FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Function Finder, the STL EDM event discovery platform.
Why is my event not listed?
Function Finder is currently in beta and only monitors a handful of promoter event pages in the St. Louis area. When the site goes out of beta, you can email us at [email protected] and we can figure out how to get your events listed.
How does the site work?
Function Finder is fully autonomous. It automatically scrapes public Facebook event pages from local promoters every 6 hours using Zyte, a web scraping service. The raw event data is then normalized and structured by Anthropic's Claude AI, and artist genres are tagged using Last.fm's community data. Everything is stored in a PostgreSQL database and served through a Next.js application. No manual work required—events, flyer images, lineups, and genres all update on their own.
How often is the site updated?
The scraper runs automatically every 6 hours (4 times a day), so new events typically appear within hours of being posted by promoters. Event details like times, venues, and flyer images are also kept up to date as promoters make changes.
Can I submit my own event?
Not yet. Manual event submissions are on the roadmap and will be available once the site moves out of beta. In the meantime, if you're a promoter or organizer, reach out at [email protected] and we can look into adding your event page as a source.
Why is an event missing its flyer image?
Flyer images are automatically scraped from Facebook event pages. Some events are listed without a cover image, or the image may not be available in a format our scraper can pick up. If you notice a missing image, let us know and we can look into it.
How accurate is the event information?
Event data is automatically extracted and normalized from promoter pages using AI, so occasional errors can happen—a time might be off, or a venue name might not match perfectly. If you spot something wrong, email us at [email protected] and we'll fix it.
I have a good idea for a feature. How do I contact you?
Email us at [email protected]. We'd love to hear your ideas.
Is this site going to cost anything?
Function Finder will always be free. At some point we may add some non-invasive advertisements to help offset server, scraping, and API costs, but the core experience will remain free for everyone.
Still have questions? Reach out at [email protected]