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About GIGXCHANGE
The UK's peer-to-peer live music booking platform and marketplace. We connect 291 artists, venues, promoters, and booking agents across 40 UK cities — making it simple to search, book, and pay for live music.
A Message from the Founder
Naumaan
Musician & Founder
I've been playing guitar since 2009 — covers, originals, writing, producing. I know what it's like to chase venues through Instagram DMs, negotiate fees in WhatsApp groups, and send deposits by bank transfer with nothing but a handshake to show for it. The process is scattered, and it hasn't changed in decades.
GigXchange exists because I got tired of waiting for someone else to fix it. Every artist deserves to be discovered, every venue deserves the right act, and every booking deserves a proper workflow. No middlemen deciding who gets booked. No gatekeepers. Just a level playing field where talent meets opportunity.
Yes, a real person. You can email me — founder@gigxchange.app
Our Journey
What We Do
Purpose-built tools for every role in the live music ecosystem
Artists
Build your profile, showcase your music, get discovered by 34 venues and promoters across the UK, and manage your gig calendar in one place.
Venues
Browse a curated pool of 215 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 40 UK cities.
Browse the gig directory to see what's happening near you, or use one of our free tools.
Launching across the UK
Frequently Asked Questions
GigXchange was founded by Naumaan, a UK guitarist since 2009 — covers, originals, writing, producing. He built GigXchange because the UK live music booking process was scattered across Instagram DMs, WhatsApp groups and bank transfers with nothing but a handshake, and decided to fix it himself. Contact: founder@gigxchange.app.
Traditional UK agencies typically take 15–30% commission, gatekeep access to venues, and depend on who-you-know networks. GigXchange is peer-to-peer: artists, venues, promoters and agents book directly, with a small platform fee only on confirmed bookings — no commission on your fee, no hidden algorithms, no pay-to-win visibility.
Yes, currently UK-only. 291 members — 215 artists, 34 venues, plus agents and promoters — across 40 UK cities are live so far. All members must be UK-based to list and book. International expansion is on the roadmap but not dated.
Free to join, free to list, free to browse. GigXchange charges a small platform fee only on confirmed and paid bookings — you never pay unless you're earning (as an artist/agent) or you've found your act (as a venue/promoter). No monthly subscription, no listing fee.
Four user types: artists (bands, solo acts, DJs), venues (pubs, clubs, hotels, festivals), booking agents (representing rosters of artists), and promoters (organising events across venues). Every type gets tailored features but shares the same booking, contract, messaging and payment flow.
All payments go through Stripe. When a booking is confirmed, the deposit is held in escrow by the platform. Once the gig is marked complete by both parties, funds are released automatically to the performer. No chasing invoices, no cash on the night, full audit trail.
GigXchange is UK GDPR compliant. All traffic runs over 256-bit TLS. Card details are handled entirely by Stripe (PCI DSS Level 1 certified) — GigXchange never sees or stores card data. See the full privacy policy.