Find Talent. Plan Events.
All in One Place.
Stop juggling 5 platforms to book one event. Find 837 artists across 77 cities and 8,600+ gigs, secure your space and manage lineup and budget from one dashboard — contracts signed in 1 minute and Stripe deposits released automatically 5 days after the gig.
Last updated: 25 September 2026
Why Promoters Choose GIGXCHANGE
Everything you need to plan, book, and run events — in one place
Build Your Lineup
Search 837 artists by genre, location, and fee — usually under 2 minutes from search to shortlist. Find the perfect acts for your event without trawling through social media or relying on word of mouth.
Book Venues & Artists
Handle both sides of the event from one dashboard. Book the venue and the talent in the same place, with contracts and payments for each.
Budget Management
Track venue costs, artist fees, and total event spend in one place. Know exactly where your money is going before you commit.
See it in action
A look inside GigXchange Mainstage — the members app where artists, venues, agents and promoters manage bookings, messaging, events and payments. Scroll: the phone follows you through the app.
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Your dashboard
The moment you log in, everything that matters is in front of you — what's booked, what you've earned, and what needs you next. No digging through tabs.
- Bookings at a glanceConfirmed, pending and upcoming gigs in one view — so nothing slips through the cracks.
- Earnings, trackedSee deposits held securely and payouts released, with a running total you can trust.
- Live activity feedNew messages, offers and event updates surface the second they happen — you're never the last to know.
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Explore the scene
Find the right artists, venues and open gigs across the UK from one place — filtered by what actually matters to you: location, genre, date and budget.
- Search that fits youFilter by role, city, genre and availability to surface only the people and gigs worth your time.
- Smart Match suggestionsThe strongest matches rise to the top, so the right connection finds you — not just the loudest.
- Open gigs, liveBrowse gigs that need filling and apply in a tap — no cold outreach, no gatekeepers.
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Bookings, end to end
Offer, negotiate and confirm a gig in a single thread — every date, fee and deposit agreed in one place and held to.
- One thread, start to finishThe whole deal lives in one conversation — no lost emails, no he-said-she-said.
- Negotiate with clarityCounter-offers, dates and fees are structured and tracked, so both sides always know where they stand.
- Held securelyThe deposit is held safely until the gig is done — performers get paid, bookers get peace of mind.
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Messaging
Agree the details before you commit. Direct, real-time conversations with venues, artists, agents and promoters — with bookings built right in.
- Talk first, book secondSort the awkward questions — sound, timings, fee — before anything's signed.
- Bookings inside the chatTurn a conversation into a confirmed offer without ever leaving the thread.
- Share availability & filesSend your calendar, riders and posters in-line, so everyone's working from the same page.
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Your profile & EPK
Your shop window to the whole UK scene — a profile and electronic press kit that does the selling for you, on the public web and inside the app.
- Built to be foundYour profile is a public page engineered for search and AI discovery — so people find you without you chasing them.
- A press kit that travelsMusic, photos, stats and past gigs in one shareable EPK that makes booking you an easy yes.
- Always currentUpdate once and it's live everywhere — no stale links, no outdated one-sheets.
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Setlists
Build a polished setlist in minutes and share it with the room — songs, keys and running order, ready for the night.
- Drag-and-drop running orderReorder songs in a tap and see the whole set take shape, page by page.
- Share it anywhereSend a clean, branded setlist to the band, the venue or the sound engineer in one tap.
- Reuse and adaptSave sets per act or venue and tweak the running order for the next gig without starting over.
- 01 / 06
Your dashboard
The moment you log in, everything that matters is in front of you — what's booked, what you've earned, and what needs you next. No digging through tabs.
- Bookings at a glanceConfirmed, pending and upcoming gigs in one view — so nothing slips through the cracks.
- Earnings, trackedSee deposits held securely and payouts released, with a running total you can trust.
- Live activity feedNew messages, offers and event updates surface the second they happen — you're never the last to know.
- 02 / 06
Explore the scene
Find the right artists, venues and open gigs across the UK from one place — filtered by what actually matters to you: location, genre, date and budget.
- Search that fits youFilter by role, city, genre and availability to surface only the people and gigs worth your time.
- Smart Match suggestionsThe strongest matches rise to the top, so the right connection finds you — not just the loudest.
- Open gigs, liveBrowse gigs that need filling and apply in a tap — no cold outreach, no gatekeepers.
- 03 / 06
Bookings, end to end
Offer, negotiate and confirm a gig in a single thread — every date, fee and deposit agreed in one place and held to.
- One thread, start to finishThe whole deal lives in one conversation — no lost emails, no he-said-she-said.
- Negotiate with clarityCounter-offers, dates and fees are structured and tracked, so both sides always know where they stand.
- Held securelyThe deposit is held safely until the gig is done — performers get paid, bookers get peace of mind.
- 04 / 06
Messaging
Agree the details before you commit. Direct, real-time conversations with venues, artists, agents and promoters — with bookings built right in.
- Talk first, book secondSort the awkward questions — sound, timings, fee — before anything's signed.
- Bookings inside the chatTurn a conversation into a confirmed offer without ever leaving the thread.
- Share availability & filesSend your calendar, riders and posters in-line, so everyone's working from the same page.
