Soundlink: Connecting Creatives

Project Overview

Soundlink is an innovative event hosting and community application designed specifically for creatives in the music and arts industry. It provides a platform for artists, musicians, and other creative professionals to connect, collaborate, and showcase their work.

The platform allows users to:

• Create and manage events, from intimate gigs to large festivals
• Discover and connect with other creatives in their area or by genre
• Showcase their portfolio and promote their work
• Collaborate on projects through integrated messaging and file-sharing tools
• Sell tickets and merchandise directly through the platform

Technical Highlights

• Built with React and Next.js for a fast, SEO-friendly frontend
• Node.js and Express backend with GraphQL API for efficient data querying
• Real-time features implemented using WebSockets for live event updates and chat
• Integrated payment processing with Stripe for ticket and merchandise sales
• Responsive design ensuring a seamless experience across all devices
• Deployed on AWS with a scalable architecture to handle high traffic during popular events

Impact and Achievements

• Over 50,000 registered users within the first year of launch
• Successfully hosted more than 5,000 events across various creative disciplines
• Facilitated collaborations between 10,000+ artists, leading to numerous successful projects
• Featured in major tech and music industry publications
• Achieved a 4.8/5 star rating on app stores with over 10,000 reviews