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Discover 210 artists, 34 venues and 40 cities on GigXchange — the UK's only 100% peer-to-peer booking marketplace. 5% platform fee, 0 monthly subscription, and most bookings confirmed within 24 hours. Browse free, book direct, get a deposit held in escrow until 7 days after the gig.
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The newest profiles to sign up — refreshed every 24 hours, with around 3 artists or 2 venues joining every 7 days. Most reply within 48 hours, and 80% of bookings confirm within 14 days.
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Live music in 40 UK cities — pick your map dot or browse by region
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London
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Glasgow
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Bristol
Brighton
Liverpool
Cardiff
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Newcastle
Nottingham
Watford
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Hemel Hempstead
Hertford
Hitchin
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Hatfield
Harpenden
Berkhamsted
Tring
Welwyn
Borehamwood
Bushey
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Cheshunt
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Rickmansworth
Amersham
Aylesbury
High Wycombe
Marlow
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Midlands
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Bands for Hire
Browse vetted, gig-ready bands by city — perfect for weddings, corporate events and private parties.
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How to Get Gigs
Practical playbooks for artists looking for paid bookings — written for each major UK scene.
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From the Blog
Field notes on the UK live music market — pricing, booking, promotion, contracts.
For artists
How to Get More Gigs as an Independent Artist
Practical tactics from peer-to-peer booking, outreach and DIY promo.
For venuesHow Much Should You Pay a Live Band?
UK rate guidance from the GigXchange Index — covers, function, original.
ComparisonsUK Live Music Booking Platforms Compared (2026)
Honest side-by-side: GigXchange vs Encore vs Alive Network vs Last Minute Musicians.
Hire guidesHiring a Wedding Band in London (2026)
What to budget, what to ask, what to avoid — from real London wedding bookings.
IndustryDigital Contracts: Why Handshake Deals Are Dying
The legal and practical case for written agreements in live music in 2026.
LocalLive Music in Hertfordshire — Complete County Guide
Every town, every venue, every open mic — from Watford to Welwyn.
Frequently Asked Questions
Create a free account, browse artist profiles, then send a booking request directly. You can message artists before committing. All payments are handled securely through Stripe Connect.
Signing up and browsing is completely free. GigXchange charges a 5% platform fee on completed bookings only — significantly less than the typical UK booking-agent commission of 15–20% noted in the UK market statistics. No monthly subscriptions, no hidden charges.
GigXchange covers 40 cities across the UK including London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Bristol, Brighton, Liverpool, Cardiff, Sheffield, Newcastle, Nottingham, and more. Browse the city links above to find live music near you.
All payments go through Stripe Connect. Deposits are held in escrow and released after both parties confirm the gig is complete. Full audit trail on every transaction.