Birmingham, Ala. � In a strategic move to bolster Birmingham�s live entertainment sector, local developers Chris Hawkins and Joshua Thomas have launched Crier, a mobile application aimed at increasing visibility for smaller venues and artists in the city. The app, which currently features over 50 local event spaces, is designed to streamline the process of discovering live shows and performances, addressing a gap in the market where smaller establishments often struggle to compete with larger, more established entities.
Crier�s development stems from the founders’ extensive experience within Birmingham’s entertainment landscape, where they observed that many smaller venues relied predominantly on word-of-mouth for promotion. To enhance engagement, the duo has actively partnered with local venues to facilitate show and ticket promotions, thereby increasing foot traffic to these locations.
The app�s launch has been met with positive feedback from venue owners, who acknowledge its utility in consolidating event information that was previously scattered across multiple platforms. The founders aim for Crier to not only enhance the visibility of local events but also to foster job creation within the city�s entertainment industry as the app gains traction.
Available on both Apple and Android platforms, Crier represents a significant step forward in promoting Birmingham�s live music scene, potentially reshaping the local entertainment ecosystem by providing a dedicated space for smaller venues to thrive alongside larger competitors.