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Off The Record: Record Store Day 2024

The biggest new music event of the past decade, Record Store Day, is returning for its 16th year bringing exclusive vinyl releases to independent record shops nationwide.

Assessing the diversity in music festivals

Music connects a wide range of people created by individuals from a whole host of diverse backgrounds. So why hasn’t that been reflected in the festival posters in the last few years?

Industry insight into UK’s streaming royalties

Royalties for music streaming will see huge improvements after the European Parliament heavily voted in favour of making the current system more sustainable and fairer for the industry, which has been supported by The European Composer and Songwriter Alliance.

Sofar Sounds and GigPig collaborate to create a spectacular Manchester showcase

The UK’s fastest-growing hospitality marketplace, GigPig and one of the best intimate show facilitators, Sofar Sounds, have collaborated to curate a live music event on May 21st.

Inside the UK's first and only floating record store, Rubber Ducky Records.

Take a peak into the UK's first and only floating record shop ad how owner Myles overcame the devesting events when his boat sank loosing 1,000 records in the process.

Key Takeaways from GigPig and Skiddle’s ‘Inspired By Music’ panel event

One of Manchester’s most iconic venues, Band on the Wall, played host to 'Inspired By Music'. A collaborative event between Skiddle and GigPig, to support and empower the upcoming generation of talent in the industry.

Spring Budget 2024: Why a reduction in VAT is essential for the hospitality sector

The Spring budget is looming, and Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will outline his economic plan for the country on March 6th and a reduction in VAT has to be included to provide vital support to the hospitality sector.

Future trends for the night-time economy

We take a look at the future trends shaping the night time economy industry including the leverage of data, industry leaders and alcohol.

The Key Challenges facing the Night-Time Economy

The key challenges facing the Night-Time Economy Including VAT, lack of recognition and the worrying amount of closures.

Useyourlocal raises a glass to GigPig music partnership

Raise your glass and toast to the collaboration between useyourlocal and GigPig to boost footfall in pubs and bars across the UK.

Key Takeaways from Day 2 at the Night Time Economy Summit

Escape from Freight Island in Manchester hosted the Night-Time Economy Summit, which brought together industry moguls from across the globe over two days. Through panellists and networking, the event aims to share information and knowledge, as well as, advice when navigating difficulties in the next few years.

Key Takeaways from Day 1 at the Night Time Economy Summit

The unsung heroes who champion emerging artists in the industry

Grassroots musicians are essential to the ecosystem of our industry. Globally recognised artists once started in sweaty basements and cramped concert halls, and going through the circuit is essential in gaining confidence, exposure and a following.

Recognition from Independent Venue Week is ‘the most important’ aspect for Manchester Venue Rebellion

Independent Music Week (IVW) sees hundreds of gigs happening across the country to amplify the importance of grassroots venues to the music ecosystem.

The chaos behind the broken ticketing system

Whether you’ve prepared all night with a clear strategy to guarantee a ticket, gone through pre-sale to bolster your chances or even rocked up right before tickets are on sale, there’s always a quiet optimism that you will secure your place at the front for a gig.

A glimmer of hope in a dark period for grassroots music venues

A new scheme from the Music Venue Trust has secured the future for a Greater Manchester venue.

Music merchandise: A profitable pursuit or an industry pitfall?

‍It has become a mandatory procedure now to have a mooch at the merch stand before finding your place in the pits at any music gig.

GigPig CEO discusses Live Music Index with Sky News Ian King

GigPig CEO Michael Forster appeared on Sky News on 29th November, speaking to Ian King about the findings of our industry-first Live Music Index.

Analogue recording: The misunderstood beast of audio recording

Whilst digital recording may have become accepted within the modern recording studio, Julie McLarnon solely works with analogue tape, with her recording studio, Analogue Catalogue, which ensures that those distant techniques and signature analogue sounds are still championed.

TikTok - Has it helped or hindered the music industry?

TikTok has become an essential tool for artists to promote their music and grow their following, and the capabilities the platform possesses are endless as users can instantly reach a worldwide audience and gain a viral track, simply a click of a button away.

GigPig and Reform Radio partner to provide hundreds of gigs for young emerging artists

Live music marketplace GigPig has partnered up with the esteemed arts organisation, Reform Radio, which will see hundreds of paid gigs for young people to ensure they can carve out careers as professional artists.

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