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Our blog. Product updates, interviews, and stories from Octiv.live.

The Night We Took Over Downtown Toledo - OCTIV.FEST '26 Recap

We're Still Thinking About OCTIV.FEST. Well, the mild tinnitus I'm experiencing as a result is making it difficult to forget. Regardless, OCTIV.FEST was a huge success, and that's all thanks to YOU! Toledo showed up and showed out Saturday, September 12 at the Bronze Boar, and we had such a blast gettin' down with you all. Friends, family, strangers, local musicians, lovers of music, and a boatload of Buckeye's fans, packed the house to celebrate the launch of octiv.live here in Toledo. With all the love we felt, we're ready to take on the whole dang world! We want to…

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Audience Accounts and Story Posts

The last update ended with "Come to the show." You came. Octiv.Fest took over the Bronze Boar on September 12, and it went better than a booking platform's first show had any right to. So while I'm still recovering, here's everything that shipped since the last update. Octiv.Fest happened Jack Surtman, an open jam, Wavelane, Silicon Death Ray, and Willow Run. All booked through Octiv, all on one bill, all in Toledo. The event page got a full makeover to match the poster, and the set times now come straight from the bookings, so the schedule can never drift from…

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We're Hosting an Open Mic In Toledo on September 12!

This could be you! ^^^ Your Chance to Jam with Strangers at an Outdoor Music Festival! Are you a musician who yearns to jam? How about jam with complete strangers? How about jam with complete strangers in front of a live audience at an ourdoor music festival? If the answer isn't yes, we probably won't be great friends... We're hosting a free open mic jam session (OCTIV.JAM) this Saturday, September 12 from 6-7 pm at OCTIV.FEST! If you're a Toledo musician, come get the Led out, kick out the jams, rock'n'roll all night, or whatever you're therapist has approved for…

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Who Are We? (Meet the octiv.live Team)

Five dudes. That's it. Five dudes. Running in a Sisyphean state on a giant hamster ball that powers octiv.live world headquarters. Not really... Close, but not really. The octiv.live team is a quintuple of very talented dudes with a common goal and a passion for live music. But without a face to put to the name, how would you know that? Today we do our part to disprove dead-internet theory, showing that there are in-fact real human beings behind this whole shebang. So, let's get to know us! Spoiler Alert: Yes, we're all ticklish, and yes, we all like long…

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FAQ

Got questions? We've got you covered below.

Octiv.live is your hub for all things booking, promoting, and scheduling live local music. For the working musician & venue, Octiv.live localizes the booking experience to one platform by connecting artists & venues directly. Gone are the days of endless email chains, DM rabbit holes, and shows that die before they hit the stage!
Yes, Octiv.live is completetly free to sign up for both artists and venues! All we need is your email in order to join - that way, you can be notified directly when you book or first gig... or your millionth.
Bookings happen directly through the unique booking link located on your account. When a venue sends you a booking request, you'll be notified via email and be able to view, accept, or deny it all within your dashboard. Your booking link can also be easily shared anywhere - go get your name out there!
Besides streamlining organization & communication, Octiv.live is also a great promotional tool for the working musician. Your artist page is essentially a free, easily shareable micro-website featuring pictures, videos, artist links, availability, and more. Add your booking link to your bio, email signature, actual website, or wherever you want to be seen!
No, anyone can send you a booking request through your booking link. Venues do not need an account to send a request.