Sonicbids - anyone using this ? any success stories ?

iMADEtheBBC

So, have any of you had success with Sonicbids ? By ‘success’ I mean: you’ve got a meaningful gig or other exposure for your music.

I’ve been with them since last summer and although I’m in a niche (folk / folktronica) and probably “not what we’re looking for” I’m a little disappointed thus far, only getting a couple of minor online plays and definitely no actual shows/gigs.

There are the usual scam merchants up there of course.

I wonder if any artists beyond rock bands have got real gigs with this service ?

Any stories to share ?

MilanPan!c

iMADEtheBBC wrote: »

So, have any of you had success with Sonicbids ? By ‘success’ I mean: you’ve got a meaningful gig or other exposure for your music.

I’ve been with them since last summer and although I’m in a niche (folk / folktronica) and probably “not what we’re looking for” I’m a little disappointed thus far, only getting a couple of minor online plays and definitely no actual shows/gigs.

There are the usual scam merchants up there of course.

I wonder if any artists beyond rock bands have got real gigs with this service ?

Any stories to share ?

The whole thing seems like a bad idea. Like musicians needed to be more commoditised.

galwaybabe

That's mad. I was only looking at the sonicbids site the other day. On the surface it looks like a great idea, particularly if you are thinking of heading abroad. I'll be very interested to hear any stories about it. Was half thinking of joining myself

PMI

waste of time its all pretty small fry and no wonga gigs....

galwaybabe

PMI wrote: »

waste of time its all pretty small fry and no wonga gigs....

That's a pity. It is a great idea on paper. I was hoping to use it for getting some gigs in the states. Ah well, back to the drawing board...