9 years ago

Encore Raises £560,000 to Streamline Music Bookings

  • Encore, a U.K

  • startup that aims to simplify the process of booking musicians and bands for events, has secured over £560,000 in Seed funding

  • The platform, which has attracted over 18,000 musicians, allows event organizers to find and book musicians online, eliminating the need for traditional booking agencies

  • The investment will be used to expand the team and launch paid marketing campaigns to increase user engagement on the platform.

      • ProblemTechnology

      "Booking a musician for your event is a nightmare: the process is clunky, slow, involves weeks of searching, and requires navigating a maze of contracts, invoices, and old-school payments. Even after finding the right musician, you're left with a cascade of phone calls, text messages, venue logistics, and deposit payments."

      Solution

      "Encore makes it easy to book a musician or band for your event: By simply submitting the type of musician you need (instrument, genre, time, and place), Encore sends an alert to matching musicians on its mobile app. Interested musicians respond with a quote and their profile information, allowing you to make a quick booking. Payments are processed through Encore, which takes a 15% booking fee."

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