GigSalad Connects Artists in the Growing Gig Economy
Any event can be elevated with the right live entertainment. With over 110,000 entertainers and vendors spanning 500+ categories of talent, GigSalad is the platform that musicians, performers, and event service providers turn to for their next gig. As the #1 event marketplace in the US and Canada, GigSalad connects its roster of outstanding talent with planners booking all kinds of events—weddings, children’s parties, corporate events, and more.
Dedicated to empowering performing artists with a platform to sustain their careers, GigSalad has helped gigging professionals earn over $113 million total from booking. GigSalad boasts an expansive and eclectic roster of musical talent for any event. Singing guitarists, wedding bands, bagpipers, and more use GigSalad to find work in their area. Mariachi bands are a hot commodity on the platform too. GigSalad received over 38,000 requests for Mariachi bands in 2024—more than 100 requests per day on average.
GigSalad simplifies the event booking process from talent discovery to payment. The platform’s smart search and filters make finding and comparing the rates and availability of local entertainers a breeze. With payment protection, amazing service, and no-hassle refunds with the Worry-Free Guarantee, GigSalad ensures secure bookings for event planners, so they can relax and watch their celebrations come to life.
Like DIY musicians or independent authors, this sector of live entertainment is much bigger and more diverse than people realize, and it continues to grow. GigSalad is the platform where these performing artists can build a business, expanding their reach and turning their talent into profit.
GigSalad co-founder and CEO Mark Steiner, who developed a decade-long career as an actor, is all too familiar with the endless cold-pitching and rejections creative people face when looking for work—something he never forgot throughout the 20 years he spent as a talent agent: “Since the beginning, GigSalad has been all about empowering artists with a platform to find good work. Whether they have turned gig work into a career or just a side hustle to support their real passion projects, GigSalad wants to make it happen for them.”
When gigging professionals list their services on GigSalad, they become discoverable to the over 3.2 million event planners who book events on the site. Entertainers begin by creating a profile to collect reviews, showcase their talent, and attract new clients. Next, they adjust their lead preference settings and calendar tools to receive customized leads. GigSalad’s intuitive message system allows event service providers to create templates and send custom quotes for every potential job. Plus, clients pay through GigSalad which means payment is guaranteed every time.
“The gig economy is only growing, and some predict it will be an over one trillion dollar industry within the next decade,” explains Steiner. “For 18 years, GigSalad has connected performing artists with event planners—bringing people together for their mutual benefit. As more freelance artists search for work to sustain their careers, GigSalad will continue to have the expertise, network, and platform to connect talented people with opportunities to expand their reach.”
About GigSalad
GigSalad is the largest, most diverse marketplace for booking bands, performers, speakers and services for events, parties, and gatherings of all types and sizes. With millions of users across the U.S. and Canada, GigSalad.com provides an easy and secure way for event planners to book entertainment and services.