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Basics

Profile photo

A clear headshot or band photo. Keep it under ~300 KB.

Full name

Account email (your private login — where verification emails go; never shown publicly)

City

State

ZIP code

Your ZIP powers gigs within 50 miles of you and distance-based search. It's never shown publicly.

Phone (private — not shown on your public profile; shared with the band only once you're booked on their gig, so they can reach you day-of)

Bio

Links & video

Drop in a YouTube clip of you playing plus your socials — artists love to see you in action before they reach out.

YouTube / video links (add as many as you like)

Spotify / audio (a track or artist link)

Website

Instagram

Facebook

TikTok

Musician details

Main instrument

Years exp.

Secondary instruments (comma separated)

Typical rate per show ($) — a guide only; the artist sets the actual gig fee

Genres (comma separated)

Equipment you own (optional)

Worth protecting? Most home policies stop covering gear once you're paid to play — here's what instrument insurance covers.

Languages spoken (comma separated)

Travel willingness

Passport Own transport Available for bookings

✅ I'm open to work — put me on the “Available Now” board Turn this on when you're looking for gigs. Artists searching your city can find you and reach out directly. Flip it off anytime once you're booked up. Skills

🎼 Musical Director services

Do you also put shows together — hiring the band, running rehearsals, and handling the music for a visiting artist? Many artists travel solo and look for a local MD in each city to pull the whole thing off. Turn this on to show up when they search.

🎼 I'm available as a Musical Director Adds a Musical Director badge to your profile and lists you on the “Find a Musical Director” board. Fees are worked out with each artist, so there's no set rate here.

What you offer as an MD (optional)

A couple of sentences on the cities you cover and what you handle. This shows on your profile.

Referrals & experience

This is what gets you hired — who you've played with and who can vouch for you.

Previously played with (comma separated)

References / referrals

Add anyone who can vouch for you — name, what they do, and a way to reach them. Contact details are shown only to signed-in members so an artist can verify you. They're never public.

Getting paid

List the apps you accept so a band can pay you fast after a show. These are shown only to an artist who has booked you — never public. WhoNeedsAGig doesn't process payments; you're paid directly by the artist.

Zelle (email/phone)

Cash App ($cashtag)

Venmo (@handle)

PayPal (email/link)

Artist / organizer details

What best describes you?

This tailors your dashboard. Theaters see “My Residencies” (no tour/venue-shopping clutter); a show can still go on tour when needed.

Act, band, or organization name

Genres (optional · comma separated)

🔒 Password

Set a new password for signing in. Use at least 6 characters.

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Delete account

Permanently delete your account and your information from WhoNeedsAGig. This can't be undone. Your profile, any gigs you posted, and your applications are removed; any directory profile you claimed is released back to unclaimed.