Band Pencil Blog

Save the Planet

08 Apr 2021
We're taking positive action against Climate Change. As a business we work with Ecologi to fund Gold Standard sustainability projects and the planting of carbon-cancelling trees all over the world.

Introducing the Band Builder

08 Apr 2021
See who's still to book, who's confirmed and who's not available in one place with our new Band Builder tool.

Duplicate Function

26 Oct 2020
This function allows you to duplicate an event to another date, perfect for when events get rescheduled, or recur more than once!

How do I add, edit or delete a payment on Band Pencil?

29 Aug 2020
In Band Pencil, income is tracked when you mark an invoice as paid. Learn how to add, edit and delete payments in Band Pencil.

How to get more gigs as a musician?

28 Aug 2020
Looking to get more gigs? This article outlines some useful tips on securing more gigs with a few simple steps.

How much does it cost to hire a band?

27 Aug 2020
How much does it cost to hire a live band? Very simply, it depends on a few factors listed below. Prices can range from £150-£2,000+.

How to write and send an invoice?

26 Aug 2020
An invoice is basically a piece of paper which says this is how much you owe me. They really aren't complicated, but getting them wrong can cause huge problems for getting your money.

How to accept payments on Band Pencil

20 Aug 2020
Clients can now pay their invoices through Band Pencil, using our new feature 'Band Pencil Pay'.

Redesigned Client Portal

20 Aug 2020
It's been a while since we last looked at the Client Portal and we decided it needed a lick of paint! Although this doesn't have much impact on you, we hope this new update makes it much easier for your clients to interact with Band Pencil.

Account Backups

24 Jun 2020
Download a CSV of all your accessible data stored on Band Pencil. Backups are downloaded automatically and are not stored on our server. To download a backup navigate to your settings page.