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Rising Stars: newly formed bands
Bands that started performing in the last two years, newest first. Each has its own videos, music and starting price, and you can book them like any other artist on MusicBajaao.
Rising Stars are joining now
Newly formed bands appear here newest first, with their own videos, music and prices. Looking for music now? Find an artist, or tell us your event and we'll suggest artists who are free.
Profile labels, and the levels to come
For now, profiles show only these labels, and only when they're true.
- Verified
Verified by MusicBajaao
Our team has checked this artist. The profile lists exactly what was checked, such as performance videos, the lineup or a phone number.
- Rising Star
Rising Star
A newly formed band: it started performing in the last two years, as the band told us.
- New on MusicBajaao
New on MusicBajaao
Joined MusicBajaao in the last 90 days.
- Featured
Featured
Picked by the MusicBajaao team. It isn't based on reviews, and it doesn't mean Verified.
Levels: coming later
Once there are real bookings and reviews, acts will move through these levels. They'll be based only on evidence MusicBajaao has verified, never on how long an act has been listed, how many enquiries it gets or what it charges. The same rules will apply to everyone.
- Emerging
Emerging Artist
New to MusicBajaao. Every new artist starts here, with no booking history needed.
- Rising
Rising Artist
At least 3 confirmed bookings, 2 or more verified reviews and an average of 4.0 or higher.
- Established
Established Artist
At least 10 confirmed bookings, 5 or more verified reviews and an average of 4.3 or higher, or a track record outside MusicBajaao that our team has checked (references, past events and years performing).
- Top Performer
Top Performer
At least 25 confirmed bookings through MusicBajaao, 15 or more verified reviews, and an average rating of 4.7 or higher.
What counts as verified
- Bookings made through MusicBajaao and confirmed by our team
- Reviews from customers who booked the artist
- A checked track record: references and past events our team has confirmed
What doesn't count
- How long an artist has been listed
- The number of enquiries it gets
- Its price, or what it pays (listing is free)
- Claims we haven't checked. Those are shown as "self-reported".
Newly formed band? Get your first bookings
List as an artist and answer Yes to "Is your act newly formed?". Once we approve your profile, you'll appear in Rising Stars. Listing is free.
No history needed
New artists can be listed from day one.
Honest labels
Verified facts and self-reported claims are always shown separately.
Your price, always
You set your price. Customers lock the date with a 40% advance paid online, and pay you the rest at the event.
Real enquiries
Events that fit your music, city and price.
Rising Stars: your questions
Newly formed bands, labels and fairness.
What is a Rising Star?
A band that started performing in the last two years. Bands tell us this when they list; it's their own information, shown as given. Rising Stars lists them newest first, so every new band gets a turn at the front.
Do I need past bookings to be listed?
No. New artists can be listed with no booking history. List as an artist, add your performance videos, and tick "newly formed" if you started in the last two years.
When will levels start?
Once there are real, confirmed bookings and reviews to base them on. Until then profiles show only the labels described on this page (Verified, Featured, Rising Star and New on MusicBajaao). The level rules are written on this page now, so you can see the path.
Does a higher level mean a higher price?
No. You always set your own prices. A level will never change them.
Can I book a Rising Star for my event?
Yes, just like any other artist: get a quote from their profile. Their profile shows their own videos, music and starting price.
Do established bands get an advantage?
No. Joining earlier doesn't count, and neither does the number of enquiries. Rising Stars shows the newest bands first.
What's the difference between verified and self-reported?
Verified means our team has checked it, and each profile lists exactly what was checked. Self-reported means the performer told us, like the year they started performing, and we label it that way.
Does it cost anything?
Listing is free.