Welcome to NextSet

NextSet is a real-time event timing, scheduling, and audience engagement platform designed for live music venues, festivals, and competitions. It transforms chaotic multi-stage events into seamlessly coordinated experiences for performers, production crews, judges, and fans.

What is NextSet?

NextSet started as PunkRockSideshow, a simple timer system used by Edmonton punk rock venues to keep shows on schedule. Version 2.0 (NextSet) is a complete rewrite with modern technologies:

• Next.js 16 with React Server Components
• WebSocket real-time sync via Socket.io
• PostgreSQL database with Prisma ORM
• Redis for pub/sub and caching
• Railway for deployment

Core Features

🎯 Real-time Timer

Synchronized countdown timers across all devices with sub-50ms latency. Directors control, projectors display.

🎪 Multi-Stage Support

Manage multiple stages simultaneously. Each stage has its own timer, schedule, and projector views.

🎤 Rundown Scheduler

Drag-and-drop schedule builder. Import bands, set times, manage changeovers.

🏆 Judging & Voting

Professional judging with weighted criteria. Fan voting with real-time results.

📺 OBS Integration

Output feeds for streaming. NDI support for professional video production.

💳 Subscriptions

Fan subscriptions via Stripe and PayPal. Day passes, monthly, and annual plans.

Quick Start

1. Setup Checklist - Get your environment ready
2. Architecture - Understand the system design
3. Core Timer - Learn the timing system
4. Deploy to Railway - Go live

Version History

Contributing

NextSet is being developed by Jonathan Ellis. Documentation and code are maintained together - every code change should update the relevant docs.

Ready to dive in? Start with the Architecture Overview.