Not User Friendly
This platform doesn’t let you browse available talent in your area. Instead, you have to fill out very specific details about your event—what type it is, all the associated info, and the exact kind of entertainer you’re looking for. From there, it seems like the platform pushes your request out to performers for quotes.
That setup feels limiting. I’m not even sure if you can request multiple types of performers at once (for example, a clown and a face painter, or an aerialist and an illusionist). Event hosts often need multiple acts, and it would make much more sense to see who’s available before committing to such detailed forms. Right now, it feels a bit like sending your request into the void without really knowing who might respond.
A more useful model would be something like Thumbtack or Fiverr, where you can browse, explore, and get inspired—even spontaneously book someone you didn’t realize you needed until you saw them. That would benefit both event hosts and entertainers.
I also wonder how it looks from the entertainers’ side—can they list multiple skills and be considered for more than one type of event, or is it just as rigid for them too? Either way, the current system feels unnecessarily restrictive.
Remember that people shop with their eyes.
That setup feels limiting. I’m not even sure if you can request multiple types of performers at once (for example, a clown and a face painter, or an aerialist and an illusionist). Event hosts often need multiple acts, and it would make much more sense to see who’s available before committing to such detailed forms. Right now, it feels a bit like sending your request into the void without really knowing who might respond.
A more useful model would be something like Thumbtack or Fiverr, where you can browse, explore, and get inspired—even spontaneously book someone you didn’t realize you needed until you saw them. That would benefit both event hosts and entertainers.
I also wonder how it looks from the entertainers’ side—can they list multiple skills and be considered for more than one type of event, or is it just as rigid for them too? Either way, the current system feels unnecessarily restrictive.
Remember that people shop with their eyes.
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Worthless
Been on Gig Salad one month. No gigs. Scam to pay for upgrades.
This app is not worth your time
Every time they update this app there are fewer and fewer devices that can use it ! I have two iPhones and an iPad and an iMac this gives me trouble this whole time I have been a member of Gig Salad for a number of years now I should be on it regularly notes the times I get an hour for a few between cause I can’t get on it! And it seems Customer Service doesn’t care!!
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Try Bash instead
This is an awful platform for performers. After paying the fee of ~$150/3 months to be listed as a mid-tier “pro member,” I have received about a dozen quote requests, and apparently none of them have been serious inquiries—even the direct leads—because none of them have ever responded to my messages (except one, who promptly ghosted). My profile is professional and my quotes are average market value, so I do not believe I am the problem.
If the fee weren’t so exorbitant, I could excuse this. As it is, this platform takes advantage of artists who just want to make a living, and it’s really sad and gross. Artists are naturally in competition with each other for gigs—that’s the way of the world—but GigSalad also pits them against each other in a useless arms race to see who is willing to pay more for leads.
Try Bash instead. The fees are a fraction of what GigSalad charges, and most Google searches bring it up before GigSalad anyway.
If the fee weren’t so exorbitant, I could excuse this. As it is, this platform takes advantage of artists who just want to make a living, and it’s really sad and gross. Artists are naturally in competition with each other for gigs—that’s the way of the world—but GigSalad also pits them against each other in a useless arms race to see who is willing to pay more for leads.
Try Bash instead. The fees are a fraction of what GigSalad charges, and most Google searches bring it up before GigSalad anyway.
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What about the professionals?
As long as this site has been around, I’m surprised there is no app for performers. It’s just as important to have an app for the professional entertainers to have access as much as potential clients. Highly disappointed that this has not been set up yet as I’m an entertainer utilizing this site.
Garbage
The layout is ugly and no one is on here.
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The white rock Legion last Friday night was the venue for Sticky Fingers, local Rolling Stones tribute band lead singer. Stewart nailed Mick Jagger’s voice. The band was tight, powerful guitar and drums. Everyone had a great time food and beverages at the Legion were phenomenal and a good crowd of people if you like the stones, you must see them there. Next gig is Haney BC , June 24th ! Must see & hear
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Not enough functionality
Not useful if you are a vendor. You have to use the website because this app doesn’t have the same functionality at all. Pretty terrible. Please reconsider and make an app the works for anyone using the site.
PERFORMERS NEED THIS
Please please pleaseeeeee make this app accessible for entertainers . We need it more than anything. We could book faster and create more traffic for the platform
Great for Aspiring artist
My name is Vante Poems and absolutely love gig salad. I’ve been able to create opportunities for myself with the help of the app.
4 stars because it would be a better app if I didn’t have to pay a premium
4 stars because it would be a better app if I didn’t have to pay a premium
Clients Only
It is not helpful to only have functionality for clients searching for event entertainment and not for the performers to be able to respond and send quotes via the app. Entertainers must use the website, which is not easy to maneuver on the phone. Please make the app usable for the entertainment companies!
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Waste of time
Looking to browse, pick and choose a specific musician for your event? No such option. This app contacts ALL musicians in your area, filling up your inbox with unnecessary quotes from people you would never consider hiring. Use the website instead.
Not enough functionality
Not useful if you are a vendor. You have to use the website because this app doesn’t have the same functionality at all. Pretty terrible. Please reconsider and make an app the works for anyone using the site.
Not worth it
Feels old and uncared for. There are better alternatives available now
This app could be amazing
I wish it was more specific, I was trying to find a specific musician to play at my event but it just contacts alll musicians around me and I feel like it’s a waste of time for them to give me a quote and see if they’re available. This app seems like a great idea but it needs a lot of work. I wish it was like thumbtack where I could just see people profiles and what they offer and if I like it I can just message them. But Oh well
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Why???
Not useful if your are the one providing the services. Only meant to help people looking for services.
Why no pro app?
Why wouldn’t they make an app for the professionals their number one priority? What are they thinking? It’s the professionals that are their direct customers..not OUR clients.
Only for people hiring
Downloaded the app to try to keep up with my performer account on GigSalad. App is only for those hiring and is of no use to the performers. Highly suggest the developers update the app to also allow management of accounts by performers as well.
Just what I needed!
Great App! Easy to use! I will definitely use for my future events!
What about vendors?
Confused, how do you become a vendor? Seems like a good app once this is made a bit more clear for those offering the services, so far I can only see how you can request services.
