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GigSalad Reviews Summary
GigSalad has a rating of 3.7 stars from 249 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with GigSalad most frequently mention customer service, several years and potential clients. GigSalad ranks 3rd among Event Planning sites.
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Someone on their sight (Mariachi Mexicanismo) didn't show up to my wedding which I payed for, and gig salad basically said it was my fault. Terrible customer service and poor very "slick willy" type people.
I have been using GigSalad to book me for my caricature balloon twisting and face painting gigs for several years now, and have had great success. I highly recommend them!
Thank you, Mike! We're so happy to hear that we're helping you make a living doing what you love.
What I like about GigSalad is that it came up afterwards with a system that allows vendors to pay for results. If you're not making enough to justify any yearly payment, you can still benefit from the platform by paying GigSalad a percentage of what you make. This arrangement is much fairer than paying a yearly fee without knowing whether it will produce any result.
Glad to hear the platform works for you, Roderick! Thank you for the feedback.
Using this site allowed me to get three bids instantly. Contacting the groups was easy and they responded very quickly and were eager to comply with my requests. Overall, easy to use and got the job done!
That's great news, Mira! We hope your event is unforgettable!
The web site is setup very nicely, it is updated by GigSalad, client and member. Popular with Google
We appreciate your kind words, Nolan! Thank you for being a GigSalad member.
If you are an entertainer, you need to be on GigSalad. It's a great platform for finding and booking quality gigs!
Thank you, Christopher! Feedback like this warms our hearts.
Gig salad it is a wonderful page where you can found people interested in what do you do and they really appreciate your work when you are responsible and talented. I have gotten many events through this page and and I think it has helped me a lot to increase my events!
That's great to hear, Vicky! We love helping folks like you make a living doing what you love.
I'm a musician, and have booked 5 gigs so far with Gig Salad. They've all been premium, top notch gigs, the pay has been great, and it's nice that they deal with the monetary end of things, so no money exchanges hands between me and a client. Plus the gig is paid for up front so you know you're getting paid. One thing I recommend -- build a little extra into your quote to cover the service fees. If you're trying to walk away from a gig with $500, quote the gig at $525. Overall this is a great service, I would highly recommend. However...
Don't expect premium gigs and clients if you don't have premium content displaying what you do. If you're a musician, and have a shaky iPhone video from an old phone shot in 2011 with crummy audio & people talking in the background... you're probably not going to do very well. You get out of this what you put into it. Make a top notch profile... get professional quality pictures, video and audio, write a great bio etc. etc.
Hi Daniel, we're so glad it's working for you! And so much "yes!" on your advice. You get back what you put in and it's cool to hear that you understand that! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.
Thank you to Gig salad for keeping the gigs coming. Because of the pandemic I have lost some pretty good gigs with another site. But the gigs have still been coming with Gig Salad. Keep up the good work.
We know times have been rough for the entertainment industry, but we're so glad we can be a great resource for you! Thank you for sticking with us, Aaron!
I've gotten many offers, especially when I was a paid member, but there was no way to indicate that I was never available on Friday night or Saturday, and that's 99% or what I got. I'm told that feature is/was coming soon (excluding days one is not available). Regardless, they deliver what they promise. I recommend them.
Hi Dana, thank you for the feedback! I'm sorry for any confusion about our features, but you can absolutely block out certain days/times when you don't want leads. You can read more about managing your calendar here: https://help.gigsalad.com/article/141-manage-your-calendar
We appreciate your membership and hope things continue working for you on our platform!
I've had many many gigs that we found through Gig Salad. They are honest, prompt at paying, and frankly, I would recommend them to ANYONE wanting to showcase their work! GREAT JOB! - The Black Belt Salsa Dancers of Colorado
Thank you for the kind words, Edith! We're so happy to have you as a member.
I first like to say that I appreciate what Gigsalid does in being like a hub to aid in getting gigs for various talent and services. I have been with them for awhile and are pleased They make confirming gigs and enduring you get paid for your service. It takes the stress and extra steps out of you having to so that you can focus on delivering your services to your clients. So thank you Gid Salad
We love hearing this, Nikida! Thank you for taking the time to share and we're so glad you're a member with us.
With a premium membership I'm getting a good amount of leads. However I'm wondering why it takes 10 to 12 business days to get a deposit check received?
Hi Richard, thanks for your feedback! We're glad you're getting some great leads. Regarding your question, payment by check is the slowest method because the checks must be processed, printed, then mailed by hand (and unfortunately we cannot control the speed of the post office). However, we do offer direct deposit payments which only take 1-2 business days or PayPal payments which take 3-4 business days. Please contact our Customer Happiness Team for help switching your payout method: [email protected] or 417-889-9909. Thanks, Richard!
Gig Salad is the place for quality gigs. With an efficient setup and good customer service we have had good experiences interacting with the company and booked nice gigs. Overall we are happy with the platform.
Hi Doyle, we're so glad to hear this! Thank you for your kind words. Happy gigging!
Our duo, Little Black Dress (www.LBDduo.com), has been using GigSalad for several years. I have to say with the latest interface changes and steady stream of meaningful gig opportunities, they have become our go to for getting gigs over the other guys, hands down. Even with the trials of COVID, GigSalad has continued to offer gigs when the other service has gone silent. I am really happy with the way things are running at GigSalad and look forward to future opportunities through them. I am a paying vendor like everyone else, I am leaving a review because I am happy with the service.
Hi Rick, that's awesome to hear! We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. Thank you for being a member with us!
Thank you Gig Salad. Our recent booking experience was seamless. Hopefully the start of more events on the platform.
We're so happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing, Bahre.
Thank you Gig Salad. I have gotten several bookings through your site. I am very grateful for your site.
We're so glad to hear this, Bob! Thank you for your kind words!
I highly recommend Gigsalad.
Through the years I have sent various individuals my Gigsalad link.
This is an amazing platform for artist looking to book gigs or individuals looking for artists and musicians to book.
Thanks Gigsalad
We're so glad it's working well for you, Al! Thank you!
At least half my bookings come thru GigSalad! Not every lead is a good fit but I can actively pursue the jobs where I'm sure my act will be perfect for the event. Thanks again for my bookings!
That's awesome, Beverly! Thank you for being a member with us!
God bless GigSalad. It's a miracle of the times we live in to have them in our corner. I will work with them through thick and thin and hope the best for them and their staff.
Thank you, Jim. We so appreciate you being a member on our site!
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Hi Cody, we're very sorry to hear about your wedding. Unfortunately, this booking was not completed on GigSalad and you paid the vendor directly, so we were unable to intervene. Our Worry-Free Guarantee protects against situations like these, but only if the booking is kept on our secure platform. We hope you're able to reach a resolution with the band and we wish you all the best.