Bandsintown Public API
Connect artists with fans
This API is best for enabling various types of applications to connect artists and fans.
A developer should use the Bandsintown Public API because of the detailed artist and fan data it provides, the multiple social media integrations and ticketing options, the ability to monitor real time performance analytics, as well as increased access to the Music User Graph. Using this data, developers are able to provide artists and fans with unique experiences, better connection and more control of the data they want.
Key features
- artist data
- touring information
- social media
- ticketing integration
- real time performance analytics
- Music User Graph analytics
Potential use cases
- Live Show Finder: A web app with a map that shows music events near the user – using their location and the Bandsintown public API to search and display data about a live show and to buy tickets for it.
- Artist Network: A social media platform for artists – a private Bandsintown group page in which members can communicate, receive news about gigs and track performance analytics, such as those from virtual and live shows across the world.
- Music Radio: A radio app that curates a station of songs, artist information and concert dates for the user – in which the Bandsintown public API pulls fan and artist data in real time to help inform the curation
The Bandsintown Public API has been an amazing addition to our music streaming platform. It has enabled us to provide a better service to our listeners by allowing them to access more detailed artist and fan data, as well as helping us to provide more accurate curation. The interface is easy to use and has allowed us to quickly implement the features we’ve wanted. Thanks Bandsintown!
Related Technologies
- Rovi Music Data and Discogs APIs