Some of the great musicians that took part:
Skiff, NL
Channah, NL
Ruben Poncia, NL
The Layers, UK
Carolyn Anona Scott, SC
Tommy Beavitt, SC
Thomas Wissing, D
Carmela Pedicini, US
David Stray Ney, US
GigSwapping is about the 'exchange' (swap) of 'concerts' (gigs).
As an artist, musician, dancer or visual artist, you may be looking for some opportunities to perform abroad, or just in some other region in your country.
Or maybe you are a music lover prepared to host a visiting artist who is touring your vicinity. In either case, this is the project for you to join in with.
Our members share information on local stages, arts scenes, venues and local contacts. They host eachother and work together organising relay music tours, meet up for individual swaps and expand their boundaries - having a good time while at it.
As more and more people get in on this, the inspiration and opportunities grow for more and more individual swaps and group swaps to take place. Why should you be trying to make it all by yourself, when there's us ready to help out?
GigSwap started as a group within the wonderful Couchsurfing community (http://www.couchsurfing.com) but is crossing more borders every year.
Check www.gigswap.org for the latest news on our tours and concerts.
Join in the swap, exchange and enjoy!
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Milestones
April 2008: The first GigSwap tour: Utrecht (NL), Vienna (AU) and Pardubice (CZ)
August 2008: The NY Couch Crash festival 2008, New York (USA)
August/September 2008: A three-week tour through Scotland, England and Ireland, including Liverpool (UK), Dublin (IR), Edinburgh and Glasgow (IR) and many others
October 2008: A short tour: Amsterdam (NL) and Frankfurt (DE)
