Built by gigging musicians, festival organisers & venue owners

The Operating System
For Live Events

Live events runs on a tangle of WhatsApp threads, scattered PDFs, and apps that don't talk to each other. Stage Portal replaces all of it, one connected system for every artist, venue, and organiser putting on shows.

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500+

Artists using tools

2hrs+

Saved per gig

15min

To get set up

Stage Portal platform screenshot
✗ Rider buried in email · ✗ Load-in time lost in WhatsApp · ✗ Setlists scattered across Notes, screenshots and messages. · ✗ Crew details buried in spreadsheets · ✗ Chasing missing info hours before doors · ✗ Docs rebuilt every gig · ✗ Too many apps and no single source of truth · ✗ Rider buried in email · ✗ Load-in time lost in WhatsApp · ✗ Setlists scattered across Notes, screenshots and messages. · ✗ Crew details buried in spreadsheets · ✗ Chasing missing info hours before doors · ✗ Docs rebuilt every gig · ✗ Too many apps and no single source of truth · ✗ No idea what the gig actually cost ·
The week before

The night goes wrong days earlier

It's rarely the big things. It's the detail that arrives late, lives in someone's inbox, or changed after everyone printed the running order.

  • Tue 23:12The speaker bio arrives, in the wrong formatLate
  • WedThe caterer's insurance certificate is in someone's inboxMissing
  • ThuThe presenter's slides change. AgainChanged
  • FriSix versions of the setlist, in four group chatsWhich one?
  • Show dayLoad-in time lives in one message nobody can findAwaiting

Stage Portal gives every event one record. Everyone adds their own part, you see what's in and what's late, and the running order updates as it changes.

Who it's for

Built for everyone who makes the event happen

Event Managers

Every speaker, supplier and sponsor in before doors

For corporate seminars, dinners, awards, sports and festivals.

  • Collect bios, certificates, guest lists and power specs in one place
  • See who's confirmed, who's late and what's missing
  • One system your team, venue and suppliers all work from
Artist Managers

One record per show for every act you run

For tour and artist managers looking after several acts at once.

  • Every artist in one dashboard
  • Riders, stage plots and set times shared with each venue and promoter
  • Fees and expenses tracked per show
Speakers

Send your details once

Keep your bio, headshot, hospitality and tech needs in one profile, ready for every event that books you.

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Artists

Show up ready for every gig

Your rider, stage plot, setlists and gig calendar in one place, with every bandmate included.

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Venues

Every show advanced before load-in

Collect riders, schedule crew, build run sheets and track equipment and costs per show.

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One connected system

From the first booking to load-out

Bookings

One calendar for every date

Shows, rehearsals, load-ins and soundchecks, with the details attached to each one.

Riders

Riders and stage plots

Build tech and hospitality riders once. When they change, the venue sees the latest version.

Running order

Setlists and running orders

One version everyone works from, instead of screenshots and spreadsheets in group chats.

Automatic chasing

Information collected in one place

Highlight what information you need and when, the system does the rest.

Costs

Costs per event

Travel, catering, kit and fees tracked against each event, ready for reports or tax.

Setup

Running in 15 minutes

Start with one event. Add the rest of your team when you're ready.

What people say

Trusted by event managers, artists & venues

★★★★★
"Stage Portal has completely transformed the way we manage our bookings and connect with performers. What used to be a time consuming process of messages, calls and endless back and forth is now streamlined."
Carrie Welch

Carrie Welch

The Vault

★★★★★
"The rider builder alone is worth it. We used to send a rough Word doc and hope for the best. Now we send something that actually looks professional and you can tell venues notice the difference."
AF

The Aggravating Family

Gigging band

★★★★★
"Finally one place for everything. Before this I was always the one chasing everyone for setlists and riders the night before. Now I just share it through Stage Portal and everyone's on the same page."
BV

Back In Vraic

Gigging band

Véyaon Award for Innovation
Guernsey Venture Challenge Winner
WebSummit Alpha Programme
Music Venue Trust UK
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Questions

Before you book a demo

What is Stage Portal?

