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On Bristol and Beyond with Martyrials

By Neelesh Vasistha June 15, 2020

Bristol glam trio Martyrials are one of many bands clawing up the ladder on the U.K circuit. They’re lifted by a strong and memorable image, which helps project their unique sound: a cake of... Bristol glam trio Martyrials are one of many bands clawing up the ladder on the U.K circuit. They’re lifted by a strong and memorable image, which helps project their unique sound: a cake of explosive punk, electric soundscapes and candy synths.

How to organise an Online Festival, by Julia Stelman

By The Gigstarter Team June 10, 2020

Organising Online events with live music have been on the rise the last months. The nice thing about this trend is that it's possible to organise a festival yourself. Julia Stelman from Pittsburgh... Organising Online events with live music have been on the rise the last months. The nice thing about this trend is that it's possible to organise a festival yourself. Julia Stelman from Pittsburgh did exactly that and her 24FOR24 festival with Gigstarter was a huge success. Check out how she did it!

Elliot Porter and the Isolation Artists covered a song we could all use right now: ‘Be More Kind’

By Rutger Maas June 05, 2020

Elliot Porter asks everyone to ‘be more kind’, with the release of his latest single. A single unlike any other, seeing how he had 17 other artists perform on it. “Everyone on the song is just... Elliot Porter asks everyone to ‘be more kind’, with the release of his latest single. A single unlike any other, seeing how he had 17 other artists perform on it. “Everyone on the song is just simply wonderful. I figured I’d just go around and ask them. Luckily enough it didn’t take much...

Meet the Team: Talita Pajkić, the community manager Benelux

By The Gigstarter Team June 03, 2020

The internship of Talita Pajkić at Gigstarter is special. When she started in February, the live music industry wasn't affected by the coronavirus yet. After the outbreak she successfully helped... The internship of Talita Pajkić at Gigstarter is special. When she started in February, the live music industry wasn't affected by the coronavirus yet. After the outbreak she successfully helped with leading Gigstarter through this difficult time for live music. We asked her about the highlights,...

Behind the Scenes: Amine Ben Hamida brings dubstep to life

By Talita Pajkic May 26, 2020

In only five years time, Amine Ben Hamida has build his organisation Ignition / Inversion into one of the biggest players in the European dubstep world. Within the industry he shifts between many... In only five years time, Amine Ben Hamida has build his organisation Ignition / Inversion into one of the biggest players in the European dubstep world. Within the industry he shifts between many different positions, but above all is an Event Manager; a profession that suffers largely because of...

Organise your own garden party with live music this summer!

By The Gigstarter Team May 21, 2020

Unfortunately there are no festivals this summer, time to organise a party yourself! On Gigstarter you will find hundreds of artists in every genre who would like to perform at your garden party.... Unfortunately there are no festivals this summer, time to organise a party yourself! On Gigstarter you will find hundreds of artists in every genre who would like to perform at your garden party. Place a call and suitable artists will show their availability. Get in direct contact with the...

Book live music for you summer terrace

By The Gigstarter team May 13, 2020

Gigstarter is the platform that allows you to book any kind of artists for a Gig on your terrace! Booking a musician for a live online-concert has never been that easy. Just publish a call and... Gigstarter is the platform that allows you to book any kind of artists for a Gig on your terrace! Booking a musician for a live online-concert has never been that easy. Just publish a call and suitable artists will give up their availability. Get in direct contact with the artists via the...

Live interview with Miriam Luna

By The Gigstarter Team May 12, 2020

Would like to know more about our wonderful Spanish singer-songwriter based now in Vienna ? Through a live interview on Instagram she explained us her passion for music, her story with Gigstarter... Would like to know more about our wonderful Spanish singer-songwriter based now in Vienna ? Through a live interview on Instagram she explained us her passion for music, her story with Gigstarter...

Book an Online Gig for Mother's Day

By The Gigstarter Team May 04, 2020

Gigstarter is the platform that allows you to book any kind of artists for an Online Gig! Booking a musician for a live online-concert has never been that easy. Just publish a call and suitable... Gigstarter is the platform that allows you to book any kind of artists for an Online Gig! Booking a musician for a live online-concert has never been that easy. Just publish a call and suitable artists will give up their availability. Get in direct contact with the artists via the platform trough...

American student organizes online festival with Gigstarter artists

By The Gigstarter Team April 30, 2020

In these wonderful times, very special online events are organized. For example, American student Julia Stenman placed a call on Gigstarter last week to organise an international online festival in... In these wonderful times, very special online events are organized. For example, American student Julia Stenman placed a call on Gigstarter last week to organise an international online festival in honor of her birthday. She set up a crowdfund and raised enough money to host 24 Gigstarter artists...

How to get more gigs with your (sug)genre and (micro)niche

By The Gigstarter team April 15, 2020

How do bookers on Gigstarter find your act? And how do you stand out so that you have more bookings for performances? The first question can be answered by knowing in which genre and subgenre your... How do bookers on Gigstarter find your act? And how do you stand out so that you have more bookings for performances? The first question can be answered by knowing in which genre and subgenre your music belongs to and the second by formulating the correct niche and micro niche. In this blog we...

Book an Online Gig for your birthday

By The Gigstarter Team April 14, 2020

Make money during the Lock Down: tips for musicians

By Maaike Elise van Steenis April 08, 2020

The Corona crisis affects every musician. All performances have been canceled and people are no longer organising events anything the coming months. It touches me, artist coach Maaike, to see how... The Corona crisis affects every musician. All performances have been canceled and people are no longer organising events anything the coming months. It touches me, artist coach Maaike, to see how many of you are struggling to make ends meet. That's why I wrote down some tips for making money as...

Music streaming in Corona times

By The Gigstarter Team April 05, 2020

Since the beginning of lockdown in European countries, people do not listen to music the same way they used to. Overall, streaming platforms pointed out a fall in their figures when it came to be... Since the beginning of lockdown in European countries, people do not listen to music the same way they used to. Overall, streaming platforms pointed out a fall in their figures when it came to be listening to music. How do they explain that?

How to get more gigs by comparing yourself

By Mirjam Sieben April 02, 2020

In this blog Mirjam Sieben from Onlightning gives a step-by-step plan as to how you can find out what artists you sound like. In this blog Mirjam Sieben from Onlightning gives a step-by-step plan as to how you can find out what artists you sound like.