Sparkgig

SparkGig is an online marketplace to bring live performance into everyday life. We are creating job opportunities for struggling musicians and performers. Many aspiring performers don’t have the resources and support they need to start their career and pursue their passions. Today, our competitors focus on providing gigs for already well-established performers, making it difficult for talented new performers starting out in the entertainment industry. SparkGig is working with these rising stars to build a platform that allows them to market their services smarter and develop a greater online presence. We are making live entertainment accessible for the public. When it comes to hiring a performer for their event, people worry that it will come at a high cost. SparkGig is dedicated to changing that, because we believe that live entertainment shouldn’t be seen as a luxury. Partnering with local performers and music schools allows SparkGig to put affordable live performances into the hands of the masses. By focusing on high density communities, we can share live entertainment experiences at an affordable cost. And we’re making it easy. With a few clicks, anyone looking to hire a performer for a kid’s birthday party, company or family event can use SparkGig to discover, book and pay instantly. Unlike other solutions, SparkGig provides a simple booking process. With upfront packages and pricing, and instant chat communication, event hosts no longer face a tedious process of dealing with quotes or lengthy negotiation processes. They successfully completed early trials in Waterloo, and have now received hundreds of bookings. They have recently been accepted to Startup New York and will be officially launching in Toronto and New York later this year. Founded in 2013, member of the University of Waterloo Velocity Garage (Canada).