We’ve said it before, and we’ll keep saying it – collaboration is the future of the music industry. And if you’re looking for proof, look no further than GigPig, the UK’s fastest-growing hospitality music marketplace. Whether you’re a grassroots artist looking to land your next gig or a DJ aiming to level up your reach, GigPig is out here connecting the dots and making big moves. And now? They’re stepping things up even further by teaming up with not one, but two powerful platforms that are reshaping how artists create, connect, and earn.
Let’s break it down.
GigPig x Lounges.tv: Live Gigs Meet Livestream Power
First up is their exciting new partnership with Lounges.tv, a creator-first streaming platform that lets artists get paid fairly, and fast. Unlike the big-name platforms where only the top 1% seem to benefit, Lounges.tv is putting all artists centre stage. With tools like pay-per-view, tipping, and on-demand content, plus a whopping 80% of revenue paid out within 24 hours, musicians can finally start earning what they deserve.
“Creators and musicians deserve to earn revenue from their best content, whether live or on-demand. And they deserve to do so quickly,” says JD Donovan, Head of Partnerships at Lounges.tv. “We are proud to say that we are the fairest and fastest video streaming platform. Any musician can use our platform for free to go live today, engage their followers, and get paid tomorrow.”
Together, GigPig and Lounges.tv offer a powerful combo: artists can lock in gigs through GigPig and livestream those performances via Lounges.tv – essentially doubling their audience and their income. As JD explains, “Combining forces with GigPig and their network of venues will allow musicians to unlock an additional digital revenue stream. Not every fan can attend a show in person, but now they have the option to tune in online.”
It’s the kind of innovation we love to see: live and online, with artists in the driver’s seat.
GigPig x AMPOLLO: A Platform for True Collaboration
Meanwhile, GigPig is also making waves with a separate but equally epic partnership – this time with AMPOLLO, the music collaboration platform that’s basically LinkedIn meets Ableton (and yes, we’re obsessed with that idea too).
With over 19,000 users, AMPOLLO gives musicians, producers, and industry pros a space to connect, create, and collaborate with total ease. Want to co-write a track with someone across the country? Need a last-minute replacement for your next live set? AMPOLLO makes it happen, and now, GigPig artists get direct access to all of that goodness.
“AMPOLLO is offering collaboration tools and powerful search technology focusing on genre, location and instrument choice,” says Rebekah Pennington, AMPOLLO’s Partnerships & Business Development Consultant. “It’s known that network and community is a big driver for artists breaking into the industry. AMPOLLO helps break down those barriers and gives creators the tools to find the right people, make the right connections and build incredible collaborations.”
For GigPig users, that means even more opportunity… not just to land gigs, but to expand their musical network, find bandmates, producers, remixers, and make magic happen on and off the stage.
Why This Matters
In a time where independent artists are navigating an oversaturated market, rising costs, and constant pressure to “make it,” partnerships like these genuinely matter. GigPig is leading the charge in empowering artists, not gatekeeping them. Whether it’s through easier gig bookings, fairer streaming revenue, or better ways to collaborate and grow, their platform is proof that the future of the music industry can be grassroots, inclusive, and exciting.
And for Kit Muir-Rogers, Co-founder of GigPig, it all comes back to putting artists first: “Our mission and vision closely align with that of both Lounges.tv and AMPOLLO. We are all empowering artists and giving them control over their music – something the industry has been crying out for. At GigPig, artists are always at the centre of what we do, which is why it will always be free for them to use. This partnership is about creating more opportunities for musicians to thrive.”
So, if you’re a DJ, musician, or creative trying to figure out your next move… start here.
This is what community looks like. And we are absolutely here for it.
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