You don't need a fancy website. You need an effective one. Here are the five things that actually matter.
1. A clear bio
Your bio should answer three questions in 30 seconds: Who are you? What do you sound like? Why should someone care?
Keep it short. Two paragraphs max for the homepage version. Save the full story for a dedicated bio page.
"Soul Porpoise is a five-piece funk and soul band from Burlington, Vermont. They play 80+ shows a year and have opened for Lettuce, Turkuaz, and The Motet."
That's it. Clear, specific, credible.
2. Music you can hear immediately
Don't make visitors click through three pages to hear your music. Embed an audio player or Spotify widget on your homepage.
The first 15 seconds of your best song should be one click away from your landing page.
3. Upcoming gigs
If you're an active performing musician, your gig list is one of the most important things on your site. It tells bookers:
- You're actively performing (not a dormant project)
- What kinds of venues you play
- What geographic range you cover
Keep it updated. Nothing says "abandoned website" like gig dates from 2024.
4. Press photos
Venues need photos for their social media, event listings, and posters. Make it easy for them.
Include at least 3-4 high-resolution photos that are:
- Well-lit and in focus
- Horizontal (landscape) orientation for most use cases
- Available for download without a login
5. A way to get in touch
This seems obvious, but many band websites bury their contact information. Make it prominent.
A contact form is ideal because:
- It filters out spam better than a naked email address
- It captures structured information (name, venue, date, budget)
- It goes to an inbox you can manage
With GigPro, your contact form submissions go to a built-in inbox — no third-party form tools needed.
That's it. Bio, music, gigs, photos, contact. Everything else is optional. Start with these five and build from there.