About GIGXCHANGE
The UK's peer-to-peer live music booking platform and marketplace. We connect 407 artists, venues, promoters, and booking agents across 37 UK cities — making it simple to search, book, and pay for live music.
A Message from the Founder
I've been in live music since 2009, on stage and trying to get booked. I know the Instagram DM chases, the WhatsApp fee haggling, the deposits sent on nothing but a handshake. Ask anyone, a venue filling a Friday, a promoter building a lineup, an agent running a roster, it's the same scattered story, decades old.
GigXchange exists because I got tired of waiting for someone to fix it. Whether you play, run a room, book acts or put on events, you deserve to be found by the right people and to book properly, start to finish. No middlemen deciding who gets the gig. No gatekeepers. Just a level playing field where the right people meet.
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What We Do
Purpose-built tools for every role in the live music ecosystem
Artists
Build your profile, showcase your music, get discovered by 39 venues and promoters across the UK, and manage your gig calendar in one place.
Venues
Browse a curated pool of 325 UK artists, post available dates, and fill your stage with the right acts for your audience.
Promoters
Source artists and venues for your events, manage lineups, and handle logistics through a single dashboard.
Booking Agents
Manage your roster, field enquiries, negotiate fees, and keep every booking organised.
Why GIGXCHANGE?
Traditional booking relies on scattered emails, word-of-mouth, and spreadsheets. We built something better.
Transparent Profiles
Real reviews, media, and verified credentials. Build credibility that follows you across every booking.
Integrated Workflow
From enquiry to confirmation, contracts to completion — the entire booking lifecycle in one place.
Secure Payments
Deposits held safely via Stripe. Clear fee structures, automatic fund release, and full transaction history.
Real-Time Updates
Instant messaging, live notifications, and real-time booking status — never miss an opportunity.
Our Principles
How we think a platform should work
No Hidden Algorithms
Every artist and venue gets equal visibility. We do not artificially boost, suppress, or rank anyone behind the scenes. Search results are based on filters you choose — genre, location, fee, availability — not on who pays more.
No Pay-to-Win
There are no promoted listings, featured spots, or paid visibility upgrades. Your presence on GigXchange is earned through your profile, your activity, and your reputation — not your wallet.
Merit-Based Discovery
The more you put in, the more you get out. Complete profiles, quick responses, verified credentials, and great reviews make you easier to find. Nobody is working against you.
Transparent by Default
Fees are published upfront. Reviews are two-way. Booking terms are visible to both sides. There are no hidden charges, no surprise commissions, and no small print.
Built in the UK, for the UK
Designed for the UK live music scene — from grassroots pubs and clubs to mid-size venues and festival stages. We understand the landscape, the culture, and the community that makes live music thrive across 37 UK cities.
Browse the gig directory to see what's happening near you, or use one of our free tools.
Frequently Asked Questions
Join the Community
Pick your lane below, or come and say hi first — drop us a line. Open Alpha, free for all 407 members.