News from the music business

On our blog we keep you updated on the latest trends and news in the music business. Stay informed about cool gigs and events, meet new talent and get insight on what happens in the field of music in the UK.

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Summer of Live is Now

By The Gigstarter Team July 18, 2022

Gigstarter is the only platform that allows you to invite any kind of artists to come and perform in your garden, on your terrace, in your restaurant or even at your wedding. Check out our... Gigstarter is the only platform that allows you to invite any kind of artists to come and perform in your garden, on your terrace, in your restaurant or even at your wedding. Check out our musicians available on Gigstarter to rock your summer!

The Gigstarter Live music Agenda

By The Gigstarter Team July 07, 2022

Check out our live music agenda of amazing acts who have opted for the PRO+ membership to obtain international gigs and gain more visibility across Europe. In this blog, we will showcase some of... Check out our live music agenda of amazing acts who have opted for the PRO+ membership to obtain international gigs and gain more visibility across Europe. In this blog, we will showcase some of the amazing artists, known and and unknown.

Copyrights laws towards a fairer remuneration

By The Gigstarter Team June 29, 2022

The Belgian parliament adapted and implemented its new copyright laws, which are designed to create a remuneration system adapted to the digital era and fairer for artists. The Belgian parliament adapted and implemented its new copyright laws, which are designed to create a remuneration system adapted to the digital era and fairer for artists.

Report Music Motion: The New Music World

By The Gigstarter Team June 22, 2022

Music Motion's first offline music pitch after a long time about the new music industry in Amsterdam! Music Motion's first offline music pitch after a long time about the new music industry in Amsterdam!

The Opportunities Are Endless!

By The Gigstarter team June 16, 2022

Summer is in full swing, so you might be looking for a musician to play at your event. On Gigstarter, the opportunities are endless, let us showcase some of the talens that make up our platform. Summer is in full swing, so you might be looking for a musician to play at your event. On Gigstarter, the opportunities are endless, let us showcase some of the talens that make up our platform.

IN FOCUS: Spotify's pocket manager

By The Gigstarter Team June 09, 2022

Spotify has officially launched In Focus, a new tool created by Spotify that aims to provide a simple and effective way of artist management for both emerging and established musicians. Spotify has officially launched In Focus, a new tool created by Spotify that aims to provide a simple and effective way of artist management for both emerging and established musicians.

Record: 1000 booking requests in May for Gigstarter

By The Gigstarter Team May 31, 2022

Gigstarter has reached an all-time high for its platform, we have reached 1000 gig requests in the month of May, for all the countries we're active in. Gigstarter has reached an all-time high for its platform, we have reached 1000 gig requests in the month of May, for all the countries we're active in.

Who did win Eurovision Contest this year?

By The Gigstarter Team May 17, 2022

Did you miss Eurovision Song Contest 2022? Don't worry, the Gigstarter team just compiled the best musical moments of the event. Check it out! Did you miss Eurovision Song Contest 2022? Don't worry, the Gigstarter team just compiled the best musical moments of the event. Check it out!

BBQ with Live Music!

By The Gigstarter Team May 09, 2022

Considering hosting a backyard barbecue party? Do not forget to add a live music performance to make it even more special! Considering hosting a backyard barbecue party? Do not forget to add a live music performance to make it even more special!

Interview: with Gigstarter DJ of the Year 2021 and Flemish DJ Mini Maal

By The Gigstarter Team April 21, 2022

'Less is more' according to DJ of the Year 2021 Mini Maal. With his analogue DJ set, he stands out on stage and amuses the crowd like never seen before. 'Less is more' according to DJ of the Year 2021 Mini Maal. With his analogue DJ set, he stands out on stage and amuses the crowd like never seen before.

Celebrate your birthday with live music

By The Gigstarter Team April 13, 2022

Make your birthday special with Gigstarter. Add a live performance to your party to make your guests dance and an unforgettable moment. Make your birthday special with Gigstarter. Add a live performance to your party to make your guests dance and an unforgettable moment.

Why you should take private music classes?

By The Gigstarter Team April 06, 2022

Many ways exist to learn how to play an instrument: online, at a dedicated school, alone, in a group... Today, we are highlighting the pros of learning individually and step by step with a personal... Many ways exist to learn how to play an instrument: online, at a dedicated school, alone, in a group... Today, we are highlighting the pros of learning individually and step by step with a personal teacher.

The Rivals: the first artist on Gigstarter with 100 bookings!

By The Gigstarter Team April 02, 2022

The Rivals cover band: achieved 100 bookings on Gigstarter. Want to know how they reached this success? Then read on to find out their tips and tricks! The Rivals cover band: achieved 100 bookings on Gigstarter. Want to know how they reached this success? Then read on to find out their tips and tricks!

Add live music to your menu

By The Gigstarter Team March 30, 2022

There's no better way to create an uplifting and positive atmosphere at a restaurant than by adding live music to the setting. Let us tell you a few reasons why you should book live musicians to... There's no better way to create an uplifting and positive atmosphere at a restaurant than by adding live music to the setting. Let us tell you a few reasons why you should book live musicians to achieve this.

Live Music on Kings Day

By The Gigstarter Team March 24, 2022

Are you throwing your own party on King's Day or planning to go out on the town? No matter what you're going to do, you're at the right place here on Gigstarter! Are you throwing your own party on King's Day or planning to go out on the town? No matter what you're going to do, you're at the right place here on Gigstarter!