Every DJ on Gigist is identity-verified, insured, reviewed, and held to a premium talent standard. Transparent pricing, live availability — zero surprises.
"Every DJ I knew was sick of it. Every venue manager I spoke to was sick of it. So I decided to build something better."
Gigist was created by a working London DJ with over a decade of experience behind the decks — from intimate pub residencies and bar nights to packed clubs, rooftop events, and corporate shows across the city.
After hundreds of gigs and countless conversations with fellow DJs and venue managers, one frustration kept surfacing: the system was stacked against everyone except the agencies in the middle.
DJs were losing substantial cuts of their earnings to middlemen who added little real value. Venues were paying over the odds for bookings they couldn't properly vet, with no transparency on pricing and no accountability on quality. No live availability, no verification, no trust — just back-and-forth emails and someone else taking a huge slice.
Gigist is the platform the founder always wished existed. Built with first-hand knowledge of both sides of the booking table — to give DJs more of their money, and give bookers the confidence they deserve.
We've experienced both sides first-hand. The high fees, the lack of transparency, the guesswork. Here's what that looks like — and what we've built instead.
Every DJ on Gigist must earn the Verified badge before accepting a single booking. Premium talent, properly vetted — no shortcuts, no exceptions.
Government-issued photo ID — passport or driving licence — confirmed before any profile goes live. No exceptions.
Proof of a minimum £1 million PLI policy — the industry standard for professional DJs. Expiry date checked and logged.
Independently verifiable references from real clients or venues — spot-checked by our team before a badge is awarded.
Only genuinely skilled DJs make it through. Our founder personally listens to every submitted mix — assessing sound, technique, and energy — to ensure every artist on Gigist represents premium, stage-ready talent. We're music people first.
Whether you're booking a DJ for your event or joining as a professional, every step is designed for clarity and speed.
Enter your event date, location, genre, and budget
Every result carries the Gigist Verified badge — rates, availability, and mixes upfront
Send a request directly — no calls, no agents, no back-and-forth
Handled by Stripe. The price you see is the price you pay — no hidden extras
Your verified review rewards the best DJs and helps the next booker on the platform
Submit your experience, genres, mix links, and insurance details
Our team reviews your ID, insurance, track record, and mix — and gets back to you promptly
Set your rate, genres, bio, and mix links. Manage your live availability calendar
Instant booking notifications — accept or decline in one tap, on your terms
Payment lands in your account after each gig — low commission deducted automatically
Gigist was built by someone who spent years handing over a big cut to agencies. We know how it feels. That's why we charge significantly less — and put the power back where it belongs.
A credential that sets you apart from every unverified DJ on generic platforms. Earn it once — carry it on every booking.
Live availability means bookers can see and book your free dates immediately. No more dark nights going to waste.
Our commission is a fraction of what agencies charge. The founder built this knowing exactly what that difference means to a working DJ.
Instant booking notifications. Accept or decline in one tap. Payment hits your account automatically after the gig.
DJs set their own rate. You see exactly what you pay. That's the Gigist promise — designed by someone who's been on both sides of the booking table.
Low commission, full verification, instant booking. Built from the ground up by someone who knew exactly what was wrong with the old way.
Curated talent — but at a steep price. Huge markups, opaque pricing, and a slow booking process.
No verification, no guarantees. Anyone can list. The risk falls entirely on you.
Join the waitlist now. Bookers get priority access to verified DJs at launch. DJs who join early unlock exclusive lifetime perks.
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DJs who join early unlock exclusive lifetime perks and priority listing at launch.
We'll be in touch when Gigist launches in London.