Quick Start Guides
Everything you need to get up and running on GigXchange — choose your role below.
Artist Quick Start Guide
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- Sign up with your email — it takes 30 seconds
- Verify your email address to activate your account
- Choose "Artist" as your role during onboarding
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- Add your stage name, bio, and a great profile photo
- Set your genres, city, and performance type
- Upload media — photos, videos, and audio clips
- Add social links (Spotify, SoundCloud, Instagram)
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- Set your fee range so venues know your rates
- Mark available dates on your calendar
- Block out dates you're not free
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- Your profile appears in Explore for venues and promoters to find
- Browse open gig listings posted by venues
- Quick Apply to gigs that match your style
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- Go to Settings → Payments
- Complete Stripe Express onboarding (2 minutes)
- Receive secure payments directly to your bank
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- Receive enquiries from venues and promoters
- Negotiate terms — or accept right away
- Complete the gig, get paid, and leave a review
Venue Quick Start Guide
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- Sign up with your email and verify it
- Choose "Venue" as your role during onboarding
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- Add your venue name, type, and a great cover photo
- Set capacity, equipment list, and house PA details
- Pin your location on the map
- Upload photos of your space and stage
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- Set the date, time, genre preferences, and budget
- Add any requirements (sound engineer, doors time, etc.)
- Publish and artists can apply instantly
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- Search Explore by genre, location, fee range, and rating
- Listen to audio clips and watch showreels
- Send a booking enquiry with your offer
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- Go to Settings → Payments and complete Stripe onboarding
- Accept secure deposits from artists and promoters
- All payments are handled safely through the platform
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- Track all bookings in your dashboard calendar
- Message artists directly through the platform
- Confirm completion after the gig and leave a review
Agent Quick Start Guide
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- Sign up and verify your email
- Choose "Booking Agent" as your role
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- Add your agency name, bio, and profile photo
- Set your commission percentage and specialities
- Define the regions and genres you cover
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- Search for artists on the platform
- Send roster invitations to manage their bookings
- Manage your full roster from one dashboard
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- Browse open gig listings from venues and promoters
- Apply on behalf of your artists
- Negotiate fees and terms directly
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- View all bookings across your roster in one calendar
- Track commission on every confirmed booking
- Message venues and promoters through the platform