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Booking advice, venue tips, and industry insight for independent musicians and the venues that book them.

Eastern Oregon Is Smoking Right Now, and Not Just From the Wildfires
A cattle ranch trip through eastern Oregon turned into an accidental scouting run for live music stages hiding in small towns most touring artists drive right past
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From Sign-Up to Booked: How the getNgigs Artist Workflow Works
getNgigs is built around a single idea: every tool an independent artist needs to find, pitch, book, and manage live work should live in one place. Here is exactly how the platform works, start to finish.
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The getNgigs Business Toolkit: Earnings Tracker and Tour Tracker
Most musicians are tracking income, expenses, and tour budgets across a pile of spreadsheets and notes apps. getNgigs built both tools directly into the platform. Here is what they do and why they matter.
8 min read

The Business of Being an Independent Artist in 2026
The artists building sustainable careers in 2026 are not just the most talented ones. They are the ones who treat the business side with the same seriousness they give the music. Here is what that actually looks like
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How to Write an EPK That Actually Gets You Booked
Your EPK is the first thing a venue sees before they ever hear you play. Here is how to build one that answers every question a booker has and gets you to yes faster.
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Professional Musician Tools: The getNgigs Artist Pro Guide
Everything independent musicians need to manage bookings, build their EPK, and grow their career in one place.
11 min read