<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[GIGNITE BLOG]]></title><description><![CDATA[GIGNITE BLOG]]></description><link>https://blog.gignite.live/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:40:51 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://blog.gignite.live/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Grassroots Networking Day 2026: A room full of live music possibilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[GIGNITE joined venues, promoters, agents and festivals at Grassroots Networking Day 2026 to discuss how better-connected tools can support more gigs and tours.]]></description><link>https://blog.gignite.live/post/grassroots-networking-day-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6addd1a358608d06d9b029ec</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4ca215_8ed888762e4349e69625bab21576791f~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dan Chantrey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Music Frontiers 2026: live music needs people-built infrastructure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Live music is too important to leave its core operations to disconnected tools, unsecured networks or AI agents. At Music Frontiers 2026 in Hamburg, we met music industry friends, partners and fellow innovators to talk about what better music technology should actually do. For GIGNITE, the answer starts with experience. The platform has been shaped over years by people with deep experience in live events and the music industry, then built with a talented team of developers. We have been...]]></description><link>https://blog.gignite.live/post/music-frontiers-2026-live-music-needs-people-built-infrastructure</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6acb2cd8e17be88e72d64cbf</guid><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4ca215_9f48b0b13756471ebc8462a14680d37a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dan Chantrey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The DCMS Touring Report Is Here - And It Shows Why GIGNITE Matters]]></title><description><![CDATA[The DCMS touring report, The economic benefits of touring and impact of EU exit, puts hard evidence behind what artists, managers and crews have been dealing with for years: touring across Europe got harder, slower and more expensive after EU exit. That will not surprise anyone who actually works in live music. It does matter, though, because the report turns lived frustration into documented economic evidence. The barriers affecting cross-border touring are not minor admin irritations. They...]]></description><link>https://blog.gignite.live/post/the-dcms-touring-report-is-here-and-it-shows-why-gignite-matters</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a908c62b26be70df8906e75</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:58:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4ca215_ff106b02c0a34e4fa5b43f0df2575323~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_942,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dan Chantrey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Rounds at H.O.M.E Is More Than a Showcase Moment for GIGNITE - It’s a Signal of What Live Music Needs Next]]></title><description><![CDATA[GIGNITE’s selection for The Rounds is more than a showcase moment. It is a chance to show why better live music infrastructure matters for the artists, managers, venues and teams shaping the future of the sector.]]></description><link>https://blog.gignite.live/post/the-rounds-home-live-music-infrastructure</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8f5e17d2a5268a5fb6bb6d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:04:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4ca215_fc661ba119ff4a12809befa078bf24d6~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dan Chantrey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Built on the road: why GIGNITE is touring software, not a pop-up platform]]></title><description><![CDATA[You can only build a platform for touring if you've lived it. One shitty gig at a time. The empty rooms. The promoter who vanished. The van that died on the motorway. The spreadsheet at 2am trying to work out if the next date even breaks even. That's where we earned our stripes, and that's where GIGNITE comes from. A lot of pop-up platforms. Not a lot of road miles. Right now there are loads of vibe-coded, pop-up sites promising to sort out live music. Some of them might suit the odd DJ...]]></description><link>https://blog.gignite.live/post/built-on-the-road-why-gignite-is-touring-software-not-a-pop-up-platform</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ade725484fa5b2665a3bee5</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:19:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4ca215_8a76ed32abc14903a8777b798efeae94~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dan Chantrey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How GIGNITE helps artists plan gigs and tours step by step]]></title><description><![CDATA[A practical look at how GIGNITE helps artists and managers plan gigs and tours with less admin, better structure, and more connected live music workflow.]]></description><link>https://blog.gignite.live/post/how-gignite-helps-artists-plan-gigs-and-tours-step-by-step</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8be67f30d700055ab188bf</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 07:16:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/CdAZJ6G2x2Q?si=B8R3mXZUpZgvA4Gp" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Dan Chantrey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How do independent artists manage tour logistics for bands without losing the plot?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tour logistics for bands can unravel fast when routes, costs, timings and venue details are scattered across too many places. This blog explains how GIGNITE helps independent artists bring tour planning into one platform, making gigs and tours easier to organise with less admin and more control.]]