Gig Totem – Live music discovery through poster recognition

Summary: Gig Totem extracts artist, date, and venue information directly from gig posters uploaded by venues and promoters, creating a visual, searchable index of live music events. Users can find nearby shows, save them to calendars, and follow others, while promoters list events quickly without manual entry.

What it does

It reads artwork from posters to identify event details and compiles them into a searchable platform. Promoters upload posters to list gigs instantly.

Who it's for

Local music fans, promoters, and venue operators seeking to discover or promote live shows.

Why it matters

It addresses the challenge of under-publicized local gigs, helping support venues and emerging artists in shrinking live music scenes.