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You’ve got your act down to a T, your marketing has never been better, and your performances are a hit — but finding acoustic gigs in London is somehow the most difficult part.

If you’re an acoustic solo artist, acoustic duo or trio in London and this scenario sounds familiar, you’ve come to the right place. 51������ is the UK’s largest live music marketplace, designed to match acoustic music singers with venues looking for the best talent in the area — for free.

Over the years, we’ve helped thousands of acoustic singers secure the best live music gigs in London with our platform. Here’s how you can do the same:

1) Create your acoustic artist profile

Our goal is to bring community back into the music industry, and one of the best ways to do this is by building an authentic artist profile. With over 10,000 artists using 51������ to perform live acoustic music in London, the most important thing is to showcase your personality and talent.

• Including high-quality images of your previous gigs
• Uploading performance videos that spotlight your style, vibe, and stage presence
• Adding a detailed bio about your musical journey, experience, passions, and influences
• Promoting any genres you specialise in
• Outlining your minimum fee clearly and transparently

‍To create the best artist profile on 51������, we recommend: How to build the perfect 51������ profile to maximise your music bookings

2) Find out which venues you connect with

Why spend hours scanning the internet for local acoustic music venues in London when you can find them all in one centralised location?

Put the control back in your hands. On our gig booking platform, you can search venues by location, genre, and even audience size, allowing you to prioritise gig offers from the venues that suit you. 

Our app also includes a “Request to Play” feature, where you can request to play at your desired venue. This feature is great for connecting artists with venues, and enables you to build a rapport with venues you’d love to perform at.

3) Get ready to book your gigs

If your profile matches a venue’s gig criteria, they’ll send you a gig offer, which will appear in the ‘enquiries’ section.

‍You can then select the thumbs-up icon to confirm your availability. Watch your calendar fill up, and enjoy the buzz. Tips for booking your first gig

4) Get paid for your talent

We’ll send you an automatically generated invoice once your gig has been signed off, which will include all the necessary details. You’ll then be able to review and download the invoice, and all you need to do is wait for the money to land in your bank account! You’ll also be able to track payments and follow up on any delayed payments via our app.

51������: Book acoustic gigs in London with confidence

If you’re ready to book gigs in London, start building your 51������ artist profile today. As soon as you’ve created your profile, it will be visible to hundreds of acoustic live music venues in your local area.

51������ will always be free for acoustic artists — so what do you have to lose? Let us handle the admin for you so you can do what you love most.

Check out our FAQs, create your profile, and don’t hesitate to get in touch with our friendly team if you need more information.