Question 1

What is Giigs?

Accepted Answer

Giigs is a free mobile app that shows you live music happening near you in real time. Browse a live map of concerts and shows tonight, this week, or right now, filter by genre, follow venues and artists, build bar crawls, check in for perks, and grab tickets.

Question 2

How do I find live music near me tonight?

Accepted Answer

Open Giigs and the live map shows every nearby show happening tonight and right now. Tap a pin to see the artist, venue, set time, cover, and distance, then get directions or tickets in a tap.

Question 3

Which cities does Giigs cover?

Accepted Answer

Giigs is live in New Orleans and Atlanta with more cities being added. Real venues, real shows, updated in real time.

Question 4

Is Giigs free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Giigs is free to download on iOS and Android, and free for fans to discover shows.

Question 5

Can venues and event planners book musicians on Giigs?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Venues, event planners, and private hosts can discover and book musicians using verified profiles, reviews, Giigs Ratings, and live audio and video. Each artist profile includes data like average draw, confidence score, expected crowd, and genre match, and you can book for live music, private events, corporate events, weddings, meetings, and more directly in the app.

Question 6

What is a Giigs bar crawl?

Accepted Answer

A bar crawl is a route Giigs builds between multiple live shows in one night. It includes the stops, turn-by-turn walking directions, walk times between venues, perks at each stop, and a live pin so you always know where the next set is.

Question 7

How do check-ins and perks work?

Accepted Answer

When you arrive at a venue you can check in inside Giigs to redeem perks such as happy-hour pricing. Your perks follow you through the night, and you can also save shows, view your history, and invite friends.

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