$0
commission — keep 100% of what you earn
2-way
artists and venues can both reach out
Free
to join — start booking without upfront cost
built for real gigs — bars, breweries, clubs, wineries
The problem

Booking live music still happens the hard way.

Bands are chasing venues through DMs and cold emails. Venues are sorting through random inquiries with no structure, no context, and no easy way to compare fit. giglynq puts the whole booking process in one place.

Chasing gigs through DMs, emails, and cold outreach
Find and match with the right venues or artists in one place
Paying commissions just to get an introduction
Book directly. No middlemen. No fees. Ever.
Getting booked in rooms that aren't right for your sound
Fit-based matching by genre, capacity, act type, and draw
A last-minute cancellation kills your lineup or your income
Gig Radar fills open slots fast — post it, get matched acts within hours
No way to know who's reliable before you commit
Verified profiles, real social stats, ratings, and booking history
Booking chaos — no tracking, no structure, no paper trail
Built-in messaging, deal terms, and a booking calendar — all in one place
How it works

Three steps to a confirmed show.

01
🎸
Build your profile
Artists add genre, sound, draw, and media. Venues define their space, vibe, and the types of acts they want to book. Takes about ten minutes.
02
Find the right fit
Get matched based on genre, capacity, location, and booking compatibility. See who actually fits — not who paid to be first.
03
Book with structure
Message directly, send offers or requests, confirm details, and track everything in one place. No more chasing conversations across apps.
What giglynq actually is

Not another discovery app.
A booking system.

Bandsintown helps fans find shows. GigSalad handles weddings and corporate events. ReverbNation is for artists building an audience.

giglynq is for the part none of them solve — actually getting the booking done. The back and forth, the offer, the terms, the confirmation. The whole workflow, in one place.

Indie bandsCover bandsTribute actsSolo / acousticDJsBars & clubsBreweriesWineries & restaurants
The platform

Your booking system — all in one place.

giglynq isn't another discovery app. It's the system that helps you actually get shows booked.

Smart Matching
Stop wasting time on bad-fit gigs. Find artists and venues that actually match your style, space, and draw — not whoever paid to be first.
📡
Gig Radar
Got a last-minute cancellation or open date? Post it and connect with available artists fast. No more scrambling through contacts.
📋
Direct Booking
Send booking requests or offers with dates, set length, and terms built in. Everything in one thread — no back and forth across apps.
Verified Profiles
Know who you're booking before the first message. Real social stats, ratings from past bookings, and complete profiles you can trust.
💬
Built-in Messaging
Keep every booking conversation in one place instead of bouncing between DMs, texts, and email. Organized by relationship, not platform.
📅
Booking Calendar
Track confirmed gigs without spreadsheets or missed details. Bands see their full tour. Venues see their full calendar.
Signature feature

Got an empty night?
Gig Radar fills it.

Nobody owns this problem well. A last-minute cancellation or open date used to mean hours of scrambling. Post it on Gig Radar and connect with available, matched artists fast.

📡
Open slot · Posted just now
Friday · 8pm · Indie / Acoustic
Rams Head On Stage · Annapolis, MD · 300 cap
DH
The Driftwood Howl
IndieAmericanaAnnapolis · 6mi
94%
match
LH
Lowtide Heroes
AcousticFolkSolomons · 18mi
89%
match
MM
Marsh & Mason
IndieRockBaltimore · 32mi
82%
match
📡
Post a slot
Venues post open dates with pay, genre, and urgency level
Get matched instantly
Artists sorted by match score apply within hours
Confirm the show
Accept, message, deal memo — done in minutes
Join free to post →Browse open shows →
For artists — bands, covers, tributes, DJs

Get booked — without the chasing

You play the music. We handle the booking hustle. 6 months Pro free when you join — no credit card needed.

  • 🎯Find venues that actually fit your sound — bars, breweries, clubs, wineries
  • 📎Send booking requests with your full profile and EPK attached
  • 📡Gig Radar — jump on last-minute open slots before anyone else
  • Build a profile that gets you taken seriously — cover bands, tribute acts, DJs welcome
  • 💰Keep 100% of what you earn — no commissions, no hidden fees, ever
Join as an artist →
For venues — bars, breweries, clubs, wineries

Fill your calendar with the right acts

Stop sorting through random messages. 6 months Pro free when you join — no credit card needed.

  • 🎯Browse artists by genre, draw, and fit — and actually find someone right for your room
  • 📊See who's a real match before you send a single message
  • 📡Post open dates or last-minute cancellations — Gig Radar gets you sorted fast
  • 💬Keep every offer, message, and booking detail in one place
  • 💰Book directly — no booking agency, no middleman, no percentage
List your venue →
For promoters — independent show runners

Stop managing bands in your DMs

Post shows with open slots. Bands apply with their full profile attached. 6 months Pro free when you join.

Join as a promoter →
  • 📡Post shows with open slots — bands apply with their full profile attached
  • 🗂️Replace Google Forms and Facebook DM chaos with structured applications
  • 🎯Manage multiple shows across multiple venues from one dashboard
  • 🔗Share direct application links in Facebook groups — one post drives 20+ applicants
  • 💰No commissions — keep your deals exactly as-is
Founding members

Built by someone who's
done it the hard way.

giglynq was created by a working musician who got tired of cold outreach, booking dead ends, and scattered conversations. We built the platform we wish existed. Join as a founding member and help shape what it becomes.

FOUNDING ARTIST
6 months Pro free
Automatic at signup — no code needed
FOUNDING VENUE
6 months Pro free
Automatic at signup — no code needed

No credit card required to join · Upgrade when you're ready · No commission ever

The community

Southern Maryland's live music scene is on giglynq.

Posted a slot on Friday afternoon and had three solid applications by Saturday morning. One of them was exactly the sound we needed.
Finally a way to find gigs that actually fit — not just whoever happens to see a Facebook post. The match score is accurate.
The deal memo makes it official without the back-and-forth emails. Everything’s in one place. I use it for every booking now.
Join the community — free →

See what your profile could look like

From local bands to global acts — your giglynq profile works at every level.

● LIVE PROFILE
Red Skies Dawning
Red Skies Dawning
Local Artist · Southern Maryland
8K monthly Spotify listeners
View Live Profile →
DEMO — COMING SOON
National Touring Act
Demo coming soon
Mid-size venue draw
Coming Soon
CONCEPT — COMING SOON
Global Artist
Concept demo coming soon
Stadium-scale draw
Coming Soon

Everything Linktree does. Plus everything it can't.

Upcoming shows. Spotify player. Booking requests. Venue reviews. All free.

Create Your Free Profile →
A TYPICAL BAND LINK-IN-BIO
$5–24/month
🎵 Listen on Spotify
▶️ Watch on YouTube
📸 Follow on Instagram
👍 Like on Facebook
🎵 Stream on TikTok
🌐 Visit our website
Just links. Nothing else.
YOUR PROFILE
Free
Embedded Spotify player
YouTube video embed
Upcoming shows with ticket links
Booking request button for venues
Social links hub
Press quotes & gallery
Venue reviews
Match score for venue discovery
Everything. Free.

No logos or trademarks used. Comparison based on typical link-in-bio tools.

Stop chasing gigs.
Start booking them.

Join giglynq and take control of your booking process.
Free to join. No credit card required.

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