Big Band Management

Big band management, without the big headache

Running a 17-piece band shouldn't mean 17 different WhatsApp threads. My Band brings everything into one place.

Big bands are brilliant — but they're a logistical challenge. With 17 to 25 members across five sections, collecting availability for a single gig can take days. And that's before you start thinking about deps, lineups, setlists, and who's playing which part.
Most bands muddle through with WhatsApp groups, shared spreadsheets, and a filing cabinet of paper charts. It works — until someone forgets to update the sheet, a dep cancels last minute, or the MD can't remember which version of the setlist they sent.
My Band was built by a big band musician who got tired of the admin. It's designed specifically for the complexity that comes with managing a large ensemble — multiple instrument sections, dep chains, gig finances, and a library of hundreds of songs.

Key challenges

Chasing availability

Posting in the group chat and waiting days for 17 people to reply. Following up individually. Losing track of who said what.

Managing deps

When your lead alto can't make it, you need a dep — fast. But who's free? Who's reliable? Where's their number?

Setlist chaos

Hundreds of charts, different arrangements, the MD's personal order vs. what the band actually rehearsed. Printing setlists the night before.

Financial admin

Tracking fees per gig, splitting costs, knowing who's been paid and who hasn't. Spreadsheets that nobody updates.

Lineup gaps

With five sections and multiple chairs per section, knowing at a glance whether you've got a viable band for Saturday is harder than it should be.

Communication overload

Important gig details get buried in chat noise. Someone always misses the venue change or the dress code update.

How My Band helps

One-tap availability for every gig

Create an event and your whole band is notified instantly. They respond in one tap — Available, Maybe, or Unavailable. You see all responses in a single dashboard, with a progress bar showing where you stand.

  • Push notifications to every member's phone
  • Automatic reminders for non-responders
  • Seen tracking — know who's read the invite
One-tap availability for every gig

Dep contacts at your fingertips

Build a dep book with contact details, instruments, and booking history. When a chair needs filling, you can see who's available and book them directly — all within the app.

  • Store phone, email, and instrument details
  • Track how many times each dep has been booked
  • Assign deps directly into the lineup
Dep contacts at your fingertips

Drag-and-drop lineup builder

See every seat in your band. Drag members and deps into position. Instantly spot gaps. The lineup builder is designed for big bands with named chairs — Alto 1, Trombone 3, Lead Trumpet — so you always know who's sitting where.

Drag-and-drop lineup builder

Song library and setlist builder

Import your entire repertoire. Tag songs by genre, key, tempo, and featured soloists. Build setlists with sets, breaks, and encores. Export as PDF for the bandstand.

  • CSV import for bulk library upload
  • Track play history across gigs
  • Quick-add songs by number
Song library and setlist builder

Why ensembles love My Band

Built for large ensembles

Not a generic team app. My Band understands sections, chairs, instrument doubling, and the way big bands actually work.

Save hours every week

Stop chasing replies, updating spreadsheets, and printing setlists. Let the platform do the admin so you can focus on the music.

Everyone on the same page

One place for gigs, availability, lineups, and setlists. No more "I didn't get the message" or "which spreadsheet?".

Frequently asked questions

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