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.

The 2017 music favorites of the Gigstarter Team

Tom December 21, 2017

A typical December tradition, the Gigstarter team picks their favorite music of the year. With these picks you can start 2018 in a proper way! A typical December tradition, the Gigstarter team picks their favorite music of the year. With these picks you can start 2018 in a proper way!

How to get more profit out of my PRO account?

Erik December 06, 2017

In this blog we give you a couple of tips on how to get the most out of the PRO account. In this blog we give you a couple of tips on how to get the most out of the PRO account.

Promote Gigstarter and get more Gigs

Tom November 29, 2017

Promote Gigstarter and get a free Gigstarter PRO account for one month, worth 30€. You can do this by logging in and sharing a unique link with your musician friends. For each artist that registers... Promote Gigstarter and get a free Gigstarter PRO account for one month, worth 30€. You can do this by logging in and sharing a unique link with your musician friends. For each artist that registers and makes a complete profile, you will get a PRO account for a month.

The Gigstarter Artist of the Year 2017 winners!

Barbara Spaanjaars November 24, 2017

We can finally tell you who the winners are from the Gigstarter Artist of the Year 2017 final! We can finally tell you who the winners are from the Gigstarter Artist of the Year 2017 final!

Booking live music for the holiday season - Gigstarter tips

Tom November 23, 2017

Closing and celebrating the past year can become memorable with live music. We have selected a number of special acts from the database of Gigstarter that can make an event during the holidays in... Closing and celebrating the past year can become memorable with live music. We have selected a number of special acts from the database of Gigstarter that can make an event during the holidays in December unforgettable.

How to get more work as a musician?

Erik November 22, 2017

In this blog you can learn how to get more music gigs by following these steps. On Gigstarter you can get gigs in an easy and simple way; being a musician, singer, solo-artist or DJ from any area... In this blog you can learn how to get more music gigs by following these steps. On Gigstarter you can get gigs in an easy and simple way; being a musician, singer, solo-artist or DJ from any area of the UK. Gigstarter customers or bookers are professionals and individuals looking for live...

Looking for musicians? Place a call for live music at Gigstarter

Barbara November 08, 2017

How does one of the most popular functions on Gigstarter work? We explain it and show you how bookers and musicians have been brought together How does one of the most popular functions on Gigstarter work? We explain it and show you how bookers and musicians have been brought together

Finalists of Gigstarter Artist of the Year 2017 United Kingdom

Barbara November 02, 2017

On the 18th of November is the Gigstarter Artist of the Year 2017 at Ruigoord, Amsterdam. Come and see for yourself! On the 18th of November is the Gigstarter Artist of the Year 2017 at Ruigoord, Amsterdam. Come and see for yourself!

How do I get more Gigs?

The Gigstarter Team October 24, 2017

In this blog we give you tips on how to increase traffic to your Gigstarter profile and receive more booking requests for gigs. On Gigstarter you can get gigs in an easy and simple way; being a... In this blog we give you tips on how to increase traffic to your Gigstarter profile and receive more booking requests for gigs. On Gigstarter you can get gigs in an easy and simple way; being a musician, singer, solo-artist or DJ from any area of the UK. Gigstarter customers or bookers are...

Artist of the Year 2017 UK

Barbara Spaanjaars September 29, 2017

The Gigstarter Artist of the Year 2017 competition has commenced and artists on Gigstarter can now compete! We are looking forward to an exciting competition and to be blown away by amazing... The Gigstarter Artist of the Year 2017 competition has commenced and artists on Gigstarter can now compete! We are looking forward to an exciting competition and to be blown away by amazing performances during the live final of the competition.

How to get the most out of your Gigstarter profile?

Mark March 29, 2017

We often get the question whether we’ve got tips on how to get more out of a Gigstarter profile. That’s why we’ve analyzed dozens of profiles and tried to deduce why some artists get more bookings... We often get the question whether we’ve got tips on how to get more out of a Gigstarter profile. That’s why we’ve analyzed dozens of profiles and tried to deduce why some artists get more bookings than others. We’ll share 5 of our findings today. Pay attention: following these tips may get you...