Planning an event is exciting, but finding the right entertainment can be stressful. Whether you are organizing a wedding reception, a corporate awards night, a birthday celebration, a cultural festival, or an intimate house concert, the performer you choose sets the tone for the entire occasion. idlidu makes finding and booking that performer straightforward, secure, and even enjoyable.
Step 1: Create Your Account
Sign up using your Google account, Facebook account, or email and password. It takes less than a minute. Select the Client role during onboarding, which gives you access to search, bookings, casting calls, the event planner, and messaging features.
Step 2: Search and Discover Artists
The search bar on idlidu understands natural language. You can type queries like "acoustic guitarist in Pune under 15000 for a wedding," and the platform extracts the relevant filters automatically, showing you artists that match your location, budget, category, and event type. Extracted filters appear as badges above the results so you can see exactly how your query was interpreted and adjust if needed.
You can also browse by category. The categories page shows you every type of performer on the platform, from singers and dancers to magicians, DJs, bands, poets, circus artists, and more. The filter panel lets you narrow results by location, price range, minimum rating, verification level, availability on your event date, and whether the artist offers online or in-person services.
Step 3: Review Artist Profiles
Click on any artist to explore their full profile. The portfolio section shows photos, videos, and audio from past performances. The services section lists exactly what they offer, with detailed descriptions and pricing for each package. The reviews section is where past clients share their honest experiences — pay attention to reviews that mention events similar to yours. Check the verification badge: Bronze, Silver, or Gold verification levels indicate increasing degrees of professional vetting.
Step 4: Book an Artist
Select the service and package that fits your event. Choose your preferred date and time from the availability calendar. Payment is processed through Cashfree, a PCI DSS Level 1 compliant payment gateway. You can pay using credit or debit cards, UPI, net banking, or wallets. Your payment is held in escrow, meaning the artist does not receive the funds until the service is delivered.
Step 5: Coordinate with Your Artist
After booking, a dedicated chat opens between you and the artist. Use this to discuss venue address, performance timing, setlist preferences, dress code, special requests, equipment requirements, and any logistics. Keep all communication within the platform so there is a documented record of every discussion and agreement. A performance agreement is auto-generated as a PDF contract for your booking.
Step 6: Enjoy the Performance
On the day of your event, the artist arrives and performs as agreed. If you have communicated well during the booking phase, this is the part where everything comes together beautifully.
Step 7: Leave a Review
After the event, take a few minutes to leave a review. Be specific about what impressed you, mention the type of event and the size of the audience, and comment on the artist's professionalism as well as their performance quality. Reviews are only allowed after completed bookings, which keeps the review system honest and trustworthy.
Step 8: Post Casting Calls and Gigs
If you know what you need but are not sure which artist is right, post a casting call. Describe your event, your budget, any specific requirements, and the type of performer you are looking for. Artists who are interested and qualified will submit proposals. Casting calls work especially well for unique events, large-scale productions, or situations where you want to see a range of creative approaches before committing to an artist.
Step 9: Plan Multi-Artist Events
For events that need multiple performers, the event planner feature lets you coordinate everything in one place. Add multiple artists to your event, manage their bookings, and keep track of schedules and requirements across all performers.
Step 10: Use the Concierge Service
For clients who want a completely hands-off experience, the concierge service provides white-glove event planning. Share your event details, budget, and preferences, and our team handles the rest: artist recommendations, booking coordination, logistics, and day-of support.