6 Tips For Booking Gigs in 2023 & Beyond

We are stating the obvious here, however, if you are an artist wanting to play live shows, knowing how to go about booking gigs is a critical part of your career. It can be challenging, but Hot Giggity can help.

Hot Giggity’s Founder & CEO, Ned Walker, has been performing professionally since 94 so has learned a thing or two about the gig booking hustle.  It’s one of the reasons Hot Giggity was built!

Here are some tips on how to book a gig in 2023 and beyond and how Hot Giggity is here to help!

1. Create an Online Presence

In 2023, having a strong online presence is critical for booking gigs. Hot Giggity can help you create an engaging profile that showcases your music, videos, bio and upcoming shows. Ensuring you have a good-looking, and sounding profile can help you build a following and make it easier for venue owners to find you.

2. Network

Networking is essential in the music industry, and Hot Giggity can help you do that too. We have a network of industry professionals, including other musicians and venue owners. You can use Hot Giggity to ‘Apply To Play’ at Venues, connect with Agents,  connect with other musicians, and help you get your foot in the door.

3. Be Professional

Being professional and courteous when reaching out to venue owners is vital. You can use Hot Giggity’s internal messaging system to message venues and agents. Be sure to include all the necessary information, such as your music genre, the size of your band, and any upcoming shows – or simply link them to your Hot Giggity Profile. Your Hot Giggity profile serves as your EPK / press kit that includes a bio, photos, and music samples.

4. Be Flexible

Flexibility is key when booking gigs. You may not get the exact date or time slot you want, but being willing to work with the venue owner can help you secure a gig. Also, be prepared to adjust your setlist to fit the venue’s requirements, such as playing a longer or shorter set or fitting in with the required style for the gig.

5. Work with Booking Agents

Many of them get a bad rap, however, booking agents can be a great resource for musicians looking to book gigs.   As previously stated, you can use Hot Giggity to connect with booking agencies already on the platform. Simply use the ‘Connect(Search)’ functionality in the platform making sure to check the ‘Apply To Play’ toggle.

6. Promote Your Gigs

Once you’ve secured a gig, promoting it is crucial, more so now than ever.  The live entertainment scene is coming back post-COVID, however, venues are still hurting.  You should be doing everything you can to get punters along to your gigs.  Revenue across the bar is what will keep venues booking you! It’s that simple!  With Hot Giggity, you can connect your profile to your Facebook page (Instagram coming soon) to schedule your social posts, as well as all gigs appearing in the Hot Giggity Live gig guide app.

The Wrap Up

In conclusion, booking gigs in 2023 requires a combination of traditional methods and new online strategies. By working with Hot Giggity, you can leverage the networking and promotion functionality to increase your chances of booking more shows and growing your music career.

If you are an artist wanting to level up your gig booking game, Hot Giggity is here to help!  Why not sign up for a FREE account today!