What’s new, pussycat? It’s 2024, and the bounce back from ye’old pandemic of yesteryear is REAL. However, despite a change of tide and upturn in the events kingdom, last year, Help Musicians UK conducted a groundbreaking musician census, marking the first of its kind in the industry. The results of this comprehensive survey are nothing short of eye-opening, finding that 50% of professional musicians working in the UK were earning just £14.5k per anum, compared to just 3% of musicians in the UK earning 70K and over. West-End producers predicted it would take over a decade for our amazing industry to bounce back, and we are also facing unprecedented closures of live music venues here in the UK, and the struggle feels real for lots of people working in live events and music. Contrary to predictions and census’s, however - the events and entertainment industry is worth over a staggering £42 BILLION POUNDS, and that's just the UK. I also see a very different reality with my agency which is inundated with requests for high-level musicians for amazing events and great clients. I also know first hand how easy it is when musicians have their stuff together to get them work, versus the musicians who don’t, or thoe musicians who have some crucial (yet easy to fix) components missing. This is precisely why I am organizing The Gig Goldrush—to equip and empower artists not only as their own agents but also to educate them on the secret sauce, marketing, and sales skills needed to truly thrive as modern live musicians in 2024. If this year you want to make a significant shift in your live music career so you can afford to have more time in the studio working on your recordings and upcoming releases, take some time to go on holiday, buy a new car or even just be able to effortlessly buy groceries without looking at the price tag (cost of living dream goals!) then The Gig Goldrush is the place for you to book in AT LEAST your next three high-paying gigs of the year.