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ShowClix has developed an Application Program Interface (API) that gives web developers access to the vast amount of information stored in the ShowClix databases. Such data gives web site owners and developers the ability to offer their visitors customized concert information in real-time.


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To obtain an authorization key and documentation on how to get started, simply send an introduction e-mail to api@showclix.com or call us at:
(724) 653.6903 ext. 301.
API functions
Get shows
Use function “getshows” to retrieve shows with any of the following variables:
- Name (of artist or tour)
- City (including international cities)
- US Zip Code (within 25-mile radius)
- US State
- Genre


The show results come with the following available data:
- Event ID (unique to ShowClix)
- Name of show (usually artist name or tour name)
- Address, city, state/country & US zip code
- Date & time of show
- Cost of show
- Age group (IE: All ages or 21+)
- Genre (IE: Rock or Comedy)
- Picture (URL to picture on ShowClix)
- Official website
- Description of show, artist or tour


Insert shows
Use function “insertshows” to remotely add new shows to our database.

The following variables are required to remotely insert shows:
- Name of show
- Date of show (mm/dd/yyyy)
- Venue
- City (including international cities)
- State (province or country for international shows)
- Zip Code (if the show is inside US or postal code for Canadian shows)


The following variables are optional while remotely inserting shows:
- Street address
- Country
- Time of show
- Official website
- Genre
- Description of show, artist or tour
- Picture (URL)



Terms of use
While some companies license concert listings at a significant price, we provide this data to our partners with few restrictions and at absolutely no cost. Our goal is to become a primary destination for live music lovers and event promoters to find and share upcoming events. We believe that by encouraging developers to use our content and platform for their own applications, it will help us reach our goal.

ShowClix provides this API for non-commercial use. By applying and receiving an API Authentication Key you are agreeing to the ShowClix API Terms of Use. In addition, all websites and applications that present data from the ShowClix API must adhere to the Attribution Guidelines which states that you must display a "Powered by ShowClix.com" logo on your site or application. Please review the Terms of Service to see all details.

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