar. | Free | Needs a connection |
| Stage plots | Reusable band setups and input needs attached to any gig page. | Free | Needs a connection |
| Gig advances | Run of show, load-in, backline, bios, photos, and guest lists shared with the venue. | Free | Needs a connection |
| Booking venues | Browse venues with real open dates and send booking requests from the BANDANA directory. | Free | Needs a connection |
Common questions
What are the best band apps in 2026?
It depends what you need. BANDANA is the free option that covers songs, set lists, rehearsal recordings, scheduling, stage plots, gig advances, and booking venues in one place, and it is the only one of these that serves bands and venues on the same gig page. BandHelper and Setlist Helper focus on set lists and show management, OnSong on chord charts for performers, and Master Tour on professional touring logistics.
Which band management tools also help you book venues?
BANDANA does. Beyond songs, set lists, and rehearsals, it publishes a public directory of independent venues with the dates they actually have open, and bands can send booking requests for free. Most band-side tools stop at organizing your own material.
What's the best mobile-first band app for iOS musicians?
BANDANA is built mobile-first, with an iOS app that adds offline reading of songs and set lists you have opened plus background and lock-screen audio playback for rehearsal takes. Everything also runs in any mobile browser with no install.
Is BANDANA free for bands?
Yes. Bands use BANDANA for free — songs, set lists, recordings, scheduling, stage plots, and gig pages, with no per-member charge. This may change in the future, so sign up early to lock in your grandfathered access.
Do all my bandmates need accounts?
Members need an account to edit. Anyone can open a shared set list, song, or gig page read-only without one, which is what makes subs easy.
Is there a mobile app?
Yes, an iOS app, plus the full web app in any mobile browser. Content you have opened in the iOS app stays readable offline.
How do I sign in?
With a magic link sent to your email, or with Google. There are no passwords to remember.
Can my band book venues through BANDANA?
Yes. Venues using BANDANA publish a booking form tied to the dates they actually have open, and once you are booked the advance runs on a shared gig page.
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