I'm on the hunt for a good API that can provide details about upcoming live music events based on city and date. I've been looking into Bandsintown, which seems to offer the most thorough coverage for places like Austin, TX, and Portland, OR, but they currently don't have a public API for this purpose. I've checked out Songkick and Jambase, but their data seems a bit inconsistent. I'm open to any recommendations for APIs or even creative solutions like unofficial endpoints, aggregators, or third-party datasets. I'm developing a web application aimed at creating playlists from live music events in specific cities, and I need reliable data for that.
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Ticketmaster does have a free API, but keep in mind it has limitations, allowing around 5,000 requests a day. From what I’ve seen, though, finding solid free options for comprehensive event data is quite challenging. I recommend checking out Ticketmaster if you're okay with those restrictions, but be ready for potential gaps in info.
I heard that Ticketmaster's database is only for events they sell tickets for, too. By the way, what kind of stuff were you researching this for? Have you ever tried using Songkick's API?