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.

Live Music on Kings Day

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!

Crowdfunding for your Music

The Gigstarter Team March 16, 2022

Being an independent musician comes with its hardships, the biggest one being money. In this article, we list a few ideas on how you can get some money to invest in your music. Being an independent musician comes with its hardships, the biggest one being money. In this article, we list a few ideas on how you can get some money to invest in your music.

Book a Musical Holiday

The Gigstarter Team March 09, 2022

In this article, we give you some ideas on holidays you can take in Europe. Where you can listen to some amazing music, no matter what genre you may prefer! In this article, we give you some ideas on holidays you can take in Europe. Where you can listen to some amazing music, no matter what genre you may prefer!

TikTok series - Part 2: Connecting with fans

The Gigstarter Team March 03, 2022

Need ideas on how to keep the connection with your fans on TikTok? In this article, we've listed a few creative ways for you. Need ideas on how to keep the connection with your fans on TikTok? In this article, we've listed a few creative ways for you.

TikTok series - Part 1: Creating an artist profile

The Gigstarter Team February 24, 2022

As an artist, you want to promote your music as much as possible to attract new fans and bookings. The amount of platforms for this are endless. In this article we look at a relatively new social... As an artist, you want to promote your music as much as possible to attract new fans and bookings. The amount of platforms for this are endless. In this article we look at a relatively new social media platform: TikTok. Here we will take a closer look at how to set up a strong artist profile.

What kind of music will suit your wedding reception?

The Gigstarter Team February 17, 2022

Wedding season is approaching, start planning and don't forget to book music for this unforgetteable day! Wedding season is approaching, start planning and don't forget to book music for this unforgetteable day!

Countdown To Valentines

The Gigstarter Team January 31, 2022

Our lovely and talented 14 musicians who perfectly embody emotions and love. Our lovely and talented 14 musicians who perfectly embody emotions and love.

The Gift of Love and Music

The Gigstarter Team January 25, 2022

For this Valentines Days, we want to help you get creative. In this article you can find a few ideas on how to gift a loved one with the most special gift of all: Music For this Valentines Days, we want to help you get creative. In this article you can find a few ideas on how to gift a loved one with the most special gift of all: Music

The power of Gigstarter

The Gigstarter Team January 18, 2022

With help of our amazing Gigstarter artists we were able to create a really cool video. Check out this blog to watch it and learn more about the participating artists! With help of our amazing Gigstarter artists we were able to create a really cool video. Check out this blog to watch it and learn more about the participating artists!

The Holidays for Gigstarter Artists

The Gigstarter Team January 04, 2022

While in some countries restrictions were kept tight limiting artists from playing live, in others, there was a calmer sense of normality. Read our article to see what our artists have been up to. While in some countries restrictions were kept tight limiting artists from playing live, in others, there was a calmer sense of normality. Read our article to see what our artists have been up to.

2021: The Year of Gigstarter

The Gigstarter Team December 31, 2021

2021 was, like last year, unpredictable and tumultuous. Let's look back together on some of Gigstarter's achievements. 2021 was, like last year, unpredictable and tumultuous. Let's look back together on some of Gigstarter's achievements.

Personalised gift for Christmas

The Gigstarter Team December 21, 2021

Instead of buying a bottle of wine or a random pair of socks, you can make the gift-giving even more personal and unique this year. Instead of buying a bottle of wine or a random pair of socks, you can make the gift-giving even more personal and unique this year.

Winning Artist & DJ of the Year 2021

The Gigstarter team December 17, 2021

After an exciting battle between 100 Gigstarter acts, the three most popular acts and three most popular DJs reached the final. Our six finalists gave a dazzling online performance for the... After an exciting battle between 100 Gigstarter acts, the three most popular acts and three most popular DJs reached the final. Our six finalists gave a dazzling online performance for the Gigstarter Artist of the Year awards 2021

Artist & DJ of the Year 2021 Final

The Gigstarter Team December 03, 2021

Join us for this year's Artist and DJ Of the Year final event! Read our article to find out what 3 artists and 3 DJs are competing on the 16th of December to win some awesome prizes. Join us for this year's Artist and DJ Of the Year final event! Read our article to find out what 3 artists and 3 DJs are competing on the 16th of December to win some awesome prizes.

The influence of famous artists in the music industry

The Gigstarter Team November 29, 2021

Did you hear about the latest change on Spotify? Impulsed by Adele, the streaming platform decided to change one of their options to respect even more the artistic work behind an album. Did you hear about the latest change on Spotify? Impulsed by Adele, the streaming platform decided to change one of their options to respect even more the artistic work behind an album.