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Build Your Band.
Conquer the Stage.

The ultimate online band management MMO. Recruit musicians, record hits, book shows, and rise from garage gigs to headlining festivals - all for free.

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Band Dashboard

100% Free Forever. No Ads. No Pay-to-Win. Just Pure Fun.

Everything You Need to Rock

From garage rehearsals to sold-out arenas - every aspect of band management at your fingertips.

Recruit musicians and manage your band lineup

Recruit & Manage

Find talented musicians, negotiate contracts, and build your dream lineup. Each musician has unique stats and personality.

Write original songs and record in professional studios

Write & Record

Create songs from raw ideas to polished studio tracks. Choose studios, producers, and perfect your sound.

Book live shows at venues around the world

Book Shows

Play venues from intimate clubs to massive arenas across dozens of cities worldwide. Set ticket prices and build your reputation.

Plan multi-city tours to grow your fanbase

Go On Tour

Plan multi-city tours, manage travel fatigue, and build regional fanbases across multiple global regions.

Run marketing campaigns and build your brand

Marketing & PR

Run social media campaigns, press releases, and radio pushes. Build buzz and grow your audience strategically.

Compete in seasonal leagues and win awards

Compete & Win

Climb division leaderboards, qualify for festivals, and win season awards. Prove you're the best.

From Garage to Main Stage

Four steps. One dream. Your journey to headliner starts here.

  1. Step 1: Create your band and choose your genre

    Create Your Band

    Choose a name, pick your genre, and recruit your first musicians from the talent pool.

  2. Step 2: Write and record original songs in the studio

    Write & Record

    Write original songs, rehearse with your band, and record tracks in professional studios.

  3. Step 3: Tour cities and grow your fanbase

    Tour & Grow

    Book shows at local venues, go on tours, and grow your fanbase city by city.

  4. Step 4: Headline the festival and become a legend

    Headline the Festival

    Compete in seasonal leagues, enter festival brackets, win awards, and become a legend.

See the Game in Action

Explore every corner of your music empire. Click any screenshot to view full size.

Season & Competition
Season & CompetitionTrack your division rank, season score, and compete for the top spot.
Band Management
Band ManagementView your band's identity, health stats, members, and skill levels.
Music Production
Music ProductionWrite ideas, record demos, produce songs, and launch releases.
Shows & Venues
Shows & VenuesBook shows at venues worldwide and watch your fanbase grow.
Musician Roster
Musician RosterRecruit talented musicians, manage contracts, and build your dream lineup.
Achievements
AchievementsUnlock milestones and collect badges as your band grows.
Marketing
MarketingRun social media campaigns, video content, and PR to boost your buzz.
Tour Planning
Tour PlanningPlan multi-city tours across regions to maximize fans and revenue.
Action Queue
Action QueuePlan and schedule your band's next moves - rehearsals, demos, shows, and more.

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions? We have answers.

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Yes, 100% free with no ads or pay-to-win mechanics. All players compete on equal footing. We believe the best game is one where skill and strategy determine success, not your wallet.

Each season lasts 12 real-world weeks. After a season ends, there's a brief offseason period, then you start fresh with a new band while keeping your awards, prestige, and account history.

Road to Headliner is designed primarily for PC/desktop browsers. The interface works reasonably on tablets, but the complex management screens are best experienced on a larger screen. A dedicated mobile experience may come in the future.

Yes! You share the game world with other players in real-time. Compete on leaderboards, enter festival brackets, collaborate on features, and declare rivalries with other bands.

MT is your action currency - think of it as your manager's energy. It regenerates 1 per hour up to a maximum of 48. Every action like booking shows, rehearsing, or recording costs MT, so planning your time wisely is key to success.

Ready to Rock?

Your journey from garage band to festival headliner starts now. No cost, no catch.