Quick answers about BANDtroductions. Discover independent bands, musicians, venues and local music scenes worldwide. Built in Maine. Expanding globally.
BANDtroductions is a free, music-first social platform for independent bands, musicians, venues, fans, photographers, promoters and businesses that support the music scene. Discover independent bands, musicians, venues and local music scenes worldwide. Built in Maine. Expanding globally.
Yes. Creating an account, joining the community, building a profile, connecting with members and using the core music-scene features are free. Optional upgrades and sponsorship opportunities help support the platform.
Bands, solo artists, musicians, venues, fans, photographers, promoters, radio shows and businesses that genuinely support independent music are welcome. BANDtroductions began in Maine, and the community is open to the independent music scene everywhere.
Yes. BANDtroductions was created in Maine, but independent bands, musicians, venues and fans from anywhere can create a free profile and connect with the scene worldwide.
The optional Band Website Upgrade is $15 per month. It adds a customizable band website template, booking tools and show promotion, music and video presentation, and merch and custom-domain connection options on top of the free community features.
No. Community membership is free. You can start with a free profile and explore the website upgrade from your account later if it makes sense for your band.
The website upgrade is intended for band profiles. Availability and eligibility are confirmed during the upgrade process.
Create a free account and build a profile to introduce yourself to the community. All submissions are reviewed before appearing on the platform.
If your band, musician profile or venue is already listed, find your listing in the directory and tap “Is this yours? Claim this profile.” Use the same email address already associated with the profile. If no usable claim email is on file, you can submit an ownership request, and BANDtroductions verifies it before transferring the profile.
BANDtroductions Radio is an independent music discovery station featuring local bands, underground artists, venue spotlights, interviews, fan requests and more. Artists can submit an original song to be considered for airplay.
Listen to BANDtroductions Radio · Submit a song
For booking or inquiries, contact the band directly using the booking details on its profile, such as its email or official website.
Venues can list their bars, restaurants, listening rooms and stages, and bands can discover venues that support live music and are looking for talent.
Members can share music and show announcements, connect directly, discover local talent and venues, watch performance videos on BandTube, and buy, sell or trade equipment through the Gear Exchange.