A Belfast technology company has launched an app to make it easier to arrange a night out.
GetSociable brings together event information and booking options for bars, clubs and entertainment venues and will be piloted in Belfast before being rolled out in cities across the UK, Ireland and the rest of Europe.
The app allows people to view listings and promotions in a social media-type feed or day-by-day guide. They can then save them, share with friends, book tables and tickets through links and receive personalised notifications.
It is free for consumers and music artists and, during the three-month pilot stage, the app is also free to all businesses and includes additional support and training.
GetSociable has also been working closely with both Queen’s and Ulster Universities to develop the technology. The company also received support from Innovate UK
The team behind GetSociable has worked closely with the Innovation Factory in Belfast for assistance and advice, as well as help to build new collaborations with others, source funders and network with industry professionals. It has been working closely with both Queen’s and Ulster Universities to develop the technology and received support from Innovate UK.
GetSociable Co-Founder and CEO Peter McCleery said he came up with the idea for the business after living and travelling as an IT professional in cities across the UK, Europe and Australia.
“When I arrived in a new city, I wished there was an easy way to find all the information I needed in one place,” he said. “If you want to book a flight you go to SkyScanner or for a hotel you look up Booking.com.
“That is what we are aiming to do for people seeking entertainment, food and drink.”
Innovation Manager Stephen Ellis praised the company.
“GetSociable is a fantastic idea to help the hospitality industry rebuild,” he said. “We could see how consumers would love having something that makes it easier to plan a night out.
“Our aim was to support the team and help them connect with organisations that could bring the app to market.”
