Planner Dashboard
Your EVA dashboard is the command center for all your event activity. From creating new events to reviewing offers and tracking your booking status, everything you need is organized into one view. Th…
Your EVA dashboard is the command center for all your event activity. From creating new events to reviewing offers and tracking your booking status, everything you need is organized into one view. This guide walks you through every section so you always know exactly where to look.
At a glance: what's on your dashboard
Section / Element | What it does |
Welcome banner | Confirms you're logged in and shows your name. |
Your Events | A live list of your active events with date and current status. |
Create New Event | The button to start a new event booking from scratch. |
To Do | Events that need your action — signing, payment, responding to offers. |
Booked Events | Upcoming events where a booking is confirmed. |
Event Overview | A summary chart showing how many events are Not Booked, Need Attention, or Booked. |
Resources | Quick links to the most useful Resource Center articles for planners. |
Left nav | Your main navigation: Dashboard, Events, Talent, Calendar, Teams, Resource Center, Support. |
Your Events
The Your Events table shows all events you've created on EVA. Each row displays:
- Event Name — the name you gave your event when you created it.
- Date of Event — the scheduled date.
- Status — where the event currently stands in the booking process.
What do the statuses mean?
Section / Element | What it does |
Accepting Offers | Your event is live and entertainers can submit offers. You'll receive notifications as offers come in. |
Offers Received | At least one entertainer has submitted an offer. Head to the event to review them. |
Contract Pending | You've selected an entertainer and the contract is being finalized. Check for any documents that need your signature. |
Booked | A contract is signed and payment has been received. Your entertainment is confirmed. |
Completed | The event has taken place. |
Cancelled | The event or booking has been cancelled. |
💡 | Tip: Tap any event row to open the full event details — offers, messages, contract, and all event information are accessible from there. |
Create New Event
The blue Create New Event button in the top right of the Your Events section is your starting point for every booking. Click it to open the event creation form, where you'll enter:
- Event name and date
- Venue location and type
- Entertainment needs (sets, timing, genre preferences)
- Budget range
- Any special requirements
The more detail you add, the stronger the offers you'll receive. See the guide 'How to Write a Great Event Post' in the Resource Center for tips on filling this out well.
To Do
The To Do section surfaces items that need your attention right now. These are time-sensitive actions that could delay your booking if left unaddressed. Common items that appear here include:
- An offer you've received but haven't reviewed yet
- A contract that's been sent and is waiting for your signature
- An invoice that needs payment to confirm your booking
- A message from an entertainer or the EVA team
⚠️ | If your To Do list is empty but you have an event in 'Accepting Offers' status, that's normal — it means no action is needed from you right now and EVA is working to bring in offers. |
Booked Events
Booked Events shows your upcoming confirmed bookings — events where contracts are signed and payment has been received. This section gives you a quick view of what's coming up.
If this section shows 'You do not have any upcoming booked events at this time,' it means you have events in progress (accepting offers or in contracting) but none fully confirmed yet. That's completely normal early in the booking process.
ℹ️ | Important: A booking is only confirmed once both the contract is signed and the deposit payment is processed. Until then, the entertainer's slot isn't secured. |
Event Overview
The Event Overview section gives you a quick summary of all your events in one chart. It shows three categories:
Section / Element | What it does |
Not Booked (blue) | Events that are live and accepting offers, or in early stages. No confirmed booking yet. |
Need Attention (red) | Events with an urgent action pending — usually a contract or payment waiting on you. |
Booked (green) | Events with a fully confirmed booking in place. |
The number in the center of the circle shows your total active event count. Clicking any of the category labels takes you to a filtered view of those events.
Resources
The Resources section in the bottom right of your dashboard is a shortcut panel linking to the most-used help articles for planners. From your dashboard, you'll see links to:
- Creating Your Event
- Finding the Right Talent
- Viewing and Booking Offers
- Payment + Contracts
You can access the full Resource Center at any time by clicking Resource Center in the left navigation menu.
Navigating with the left sidebar
Section / Element | What it does |
Dashboard | Returns you to this main overview screen. |
Events | A full list of all your events — past, present, and in progress. |
Talent | Browse EVA's full entertainer roster. Filter by genre, location, occasion, and more. |
Calendar | A calendar view of your events and booking dates. |
Teams | Add team members to your EVA account so colleagues can manage events with you. |
Resource Center | Opens the EVA Resource Center in a new panel for help articles and guides. |
Support | Reach EVA's support team directly from the platform. |
Quickstart: your first booking in 5 steps
- Click Create New Event and fill in your event details.
- Your event goes live — entertainers matching your tags will be notified and can submit offers.
- Check back in 24–48 hours. New offers will appear in To Do and in your event's Offers tab.
- Review offers, message entertainers if needed, and accept the one that fits best.
- Sign the contract and pay the deposit — your booking is confirmed.
💡 | Pro tip: You can also browse the Talent roster directly and invite specific entertainers to your event. Go to the Talent page in the left nav to explore. |
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