></description><link>https://blog.gignite.live/post/how-do-independent-artists-manage-tour-logistics-for-bands-without-losing-the-plot</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a91e39e94a35c6c99d3eec8</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4ca215_337b41a704924923beb5b39039b7ca07~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dan Chantrey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How do I find the right venues for my band to play without wasting weeks on dead ends?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn how to find venues for your band by routing your tour first, discovering suitable venues, and organising outreach with GIGNITE.]]></description><link>https://blog.gignite.live/post/how-do-i-find-the-right-venues-for-my-band-to-play-without-wasting-weeks-on-dead-ends</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8b61cb8eed5abe8163d8a6</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 23:12:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4ca215_a7804726d89a413d952db31a5f71c41b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dan Chantrey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Do Audience Analytics For Musicians Actually Tell Artists Before They Book A Tour?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Audience analytics can help independent musicians identify where demand is growing, choose the right venues and plan smarter, more efficient tours.]]></description><link>https://blog.gignite.live/post/audience-analytics-for-musicians</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8b28fd4e12adafbf7d2787</guid><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4ca215_4c1769349f924b0b9f6cc6f815c2cd1d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dan Chantrey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Better Way to Plan Gigs and Tours: Why We Built GIGNITE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover how GIGNITE helps independent artists plan gigs and tours, connect with the right people, reduce admin and build more sustainable live careers.]]></description><link>https://blog.gignite.live/post/better-way-to-plan-gigs-and-tours</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8aee1e30d700055aaf9736</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4ca215_17f03eef3192401c824ebb2bd1023a13~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dan Chantrey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Do I Book Gigs For My Band? A Smarter Way To Grow Your Audience]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your music deserves to reach audiences. And if you are serious about building a career, touring is still one of the most powerful ways to grow your fanbase, strengthen your live show, and turn casual listeners into real supporters. But if you have ever asked yourself how do I book gigs for my band?, you already know the answer is rarely simple. Why booking gigs still feels harder than it should For most independent artists, working out where to play means first working out the right...]]></description><link>https://blog.gignite.live/post/how-do-i-book-gigs-for-my-band-a-smarter-way-to-grow-your-audience</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8ab638af81305b0c446813</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:59:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4ca215_0c7f600986dd4d54a163ad8ae0829843~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dan Chantrey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The EMMA report confirms what music managers already know: too much of the industry still runs on risk, patchwork and personal sacrifice]]></title><description><![CDATA[The EMMA report shows music managers are carrying too much risk. GIGNITE helps teams plan and manage live activity with less admin, better visibility and stronger operational control.]]></description><link>https://blog.gignite.live/post/the-emma-report-confirms-what-music-managers-already-know-too-much-of-the-industry-still-runs-on-ri</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8ca083251654bf28e259d4</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4ca215_81139c5222f74714a7fa5bfd55126dc9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dan Chantrey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[We're heading to MIDEM Cannes — and launching GIGNITE to the music industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[The future of live music does not need more noise. It needs better connections. From 4–6 February, GIGNITE will be at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès de Cannes, as one of the companies selected for MIDEM's Startup Village. It is a chance to introduce GIGNITE to artists, innovators, industry leaders, investors and touring partners who are actively shaping what comes next for music. Live music is still held together by disconnected inboxes, spreadsheets, phone calls and guesswork....]]></description><link>https://blog.gignite.live/post/we-re-heading-to-midem-cannes-and-launching-gignite-to-the-music-industry</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8bf09230d700055ab19c99</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 08:27:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4ca215_44edfd5a82e04ae9b811dbe3f435dd94~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dan Chantrey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Music Venue Trust Annual Report 2025: Why Grassroots Venues Need Better Touring Infrastructure]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Music Venue Trust Annual Report 2025 reveals the UK touring gap for grassroots venues and how GIGNITE helps them get discovered, connected and bookable.]]></description><link>https://blog.gignite.live/post/music-venue-trust-annual-report-2025-why-grassroots-venues-need-better-touring-infrastructure</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8bd9cc4e12adafbf7e8cdc</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4ca215_6b47d71abb5947cda36476efb05151f3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dan Chantrey</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>