Gigging musicians: the drive to every gig is a tax deduction
BandMate tracks your gigs, works out the round trip from your door to each venue, and logs it at the IRS rate — 76¢ a mile. Then it hands you the year as a spreadsheet at tax time.
One 60-mile round trip a week is about $2,189 off your taxable income. Most working musicians never claim it. Split the pay, log the miles, keep the setlists — free to start.
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For Musicians
Everything you need to run your band like a business.
Gig Tracking
Keep all your gigs organized with dates, venues, pay info, and status in one place.
Payment Splits
Automatically calculate who gets paid what. Track paid vs unpaid gigs.
Mileage Tracking
Auto-calculate round-trip mileage with IRS rates. Export for tax season.
Earnings Reports
See your income by band, month, and payment method. Export to CSV anytime.
Team Invites
Invite bandmates via email or shareable link. Set roles and permissions.
Setlists
Build and share setlists. Track keys, tempos, and set timing.
Backing Tracks
Upload your tracks and stems, then play them from any setlist in performance mode.
Chord Charts
Lyrics with chords, transposable to any key — each member can save their own.
Equipment & Expenses
Track your gear inventory, log expenses, and stay organized for tax time.
Tax Ready
Export mileage, expenses, and earnings reports. Makes tax time painless.
Built for everyone in live music
Musicians, venues, fans and worship teams — all on one platform.
Musicians
Track gigs, split payments, log mileage, manage setlists, and keep your band organized.
Venues
Manage bookings, discover local bands, and fill your calendar with great live music.
Fans
Discover bands, find gigs near you, share photos from shows, and request songs.
Churches
Plan services, schedule volunteers, and share chord charts — free for teams up to 25.
For Venues
Fill your calendar and connect with the best local bands.
Booking Management
Receive and manage booking requests from bands. Keep your calendar full.
Discover Bands
Browse local bands and find the right fit for your venue.
Direct Messaging
Communicate with bands directly to coordinate details and logistics.
Ratings & Reviews
Rate bands after gigs and build your reputation as a great venue.
For Fans
Get closer to the music you love.
Discover Bands
Find new bands and explore upcoming gigs near you.
Follow Bands
Follow your favorite bands and stay updated on their upcoming gigs.
Share Photos & Videos
Upload your photos and videos from gigs to share with the community.
Request Songs
Submit song requests for upcoming gigs and help shape the setlist.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about BandMate AI.
What is BandMate AI?
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BandMate AI is a platform for live music that brings musicians, venues, and fans together in one place. Musicians track gigs, split payments, and log mileage for taxes. Venues manage bookings and discover bands. Fans follow bands, find shows, and share photos.
Is BandMate AI free?
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Yes — BandMate AI is free to get started. Create an account as a musician, venue owner, or fan and start using the core features at no cost.
Can BandMate AI help with taxes?
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Yes — it is the main reason most musicians start. BandMate measures the round trip from your home to each venue and logs it at the IRS standard rate (76¢ a mile for business driving as of July 2026, 14¢ for volunteer gigs), tracks expenses and gear depreciation, and exports the lot to CSV for your Schedule C.
Does BandMate AI handle payment splits between band members?
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Yes. Set equal splits or custom percentages per gig and BandMate AI calculates each member’s share. You can mark who has been paid and track unpaid balances.
Can venues use BandMate AI to find local bands?
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Yes. Venue owners can browse local bands, send booking requests, message bands directly, and rate bands after gigs.
How is BandMate AI different from a generic calendar app?
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BandMate AI is purpose-built for working musicians and venues: payment splits, IRS mileage rates, setlist management, backing tracks, chord charts, equipment tracking, fan discovery, and venue ratings are all native — not a calendar with notes.
Can BandMate AI play backing tracks?
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Yes. Upload your band's own backing tracks, click tracks, and stems to each song in your library, then play them from any setlist in performance mode — with auto-advance between songs, a built-in click at each song's BPM, and playback right in the browser on any device, including Android and desktop.
Does BandMate AI have chord charts with transposition?
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Yes. Store lyrics and chords for every song in ChordPro format, and BandMate AI renders chords aligned above the lyrics. Transpose to any key with one tap — and each band member can save a personal transpose amount, so the capo or horn player sees their own key while everyone else sees the original.