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You can find the '''Add [[Event|Event]]''' option in '''Editing''' menu in top bar.
If you've attended an [[Event|event]], or have information about one, you're likely to find out it's not in '''[[MusicBrainz]]''' yet. But you can (and should) always add it! You can find the '''Add Event''' option in the '''Editing''' menu in the top bar (or alternatively click [https://musicbrainz.org/event/create here]):
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You will be directed to a website with a form like this:-


You will be directed to a page with a form like this:
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The First field is '''Name''' which means the official name of the event if it has one .


The first field is '''Name''' which means the official name of the event (if it has one). Currently entering a name is mandatory (this might change in the future) so if the event doesn't have an official name, enter a descriptive one (for example, "Band at Venue").
The Second field is '''[[Disambiguation_Comment|Disambiguation]]''' which checks whether there are no two events with the same name , and if so, it warns you .


The second field is the '''[[Disambiguation_Comment|disambiguation]]''', which serves to differentiate events that could otherwise be confused. For example, if an artist has an early and late concert in the same venue on the same date, it might make sense to specify which is each here.
The Third field is '''Type''' which describes what kind of event the event is.There are 5 different types as follows:-


The third field is '''Type''', which describes what kind of event this is. Most events will be of the types '''Concert''' or '''Festival''', but you can check our [[Event#Type|full list of event types]].
*'''Concert''' :- An individual concert by a single artist or collaboration, often with supporting artists who perform before the main act.
*'''Festival''' :- An event where a number of different acts perform across the course of the day. Larger festivals may be spread across multiple days.
*'''Launch event''' :- A party, reception or other event held specifically for the launch of a release.
*'''Convention/Expo''' :- A convention, expo or trade fair is an event which is not typically orientated around music performances, but can include them as side activities.
*'''Masterclass/Clinic''' :- A masterclass or clinic is an event where an artist meets with a small to medium-sized audience and instructs them individually and/or takes questions intended to improve the audience members' playing skills.


Then there is a '''Cancelled''' option which means whether the event was cancelled or not.
Then there is a '''Cancelled''' option - if the event is cancelled or postponed, don't remove it, just select this!


Next is '''[[Event/Setlist|Setlist]]''' which stores a list of songs performed, optionally including links to artists and works.
Next is the '''Setlist''' which stores a list of songs performed, optionally including links to artists and works. You can see [[Event/Setlist|the setlist documentation]] for a longer explanation of how that works.


Setlist is followed by '''Begin and End Dates''' which as the name suggests indicates the dates on which the vent started and ended.
After that come the '''Begin and End Dates''' which as the name suggests indicates the dates on which the event started and ended (in the format Year-Month-Day). For one-day events, enter the same date on both.


'''Time''' means starting time of the event.
'''Time''' means starting time of the event, in the format "Hours:Minutes" (e.g. "21:30").


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The '''Relationships''' section is where you can add the performers and the venue or the [[Place|place]] where the event is taking/has taken place. Those are added like any other relationship - you can check our [[How to Add Relationships|guide about relationships]] for more info. They are important, so don't forget them!
'''External Links''' mean the website/homepage regarding the event if any.


'''External Links''' are websites/pages regarding the event (e.g. official website, Facebook event or entry in Songkick) if any.
At Last after filling up the fields '''Enter edit ''' to add the event.

It is recommended to write an informative [[How_to_Write_Edit_Notes|edit note]]. This doesn't need to be long, just make sure that other people can understand where you got your information from.

Once you're done, click '''Enter edit ''' to add the event.
If you end up seeing this,it means you're still not done! You'll need add to some [[How_to_Add_Relationships|relationships]], to ensure it's not removed because of being empty.
If you end up seeing this, it means you haven't added any relationships! You'll need to add some to ensure the event is not removed because of being empty.


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Latest revision as of 18:45, 19 January 2017

If you've attended an event, or have information about one, you're likely to find out it's not in MusicBrainz yet. But you can (and should) always add it! You can find the Add Event option in the Editing menu in the top bar (or alternatively click here):

AddEvent.png

You will be directed to a page with a form like this:

AddEvent2.png

The first field is Name which means the official name of the event (if it has one). Currently entering a name is mandatory (this might change in the future) so if the event doesn't have an official name, enter a descriptive one (for example, "Band at Venue").

The second field is the disambiguation, which serves to differentiate events that could otherwise be confused. For example, if an artist has an early and late concert in the same venue on the same date, it might make sense to specify which is each here.

The third field is Type, which describes what kind of event this is. Most events will be of the types Concert or Festival, but you can check our full list of event types.

Then there is a Cancelled option - if the event is cancelled or postponed, don't remove it, just select this!

Next is the Setlist which stores a list of songs performed, optionally including links to artists and works. You can see the setlist documentation for a longer explanation of how that works.

After that come the Begin and End Dates which as the name suggests indicates the dates on which the event started and ended (in the format Year-Month-Day). For one-day events, enter the same date on both.

Time means starting time of the event, in the format "Hours:Minutes" (e.g. "21:30").

RelExtEdit.png

The Relationships section is where you can add the performers and the venue or the place where the event is taking/has taken place. Those are added like any other relationship - you can check our guide about relationships for more info. They are important, so don't forget them!

External Links are websites/pages regarding the event (e.g. official website, Facebook event or entry in Songkick) if any.

It is recommended to write an informative edit note. This doesn't need to be long, just make sure that other people can understand where you got your information from.

Once you're done, click Enter edit to add the event.

If you end up seeing this, it means you haven't added any relationships! You'll need to add some to ensure the event is not removed because of being empty.

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