GigPig operates a live music marketplace connecting verified artists with venues for performance bookings. The platform streamlines the booking process, manages invoicing, and provides marketing tools to help venues fill their spaces. This service aims to reduce administrative overhead for venues while increasing gig opportunities for entertainers.
Funding
$1.6M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Hospitality venues often struggle with the complexities of booking live music, including inefficient scheduling, invoicing, and artist management. Traditional booking methods can be costly and time-consuming, leading to reduced profitability and administrative burdens for venues. Artists also face challenges in finding suitable venues and managing their bookings and payments.
Solution
GigPig provides a marketplace platform designed to streamline the process of connecting venues and artists for live music and entertainment bookings. The platform offers tools for venues to discover and book artists, manage schedules, and handle invoicing and payments efficiently. Artists benefit from increased visibility, simplified booking management, and direct payment processing. GigPig empowers venues to take control of their live music bookings, enabling them to discover new talent and create memorable experiences for their guests while saving time and reducing costs.
Target Audience
GigPig primarily targets hospitality venues such as bars, pubs, hotels, stadiums, and arenas seeking to book live music and entertainment, as well as artists looking for gig opportunities in these venues.
Features
- Artist discovery tools with profiles showcasing formats, styles, and genres
- Simplified gig scheduling and calendar management
- Automated invoicing and payment processing
- Transparent payment terms for artists and venues
- Direct payment to artists' nominated bank accounts
- Gig status tracking with real-time notifications and filters
- Mobile apps for both artists (iOS and Android) and venues
- Venue management tools for promotion and communication