Reviewing a match
Before you hit Pitch, make sure the gig actually fits. Here's what to look at.
Tap into the match
From your feed, click a match card. You land on the venue detail page.
What to review
Venue info
The card's chips already did the first pass for you:
- Capacity — "fits your draw" is the green light; "above your draw" means you'd be pitching a stretch room
- Genre + Books live music — do they actually book what you play?
- ✓ Verified booker — a confirmed booker email; these reply fastest. "Has contact" is unverified; "Site only" means you'll be filling out their web form. See What is a venue claim?.
Logistics
- Distance — straight-line miles from your home base; add buffer for real roads
- Address + parking notes — if the venue posted them
- Lodging nearby — if you need to stay over, plan it before you apply
Decision time
If the venue, the date, and the drive all work — hit Pitch.
If you're unsure, shortlist it. The shortlist is exactly for "strong maybe" — collect a few, compare them on the map, pitch the best cluster.
Red flags to watch for
- "Site only — no direct contact" — pitching means their web form, with web-form reply rates
- Genre tags don't match anything close to what you play
- The capacity chip warns "above your draw" — playing to a quarter-full room hurts the rebook
Coming soon
A few review aids we hear asked for that aren't built yet:
- Recent bookings list with last 10 artists
- Payment reliability indicator
- Deal-context summary (typical guarantee, typical expense deductions)
Still stuck?
- Venue detail missing key info. Unclaimed venues often have gaps. Flag via the "Suggest edit" button so we can improve the record.