GigPig’s Marketplace for Artists and Venues in Manchester

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

The type of performer you choose will depend on your budget, venue facilities and performance space, your audience and the atmosphere you’re looking to create for them. Sign up to our music marketplace today to discover outstanding live music in Manchester.

The cost of hiring live music will depend on the artist or band you choose, and can differ depending on the time, day, and location. A general rule of thumb is that the price increases per head, so we advise you to go with performers who align with your budget. As a venue, you can pay what you’re comfortable with. Our artist catalogue features bands, DJs and artists to suit every budget and venue type. For more information, head to our prices page. If you need further support, our Customer Success Team is always on hand to help out. Get in touch today.

If you’re looking for a seamless booking experience, look no further than the GigPig music marketplace platform. For more information on the benefits of our online platform, have a look at our Why Should Venues Use a Booking Platform blog.

To avoid disappointment, we recommend booking your live music in advance, especially in busier times like Christmas and New Years. Get in touch with us today to ensure you get the artist, band or DJ you desire using our music marketplace.

GigPig will handle all payments with our automated invoicing service. We offer two payment options, so head to our venues page to learn more about which option meets your needs.

With the GigPig app, you can find gigs as an artist with ease. By creating an artist profile on the platform that details your experience, brand, genre ability and fee, you’ll be visible to Manchester’s best venues.

Our music marketplace provides artists with access to the best hotels, bars, hotels, stadiums, arenas and racecourses across Manchester to perform at. By creating a free GigPig artist profile, you’ll be visible to all major venues in the city.

On your free GigPig artist profile you’ll be able to set a minimum fee. This minimum fee can be altered for each day of the week, meaning you can specify different minimum fees for premium weekend slots and special dates. Start building your artist profile today by signing up for our music marketplace.