- 05 / 06
Your profile & EPK
Your shop window to the whole UK scene — a profile and electronic press kit that does the selling for you, on the public web and inside the app.
- Built to be foundYour profile is a public page engineered for search and AI discovery — so people find you without you chasing them.
- A press kit that travelsMusic, photos, stats and past gigs in one shareable EPK that makes booking you an easy yes.
- Always currentUpdate once and it's live everywhere — no stale links, no outdated one-sheets.
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Setlists
Build a polished setlist in minutes and share it with the room — songs, keys and running order, ready for the night.
- Drag-and-drop running orderReorder songs in a tap and see the whole set take shape, page by page.
- Share it anywhereSend a clean, branded setlist to the band, the venue or the sound engineer in one tap.
- Reuse and adaptSave sets per act or venue and tweak the running order for the next gig without starting over.
How It Works
From idea to live event — four simple steps
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Ready to build your next lineup?
Free to join — 5 minutes to set up.
Built for Event Promoters
Not a generic listing site — a proper event planning platform
Event Management
Create events, set dates and manage lineups — every detail organised in one place, with a clear timeline and status for each.
Artist & Venue Search
Find acts and spaces in one search — filter by genre, capacity, location, budget and availability to build your lineup fast.
Multi-Booking Dashboard
Manage every booking across every event — see who’s confirmed, which venues are locked in and what’s still pending.
Budget Tracking
Venue fees + artist fees = total event cost at a glance — track deposits, outstanding payments and spend per event.
Digital Contracts
Auto-generated contracts for every booking — both parties sign digitally and every contract is stored on the platform.
Reviews & History
Build a track record artists and venues trust — two-way reviews after every event help you stand out.
What Do UK Gigs Actually Pay?
Real 2026 fee ranges from 4,000+ observations in the GX Index
| Solo | Duo | Full Band | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pub / bar | £100–£250 | £200–£400 | £300–£700 |
| Wedding | £300–£700 | £500–£900 | £1,200–£2,500 |
| Corporate | £400–£800 | £600–£1,200 | £1,500–£4,000+ |
| Private party | £250–£500 | £350–£600 | £600–£1,500 |
| Festival (30–45 min) | £150–£400 | £200–£600 | £200–£800 |
Why One Platform Beats Five
Every extra tool is another place for things to fall through the cracks.
Most independent promoters coordinate events across Facebook, email, Eventbrite, spreadsheets, and WhatsApp. Finding artists on one platform, booking venues on another, managing budgets in a spreadsheet, and chasing confirmations everywhere.
GigXchange puts it all in one place. Search 837 artists and 8,600+ gigs across 77 cities, send booking requests to artists and venues directly (or work with booking agents), sign digital contracts in 1 minute, handle payments through Stripe (protected payment, 5%), and manage your full event timeline from a single dashboard. One missed message does not derail your event when everything lives in one thread.
| GIGXCHANGE | Doing It Manually | |
|---|---|---|
| Find artists | Search by genre, location, budget | Facebook groups, word of mouth |
| Book venues | Browse and book on platform | Phone calls, emails, site visits |
| Contracts | Auto-generated per booking | DIY or hire a solicitor |
| Payments | Stripe, auto-release | Bank transfers, cash, invoices |
| Budget tracking | Built into event dashboard | Spreadsheets |
| Communication | In-app messaging per booking | Email / phone / DMs |
| Cost | Free — optional 5% protected-payment fee | Free but costs you hours |
Free Tools for UK Promoters
Free for every UK promoter — tools, data and guides, no paywall
Gig Rate Calculator
Live UK gig percentiles by city, band size and event type, benchmarked against Musicians’ Union minimums — budget your lineup with real data.
UK Gig Directory
See what other promoters are running in your city — 8,600+ grassroots gigs across 77 UK cities.
Contract Generator
Generate a UK-compliant gig contract in under 2 minutes — 8 standard clauses, dual e-signatures and an instant PDF.
Outreach Templates
6 proven venue-outreach email templates with auto-fill, logo upload and one-click copy to Gmail — line up venues for your event in seconds.
Flyer & Events Poster
Design gig flyers from on-brand templates or auto-build a poster of your lineup in one click — ready to post to socials in seconds.
Member Spotlight
An editorial profiling your event series, press-kit PDF and Spotlight badge — free music PR for active promoters.
How to Promote a Live Music Night
The 5–8 touchpoint playbook for filling rooms — from first announce to doors open.
How to Hire a Band for a UK Event
Weddings, parties, corporate — the costs, timelines and contract terms for hiring a band for a UK event.
Promoter FAQ
- UK Gig Rate Calculator — live market percentiles by city, band size and event type
- Setlist Builder — preview an act’s repertoire before slotting them on a bill
- Booking Contract Generator — UK-compliant performance agreement, 8 standard clauses, dual e-signatures, instant PDF
- GX Index — the full open UK live-music rate dataset, updated monthly
- UK Musician Earnings 2026 — data-backed report on what UK musicians actually earn (CC BY 4.0)
- UK Market Statistics — venues, fees and industry benchmarks
Your Next Lineup Starts Here
Source 837 artists, lock venues, build the bill — all from one dashboard. Free to use, under 5 minutes to start — auto-generated contracts in 1 minute, deposits released automatically 5 days after the gig.