GigPig’s Marketplace for Artists and Venues in Manchester

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.

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.

Live Entertainment for your Manchester Venue

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

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. 

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.

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:

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. 

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.