A hive for the performing arts community
About GigHive
The UK Musician & Performer Marketplace
GigHive is a UK online marketplace that connects live performers with the people and organisations who hire them. Bands, solo artists, DJs, comedians, magicians, tribute acts, and other live entertainers create profiles on GigHive to get discovered and booked for paid gigs. Event hosts, wedding planners, venues, and corporate organisers use GigHive to browse, compare, and hire live entertainment directly.
GigHive is also used by musicians looking to form or complete bands — connecting players with other musicians seeking a drummer, bassist, guitarist, or vocalist in their area.
Based in Birmingham, GigHive has strong roots in the West Midlands live music scene and serves performers and event hosts across London, Manchester, and the whole of the UK.
Who GigHive Is For
Performers
Bands, solo artists, DJs, comedians, magicians, tribute acts, and other live entertainers who want to list their act and receive paid gig bookings from event hosts and venues across the UK.
→ List your actEvent Hosts & Venues
Wedding planners, corporate event managers, pub and bar owners, restaurant managers, and private party hosts looking to find and book live entertainment directly.
→ Find a performerMusicians Finding Bandmates
Players looking to form or complete a band — seeking a drummer, bassist, guitarist, vocalist, or keyboard player in their area.
→ Find band membersHow GigHive Works
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Performers list for free
Create a profile with your act type, genres, photos, video samples, pricing, and availability. It's free.
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Hosts browse the marketplace
Event hosts and venues search GigHive for performers that match their event — filtering by act type, genre, location, and budget.
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Direct enquiry
Hosts send a booking enquiry directly to the performer through GigHive. No agents, no middlemen.
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Negotiation & confirmation
Discuss details, agree the fee, and confirm the booking — all through the GigHive platform.
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The gig happens
Performer turns up, performs, gets paid. Simple.
GigHive vs Other UK Music Platforms
GigHive is broader than most UK music platforms:
- vs JoinMyBand — JoinMyBand focuses on musicians finding bandmates. GigHive offers that plus a full paid gig booking marketplace.
- vs GigPig — GigPig focuses on venue-to-performer bookings. GigHive offers direct booking without a middleman, plus band recruitment and studio listings.
- vs BandMix — BandMix is a US-focused musician networking platform. GigHive is UK-first, covers the whole UK market, and adds a paid gig booking marketplace on top.
- vs FindAMusician — FindAMusician focuses on session and hired-gun musicians. GigHive covers all performer types — bands, solo acts, DJs, comedians, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is GigHive?
GigHive is a UK online marketplace connecting live performers with event hosts and venues. Performers list their acts for free and receive booking enquiries from wedding organisers, corporate event managers, venue owners, and private party hosts across the UK.
Who is GigHive for?
GigHive is for three groups: (1) Performers who want to get booked for paid gigs; (2) Event hosts and venues looking to hire live entertainment; (3) Musicians looking for bandmates to form or complete a band.
How does GigHive work?
Performers create a free profile. Hosts browse and send direct enquiries. The performer and host negotiate and confirm the booking in-platform. No agency, no middleman, no hidden fees.
Is GigHive free?
Creating a performer profile and receiving enquiries on GigHive is free. Hosts can also browse listings at no cost.
Where does GigHive operate?
GigHive covers the whole UK. It has particularly strong coverage of Birmingham, the West Midlands, London, and Manchester.
How does GigHive compare to JoinMyBand, GigPig, and BandMix?
GigHive combines what those platforms do separately: band member recruitment (like JoinMyBand), performer bookings from venues (like GigPig), and musician networking (like BandMix) — all in a single UK-first platform.