Show Management: Plan Your Performances Like a Pro
The Sunday morning scramble. The pre-concert panic. That sinking feeling when you realize the setlist you "definitely saved somewhere" has vanished into the digital void.
Star's Show Management feature was designed to eliminate these moments forever.
What is a Show?
In Star, a Show is your container for any musical event: a worship service, choir rehearsal, wedding ceremony, concert, or practice session. It holds everything you need for that performance in one organized, shareable space.
Creating Your First Show
Building a show takes seconds:
- Name it: "Sunday Service - Jan 12" or "Wedding - Smith/Jones"
- Set the date: Star counts down to your D-Day automatically
- Add a cover: Upload an image or generate one randomly
- Start adding content: Songs, sections, media, notes
That's it. Your show exists. Now fill it.
Entries: The Building Blocks
Shows contain entries—individual items in your performance sequence:
Songs
Pull from Star's community library or your personal repertoire. Each song brings its full metadata: lyrics, chords, key, BPM. No re-entering information.
Sections
Create custom dividers and text entries. "Opening Prayer," "Announcements," "Offering," "Closing"—structure your show however makes sense.
Media
Add images, videos, or audio clips. Display a video during a transition. Show an image during announcements. It's all supported.
Custom Entries
Need something unique? Custom entries let you add any text-based content: cues, notes for the tech team, scripture references without the full Bible lookup.
Ordering Made Simple
Drag and drop. That's the entire instruction manual for reordering entries. Realized the opening song should be third? Drag it. Need to swap two entries? Drag them. Star tracks the order—you just arrange.
The D-Day Countdown
Every show has an optional date. Set it, and Star shows you how many days remain. "D-5" means five days until showtime. "D-Day" means it's time. Simple visual awareness that keeps your team focused.
Per-Show Design
Want this show to have a dark blue theme? Or match your church's brand colors? Show-level design settings let you customize:
- Background colors and images
- Typography (fonts, sizes, colors)
- Overall visual feel
Every entry inherits the show's design unless you override it individually.
Real-World Example
"Easter Sunday Service"
- Opening Song: "Christ the Lord Is Risen Today" — Key of D, 120 BPM
- Section: Welcome & Announcements
- Scripture Reading: Matthew 28:1-10
- Song: "Because He Lives" — Key of G, 76 BPM
- Section: Sermon
- Song: "Glorious Day" — Key of B, 132 BPM
- Section: Communion
- Closing Song: "Forever" — Key of A, 68 BPM
Every musician sees this sequence. Every lyric is accessible. Every key and tempo is documented. No confusion.
Why This Matters
Without structured show management, musicians resort to:
- Handwritten setlists (lost, illegible, not shareable)
- Email chains (buried, version confusion)
- Google Docs (no music awareness, manual formatting)
- Mental notes (unreliable, not shareable)
Star gives you a purpose-built tool that understands performances. Shows aren't documents—they're living blueprints that your entire team can access, edit, and follow.
Key Takeaways
- Shows contain everything for a single performance
- Entries are the individual items: songs, sections, media, custom content
- Drag-and-drop ordering keeps things flexible
- D-Day countdown builds awareness and urgency
- Per-show design customizes the visual experience
- Archive keeps your workspace clean without losing history
Ready to plan your next performance? Create your first show in Star today.
