Mauvey’s Inspiring Journey from Tragedy to Love
Born in Ghana and raised in Canada and the UK, Mauvey‘s music is influenced by a wide range of artists and cultures. Despite a successful career as a professional basketball player, Mauvey’s life took a turn when his best friend passed away. In the wake of this tragedy, Mauvey rediscovered his passion for music and began to focus on creating a message of love and self-acceptance.
Today, Mauvey’s music is recognized by fans and critics alike, with his work being praised by BBC Introducing, BBC Radio 1, Exclaim!, and Complex, among others. He has performed at numerous festivals and events, including Reeperbahn Festival 2022, SXSW 2022, and BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2021. His unique sound and message have earned him a dedicated fanbase and a reputation as a rising star in the alt-pop world.
Despite his success, Mauvey remains grounded and dedicated to his mission of spreading love through his music. “My message will always be Love” he says. “My mission is to distribute Love, and there’s no better way to do that than through music.” With his talent, passion, and message, there is no doubt that Mauvey will continue to inspire and uplift fans for years to come.
Booking 3 major festival slots through gigmit
Mauvey‘s journey on gigmit’s booking platform was truly impressive. Despite only sending 7 applications, Mauvey was able to secure
bookings for three prestigious festivals: Reeperbahn Festival 2022, The Great Escape Festival 2022, and Future Echoes Festival 2022.
Mauvey’s success as a musician was not a stroke of luck, but rather the result of his dedication and hard work.
You should care about who you’re performing to. You should prepare, you should rehearse. It sounds like such an easy thing, but don’t take it for granted. Put in as much work as you can because people are spending money to come and see you, and you need to be able to give them their money’s worth. Giving people the best of you is the most honest way to build a fanbase.
How Mauvey crafted the PERFECT Artist Page
Mauvey has a fully updated and optimised artist page, which played a huge role in attracting the attention of festival organisers. By keeping listing his latest music and upcoming shows, Mauvey made it clear that he is an active musician in the industry and that he is dedicated to finding opportunities. A very attractive mindset for promoters!
Mauvey’s artist page is exceptional because it effectively showcases his talent and provides a comprehensive overview of his music career.
The bright and vibrant image on the page immediately catches the eye and gives promoters a sense of his style and personality. He has also added his gig history, so promoters can see where he has performed and get an idea of his experience.
Additionally, music videos allow festival organisers to get a taste of his music and aesthetics.
Overall, Mauvey’s artist page is an excellent representation of his brand and a great resource for anyone interested in his project. To learn more about how to craft the perfect artist page, click here!
When artists put time into crafting high quality applications and ensure that their Artist Page is fully up to date, the likelihood of booking shows increases.
Selected out of over 400 applicants to play Europe’s biggest showcase festival!
Wearing his trademark purple clothes, Mauvey recently took to the stage at Reeperbahn Festival 2022 to put on a fantastic show for the gigmit showcase.
His unbounded passion and energy on stage took the audience’s breath away.
Mauvey proclaimed his message, not only through his music but also with intimate exchanges with the crowd.
You can read the full article about the gigmit showcase at Reeperbahn Festival 2022 here!
Mauvey was selected to play the showcase out of over 400 applicants. His unique style and clear purpose behind his music made him a very appealing candidate.
He also put a lot of time into his application, making sure to fill in all the information asked of him in great detail and care.
He embodied everything that gigmit is about: A driven, new artist determined to make it and willing to put in the time and effort to ensure he gets given a fair shot.
“I was asleep, and I don’t know why it is but I have these email alerts and they’re really loud! I check my email and I find out and I’m just losing my mind!” says Mauvey.
What struck us the most about our interview with Mauvey is how he spoke passionately about using creative narratives, self-reflective songwriting, and hypnotic beats to convey this message.
An unforgettable performance at The Great Escape Festival 2022
Mauvey also took to the gigmit stage at The Great Escape Festival in 2022 to a packed crowd of excited music lovers. He was selected out of nearly 1,000 applicants this time!
The booking process was vigorous as so many high quality and talented acts were keen for the slot. What really set Mauvey apart from the others was his attention to detail with his artist page and application. His artist page clearly presents his musical personality and stays true to his vision.
Throughout the performance, Mauvey poured his heart and soul into every song, delivering a truly passionate and engaging performance that left the crowd wanting more. This is how we knew booking him was the right decision.
Mauvey’s set was full of surprises and highlights. In addition to playing some of his biggest hits, he also treated the crowd to some upcoming releases.
It was no surprise that he was hailed as one of the standout acts of the festival, and fans left the show raving about his talent.
Read the full article about The Great Escape Festival here!
Mauvey’s success on gigmit is a testament to his talent and dedication as an artist. He was able to use gigmit’s platform to showcase his music and personality to festival organisers, and ultimately
secure bookings at three high-profile festivals. This is a huge accomplishment, and one that Mauvey should be very proud of.
