Audiophiles who happen to own Android handsets will want to check out the GigBeat app. The GigBeat app scours your phone's music library to get a sense of your taste, then searches for concerts being played nearby by all your favorite artists.
Even if you don't have any songs on your cellphone, GigBeat can still help find shows in your area by logging into your Last.FM and Songkick accounts. If a show is found in your area that you want to see, you can purchase tickets through the app.
Despite all of the musical advances of the last decade, searching for concert dates and locations has remained fairly ancient when it comes to technology. Searching a band's website or listening to the radio are effective ways at discovering shows, but they can be time consuming. The GigBeat app is perfect for those who love live music, but are constantly on-the-go. The app is available now as a free download and is currently Android-only.
Concert-Finding Apps
The GigBeat App Analyzes Your Music Library to Find the Right Shows for You
Trend Themes
1. Concert Discovery Apps - The development of personalized concert discovery tools utilizing music libraries and user preferences.
2. Music Streaming Integration - The integration of personalized concert discovery tools into existing music streaming services.
3. Event Ticketing Apps - The development of in-app event ticketing and purchase capabilities for concert discovery apps.
Industry Implications
1. Music Streaming - Improved concert discovery technology could provide a competitive advantage and lead to increased user retention in the music streaming industry.
2. Live Event Ticketing - Concert discovery apps could disrupt the traditional live event ticketing industry by providing a more personalized and convenient ticket purchasing experience for users.
3. Mobile App Development - The development of concert discovery apps presents new opportunities for mobile app developers to create innovative and user-friendly products for music lovers.