- Who is Stage Portal for?
- Stage Portal is a gig management platform built specifically for independent bands, grassroots artists, and UK musicians who manage their own bookings without a manager or agency. It replaces the mix of WhatsApp groups, email threads, Notes apps, and Google Drive folders most bands rely on with a single organised system. You can manage your gig bookings, build and share professional rider documents, create and update setlists, track expenses, and keep your whole band informed, all in one place. Stage Portal offers a free 14-day trial and is used by independent artists from their first pub gig through to festival performances.
- How long does it take to get set up?
- Most bands are fully set up within 10–15 minutes. You can start by adding just your next gig, then build from there. There’s no training required, no complex onboarding, and no steep learning curve. Add your rider details, create a setlist, and invite your bandmates, and you’re ready to go. Stage Portal is designed to be usable immediately, not after a lengthy setup process.
- Do my bandmates or venue partners need a paid account?
- Stage Portal for artists and bands includes: a booking manager to track all your gigs, rehearsals, and venue details; a rider builder for creating and sharing professional tech riders and hospitality riders; a setlist creator for building and sharing setlists with your whole band; a venue and band communication hub to keep all gig-related messages in one place; and an expenses tracker for monitoring travel, gear, and payments per gig. All band members can access the platform at no extra cost only the band account holder pays.
- What if we only have a few gigs a year?
- Even with 5–10 shows a year, gig-day stress, missing details and last-minute scrambles happen. Stage Portal keeps your information organised and ready so you can run every gig prepared, whether it's weekly, monthly or occasionally.
- How much does Stage Portal cost?
- Stage Portal for bands and artists costs £10 per month on a monthly plan, or £5 per month when billed annually. All plans include a free 14-day trial with no credit card required. The subscription covers unlimited band members, unlimited bookings, and access to all features including the rider builder, setlist creator, booking manager, and expenses tracker.
- Is Stage Portal just for bigger or more established artists?
- No. Stage Portal is designed specifically for grassroots, independent, and unsigned artists — not just established acts. It’s simple enough for a band playing their first local gig, and powerful enough for artists with a full touring schedule. Even with just a few gigs per year, Stage Portal removes the last-minute scrambles, lost information, and disorganised gig days that affect bands at every level.
