What is a setlist for a concert?

A set list, or most commonly setlist, is typically a handwritten or printed document created as an ordered list of songs, jokes, stories and other elements an artist intends to present during a specific performance.

How do I make a concert setlist?

The specific story will (and should) vary from show to show, but it’s always going to boil down to six key factors.

  1. Consider your setting and audience.
  2. Create flow to let your best songs shine.
  3. Plan your transitions.
  4. Be prepared to change it up.
  5. Prepare some covers.
  6. Cater to the length of the set.

How long is a setlist for a concert?

Knowing the length of your songs is super important because you’re never going to play a show without a set time slot. You’re generally going to have one to two hours at the most, and you’re going to want to make the most of them.

How many songs do artist perform at concerts?

You could reasonably expect the band to do between 15–25 songs depending on how long they are required to play. If the concert was an hour closer to 15 and 2 hours closer to 25. A 90 minute concert close to 20.

Are setlists worth money?

A setlist doesn’t have to be a collectible item or concert souvenir for it to have worth. In fact, songwriters can earn performance royalties when their songs are performed live in public, and submitting a setlist is key to getting those royalties.

Why do bands play the same setlist?

If the band uses lots lights and pyro they need to keep the setlist the same because the show is more or less running on a program. Fire and explosions on stage need to be rehearsed over and over so nobody gets hurt. At least, that’s how it was when I was touring.

How many songs are on a setlist?

We typically do 3×40 min sets, 12 songs per set. 36 songs plus a few encores so we will have 40 cued up and ready.

How many songs is 2 hours?

If we take a 10-15 minute break, we generally do around 13 songs per set, a little less than one set per hour. As others have said, I would prepare around 30 songs for a two hour set, so you can call some ‘audibles’ during the gig.

How many songs is a 30 minute set?

A 30 minute set should have no more than 8 songs in it but at least 7 songs. Each song would be probably 3–4 minutes each and of course you will spend some time talking to the audience between songs. Generally if we played a 3 minute song it would take us longer on the song because we generally put our own spin on it.

How many songs does an artist perform at a concert?

Headliners show durations vary as well but it is at least an hour and up to 2 hours but most seem to be around 90 minutes. You could reasonably expect the band to do between 15–25 songs depending on how long they are required to play. If the concert was an hour closer to 15 and 2 hours closer to 25.

How many songs do BTS perform at concerts?

The two and a half hour-long concert saw the septet perform 23 songs, including their multiple award-winning “ON”, “Dionysus”, “Black Swan”, “DNA”, “Boy With Luv” featuring Halsey and the Billboard Hot 100 chart topper, “Dynamite”, their first full-fledged English language single.

How many songs do artists perform at concerts?