IQ Magazine has integrated Hearby’s real-time gig discovery platform into its Manchester Report 2026, creating a dynamic mapping of the city’s live entertainment infrastructure. The dataset actively tracks over 3,300 upcoming events distributed across 737 regional venues, capturing both grassroots rooms and major touring arenas. By embedding this live gig guide directly into its reporting, IQ transforms static historical analysis into a functional tool for audience discovery and venue utilization.
This partnership signals a broader shift toward embedding live event data directly into industry intelligence frameworks. By bridging the fragmentation in local gig discovery, platforms like Hearby are creating essential infrastructure that boosts grassroots ecosystem ROI and supports the early-stage artist pipeline.
Curated by MusicResearch.com from Digital Music News. Read the full article at: IQ Magazine Integrates Hearby’s Gig Guide Into Its Manchester Music Report
