GIGBAND
Live music, up close — bands and gigs, tours and venues, and the tools that keep every show on beat.
From planning your set and budgeting a tour to booking venues, promoting a show, and splitting the night’s take, GigBand pairs free hands-on tools for bands and gigs with practical guides and a richly illustrated museum. Play more shows, reach more fans.
Live Music Tools & Calculators
Free tools for every gig — time your set, split the pay, sync your delays, work out the door and the merch table, and plan a rehearsal that keeps the whole band on beat.
Setlist Duration Calculator
Work out how long your set runs from the song count, average song length, and the gap between numbers — total time in minutes and as mm:ss so you nail your stage slot
Gig Pay Split Calculator
Split a gig fee fairly across the band — subtract shared expenses like fuel, hire, and sound, then divide what's left evenly so everyone knows their exact cut
BPM Delay Calculator
Turn any tempo into tempo-synced delay times in milliseconds — quarter, eighth, dotted-eighth, and sixteenth — to lock delays and modulation to the beat
Ticket Revenue Calculator
Work out door takings from tickets sold and price, then subtract the venue's cut to see gross, the venue's share, and exactly what the band nets from the night
Merch Profit Calculator
See what your merch table really makes — enter units sold, sell price, and unit cost to get revenue, cost of goods, profit, and your profit margin as a percentage
Rehearsal Planner
Plan how long a rehearsal runs from your song count, minutes per song, run-throughs, and break time — playing time and the total in minutes and hours so you book the right slot
The Live Music Museum
Wander an immersive museum of the bands, sounds, and moments that shape live music — legendary venues and festival stages alongside the instruments and gear that built the sound, the eras and genres that defined it, and the craft of the live performance, each in its own gallery, so you can get to know the stories behind every great show: how each one came to be, what makes it matter, and the role it plays in shaping how we experience live music.
Tour the museum →From the Journal
Fresh guides on gigs, touring, venues, promotion, and booking, plus practical tips for planning sets, growing your audience, and making the most of every show.
The Pulse Beneath Our Feet: Unveiling the Heartbeat of Live Music Venues Across the Globe
The Pulse Beneath Our Feet: Unveiling the Heartbeat of Live Music Venues Across the Globe In an era where digital streams dominate our auditory landscape, the allure of live music…
The Ultimate Insider’s Guide to Concert Announcements for Gig Band Enthusiasts
The Ultimate Insider’s Guide to Concert Announcements for Gig Band Enthusiasts In an ever-evolving music scene where new talent emerges daily, staying updated with the latest concert announcements is crucial…
Advanced Band Promotions Techniques and Methods
The Ultimate Band Promotion Playbook: Strategies That Deliver Results for Gigbands In today’s hyper-connected music scene, effective promotion is not just an advantage—it’s a necessity for any gigband aiming to…
The Beat Beneath the Surface: Unveiling the Latest Trends Shaping Today’s Music Scene News
The Beat Beneath the Surface: Unveiling the Latest Trends Shaping Today’s Music Scene News In an ever-evolving world where music transcends borders and cultures, staying updated on the latest trends…
The Rolling Road: Inside the World of Touring Musicians and Their Unseen Journeys
The Rolling Road: Inside the World of Touring Musicians and Their Unseen Journeys In an era where music is both a global phenomenon and a deeply personal expression, touring musicians…
The Electric Pulse of Indie Band Performances: A Deep Dive into Authentic Live Music Experiences
The Electric Pulse of Indie Band Performances: A Deep Dive into Authentic Live Music Experiences In an era dominated by digital streaming and algorithm-driven playlists, indie band performances offer something…
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