GigXchange

The UK’s first Peer-to-Peer Live Music Marketplace

[GigXchange @GigXchangeApp]

You didn't pick up an instrument to become an admin assistant.

I've been gigging since 2009 and it was always the same. Ten tabs open, DM chases, fee haggling in WhatsApp.

So I built GigXchange to put the whole job in one place. This is what's inside.

Free for artists and venues, link in bio.

#livemusic #ukmusic #giggingmusician #unsignedartists #gigs

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@siradisi_bilim I’m goin’ deeper underground

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Connecting artists and venues, directly.

The act and the venue are the two people who actually make the gig happen - so we put them one message apart.

Discover each other, talk it through, agree the night between you. No chasing, no chain of contacts, just a direct line from the act to the stage.

The act and the venue, talking direct: discover each other, agree the gig between you - no chasing. Find each other, message direct, book the gig.

#livemusicuk #gigging #ukmusicscene #independentmusician #grassrootsvenues

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We're here to get you gigging.

Real gigs, real venues, booked direct - find them, message them, play them.

https://t.co/LP0GXMgwtE

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How do you book a band for a wedding, party or event in the UK? The easy way below.

Finding live music for an event usually means weeks of chasing, quotes, demos, unanswered emails.

There's a faster route: 362+ UK acts ready to book, search by town and genre, watch them play, then message, offer, booked, all in one place.

One less thing to plan. Link in bio.

#weddingplanner #ukwedding #corporateevents #ukevents #bookaband

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Connecting artists and venues, directly.

Artist to venue, venue to artist. No agency in the middle, no forwarded emails, no chasing a reply for three weeks.

Just a message between the two people who actually make the night happen.

#livemusicuk #grassrootsvenues #gigging #ukbands #bookinglivemusic

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Booking live music for your event? Here is the easy way.

Whatever you are throwing, a wedding, a party, a work do or a festival, there is an act for it on GigXchange, the UK's peer-to-peer live music marketplace.

Browse solo singers, full bands, DJs, jazz trios and tribute acts, message them, and book direct. Link in bio.

#livemusic #ukmusic #bandsforhire #weddingband #bookaband #partybands #coverbands #findaband #howtobookadj #ukmusicians #ukartists #musicbusiness #musicindustry #livemusicuk #ukevents #gigs

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Chasing gigs is the worst part of being in a band. GigXchange does it the other way round, your profile gets you found, venues and promoters send you offers directly, and you get paid through the platform. No cold emails, no chasing.

This is the whole journey in 20 seconds: an artist gets discovered in the directory, accepts a booking offer, and watches the earnings add up.

Free for early users while we get started. UK-wide.

Build your profile: https://t.co/FKynZpcS9p

#musician #livemusic #ukmusic #gigging #unsignedartist #getgigs #localbands #ukmusicians #ukartists #howtogetbooked #musicianlife #livemusicuk #bandsforhire #jazz #musicbusiness #musicindustry #gigs

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Most of what goes into GigXchange, you never actually see.

→ A booking is someone's gig and someone's money, so we build it like a payments company, not a weekend project.

→ Every database function is locked down so it can't be touched by anyone it shouldn't be.

→ Payments are built to survive a dropped connection without ever double-charging you or losing a ticket.

→ Anything risky gets deliberately attacked before it goes live, so the bugs get found by us and not by you.

The invisible rigour is the part we're proudest of.

#BuildInPublic #IndieHackers #LiveMusic #UKMusic

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Book Live Music in the UK, Direct & Commission-Free | https://t.co/ikegDgMSyB | #ukmusic #livegigs #ukbands #musictech #musicindustry #supportlocalmusic

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Most musicians think London gigs pay double what they actually do.

Reality check: London pub gigs run 20-40% above national rates, not 100%.

A 4-piece weekend slot that pays £500 in Manchester pays £600-700 in London.

The real kicker? Traditional agencies are adding 25-50% markup on top of these base rates.

We've mapped real 2026 pay rates across every gig type and city size.

Full breakdown →

https://t.co/na2BYyuDfn

#LiveMusic #LondonGigs #VenueOwners #LiveMusicVenues #UKMusic

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Why am I building GigXchange?

Because I've emailed 30 venues and got 2 replies. I've turned up to a gig and been handed less than we agreed. I've watched talented bands quit because the business side ground them down.

16 years of that gives you a very clear picture of what's broken.

Now I have the tools to fix it.

https://t.co/FKynZpdpYX

#BuildInPublic #MusicTech #LiveMusic #SoloFounder #Startup

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35,000 live music venues in the UK.

Thousands of musicians looking for gigs every single week.

And yet both sides are still scrolling Facebook groups and sending cold emails into the void.

That's not a talent shortage. It's not a demand problem. It's a plumbing problem.

I built GigXchange because the connection layer between artists and venues basically doesn't exist.

https://t.co/FKynZpdpYX

#LiveMusic #MusicIndustry #UKMusic #CreatorEconomy #GigEconomy

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Your talent deserves to be seen.

With GigXchange Premium Profiles, venues can now view your availability and book you directly, no middleman, no delays.

Be discoverable when it matters.

More visibility. More opportunities. More gigs.

#LiveMusic #UKArtists #Musicians #Gigs #UKArtists

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I've played venues that book off Facebook groups. Half the time it's a profile pic, a genre, and vibes.

GigXchange shows you everything before you commit. Genre. Location. Experience. Reviews from other venues who've actually had them on stage.

Real track records beat good first impressions.

https://t.co/FKynZpcS9p

#LiveMusic #VenueLife #UKVenues #MusicBooking #Events

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Tired of the email chase?

Email venue. Wait a week. Follow up. Wait another week. Get a ‘maybe.’ Chase again. Finally get a date. No contract. Hope they pay.

Or: open GigXchange, browse dates with fees listed, apply, get a contract.

I built this because I’ve been through the email chase too many times.

https://t.co/FKynZpcS9p

#Musicians #LiveMusic #GigLife #UKGigs #MusicianLife

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We’ve just upgraded profiles on GigXchange 🚀

With our new guided setup wizard, creating a premium profile is now easier than ever.

Get discovered faster. Get booked quicker.

Your next gig starts here.

#UKMusicScene #LondonMusicians #UKArtists #LiveMusicUK #LondonGigs

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Here’s how GigXchange works for venues:

1. Post your available dates with the budget
2. Musicians apply to your listing
3. Browse their profiles, listen to samples, check reviews
4. Pick the act you want — contract auto-generated
5. After the gig — payment released from escrow

I built it to work for both sides.

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#LiveMusic #MusicTech #GigXchange #UKMusic #Startup

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The conversation nobody wants to have at midnight in a car park:

1. ‘We agreed £200.’
2. ‘Did we? I thought it was £150.’
3. ‘No, it was definitely £200, I’ve got the email.’
4. ‘Right well, we’re a bit short tonight...’

GigXchange: the fee is agreed upfront and locked in a contract before anyone loads in.

https://t.co/FKynZpdpYX

#LiveMusic #UKMusic #GigLife #MusicIndustry #Musician