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Finalists of Gigstarter Artist of the Year 2019

By The Gigstarter Team November 20, 2019

We would love to invite you for our Gigstarter Artist of the Year final 2019 in Amsterdam! It's time to introduce the finalists. We would love to invite you for our Gigstarter Artist of the Year final 2019 in Amsterdam! It's time to introduce the finalists.

How to use the Gigstarter agenda

By The Gigstarter team November 12, 2019

In this blog we give you essential tips to benefit from using the Gigstarter agenda. In this blog we give you essential tips to benefit from using the Gigstarter agenda.

Forces are joined at Women in Dance

By Tom van der Velpen October 24, 2019

At the Amsterdam Dance Event in Amsterdam 600 (!) speakers attended at hundreds of panels and presentations related to the electronic music industry. This year, for the first time, an event was... At the Amsterdam Dance Event in Amsterdam 600 (!) speakers attended at hundreds of panels and presentations related to the electronic music industry. This year, for the first time, an event was organized where women working in the music industry met on a large scale to exchange knowledge. I was...

Shortlist Artist of the Year 2019 announced

By The Gigstarter Team October 16, 2019

This year, it was even more challenging for the international jury to make a shortlist for the Artist of the Year. Vote for your favorite act and DJ on their profile and the top 3 acts and top DJ... This year, it was even more challenging for the international jury to make a shortlist for the Artist of the Year. Vote for your favorite act and DJ on their profile and the top 3 acts and top DJ will participate at the final on December 13th in the Melkweg Amsterdam.

Gigstarter Tips ADE 2019

By The Gigstarter Team October 15, 2019

The largest electronic music festival and conference in the world, the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), will start this week. This year we have looked further than the dancefloor and have the varied... The largest electronic music festival and conference in the world, the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), will start this week. This year we have looked further than the dancefloor and have the varied offer of ADE reflected in our list of tips.

How to get a higher ranking on Gigstarter?

By The Gigstarter team August 20, 2019

In this blog we give you some essential tips on how to obtain a higher ranking at Gigstarter. In this blog we give you some essential tips on how to obtain a higher ranking at Gigstarter.

The best live music venues in Paris

By Sarah Le Corff August 12, 2019

In Paris, one can find many cool things to do, and live music is definitely one of them. The Gigstarter Team spotted and listed the best venues in the capital of France! In Paris, one can find many cool things to do, and live music is definitely one of them. The Gigstarter Team spotted and listed the best venues in the capital of France!

How to discover new music

By Tom van der Velpen August 06, 2019

Every day, more than 24,000 new songs are uploaded on Spotify alone. This is a huge amount, and it discourages many people from looking for new music. This must change, and let's help each other! Every day, more than 24,000 new songs are uploaded on Spotify alone. This is a huge amount, and it discourages many people from looking for new music. This must change, and let's help each other!

More than 3500 reviews on Gigstarter!

By The Gigstarter Team July 31, 2019

Another great milestone for Gigstarter. More than 3500 reviews have been written about performances from our artists. Tom from Gigstarter explains the importance of the review, the positive effect... Another great milestone for Gigstarter. More than 3500 reviews have been written about performances from our artists. Tom from Gigstarter explains the importance of the review, the positive effect on bookers and the upcoming milestones for the company.

Meet the Team: Rutger Maas, Community Manager UK

By The Gigstarter Team July 23, 2019

For the first time we had someone joining the team with a background in the hotel industry. We asked him about the expansion of Gigstarter in the UK, tips for artists and whether he will remain... For the first time we had someone joining the team with a background in the hotel industry. We asked him about the expansion of Gigstarter in the UK, tips for artists and whether he will remain active in the music industry!

This is how you release your new song!

By Masha van Ass and Manon van Oort July 18, 2019

Your song is finished and ready to be shared with the world. That brings up the question: 'How do you publish the song online on, for example, Spotify?' What do you have to take into account in... Your song is finished and ready to be shared with the world. That brings up the question: 'How do you publish the song online on, for example, Spotify?' What do you have to take into account in order to maximise the chance of success? In this blog we give you a guideline with a number of steps to...

We all know the headliners, but what other acts are there on FIB?

By The Gigstarter Team July 09, 2019

The Festival Internacional de Benicàssim, commonly abbreviated to simply FIB, is an annual music festival which takes place in the town of Benicàssim, in the Valencian Community (Spain). It focuses... The Festival Internacional de Benicàssim, commonly abbreviated to simply FIB, is an annual music festival which takes place in the town of Benicàssim, in the Valencian Community (Spain). It focuses mainly on pop, rock and electronica artists, as well as having other elements including short...

Dario Distasi - The Italian Addition to the Manchester Music Scene

By Rutger Maas July 08, 2019

Dario Distasi is a British singer-songwriter, with roots in Italy. He released his debut EP 'Letting Go' earlier this year, which was recorded in Nashville. Being such an international artist, it... Dario Distasi is a British singer-songwriter, with roots in Italy. He released his debut EP 'Letting Go' earlier this year, which was recorded in Nashville. Being such an international artist, it was high time for an interview with this British/Italian artist. Gigstarter talked with him about his...

The best venues in Valencia for live music

By The Gigstarter team July 04, 2019

Are you planning to go to Valencia, and do you want to know where to find the best live music in town? The Gigstarter team has listed all of the coolest live music venues in the city! Are you planning to go to Valencia, and do you want to know where to find the best live music in town? The Gigstarter team has listed all of the coolest live music venues in the city!

The best live music in summer heat

By The Gigstarter Team June 27, 2019

Europe is in the grip of the summer heatwave. What types of live music belong to this nice weather? We selected three hot acts from that fit well with these temperatures and can also cool you down Europe is in the grip of the summer heatwave. What types of live music belong to this nice weather? We selected three hot acts from that fit well with these temperatures and can also cool you down