Create a new event in 2 minutes

• A smartphone with the Jukebox Party app installed
• An approved performer account - if you don't have one yet, see how to become a partner
• Basic event info: name, date and time, venue

The whole process takes around 2 minutes. You can edit any field later, before the event goes live.

Open the Jukebox Party app and sign in with your performer account. On the home screen you'll see the button to add a new event - tap it.

Note: the add button only appears if you're signed in as a performer. If you're using a guest account, sign out and sign back in with your partner email.

The app walks you through a form to create the event. Here's what to pay attention to:

Event name, date and time

Pick a short, clear name (e.g. "Friday night - Band XY") and the exact start date and time. The name shows up to guests in the app and on the party map - so make it recognizable.

Event type - public or private

This is the most important choice - and easy to miss:

• Public event - visible to anyone in the app, shows on the map and in the nearby parties list. Use it for clubs, bars and events where you want people to discover you on their own.
• Private event - only available to guests who scan your QR code. Perfect for weddings, birthdays, corporate events and any celebration where you know who's invited.

Pro tip: if you set the wrong type, you can switch it before the event starts - but not while it's running.

Choosing the venue

The app gives you a list of registered venues. If your venue isn't listed, just type the club name (or address) into the "Event address" field. Your guests will still know where you're playing, even if the venue isn't a Jukebox partner yet.

Event image (optional)

You can upload your own banner (poster, band photo, event artwork) - it makes your event stand out in the list.

If you skip the image, the app automatically uses a default banner. Everything works the same, it's just less personalized.

Choosing a playlist

When creating the event you also pick a song playlist that's offered to your guests. The playlist defines what guests see when they open your event - the better the selection, the more relevant the requests.

If you don't pick a playlist, guests get an open input and can type anything they want - any song by title or artist. You still keep control since every request lands in your queue for manual approval, but expect more varied (and sometimes unexpected) requests.

You can prepare playlists in advance and switch between them during the event (e.g. one mood at 10pm, another at 2am). See how to create and manage playlists.

Standard and premium song price

You set two amounts: Standard song (regular requests, min 100) and Premium song (skip the queue + optional dedications - must be higher than standard, default 3000). You can change both prices during the event through "Update event".

Genres

Pick the genres you're playing - helps guests spot your event in the list and on the map, and shows up on your public profile.

Dedications on premium songs

The form also has a dedications checkbox. If you tick it, guests can attach a short dedication to a premium song - a name, a message or a shoutout you'll see before the song starts.

What premium songs are: they're songs guests choose to push to the front of the queue for an extra fee. If you've enabled dedications, the guest can also write a dedication (e.g. "For Mark, happy birthday!") - shown to you as the performer.

Pro tip: dedications are a great way to lift the mood - announce the song with the dedication on the mic and you create a moment people remember. If that doesn't fit your style (e.g. a quiet bar setting), just leave it off.

Event type is the choice some performers overlook, but it has the biggest impact on who sees the event and how guests join. Here's what changes:

Private events are perfect for weddings, birthdays, corporate parties - the host shares a printed QR on the invitation, and only invited guests can request songs. Public events are for clubs, bars and open shows - everyone nearby can find you in the app even if they don't know your name yet.

• One event per day - the server rejects a second one with "Only one event per day is allowed." If you really have two gigs on the same day, email us at info@getjukebox.app.
• Only one Live event at a time - the app remembers your active room, end the current one before starting the next.
• Address is geocoded automatically for the map - if it fails, the event still works, it just won't plot on the map.
• Form validations - all required fields must be filled, prices ≥ 100, premium > standard, venue is required for public events.

As soon as you save the event, the app automatically generates a QR code - print it, put it on tables or at the entrance. Guests scan it and join your event directly.

Start the event: when the time you scheduled arrives, tap "Start event" and the event goes live - only then can guests start sending requests.

Everything that happens after starting - accepting songs, pausing, changing the playlist or price, ending the event - is covered in a separate guide: how to run an event - accepting requests, pausing, ending.

Can I edit the details after creating the event?

Yes. Before the event starts you can change the name, date, image and type. Once it's live, some fields lock to avoid confusion for guests.

What if my venue isn't on the list?

Type the venue name into the "Event address" field. The event works normally - the venue just won't be marked on the map as a Jukebox partner. If you'd like your venue to be added to the list, email us at info@getjukebox.app.

Does the image have to be a specific format?

No. The app accepts standard formats (JPG, PNG) and crops them to the banner aspect ratio automatically. We recommend landscape orientation and at least 1080×608 pixels for the best look.

Do I have to create a new event each time?

Yes - each event is a separate party with its own QR code and requests. That keeps stats and payouts clean per event.

Can I create an event in advance?

Of course. You can create events days ahead - guests get access only when you activate it (usually a day or an hour before the start).