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The latest music industry news from GigPig, across the UK and beyond.
The Resilience of the Hospitality Sector
As highlighted in new research, despite the recent rise in inflation.
So Let’s Talk About Hospitality and Mental Health
Mental health and wellness has come into sharp focus within the hospitality industry over the last few years.
GigPig's Guide to Pre-Gig Boozers: Glasgow
If there’s a city that knows how to do a night on the tiles, it’s Glasgow.
Off the record: Oxford
Oxford’s music scene is as exciting as ever, with artists such as Foals, Supergrass, Radiohead and Glass Animals rising through their ranks.
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Survey finds 80% of female artists have experienced gender bias when gigging
A new survey from GigPig on International Women's Day has outlined that eight in ten artists have suffered gender inequality when performing live.
How commission on merchandise is stifling gigging musicians
The Featured Artists Coalition (FAC) has urged venues not to charge commissions on artists as it attacks the touring ecosystem
PMT x GigPig
PMT and GigPig join forces for the musicians of the future
Off the record: Newcastle
Newcastle is constantly putting forward the argument to the rest of the country that they have the best collection of record shops and it is clear to see why.
Does AI have a place in the modern music industry?
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to be powerful enough to spearhead the future of the music industry. At least that’s what David Guetta believes.
Off the record: Leeds
Leeds’ link to music is immense, especially as it hosts one of the country's biggest and most well renowned festivals, so it is only right that they have an equally immense selection of record shops.
GigPig's Guide to Indie Venues: Liverpool
There are not many cities around the world, let alone within the UK, that have contributed as much to music as Liverpool has. And we’re not only talking about John, Paul, George and Ringo, either.
Off the record: Bristol
Here we go, Bristol. The birthplace of Massive Attack, Portishead and Roni Size has an absolute abundance of vinyl stores strewn throughout the city to take your fancy. Each boasts its own unique stories and stocks an eclectic selection of LPs to endlessly thumb through. You really are spoilt for choice, here.
The Art of Busking
The streets are their stage and the shoppers are their audience, busking is the key to amplifying any bustling city centre and the perfect opportunity to develop the careers of talented musicians.
GigPig's Guide to Pre-Gig Boozers: Leeds
Like all great cities, Leeds is replete with seminal boozers, historic pubs and fresh faced bars choc full of indie craft efforts.
Gigpig's Guide to Post-Gig Eats: Liverpool
Being that Liverpool gifted the world arguably the most important culinary phenomenon in history; Salt & Pepper chips, it's safe to assume that when it comes to late night eats, the options are pretty spectacular…
New music conference and festival announces first edition
Beyond The Music, a new global music conference and festival, announces its first edition to take place in Manchester, running 11-14 October 2023.
GigPig announces exciting new partnership with Qube
GigPig will always have artists at the heart of everything we do. And it is with this musicians first policy in mind that we are delighted to announce our new partnership with Qube.
GigPig's Guide to Indie Venues: Birmingham
The Second City has never played second fiddle to anywhere else when it comes to music. Its history is as rich as it is diverse, from Black Sabbath to Dexys Midnight Runners to UB40 to The Streets to Fine Young Cannibals to Laura Mvula.
GigPig's Guide to Pre-Gig Boozers
God bless Liverpool. Imagine gifting the world The Beatles and then deciding that wasn’t enough. You then make sure that a selection of the finest boozers in the country is available to your locals and anyone lucky enough to step foot inside your wondrous city.
GigPig's Guide to Indie Venues: Manchester
The top pick of indie music venues across Manchester, featuring the likes of Night & Day, Gorilla and YES.
Brit Awards Progress One Step Forward but Regress Back to the Dark Ages.
When it was announced in 2021 that the Brit Awards were doing away with gendered categories, it felt like a long overdue sign of progression from the British music industry.
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The reality of the cost-of-living crisis’ impact on the music industry.
The ongoing cost-of-living crisis has had significant consequences on the music industry. Soaring prices are now affecting artists' mental health.
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Reform Radio - Broadcasting the best of Manchester to the world.
Reform is so much more than merely a radio station. They are an arts organisation, they are a creative hub, bursting at the seams with raw, hungry, young talent.
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GigPig and neon tiger tag team for live reform radio show
Tickets are free and we heavily recommend that you book on for one of the last big nights of 2022.
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Intro to GigPig
Live music is the heart and soul of the United Kingdom.
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