Why do I get an error saying my shows can't be submitted?

18 Jun 2013

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	Why do I get an error saying my shows can't be submitted?

Solution ArtistData works with a variety of concert databases, all with their own rules with acceptable information. When we see something we know will be a problem, we flag it instead of submitting it to these sites. This ensures that the sites receive the highest quality data and continue accept information from ArtistData artists.

We always still post information to your social networks, official websites, and official news feed. It just gets held back from the concert databases (Jambase, Last.fm, etc..)

Here are some of the most common issues:

Â Â Â Problem: Show is "TBA" or "Private"
Â Â Â Resolution: None. Most partner sites will not post private shows.

Â Â Â Problem: Venue Name field contains other artist names (Venue w/ Artist 1)
Â Â Â Resolution: Move artist names into "other artist" fields within ArtistData and re-save. Show will then be submitted.

Â Â Â Problem: Venue Name has non-venue information in it (CD RELEASE PARTY)
Â Â Â Resolution: Move other information to "show name" field

Â Â Â Problem: Venue Name is event name instead of actual venue ("Blues Festival")
Â Â Â Resolution: Move event name to "Show Name" field and add actual venue the event will take place

Â Â Â Problem: Venue Name is a radio or TV appearance
Â Â Â Resolution: None. These concert databases only post live, in-person, and public events.

Â Â Â Problem: Venue Name says "In The Studio" or something similar
Â Â Â Resolution: None. These concert databases only post live, in-person, and public events.

Post any other problems in the comments and we'll add them to the list!

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09 Jan 2009 07:11 AM