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Tips for musicians to get booked for a music festival from a music booker

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.
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UK’s largest nightlife app partners with live music marketplace to support local venues

The team at DUSK, the free drinks app, have partnered with newcomer GigPig, a live music marketplace, connecting customers, local venues and independent artists in an effort to support the hospitality industry.
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“This is my bike” - How Robbe Van Bogaert is striving for accessibility in the nightlife sector

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.
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Top tips for artists to monetise their music

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.
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Ticket Levy: What this means for grassroots music venues

A historic move to ensure the sustainability of grassroots music venues has been made, which sees a £1 voluntary ticket levy imposed, something The Snug in Atherton has welcomed.
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The unsung heroes who champion emerging artists in the industry

Grassroots musicians are essential to the ecosystem of our industry. Globally recognised artists once started in sweaty basements and cramped concert halls, and going through the circuit is essential in gaining confidence, exposure and a following.
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The vital role of music publisher BDi Music

Within today’s competitive and ever-evolving music industry, where the way listeners consume their music has completely transformed, one often overlooked but crucial player in the industry is the role of a music publisher.
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The Resilience of the Hospitality Sector

As highlighted in new research, despite the recent rise in inflation.
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The importance of festive live music for bars and pubs

The festive season offers a golden opportunity for bars and pubs to capitalise on increased trade while creating memorable experiences for their guests and hosting live festive music in your venue achieves this.
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Is there a cost to use GigPig as an artist?

No! GigPig is and always will be free to artists.

I am a soloist but also in a band. Am I able to have multiple accounts on GigPig?

Yes! You can have as many artist profiles as you like on one log in, you can find all your bookings in one place through GigPig.

Will I see all gigs in my area on GigPig?

Yes! Venues will tag the types of artists and the genres they would like them to play, and these are then sent to all artists who match the filters set.

Can I set a minimum fee?

Yes! You are in complete control over your fees, and any fee under this will be in a separate section of your app, we would never hide a gig offer from you.

When will I be paid for my gigs?

Each venue sets payment terms which are displayed on the gig info and also on the invoice which is automatically generated after each gig.

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