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How Gig Heaven works (for suppliers)

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Are you looking to tour in Thailand? Bartend in Belgium? Sing in Singapore? If you are looking to get your event business out to an international audience, Gig Heaven is here to help. In this blog, we’ll show you how Gig Heaven works for event suppliers… 

What is Gig Heaven?

Simply put, Gig Heaven is an international entertainment directory. In practice, this means that our website is designed to help global clients find the perfect entertainers, suppliers, and related services from across the globe. 

As a supplier, building yourself a listing on gigheaven.com is simple to do and enables potential clients to read your reviews, listen to audio, watch videos and read biographical information. 

Our mission is to make it as easy as possible for clients to find trusted industry professionals for their events and help successful domestic enterprises become incredible global businesses.

How much does it cost?

For a listing? Absolutely nothing. 

As an experienced event supplier, you will probably know that it is standard practice to ask clients for a deposit up front to secure a booking date.

This deposit protects both you and your client, by guaranteeing you won’t take another booking and that they can’t cancel without a financial penalty.

Once your booking is agreed, your client will be asked to pay a 10% deposit to secure the date. This is retained as our service fee.

There is no additional charge from Gig Heaven.

You literally have nothing to lose!

Step by step

How does Gig Heaven work?

From building your listing to the day of the gig – here’s how Gig Heaven works for suppliers, in five easy steps.

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Step 01

Build yourself a profile

Creating a supplier profile on the Gig Heaven website

Gig Heaven lists thousands of suppliers worldwide. From musicians to magicians and bartenders to breakdancers – anything you would need to hire for an event anywhere in the world.

Once you have signed up, you will quickly be guided through building your listing to promote your services. You can add audio, video, prices, reviews, promotional photography and everything else you will need to make your listing attractive to new clients and represent your business well.

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Step 02

Wait for your potential client to get in touch

A client getting in touch through Gig Heaven messaging

During this time, you should publicise your Gig Heaven profile by sharing it around on social media and generally promoting it as much as you can.

You will receive an email (and optional SMS alert) when you receive a new enquiry through your listing which will direct you to the messaging system on Gig Heaven.

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Step 03

Agree to the booking

Two people shaking hands to agree a booking

Once a client reaches out to you, you can negotiate with them directly and discuss any requirements they have using the messaging system or you can arrange an audio/video meeting if you’d prefer to discuss in person.

Once you are happy to proceed, you can issue the client a booking contract via Gig Heaven – click “Manage Booking” in your account to set up a new contract. You will be able to specify exactly when and how the customer should pay your fees and add any extra terms & conditions you want included.

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Step 04

The contract is signed, and your deposit is paid

A booking contract confirmed online with a click

Once the client digitally signs the booking contract on Gig Heaven, they’ll be asked to pay the 10% deposit to secure the date.

Be advised; the booking is not confirmed until the deposit is paid by the client.

You will be notified the second the deposit is paid, then direct contact details will be exchanged in the Gig Heaven messaging system automatically.

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Step 05

The event happens!

A live band performing at an event

The day has arrived! You contribute your wonderful services, and your client’s event is a huge success!

That’s it – another booking in the diary!

In just five easy steps, you can get your event business out to an international audience. 

Got a question about Gig Heaven? Use our contact page to get in touch, and we’ll get back to you. 

9 comments
  1. KunleJanuary 18, 2023
    How do you make money from my gigs here?
    1. lmmadminJanuary 18, 2023
      Hi, when the customer books you through your Gig Heaven listing we charge them a 10% deposit. The remaining 90% is the fee you set that the customer pays you directly. Thanks for your interest!
  2. Hana DolginApril 5, 2025
    I normally charge a 50 percent deposit. You only charge 10% which means I don't receive any money upfront. I don't see that as secure enough. People may still change their minds. I'm addition, if they are from another country, how would I be able to assure they will pay me?
    1. lmmadminMay 19, 2025
      Hi, you can charge an additional deposit if you want - you have the option to set your own payment terms when you generate a contract so you can ask for 50% up front if that's how you prefer to work.
      1. Hero Man StudiosMay 20, 2025
        Noted with thanks
  3. EmmaAugust 5, 2025
    Hello. How do I collect the final payment after the gig? Do I invoice the client directly? Or do you take the payment and send it on?
    1. lmmadminAugust 5, 2025
      Hi. You invoice the client directly :)
  4. AddisonMay 20, 2026
    Can you help me promote myself so I can get more eyes on me?
    1. lmmadminMay 20, 2026
      Hi! Your listing currently has no reviews. Asking previous customers to review you on Gig Heaven would help a lot!
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