> ## Documentation Index
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# Support Artists

> How to add opening acts and support artists to your tour in Fanaura — Spotify search integration, AI-generated bios, and support artist cards on your tour page.

Adding support artists (opening acts) to your tour gives fans a richer experience and helps promote the artists sharing the stage with you. Fanaura makes it easy to add support artists with Spotify search integration and AI-generated bios — no manual research required.

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## What Support Artists Look Like on Your Tour Page

When you add support artists to a tour, they appear as **cards on your tour smart link page**, typically below your tour dates. Each support artist card shows:

* **Artist photo** (pulled from Spotify)
* **Artist name**
* **A short bio** (AI-generated from Spotify data)
* **Clickable link** to the support artist's profile

<Tip>This gives your fans a reason to arrive early and discover the opening act. It also gives the support artist valuable exposure to your audience.</Tip>

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## Adding a Support Artist

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the Support Artists Section">
    On either the tour creation page or the tour management page, find the **Support Artists** section. It is open by default for easy access.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Add Support Artist">
    Click the **"+ Add Support Artist"** button. A search modal opens.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Search by Name">
    Type the support artist's name into the search field. Fanaura uses the **Spotify search API** to find matching artists in real time.

    As you type, a list of results appears showing:

    * **Artist name**
    * **Profile photo**
    * **Follower count** (helps you pick the right artist if there are multiple with similar names)
    * **Genres** (confirms you have the right artist)
    * **Popularity score** (Spotify's 0-100 popularity metric)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select the Artist">
    Click on the correct artist from the search results. Fanaura immediately:

    1. **Adds the artist** to your support artist list.
    2. **Imports their profile photo** from Spotify.
    3. **Generates an AI bio** using the artist's Spotify data (genres, followers, and public information).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review and Confirm">
    The support artist now appears in your support artists list with their photo and generated bio. You can:

    * **Edit the bio** if you want to customize it.
    * **Regenerate the bio** if the AI version does not quite hit the mark.
    * **Remove the artist** if you added the wrong one.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## The AI-Generated Bio

When you add a support artist, Fanaura generates a short, engaging bio using AI and the artist's Spotify data. The bio typically includes:

* The artist's genre and style
* Notable achievements or milestones (follower count, popular tracks)
* A sentence or two about their sound

<Info>
  **Example AI-generated bio:**

  "Hailing from Austin, TX, River Stone blends indie folk with Americana storytelling. With over 50,000 Spotify followers and a debut EP that landed on Spotify's Fresh Finds playlist, they bring a raw, authentic energy to every stage."
</Info>

### Editing the Bio

<Steps>
  <Step title="Click the Edit Icon">
    Click the **edit icon** next to the bio text.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Modify the Bio">
    A text field opens where you can modify the bio.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save">
    Make your edits and click **Save**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  **Common reasons to edit:**

  * Add specific details the AI did not know (e.g., "River Stone is from the same hometown as \[your artist name]").
  * Mention a shared tour history (e.g., "After opening for us last summer, River Stone is back for the full 2026 run").
  * Adjust the tone to match your brand voice.
  * Fix any AI inaccuracies.
</Tip>

### Regenerating the Bio

If you do not like the generated bio at all, click the **"Regenerate"** or **"AI Bio"** button (indicated by a sparkle icon). Fanaura generates a new version. Each generation produces a slightly different result, so you can try a few times until you get one you like.

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## Managing Support Artists

### Reordering

If you have multiple support artists, they appear in the order you added them. The first support artist added appears first on your tour page.

### Removing a Support Artist

<Steps>
  <Step title="Find the Artist">
    Find them in the support artist list on your tour management page.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Remove">
    Click the **"X"** or **trash icon** next to their name.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm">
    Confirm the removal. The artist is immediately removed from your tour page.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Info>This does not affect the artist's Spotify profile or any other external data.</Info>

### Multiple Support Artists

You can add as many support artists as you need. Common configurations:

| Configuration     | Typical Use                                              |
| ----------------- | -------------------------------------------------------- |
| **One opener**    | Standard for club shows and smaller venues               |
| **Two openers**   | Common for theater and mid-size venue tours              |
| **Three or more** | Typical for festivals, multi-act bills, or package tours |

Each support artist gets their own card on your tour page with equal visual treatment.

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## Support Artists on the Fan-Facing Page

On your tour smart link page, support artists are displayed in a dedicated section. The visual presentation includes:

* **Circular or rounded profile photos** pulled from Spotify.
* **Artist names** in clear, readable typography.
* **Short bios** below each name.
* **Clickable links** — fans can click on a support artist to visit their profile or streaming page.

This section is designed to:

* Encourage fans to discover and follow the support acts.
* Give the support artists promotional value from being on your tour.
* Create a more complete, professional-looking tour page.

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## Best Practices

<Tip>**Add support artists before announcing.** Include your support artists on your tour page before you announce the tour publicly. This way, when fans first see your tour page, the full lineup is already there.</Tip>

<Tip>**Use the AI bio as a starting point.** The AI bio is good, but you can make it great by adding personal touches. Mention why you chose this artist, a shared musical connection, or something fans would not know from just looking at Spotify data.</Tip>

<Note>**Promote your support acts.** Your support artists are part of the show experience. Share their music with your fans, tag them on social media, and encourage your audience to arrive early.</Note>

<Tip>**Keep bios short.** Fans on mobile devices are scrolling quickly. A bio of 2-3 sentences is ideal — long enough to give context, short enough to read at a glance.</Tip>

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## Common Questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Does the support artist need a Fanaura account?">
    No. You are adding them from Spotify search data. They do not need to be on Fanaura. The bio and photo are pulled from their public Spotify profile.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What if the support artist is not on Spotify?">
    Currently, the search integration uses Spotify. If the support artist is not on Spotify, you would not be able to add them through the search flow. A manual entry option for support artists without Spotify profiles may be available in a future update.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can different tour dates have different support artists?">
    Currently, support artists are set at the tour level — they appear on the tour page for all dates. If different shows have different openers, you can note this in your tour description or individual event details.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Does adding a support artist notify them?">
    No. Adding a support artist to your Fanaura tour page does not send them any notification. It is purely a display feature on your page.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can support artists see their analytics from my tour page?">
    No. Support artist analytics (clicks on their card, profile visits) are visible to you in your dashboard. The support artist would only see this data if they had access to your Fanaura account.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

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## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Creating a Tour" icon="bus" href="/assets/tours/creating-a-tour">
    Full guide to building your tour.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Adding Events" icon="calendar-plus" href="/assets/tours/adding-events">
    Configure individual tour dates.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Embed Widget" icon="code" href="/assets/tours/embed-widget">
    Put your tour dates on your website.
  </Card>

  <Card title="RSVPs and Ticket Comps" icon="ticket" href="/assets/tours/rsvps-and-comps">
    Manage fan RSVPs and complimentary tickets.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>