The backstage system for live events. It keeps bookings, riders, running orders, crew and costs for each event in one record that everyone working on it can see.

Who is it for?

Event Managers running corporate seminars, dinners, awards, sports and civic events; Artist Managers looking after several acts; and the Speakers, Artists and Venues they work with.

How is it different from Cvent or Eventbrite?

Those tools look after the audience: tickets, registration and attendees. Stage Portal looks after everyone working on the event: speakers, suppliers, sponsors, artists and crew. It works alongside whatever you use for tickets.

How long does it take to set up?

About 15 minutes. Start with one event and add your team when you're ready.

Does everyone on my team need a paid account?

No. Artist plans include every bandmate. Venue plans include your team, with user limits that depend on the plan.

How much does it cost?

Every plan starts with a 14-day free trial, no credit card required. Event and venue plans start from £50 a month, based on how much you use. Artist plans are £5 a month billed annually, or £10 monthly.

Your next event

Run it from one record

See Stage Portal with your own event in a short demo, or start a trial and set up your first event today.

14-day free trial · No credit card required

Frequently asked questions

Have a different question and can’t find the answer you’re looking for? Reach out to our support team by sending us an email and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

Why call it an operating system?
Because every other tool handles one piece of the puzzle. Stage Portal connects all of it, so when the booking is confirmed, the rider goes to the right people, the setlist is attached, the crew know when to show up, and someone actually knows what the gig cost when it's done.
What is Stage Portal?
Stage Portal is gig management software built for bands, independent artists, event organisers and grassroots music venues. It replaces the mix of WhatsApp groups, email threads, spreadsheets, and scattered apps that most musicians and venue operators use to manage shows. Stage Portal brings bookings, riders, setlists, crew scheduling, equipment tracking, run sheets, and band communication into one organised platform. Plans for artists start from £5 per month (annual) and venue plans from £50 per month, both with a free 14-day trial.
Who is Stage Portal for?
Stage Portal is built for anyone involved in putting on live music shows: gigging bands and independent artists who manage their own bookings; multi-band musicians playing across several projects; grassroots and community music venues managing bookings, crew, and artist advancement; promoters and event organisers building lineups and coordinating logistics. It’s designed specifically for the grassroots level, without dedicated teams, who are doing everything themselves.
How is Stage Portal different from other band or venue management software?
Most band management tools are focused on booking agencies and client management. Most venue management tools are built for conference centres and wedding venues, not live music. Stage Portal is built specifically for the grassroots live music ecosystem: both the artist and the venue side, using the same platform. It’s also the tool built by people who’ve run bands, festivals, and venues themselves, which means it handles the specific workflows of live music, tech riders, input lists, load-in schedules, and show-day run sheets, rather than generic event administration.
How long does it take to get set up?
Most artists and venues are fully set up within 10–15 minutes. Start by adding your next gig or booking, drop in your rider or crew details, and invite your bandmates or team. There’s no complex onboarding, no training required, and no steep learning curve. You can start with just one gig and build from there.
Do bandmates or venue team members need their own paid accounts?
No. Stage Portal operates on a per-band or per-venue subscription, one subscription covers your whole team. Bandmates, crew, and venue staff all access the platform at no additional cost. Artist plans are one subscription per band; venue plans cover multiple users depending on the plan tier.
How much does Stage Portal cost?
Artist and band plans cost £10 per month (monthly) or £5 per month billed annually. Venue plans start from £50 per month (Basic), £100 per month (Advanced), or £300 per month (Pro). All plans include a free 14-day trial with no credit card required. Full pricing details are on the artist and venue product pages.
Does Stage Portal work for small or new bands with only a few gigs a year?
Yes. Stage Portal is designed specifically for grassroots and independent artists at every level, from bands playing their first local shows to artists with busy touring schedules. Even with only a handful of gigs per year, the admin of managing riders, setlists, and crew communication adds up quickly. Stage Portal organises everything in one place so you can run every gig prepared, regardless of how often you play.
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