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You can see if the artists you follow have upcoming events in your area by tapping the search
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For our music lovers
Simply register to receive special offers in your inbox and unlock a world of perks, including ticket discounts, free drinks, and more.
Whether you’re into bands, tribute acts, cover bands, solo performances, duos, or more, our platform showcases a diverse range of entertainment options. Check-in regularly see what’s on in your area and beyond and register for special offers.
Yes, our search feature allows you to filter events by genre, including rock, pop, indie, jazz, blues, country, electronic, and more, so you can easily find events that match your musical preferences.
You can find everything from rock, pop, indie, blues, and jazz to electronic, hip-hop, country, reggae, classical, and folk music events, covering both local gigs and major festivals.
Yes, we feature rock music events ranging from classic rock and alternative rock to punk rock gigs, covering both local bands and large-scale concerts.
Absolutely! Australia’s Biggest Gig Guide (ABGG) encourages and hopes to list a variety of jazz events, including live gigs, jazz festivals, and performances by both established and up-and-coming jazz musicians.
Yes, blues music is a significant part of our listings, with blues gigs, festivals, and special performances by solo artists and bands across Australia.
Yes, we feature hip-hop and rap events, from underground gigs and open mic nights to large-scale concerts and hip-hop festivals featuring popular artists.
Yes, we cover country music events, including live gigs, country music festivals, and performances by local and touring country artists across rural and urban Australia.
Yes, electronic music events, like all forms of music genre will be well-represented, featuring DJ sets, EDM festivals, techno nights, and other electronic music experiences in major cities and regional areas should the venues or the artists register the events on www.australiasbiggestgiguide.com.au.
Yes, we list a wide range of indie music events, highlighting local indie bands, national tours, and indie music festivals, offering fans the chance to discover emerging talent.
Yes, we list classical music events, including orchestral performances, chamber music, operas, and classical music festivals in both major venues and regional centers.
Yes, we encourage event registrion and will promote reggae and ska gigs, festivals, and special performances, ensuring fans of these genres can find events to enjoy across Australia.
Yes, folk music is a prominent genre on Australia’s Biggest Gig Guide (ABGG), with listings for folk gigs, festivals, and live performances featuring traditional, contemporary, and acoustic folk artists.
for our bands and venue managers
ABGG provides a range of promotional services tailored to elevate your venue’s visibility. From featured event listings to targeted Facebook and Instagram Ads, our platform is designed to maximize exposure and attract a broader audience to your events.
Absolutely! ABGG offers customizable ad campaigns to suit your venue’s specific goals. Whether it’s boosting ticket sales, increasing foot traffic, or promoting unique offerings, our platform allows for tailored campaigns for maximum impact.
Yes, ABGG provides robust analytics tools to measure the performance of your promotional campaigns. Track engagement, click-through rates, and other metrics to assess the effectiveness of your advertising strategy and make informed decisions for future promotions.
Yes, ABGG caters to venues hosting diverse entertainment. Whether it’s live bands, DJ nights, themed events, or other performances, our platform can showcase the variety your venue offers.
Certainly! ABGG encourages collaborative efforts with venues. Whether it’s special promotions or collaborative events, we work closely with venues to create engaging and mutually beneficial opportunities. We can provide other services such as Graphic Design, Website Design and SEO services to help imply evaluate your promotion.
No problem! We cater, Whether you host gigs weekly or just a handful throughout the year. There’s a flexible package for everyone.
Visit our website and follow the simple registration process. Your event will then be listed, gaining visibility among thousands of eager punters.
Australia’s Biggest Gig Guide (ABGG) promotes events widely, reaching a broader audience beyond locals, encouraging tourists to explore regional entertainment and boosting local tourism. Offer exclusive offers and work with accommodation businesses to entice visitors to your town.
We feature a wide range of events, including live music (all genres), comedy shows, theatre productions, art exhibitions,opera, and cultural festivals.
We offer comprehensive marketing services, including event listings, social media promotion, SEO optimization, and email campaigns to drive awareness and ticket sales.
Yes, we offer tailored promotional packages to enhance visibility and attendance at your events. Contact us to learn more about partnership opportunities.
Beyond providing information about events, we offer ticket discounts, special access, and tips on making the most of your night out, including local food and accommodation options.
We offer a range of marketing services, including social media campaigns, email blasts, and featured event listings to boost your event’s reach and drive attendance.
Absolutely! We encourage theatres and management to list theatre productions across Australia, from big city shows to regional performances, covering dramas, musicals, plays, and experimental theatre.1
General Questions
We’re aiming for it to become the largest gig guide in Australia! Our goal is to have all venues, bands, and promoters register their events so anyone in Australia can easily find live entertainment, whether in their local area or when visiting new places. Be patient with us. We have created the platform and we are now marketing to venues, bands, promoters, and agents to use the service.
It takes resources to run this service—things like web hosting, software programs, SEO, Meta and Google ads, and staff. These costs allow us to provide a top-tier platform that boosts your gigs’ visibility.
