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 power and influence of fan engagement - Part 2

Leslie Rap & Anne Grubben February 23, 2021

In the previous blog you could read how you can use Instagram's algorithm to your advantage through engagement. Read on if you want to know how you can incorporate this into your own strategy. In the previous blog you could read how you can use Instagram's algorithm to your advantage through engagement. Read on if you want to know how you can incorporate this into your own strategy.

Interview with DJ BatuCada43

Mirjam Verschoor February 15, 2021

We talked to Gigstarter PRO+ artist Anthony Suijkerbuijk about his career as a DJ, how he experiences corona as a DJ and gives tips for fellow DJs and artists. We talked to Gigstarter PRO+ artist Anthony Suijkerbuijk about his career as a DJ, how he experiences corona as a DJ and gives tips for fellow DJs and artists.

How to book a private concert for Valentine's day?

Gigstarter Team February 10, 2021

In this blog we show you a video with 3 easy steps explaining how to book an artist for Valentine's Day. In this blog we show you a video with 3 easy steps explaining how to book an artist for Valentine's Day.

Romantic and original gift for Valentine's day

Gigstarter team February 05, 2021

Valentine's day is around the corner. Would you like to surprise your loved one with a unique and romantic gift ? Check out our ideas! Valentine's day is around the corner. Would you like to surprise your loved one with a unique and romantic gift ? Check out our ideas!

The psychological effects of music

Maddie Meesters February 02, 2021

We all listen to music. Some of us even listen to it every day. But why do we love music so much? What happens in our brain when we listen to music? Read this blog and you will find out. We all listen to music. Some of us even listen to it every day. But why do we love music so much? What happens in our brain when we listen to music? Read this blog and you will find out.

The power and influence of fan engagement - Part 1

Leslie Rap & Anne Grubben February 01, 2021

You will find everything you need to know about the power and influence of fan engagement and how the Instagram's algorithm works. You will find everything you need to know about the power and influence of fan engagement and how the Instagram's algorithm works.

What legal business structures can you choose as musician?

Mirjam Verschoor January 19, 2021

Before you, as a musician, decide to make a successful career in music, it is wise to start setting up your own business. Have you outgrown the phase of fee statements? Read this blog for more... Before you, as a musician, decide to make a successful career in music, it is wise to start setting up your own business. Have you outgrown the phase of fee statements? Read this blog for more information which legal form suits you best.

Preserve your voice condition during the pandemic

Bo van den Berg December 23, 2020

Preserving a good voice condition during this pandemic is important, so that after this period you can shine on stage again. But what is a good voice condition and how can you train it? Gigstarter... Preserving a good voice condition during this pandemic is important, so that after this period you can shine on stage again. But what is a good voice condition and how can you train it? Gigstarter figured this out for you!

Give a positive spin to the effects of Corona

Mirjam Verschoor December 22, 2020

This corona time is not easy for artists. Working from home and making money is hardly possible. What are you going to do without income and how are you going to cope with this? Yet there are not... This corona time is not easy for artists. Working from home and making money is hardly possible. What are you going to do without income and how are you going to cope with this? Yet there are not only negative consequences.

The Gigstarter Christmas playlist

The Gigstarter Team December 21, 2020

Let it snow, Jingle bell, Feliz Navidad are the most whistled songs during Christmas. These are the best Christmas songs of all time. If you would like to discover new festive songs, here we go! Let it snow, Jingle bell, Feliz Navidad are the most whistled songs during Christmas. These are the best Christmas songs of all time. If you would like to discover new festive songs, here we go!

Winners Gigstarter Artist & DJ of the Year 2020

The Gigstarter Team December 14, 2020

With 160 participating Gigstarter acts left behind, it was time for our six finalists to perform at our special online edition of the Gigstarter Artist of the Year Final. Six international... With 160 participating Gigstarter acts left behind, it was time for our six finalists to perform at our special online edition of the Gigstarter Artist of the Year Final. Six international finalists competed for the title of Artist & DJ of the Year 2020.

Awards of the Artist of the Year 2020

The Gigstarter Team November 22, 2020

The awards finalists are listed in this blog. Check them out and attend the virtual event on the 10th of December. The awards finalists are listed in this blog. Check them out and attend the virtual event on the 10th of December.

Online gig as a Christmas gift?

The Gigstarter Team November 16, 2020

The best Christmas gift you can buy online and have it delivered during the COVID-19 pandemic is an online gig. Surprise your relatives and loved ones with a live-online concert for Christmas. The best Christmas gift you can buy online and have it delivered during the COVID-19 pandemic is an online gig. Surprise your relatives and loved ones with a live-online concert for Christmas.

Gigstarter Competition: Vote for you favourite Artist & DJ now !

The Gigstarter Team October 26, 2020

Here is the second step of our Gigstarter Competition: the voting is starting now. Vote for your favourite act and DJ on their profile and the top 3 acts and top DJ. Here is the second step of our Gigstarter Competition: the voting is starting now. Vote for your favourite act and DJ on their profile and the top 3 acts and top DJ.

What does the Artist and DJ of the Year 2020 look like?

The Gigstarter Team October 13, 2020

Who would like to be part of our international competition ? This year, we decided to make the Artist and DJ of the Year 2020 special : the Final is going to be online instead of in a real venue.... Who would like to be part of our international competition ? This year, we decided to make the Artist and DJ of the Year 2020 special : the Final is going to be online instead of in a real venue. Are you ready to join the competition it starts this Friday.