Artists & Collaborations
Where Artists Grow, Audiences Gather, and Ideas Get Loud
Gig City Productions connects performers, curators, and brands to build unforgettable live experiences—from intimate
showcases to full-scale multi-stage festivals. We champion fair terms, transparent comms, and professional production
so artists can focus on the set and partners can trust the delivery. If you’ve got a tour stop, a new release, a concept
residency, or a cross-genre experiment, this is where we make it real.
Bookings & Showcases
Ticketed sets, support slots, label nights, and co-curated bills across rooms from 200–3,000 capacity.
Co-Productions
We share risk and upside on special concepts, touring weeklies, pop-ups, and city-takeovers.
Brand Partnerships
Launch parties, tour tie-ins, content capture, and beverage collabs with measurable outcomes.
What We Bring to Every Collaboration
- Professional Production: PA & monitoring scaled to room, lighting design, stage management, backline options.
- Marketing Engine: creative assets, paid + organic campaigns, press outreach, influencer seeding, listings.
- Audience Data: pre-sale insights, geo targeting, post-show analytics, and CRM re-engagement.
- Artist Care: fair settlements, clear schedules, hospitality, and dedicated show runner.
- Content Capture: photo/video packages and rights-cleared snippets for social and EPKs.
Artist Submissions — EPK Checklist
- Links: 2–3 live performance videos (no reels only), latest single or set, socials.
- Short Bio: 80–120 words, genre tags, key influences, hometown/markets.
- Stage Plot & Input List: PDF or image, monitor prefs, playback notes.
- Press & Highlights: recent write-ups, notable supports, past venues or festivals.
- Availability & Holds: preferred dates, touring windows, travel party size.
Tip: name files like ArtistName_GigCity_StagePlot.pdf for faster routing.
Technical & Hospitality
- FOH/Monitor engineers on site; advance via shared show sheet.
- Standard backline by room; specialty gear on request.
- Dressing rooms, water, towels; meal buyout or catering options.
- Merch table, Square/Stripe support, nightly inventory/recon.
Deal Structures & Transparency
Guarantee
Flat fee + reasonable backline/hospitality. Best for tour routing and tight schedules.
Door Split
Net door after agreed expenses; sliding scales for multi-act bills and promo tiers.
Hybrid
Modest guarantee + split kicker past break-even; aligns incentives for special builds.
Settlements paid same night or next business day (ACH/wire). Itemized reports provided.
How We Book — From Pitch to Encore
- Pitch: send EPK and target dates.
- Fit & Offer: we match room, format, and deal; issue hold and offer sheet.
- Advance: tech + hospitality forms; announce plan, ticket link, and art assets.
- Promo Run: content calendar, local media, street team, partner boosts.
- Show Day: timed load-in/soundcheck, stage management, content capture.
- Settlement: itemized report, payment, post-show analytics, re-booking window.
Diversity, Safety & Inclusion
We program across genres and identities, maintain a harassment-free environment, and uphold accessible audience
experiences. Touring parties and local crews are briefed on venue policies and reporting channels.
Local Ecosystem
We collaborate with community venues, colleges, radio, and indie press. Educational workshops and daytime masterclasses
can be added to headline nights to grow scenes sustainably.
Submit Your Project or Partnership Idea
Tell us the vision, scale, and timeline. We’ll route it to the right programmer or partner manager.
FAQ — Artists & Partners
Do you work with emerging acts?
Yes. We run discovery nights and offer support slots. Strong live video links help us place you faster.
How far in advance should I pitch?
Club rooms: 4–8 weeks; theaters: 8–16 weeks; festivals: 4–8 months. We also hold windows for routing needs.
Can brands sponsor an artist night?
Absolutely—ask for our brand kit with measurement frameworks (reach, sales lift, content KPIs).