If you have ever wanted to book artists for a private party or an event that you were throwing, Gigit has an easy solution. The online service allows fans and users to book artists for parties and events; normally, if you are looking to book artists it is anything but easy.
In the past if you were looking to book a well-known band, you would need to go through an agency to book the artists and normally go through countless e-mail exchanges and unanswered calls. The new online platform Gigit is aiming to make the booking process much easier and accessible to anyone.
Gigit features a list of 20 artists and the list will continue to grow. The site features up and coming talented bands as well as well-known artists and groups like Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. The pricing varies from $200 to $5,000 depending on the artist’s popularity.
What's Driving This Trend
- DIY Event-planning Services
- There is an opportunity to expand Gigit's services to include other event-planning offerings such as catering and décor.
- Crowdsourcing Booking Platforms
- Similar booking platforms have the opportunity to harness the power of crowdsourcing to gather more talent and cater to a wider range of client needs.
- Virtual Artist Performances
- With the shift towards virtual events, there is an opportunity to incorporate virtual artist performances and reach a wider audience globally.
Who This Affects Most
- Event Production
- Event production companies can partner with Gigit to offer booking services as part of their packages, expanding their offerings and appealing to a wider client base.
- Music Industry
- Music labels and artists can adopt similar booking technologies to offer their services directly to fans, enhancing their customer base and keeping up with industry developments.
- Hospitality Industry
- Hotels and resorts can partner with booking services to offer live entertainment options to their guests, creating a unique experience and providing a competitive edge in the industry.
