Venues’ Frequently Asked Questions with GigPig

At GigPig, our goal is to connect venues and bookers with incredible local talent at an affordable price with zero fuss. Music is all about making the right connections, and GigPig is the platform that can make that happen.

We know that the music industry is tough, which is why we pride ourselves on offering transparent pricing structures for venues.

Whether you’re booking a band or want to book a sax player, our booking costs will always be straightforward:

• Pay as you go: £15 per gig
  
• Standard access: £199 (per month) for up to 20 gigs per month
• Enterprise access: £349 (per month) for up to 60 gigs per month
  
  

DJ booking cost depends on multiple factors, such as:

• Experience: Established DJs usually present higher booking rates.
  
• Event details: The cost to book DJs can increase depending on set length and start and finish times (also accounting for equipment set-up and breakdown).
  
• Date of booking: If you want to book a DJ for a weekend or bank holiday night, these slots often come at a premium.

A very fair question! And the answer is, no, not unless you’d like to.

We have professional musicians available to book on GigPig, which means many of our DJs are confident enough to read the room and shape the set to suit the crowd. That said, our DJs always welcome suggestions if you’re after a specific genre or style for your venue. You can outline any preferences your venue has directly within the gig template on the GigPig app, so everything is clear from the start.

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Us too! We are from the music community, and are a start up with a passion to contribute back to the industry we love.  We want people like you to help shape who we are today and what we become. We built GigPig for bookers, venues&artists and we will continue to listen to our community on how we can improve.

We have a team working on this all day every day.

GigPig has a robust system for artist vetting and ratings. Our artists rarely cancel, boasting a 99.8% gig fulfilment rate. In case of unexpected cancellations, our dedicated support team is ready to help find suitable alternatives, even at the last minute.

We understand your expertise, and our goal is to help you scale it. GigPig provides a platform for you to share your expertise with more artists, venues, and audiences. The more accessible you are, the more amazing gigs you can create!

Don't worry if you're not tech-savvy. GigPig offers a managed service option that provides support every step of the way. The platform is intuitive and designed to mirror your current booking processes. If you ever need assistance, our team is here to help.

Artists are not usually exclusive to one venue. If you're treating them well, paying them fairly, and providing consistent work, they are likely to stay. GigPig can help you manage your existing roster and build strong, lasting relationships with artists.

GigPig was built with simplicity in mind. It mirrors the way you book today, making it easy to transition. We've taken the best elements of traditional booking processes and streamlined them for efficiency.

Absolutely, you can keep your existing roster and use GigPig to streamline how you book them. It's a platform that works alongside your current relationships and supports you in making new ones.

The artists you work with today might not be on GigPig, but the quality of talent is. GigPig future-proofs your business by providing access to the latest, often undiscovered, talent. Even when your current artists move on, you'll still have access to the talent you need to continue doing what you love.

GigPig was designed by bookers, for bookers. We've taken the best elements of traditional booking processes and simplified the headaches, allowing you to work the way you want to—only faster and more efficiently.

GigPig doesn't replace your current business; it complements it. We've seen bookers use GigPig to venture into new venues and cities, effectively growing their portfolio of artists and events under management. It's a tool to help you scale and reach new heights.

Time is your most valuable resource, and GigPig gives you the gift of more time back. We can save you an average of 8 hours per week. You can choose to reclaim that time for yourself or reinvest it in finding new artists, opening new venues, or concentrating on the creative side of the role. The cost versus reward is minimal and the upside is HUGE.

GigPig isn't about replacing what you do; it's about making you more productive. We give you access to a wider talent pool, including undiscovered artists, and allow you to book them in less time.

GigPig was built by bookers, and it's designed to simplify your workflow, not replace you. We understand the challenges you face in curating live music, which is why GigPig mirrors your existing processes. You retain control and ownership of the GigPig platform, and it's a tool to help you book more gigs and more artists efficiently across your venues.