Here’s how we do it. Printing our own event tickets: it works for community theatre; it works for large a cappella choirs; it works for your child’s grade three Christmas pageant.

Let’s say my mate’s band booked a swank New Year’s gig in Bristol and it’s meant to be a posh, plummy, and exclusive affair. They don’t want just anyone coming through the door. Let’s help them mock up their admission tickets.

First, I’d choose something with a great rock theme, like the Alt.Chaos ticket, with its screaming face and blue guitar. Then it’s as easy as filling in the blanks.

• 1. The Barley Mints (the band)
• 2. December 31 (the date)
• 3. £25 (the price of admission)
• 4. Doors open at 7 (the time)
• 5. First Night Revelry (the event)
• 6. +44 (0)117 944-4497 (the phone number)
• 7. Club UK (the venue)
• 8. 00001 (the first ticket number)

I still have to choose what kind of paper you want, but the web site will help me! I choose how many tickets I want to print, whether to staple the ticket books, and how many tickets in each book.

Finally, I choose whether or not I want extra security features on the back of the ticket, like bar codes or the band logo. From there, I view my proof to make sure it’s spot-on before I buy it. The tickets get shipped out fast, within a couple days, so the band can start selling the event right away.

See? Simple!