Your First Event

This guide walks you through creating your first event — from logging in to having a fully set-up event with a budget and crew assignments.

Step 1: Log in

Go to your Producit URL and sign in with the credentials your admin provided. If you have two-factor authentication enabled, you’ll be prompted for your TOTP code.

Step 2: Create a new event

1. From the dashboard, click New Event or navigate to /events/new
2. Fill in the basics:
   • Event name — e.g., “Friday Night Live — The Black Keys”
   • Date and time — start and end times
   • Venue / Stage — select from your venue’s configured spaces
   • Event type — concert, festival, corporate, private, etc.
3. Click Create Event

Tip

Use Event Templates to pre-fill common setups. If you run a weekly series, create a template once and reuse it every time. See Event Templates.

Step 3: Set up the budget

1. From your event page, go to Budget
2. Add line items for expected costs: artist fees, sound, lighting, catering, security, etc.
3. Set revenue estimates: ticket sales, bar, sponsorships
4. The budget builder shows your projected profit/loss in real time

Step 4: Assign crew

1. Go to the Crew tab on your event
2. Click Assign Crew to browse your crew directory
3. Assign roles: sound engineer, lighting tech, stage manager, security, etc.
4. Crew members receive a notification with their assignment details

Step 5: Manage logistics

1. Go to the Logistics tab to set up dock slots for load-in and load-out
2. Add the Hospitality rider if the artist has specific requirements
3. Set up Tech Production inputs — stage plot, patch list, run of show

Step 6: Track with checklists

1. Go to the Checklists tab
2. Create or apply a checklist template (e.g., “Pre-show Checklist”)
3. Check off items as your team completes them — checklists work offline too

What’s next?

• Calendar & Scheduling — See all your events at a glance
• Budget Builder — Deep dive into financial planning
• Crew Management — Build and manage your crew directory