North East live music discovery platform GIGCO has unveiled version 2 of its app, available now to music fans in Tyne and Wear.
GIGCO lists over 70 venues and thousands of events, covering everything from free shows above back street boozers to stadiums and festival experiences.
The latest version of GIGCO introduces greater functionalities, including:
- In-App Event Sharing: Users can now effortlessly share and spread the word about upcoming events directly within the app, fostering a connected music community.
- Enhanced User Profiles: Engage and connect with like-minded music aficionados through user profiles, facilitating seamless interactions and shared experiences.
- Personalized Event Feed: GIGCO’s refined algorithm tailors event recommendations, ensuring users receive personalized event suggestions based on their preferences.
Founder Ben Kindlan, from Whitley Bay, said: “GIGCO App is the best place to discover live music. Our team is music-mad and we want everyone to know What’s On in our region. In our first year our app has listed over 6,000 events in Tyne and Wear. From open mic nights in Byker to Beyonce at the Stadium of Light. We believe that live music and club nights are the greatest way for people to connect, but first you need to know what’s on and where it’s happening.
“Our tech brings all the great events happening in Tyne and Wear and stores them in one place. Before GIGCO you needed multiple apps and browsers open. Now you just need GIGCO.”
GIGCO recently completed Ignite’s accelerator program. The accelerator program has helped the team fine-tuned the platform but has also fostered significant partnerships.
One such collaboration with tech startup Sugarcoat is about to unveil a marketplace within GIGCO, empowering venues and artists to showcase and sell everything from merch to memorabilia, physical and digital music, and even fundraising for artists in need.
CEO Matty Gray added that the GIGCO team are keen to hear feedback from users of the latest app version: “We value the input of gig-goers as we shape the future of live music discovery. Your feedback is instrumental in enhancing the GIGCO experience,” he said.
