GigPig’s Marketplace for Artists and Venues in Manchester

Are you an artist looking for live music venues in Manchester to perform at? Or a Manchester venue looking for an artist, band or DJ to create an exhilarating and dynamic atmosphere for your customers? At GigPig, we are experts in connecting venues with some of Manchester’s most talented DJs, musicians and entertainers, as well as driving visibility for artists to help them get gigs and maximise their bookings.

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Our music and entertainment marketplace gives Manchester’s live music venues access to the best the UK music scene has to offer, and puts the artists front and centre. No matter what entertainment or venue you’re looking for, GigPig can help.


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For artists, you’ll benefit from the following services:


• Visibility to  hundreds of the best local venues with your free GigPig artist profile.
• Automated invoicing to venues after you have finished your gig and signed off.
• A centralised calendar to receive gig updates and the status of your upcoming gigs.

Venues can use our platform to help with the following:

• Seamless gig booking with our artist catalogue - watch and listen to performances and favourite the artists or bands you’d like to book.
• Calendar management - manage all of your venues from a centralised location.
• Automated accounting - managing your accounting has never been easier with GigPig, simply pick the payment option that works for you.

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Live Entertainment for your Manchester Venue

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Live music is a great addition to any venue, but it’s important to find the right artist, band or DJ that aligns with your customers, budget, and type of venue.

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For more advice on selecting the right music for a Manchester venue, read our How to Choose the Right Music for Your Venue blog.

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There are many benefits to introducing live music to your venue. Live music can boost your footfall and revenue, while seeing an increase in your atmosphere and customer satisfaction. Having a roster of entertainment can also help to build long-lasting relationships with artists who can bring more business to your venue by encouraging their followers to attend their upcoming performances. The GigPig booking platform provides a centralised, streamlined and easy to use system to book your live entertainment.

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No matter where you are in Manchester, or what venue you are seeking live music for, we’ll connect you with the best musicians.To start booking great entertainment get in touch with the GigPig team.

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Things to Consider When Choosing Live Music for Your Venue

Before starting the process of choosing live music for your venue, it’s important to consider your customers, the budget you’re working with, and any venue limitations that will influence your selection. We have put together a list of key considerations:

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Audience

Your clientele will have a major impact on the type of music you ultimately choose. If you’re a lively club or bar in Manchester city centre, a DJ could be more suited to your energised customers. If you’re a hotel with thousands of guests looking to relax, acoustic bands may be a good fit.

Budget

Your budget also has an influence on which artist, DJ or band you choose. For example, if you’re interested in booking a band but have a limited budget, it’s worth noting that the price typically increases per head. Our marketplace has a vast catalogue of artists and bands with varying fees. No matter your budget, we’ll work with you to book the best entertainment Manchester has to offer.

Restrictions

Something to think about when booking live music is potential venue restrictions: are there any noise level restrictions or licensing requirements to consider? For more information on these regulations, check out our Your Venue: A Guide to Music Performer Safety blog.

Marketing

Once you’ve booked your artist or band, you need to start thinking about marketing the talent to your audience. With GigPig’s music marketplace, you’ll find live entertainment that will not only drive footfall but increase revenue by drawing in a larger audience. You can also share your upcoming gigs on your website with GigPig’s API integration, which is available on request. Get in touch for more information.

Venue Type

The type of venue you are will play a key part in choosing the right entertainment. Regardless of whether your venue is a hotel, stadium, racecourse, bar or pub, GigPig will help you find the best entertainment to meet your needs and requirements.

For more advice on how to discover and book your desired artist, DJ or band, have a read of our How to Make Your Venue Stand Out to Bands and Artists blog.

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Contact the GigPig team today to start booking live entertainment - our marketplace will give you access to a vast network of talented musicians in Manchester and beyond.

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GigPig’s Marketplace for Artists in Manchester

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Whether you’re a soloist, DJ or band, GigPig can help boost your bookings for the best live music venues in Manchester. With our music marketplace platform, you can build multiple profiles to showcase yourself as an artist or band to venues across Manchester. On your free GigPig profile, you can provide an overview of who you are, venues you have previously performed at, as well as any genres you can perform. For further support with building an outstanding profile, check out our How to Build the Perfect GigPig Profile to Maximise Your Bookings blog.

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Here are some of our top tips on what your profile should consist of:

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High quality headshots and images

Your profile picture is the first thing venues will see, so it’s essential to leave a lasting impression. Your headshots and images should convey who you are as an artist or band (your brand, so to speak).

Genre Abilities

Can you perform rhythm and blues, folk music, or hip hop? If so, be sure to include your vast skillset in your profile. The more versatile you are as a performer, the more opportunities you’re likely to have.

Artist biography

Your artist biography should convey who you are as an artist and what you can bring to a venue. Who are some artists that inspire you? Who are your main influences? What experience do you have? How did your journey as an artist begin and how has it evolved? And most importantly, what your music can bring to a venue. All of these questions can be answered in your profile description.

Minimum fee

As an artist, it’s important to know your worth. On your artist profile we recommend setting a minimum fee, as this will notify venues of your artist fee. This fee can be altered from day to day, so you can raise your fee for prime slots on Fridays and Saturdays.

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