Find your next act

Browse bands on SideStage. Join free to hear them, check dates and book direct.

How it works

From empty date to booked act in three steps.

1

Post it or find it

Venues post a gig or music job, or browse bands and book one directly.

2

Compare and choose

See photos, audio, reviews and reliability side by side before you decide.

3

Book, play, review

Lock the date with an agreement and day sheet, then both sides leave honest reviews.

Everything in one place

Built for how live music actually gets booked.

Profiles that show the real thing

Photos, video, audio, music links and a tech rider, so nobody books blind.

Find the right fit

Over 200 genres, line-ups and gig types, from wedding bands to film composers.

Gig and job board

Bids on live gigs, film scores, session work, songwriting and more.

Book now

Send a direct offer. The agreement and day sheet appear the moment it is accepted.

Dep finder

A band cancelled? Alert free, matching bands. First to accept gets the gig.

Reviews and reliability

Two-way reviews and a reliability score built from real gigs played.

For bands

  • A profile with your photos, audio and video
  • Booking requests sent straight to you
  • Bid on gigs and jobs that suit you
  • Build a reputation with real reviews

For venues and clients

  • Post once and compare bids side by side
  • Book a band directly in a few taps
  • Find a last-minute dep in minutes
  • Day sheets and agreements made for you

Pricing that grows with you

Start free. Upgrade when you need more room.

Prices in GBP. Change or cancel your plan at any time.

Your next gig is one tap away.

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Post a gig or music job

Place a bid

Book now

Venue details

Shown to bands and used on day sheets.

Find a dep

Alert free, matching bands now. The first to accept gets the gig and everyone else is told it is filled.
Bands need a town or postcode on their page to be included in a distance search.

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Contact and privacy

You decide who can reach you and what they can see.
Venues are protected by default. Bands can only message a venue about a specific gig unless the venue chooses Anyone.

Leave a review

Honest reviews help everyone book with confidence.

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