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Practical, no-fluff guides for musicians, venues, restaurants and anyone planning an event, from the team behind Jamma Music and JamJar.
Post a gig, pick from verified acts: booking live music without the guesswork
How the Jamma gig board works for venues and bookers: post a slot free, and every artist who applies arrives with verified ratings and real tip history.
How to pitch 7,000+ UK venues without cold-emailing into the void
A practical guide to getting gigs from the UK venues directory: how to pick the right rooms, what to put in a pitch, and why a verified profile beats a demo reel.
How to price yourself as a function band (without underselling)
Cost-plus maths, per-head framing, seasonal pricing, deposits and how to raise your rates, a 2026 pricing playbook for UK function bands.
Solo singer, duo or full band: what should you book?
Solo act, duo or full band? A practical decision guide by budget, venue size, vibe and dance-floor needs, with real 2026 UK prices for each.
How to find gigs as a new artist: a working musician's playbook
From open mics to the function circuit: a practical, step-by-step playbook for landing your first paid gigs as a new UK artist in 2026.
A landlord's guide to booking live music for your pub
Licensing rules, realistic 2026 rates (£150–£350 per act), what actually pulls a crowd, and how to make live music pay for your pub.
How much does a wedding band cost in the UK? (2026 prices)
Real 2026 UK wedding band prices: solo acts from £250, function bands £1,200–£1,800, premium bands £3,500+. What drives the price and how to budget.