Planning a gig, but on a really tight budget? No need to panic, since you won’t be the first and you certainly won’t be the last to do it. Fortunately, there are plenty of things you can do to save money without having it affect the end result. Here are five different steps you should take to end up with a gig everyone will enjoy!

Find sponsors

One of the best ways to save money when planning a gig is to have someone else invest in you. And that’s exactly what sponsors are for. Worried you won’t be able to find one for your event? It doesn’t really matter how specific it is and what it’s all about, there’s bound to be someone who’d be interested in it.

Save on the venue

Unless you own a spacious home with excellent acoustics, you’ll need a venue for your gig. This is also one of the most expensive things when it comes to hosting events. Fortunately, there are two things you can do to get it for cheaper. Firstly, you need to book it way in advance. Second, you can always try to find an organization willing to rent it to you for free.

Rent your equipment

Audio equipment tends to cost money, especially if it’s any good. And if you want your audience to enjoy what you’ve prepared for them, you’ll need quality stuff. And before you start to panic, here’s some good news for you. Even professional equipment can be hired for a much lower price. Simply visit a platform like Rentuu where you can rent a piano or other musical equipments, and take your pick.

Think about your audience

You’ll end up spending a lot less money simply by thinking about the needs of your audience. Try to answer some questions about the type of people you’re expecting to come to your gig. Do they dance or just sit chatting with each other? What do they drink and what do they like to do when they’re out?

Get free marketing software

If you want your gig to be a huge success, you’ll need to do some marketing as well. Fortunately, there is plenty of marketing software out there. If you do some research, you might even get something for free.