As an emerging artist, working hard and regularly gigging is essential to your career, which was the case for George Farrar, drummer for Queen Extravaganza, who is about to embark on his third tour with the tribute band.
The UK’s fastest-growing live music marketplace, GigPig, has appointed its first Music Operations Director as the business continues to strike up partnerships with major pub, bar and restaurant brands.
As technology evolves, innovations like spatial audio are transforming the way we experience music, while digital platforms such as GigPig are revolutionising live performances by simplifying artist bookings and creating more opportunities for musicians and venues alike.
Creating a fair and equal music industry is crucial for sustaining creativity, innovation and growth, something that ticket reselling site Twickets and founder Richard Davies wants to achieve.
STACK, the much anticipated live entertainment hub in Newcastle which also plays host to Newcastle United’s fanzone, is set to uncover a phenomenal range of new music via GigPig.
The Terrorism Protection of Premises Bill, more commonly known as Martyn’s Law, is expected to become law within the next year after being included in the King’s Speech. It will require hospitality venues to impose stricter security measures, and Figen Murray OBE told GigPig how this will impact these businesses.
As an emerging musician, it can be challenging to navigate how to monetise your music, especially in today's competitive industry. However, it doesn’t matter if you’re a bedroom producer or a master at mixing, there is ample opportunity to earn money from your craft.
Getting booked on a music festival can be pivotal in a musician's career. With the festival season fully underway, many emerging artists will be watching on with a desire to be on the billing next year.
GigPig was created by four founders who all shared the same passion to improve the music industry. To celebrate World Music Day, which connects everyone with music whilst making it accessible, here is why their experiences brought them into the industry to ensure music continued to be accessible.
After being diagnosed with a bone structure problem, Robbe Van Bogaert uses his disability to empower the night-time industry to strive for accessibility whilst ensuring promoters and businesses are aware of the importance of creating an accessible experience.
Venues showing football this summer can get ready for Euro 2024 by hosting live music to increase dwell time and boost revenue across the tournament.
The UK’s fastest-growing hospitality music marketplace GigPig, has facilitated more than 1300 gigs since the start of the year in Liverpool as the company continues to harness the power of technology to grow the hospitality scene across the globe.
Sound City in Liverpool returned for their conference to inspire the new wave of emerging artists and help them navigate the music industry through insightful panels and experienced advice from leading voices in the sector.
GigPig, the UK’s fastest-growing hospitality music marketplace, has completed a £1.3m seed investment round led by Notion Capital and Haatch Ventures which will help to create thousands of new gigging opportunities for venues and artists in the hospitality sector
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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