How It Works

Built for every role in live music

Artistek is committed to fostering a vibrant, connected live music scene — where every gig booked is a new relationship formed, and every stage is a step closer to the community you belong to.

Artists, musicians, and venues each have a unique experience on Artistek. Select your role below to see exactly how the platform works for you.

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Artistek makes it simple to discover great local talent, lock in bookings, and manage your entire entertainment calendar without email chains, spreadsheets, or missed follow-ups.

  1. 1

    Set Up Your Venue Profile

    Your venue profile tells artists who you are and what you're looking for. Add your venue type, capacity, preferred genres, and booking calendar so the right artists can find you.

    • Describe your venue type, vibe, and capacity
    • Set preferred genres and entertainment style
    • Add multiple locations under one account
  2. 2

    Discover Local Artists

    Search for artists by genre, location, availability, and budget. Our AI surfaces the best matches for your venue type and event. Artists in your area are recommended automatically.

    • AI-powered recommendations based on your venue
    • Filter by genre, location, availability & budget
    • Save favorites to a shortlist for easy comparison
  3. 3

    Send a Booking Inquiry

    Found someone you like? Send them a booking inquiry directly from their profile. Include your event date, time, expected attendance, and your offered rate. They'll respond in the app.

    • Send inquiries in seconds from any artist profile
    • Include all event details in the initial message
    • Artists can accept, decline, or counter-offer
  4. 4

    Agree on Terms & Sign

    When both sides are aligned, a professional contract is auto-generated from the agreed terms. Review it, sign digitally, and the booking is locked in. No paperwork, no PDFs.

    • Contracts generated automatically on agreement
    • Legally binding digital signatures for both parties
    • Both sides get a copy the moment it's signed
  5. 5

    Manage Your Entertainment Calendar

    Every confirmed booking — past, present, and future — lives in one clean calendar. See all your artist connections, track what's coming up, and spot gaps you can fill.

    • Visual calendar shows all bookings at a glance
    • Track every artist connection in one place
    • One-click access to booking details and contracts
  6. 6

    Pay Securely via Escrow

    Payments are held in escrow until after the event. You're protected if something goes wrong, and artists are guaranteed to be paid on time. Everyone wins.

    • Pay upfront — funds held safely in escrow
    • Automatic release to the artist after the event
    • Full transaction history for every booking

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