GigMatch

GigMatch is a full-stack web application built to modernize how event organizers discover, book, and manage local bands. Designed for a music industry client, the platform replaces slow, manual booking workflows with a fast, secure, and scalable digital solution.

The result: bookings that take minutes instead of days, improved band visibility, and a system ready to scale to hundreds of artists and thousands of events.

The Problem

The client relied on email, messages, and spreadsheets to manage bookings. This caused:

• Slow, manual booking processes
• Poor visibility for local bands
• Scheduling conflicts and double bookings
• Limited scalability and fragmented data

They needed a centralized, secure platform that could grow with their business.

The Solution

I designed and developed a full-stack application using Angular 19 and Supabase, delivering a clean, intuitive experience for both event organizers and bands while meeting strict security and performance requirements.

Key Features

For Event Organizers

• Browse and search a curated database of local bands
• Detailed band profiles (photos, genres, pricing, availability)
• Interactive real-time availability calendar
• One-click booking with custom messages
• Centralized dashboard for managing requests and confirmations

For Bands

• Professional profiles with rich media
• Calendar-based availability management
• Booking request dashboard (accept / decline)
• Social media integration for better discoverability
• Customizable details: genre, pricing, equipment, travel radius

Security, Performance & Scalability

• Row Level Security (RLS) ensuring users only access their own data
• Secure authentication with email verification
• Role-based route protection
• Optimized database queries for fast load times
• Scalable architecture ready for growth without extra infrastructure

Technical Implementation

Frontend

• Angular 19 with standalone components
• Reactive forms with comprehensive validation
• Custom-built calendar component for availability management
• Fully responsive design for mobile and desktop
• SCSS with CSS variables for clean, maintainable styling

Backend

• Supabase + PostgreSQL with normalized schema
• Supabase Storage for efficient image handling
• Real-time capabilities prepared for future features

Key Challenges Solved

1. Complex Availability Management

Built a custom calendar system handling date selection, availability toggling, visual feedback, and automatic syncing with confirmed bookings - preventing double bookings entirely.

2. Role-Based Access Control

Implemented guards and UI restrictions to ensure correct access by role, prevent self-booking, and enforce strict data isolation.

3. UX Optimization

Improved workflows by switching to modal-based editing, added real-time toast feedback, and ensured seamless usability across all devices.

4. Data Migration

Successfully migrated from an Express/MongoDB backend to Supabase without data loss, maintaining backward compatibility and improving performance.

Business Impact

• ⏱ 75% reduction in booking time (from days to minutes)
• 📈 Increased band visibility through professional profiles
• 📊 Centralized booking management for better organization
• 🚀 Platform ready to scale to thousands of bookings

Final Result

GigMatch demonstrates my ability to translate business problems into scalable, production-ready software. From architecture and security to UX and performance, this project shows how the right technical decisions can directly improve operational efficiency and business growth.