We offer a range of promotional services, including:
- Gigs listings on our platform
- Paid ads on Google and Meta
- Social media promotion
- Featured spotlights for selected gigs
- SEO optimization for higher visibility
- Email newsletters targeting gig-goers
While social media is free, it doesn’t guarantee your gigs will be seen by the right audience, or seen at all. Did you know the current Facebook organic reach is only 2-5% of a page’s total audience? Instagram is only slightly better. We use targeted promotion strategies and our established audience base to get your events in front of thousands of gig-goers.
We focus on any live entertainment and events across Australia. With a growing network of subscribers and industry connections, we make it easier for venues and artists to fill their events with passionate punters.
We ask the venues to go one step further and provide an exclusive offer we can send by email to subscribers to help bring regulars and new customers through your door, making the event a success and creating a fabulous environment that encourages people to return. This could be a two-for-one entry fee, free entry, free drink on arrival, a drink card, or even a percentage off drinks for ABGG subscribers.
Australia’s Biggest Gig Guide is powered by Reach Social Media. We have worked for entertainers, venues, agents, and promoters for years and have seen the pain points of promoting shows from all angles. So much so that we have provided free services for a long time to many, helping as much as we can to see shows go ahead, provide entertainment to Australians, and support venues and entertainers to stay afloat. The entertainment and hospitality industry is not easy in this current climate and needs support from everyone. Yes, this is a paid service = it has to be to keep it going. Our fees are reasonable, and we provide much for what is paid. We care about the industry and want to give back what the industry that we often take for granted and for what these industries have given to all Australians.
Simply visit our website, enter your location, and filter by genre or event type to find gigs, festivals, comedy shows, and more near you.
Yes! Australia’s Biggest Gig Guide (ABGG) lists events across Australia, including in rural towns like Ballarat, Dubbo, Wagga Wagga, Tamworth, and Alice Springs, supporting local events and boosting regional tourism.
Basic event listings registered on www.australiasbiggestgigguide.com.au is free until 31st March, but we also offer premium promotion packages to help increase visibility and ticket sales.
Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social media to get regular updates about events in your area, as well as exclusive offers and VIP experiences.
Subscribers receive personalized event notifications, ticket discounts, VIP packages, and other exclusive offers that enhance their entertainment experience.
You can reach us via our website’s contact form or through our social media channels. We’re here to help with any questions or promotional needs.
You can leave a review directly on our website under the event listing, or share your experience on our social media pages to help others discover great events.
Yes, our website is fully optimized for mobile, making it easy to browse events, register gigs, and receive updates on the go.
Event information is updated on www.australiasbiggestgigguide.com.au as soon as a venue, band, promoter or agency lists the event. If the digital marketing package is chosen by venues, bands etc, you can find gigs on our social media platforms also.
Australia’s Biggest Gig Guide (ABGG) offers nationwide coverage, including major cities and rural towns, while providing exclusive offers and comprehensive promotional services for venues and artists.
All gigs will be listed on the Australia’s Biggest Gig Guide (ABGG) website, and if the venue, band etc has chosen to list on our social media, hit interested or going on the events and you will receive reminders from Meta.
No, while music events are a major focus, Australia’s Biggest Gig Guide (ABGG) also lists comedy nights, theatre productions,art exhibitions, and other cultural happenings across Australia.All stakeholders from these industries are welcome to register their event on www.australiasbiggestgigguide.com.au
We encourage accommodation businesses to register special rates providing exclusive offers for nearby gigs making it easy for visitors to plan a full entertainment experience.
By promoting events widely, we help boost attendance, increase tourism to regional areas, and provide artists and venues with the visibility needed to thrive.
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to stay updated on the latest events, promotions, and news in Australia’s live entertainment scene.
Yes, Australia’s Biggest Gig Guide (ABGG) features a wide range of comedy events, including stand-up shows, open mic nights, comedy festivals, and special one-off performances by popular comedians.
Yes, we encourage cultural events and festivals celebrating music, food, arts, film, and heritage across Australia, offering a rich variety of experiences for diverse audiences.
Yes, we encourage dance events ranging from ballet and contemporary performances to hip-hop, salsa nights, and cultural dance festivals.
Yes, Australia’s Biggest Gig Guide (ABGG) encourages art exhibitions, gallery openings, and art festivals, including events showcasing local artists, traveling exhibitions, and cultural displays across cities and regional towns.
Yes, we encourage family-friendly events, including music festivals, theatre shows, outdoor movie nights, arts and crafts fairs, and community events suitable for all ages.
Yes, food and wine festivals are a big part of the entertainment scene we promote, with events that celebrate local cuisine, regional wines, and cultural food fairs across Australia.
Yes, we encourage LGBTQ+ events, including Pride festivals, drag shows, and other cultural events celebrating diversity and inclusion in the entertainment industry.
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𝘍𝘢𝘪𝘳 𝘦𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩. Please, though, do your part. If you are a band – promote with organic posts, paid posts, posters and whatever you can do to support the venue, paying you a fee. 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲𝘀: if you invite a band to perform at your venue, do your part in bringing your regulars and new punters through your doors to make it a success and pay the band a fair fee for their hard and exhausting work on the night, the hours of set up and transporting expensive equipment, their costly insurance and the years of rehearsals and practice bringing you the band you want your customers to enjoy and return to see again.
𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘂𝘀 𝗮 𝗴𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱. If you have any questions, please ask in comments or message us. 𝘞𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘺. Thank you to all venues and the public for your support to date.
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