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📋 Creating Setlists

Learn how to build setlists for your gigs and rehearsals, organize songs into sets, and use setlists effectively.

Creating a New Setlist

There are three ways to create a setlist:

Method 1: Create Empty Setlist

  1. Go to your band page
  2. Click "Create Setlist" button
  3. Enter a title (e.g., "Friday Night at The Venue" or "Rehearsal - March 2025")
  4. Optionally set a date
  5. Click "Create Setlist"
  6. Add songs manually (see "Adding Songs" below)

Method 2: Import from Google Doc (Quickset)

Quickly create a setlist by importing a Google Doc or Google Spreadsheet full of songs:

  1. Go to your band page
  2. Click "Create Setlist from Google Doc" or use the Quickset form
  3. Paste the URL of your Google Doc or Google Spreadsheet
  4. Make sure the document is set to "Anyone with the link can view"
  5. The system extracts all songs from the document
  6. Review the extracted songs on the confirmation page
  7. Confirm to create the setlist with all songs
  8. Songs are automatically added to your setlist in order
💡 Tip: This is perfect for quickly creating setlists from existing song lists, rehearsal notes, or gig planning documents. The system can extract songs from both Google Docs (with page breaks) and Google Spreadsheets (with song/artist columns). Learn about formatting requirements →

Method 3: Copy Existing Setlist

Start from a similar setlist:

  1. Go to an existing setlist
  2. Click "Copy Setlist"
  3. Give it a new name and date
  4. Modify songs as needed

Adding Songs to Your Setlist

On the setlist edit page, you'll see:

  • Left Column: Your band's song repertoire (filterable)
  • Right Column: Your setlist sets (Set 1, Set 2, etc.)

Adding Songs

  1. Use the search/filter to find songs in the left column
  2. Drag songs from the left to the right, or click to add them
  3. Drop them into the appropriate set (Set 1, Set 2, Encore, etc.)
  4. Drag songs within a set to reorder them

Organizing into Sets

You can organize songs into multiple sets:

  • Set 1 - Your opening set
  • Set 2 - Your second set
  • Encore - Songs for encore
  • Custom Sets - Create sets with any name (e.g., "Acoustic Set", "Dance Set")

Using Filters

When building setlists, use filters to find songs:

  • By Key - Find songs in the same key for smooth transitions
  • By Tempo - Group fast or slow songs together
  • By Genre - Filter by musical style
  • By Tag - Use custom tags you've created
  • Search - Type to find specific songs

Maybe List

The "Maybe List" is perfect for:

  • Songs you might play if time allows
  • Backup songs if the crowd wants more
  • Songs to consider for future setlists

Finalizing Setlists

When your setlist is ready:

  1. Review the order and sets
  2. Click "Finalize Setlist" to lock it
  3. Finalized setlists are preserved and can't be accidentally edited
  4. You can still create new versions if needed

Copying Setlists

Save time by copying existing setlists:

  1. Go to an existing setlist
  2. Click "Copy Setlist"
  3. Give it a new name and date
  4. Modify as needed for the new gig

Linking Setlists to Gigs

When you create a gig, you can link it to a setlist:

  • The setlist becomes easily accessible from the gig page
  • Use Music Stand View during the performance
  • Record the set directly from the setlist page

Next Steps

Once your setlist is created: