How to Add Blackout Dates to Your Calendar in BookLive

Adding blackout dates to your calendar on BookLive helps bandleaders and musicians communicate availability, ensuring no double bookings or scheduling conflicts. This guide will show you how to add blackout dates to your calendar in BookLive.

Benefits: #

• Communicates availability to bandleaders and other musicians.
• Prevents double bookings and scheduling conflicts.
• Helps bandleaders quickly determine band availability for client inquiries.

Prerequisites: #

Before you start, ensure you have the following:

• A BookLive account.

Step-by-Step Guide: #

1. Log into Your BookLive Dashboard #

• Open your web browser and go to BookLive Login.
• Enter your email and password.
• Click the “Log In” button to access your dashboard.

2. Navigate to the Calendar View #

• On the homepage of BookLive, you will see the calendar view displaying your upcoming performances.

3. Add a Blackout Date (Method 1) #

• Browse through the calendar to find the date you are unavailable.
• Click on the specific date (e.g., Friday, August 2).
• A dialog box will appear, asking if you would like to add a blackout date.
• Choose the Date:
  • Confirm the date of the blackout.
• Optional: Add a Reason:
  • Enter a reason to inform your bandmates (optional).
• Click “Save Blackout Date.”
• The calendar will mark the date in red and update the bandleader’s view of availability.

4. Add a Blackout Date (Method 2) #

• On the top right corner of the calendar, click the plus sign (+) button.
• A menu will appear with options to add a performance or a blackout date.
• Select “Blackout Date.”
• Choose the Date:
  • Select the date from the dropdown calendar.
• Optional: Add a Reason:
  • Enter a reason to inform your bandmates (optional).
• Click “Save Blackout Date.”
• The calendar will mark the date in red and update the availability for any groups you perform with.

Conclusion: #

You’ve successfully added blackout dates to your calendar in BookLive. This ensures clear communication of availability, preventing scheduling conflicts and helping bandleaders manage bookings more effectively.