Commission-free bookings! Why musicians and live music venues are choosing GigBridge.
In a world where every dollar counts, GigBridge is putting more money back in your pocket…
Picture this: You’ve just finished an amazing gig, the crowd loved it, and you’re feeling on top of the world. Then you check your payment and notice a chunk of your hard-earned money has vanished into the ether of “booking fees” and “service charges.” Sound familiar?
The true cost of commission-based bookings…
In today’s live music industry, commission fees have become the elephant in the room. Some booking platforms charge up to 15% commission on every gig, while others sneakily charge both venues and performers. With rising inflation and economic pressures affecting everyone, these fees are becoming increasingly hard to swallow.
Let’s break down what this really means for your pocket:
For Solo Performers
- Typical gig fee: $500.
- Two gigs per month = $1,000.
- At 10% commission = $100 lost to fees monthly.
- Annual commission cost = $1,200.
For Bands
- Typical gig fee: $1,500
- Two gigs per month = $3,000
- At 10% commission = $300 lost to fees monthly.
- Annual commission cost = $3,600
The GigBridge Difference…
We believe there’s a better way. Instead of taking a slice of your performance fee, we offer a simple, transparent monthly subscription:
For performers (solo or band):
- Monthly cost: $11.49
- Annual cost: $137.88
- That’s it, no hidden fees, no commissions, no surprises.
Let’s put that into perspective:
- Solo performer annual savings: $1,062.12
- Band annual savings: $3,462.12
For venues: two simple options…
Light User Subscription
- Perfect for venues booking up to 6 gigs per month.
- Monthly cost: $22.67 (Annual: $272.04)
- Cost per booking post: As low as $3.78 when maximising your monthly allowance.
Professional User Subscription
- Ideal for venues booking 6+ gigs per month.
- Monthly cost: $45.05 (Annual: $540.60)
- Cost per booking post: Can be as low as $3.75 or less – the more you book, the cheaper it becomes.
The more you book, the more you save…
Unlike commission-based systems where costs increase with each booking, GigBridge becomes more cost-effective the more you use it. Here’s how:
Light User Example
- 4 opportunity posts per month = $5.67 per post.
- 6 opportunity posts per month = $3.78 per post.
- Maximum value through regular use.
Professional User Example
- 12 opportunity posts per month = $3.75 per post.
- Unlimited posts available.
- Cost per post continues to decrease with volume.
Transparent, honest, and secure…
We believe in complete transparency about our costs:
- All payments are processed securely through Stripe Payment Gateway
- Our monthly subscription includes the Stripe merchant fee (1.7% + $0.30)
- That’s it, no hidden charges or surprise deductions.
Why commission-free matters now more than ever…
The traditional commission-based model in the live music industry has become unsustainable. When venues are facing increased operational costs and performers are wrestling with the cost of living, taking a percentage of every booking feels wrong.
GigBridge proves there’s a better way:
- Predictable monthly costs.
- No commission fees eating into your earnings.
- More money stays where it belongs – in the pockets of venues and performers.
- A sustainable business model that supports rather than exploits the industry.
Ready to keep more of what you earn?
If you’re tired of watching your hard-earned money disappear into commission fees, we’d love to show you how GigBridge can help. Visit our homepage to request a free demo and see first-hand how our commission-free booking platform can work for you.
Because great music deserves fair pay, not fee decay.