What's New
STAGE8 is built to reduce uncertainty in live event coordination. Here's what's changed recently.
Recently Added
Mobile accordion for matches
On the rider check page, items that pass collapse to a one-line summary on mobile. Tap to expand any of them. Problems stay visible.
Showtime, redesigned for desktop
Your confirmed booking laid out wider. Run of Show, Tech Rider, and Crew on one side. Agreement, Contacts, Guest List, and Activity on the other. Everything that matters in one glance.
Faster browsing on desktop
Find what you're looking for without the back-and-forth. Filters, results, and details all visible on one screen for Requests, Musicians, and Tech Crew.
Calendar export and travel preview
Add gigs to your calendar with a one-click .ics export. Travel times and venue locations now preview directly on a map.
Showtime
The venue operations hub. Run of Show, Crew Slots, Guest List, and Readiness Signal — all in one place, built into your booking.
Run of Show
Build and manage the full show timeline directly from your booking. Every act, every cue, in order.
Crew Slot Confirmation
Assign crew roles per booking and track who has confirmed — before show day.
Guest List
Manage attendee lists with a live count, cap tracking, and a one-tap approval flow.
Pre-show Readiness Signal
A live status pipeline — Posted, Crew Set, List Locked, Show Ready — so nothing slips through.
Setlists — prep before you play
Full setlists with song titles, durations, and per-track notes. Walk into soundcheck prepared.
Net take-home pay
See what you actually keep after parking and travel costs — calculated automatically.
Share this gig
Every request has a shareable link. Send it to a bandmate or post it in your group chat.
Expected attendance
Know the crowd size before you accept. Helps you prepare the right energy and setup.
No surprises on arrival
Key venue contacts listed upfront — know exactly who to call on gig day.
Gear details up front
See what the venue provides and what you need to bring — before you commit.
Hospitality made clearer
Meals, dressing rooms, and secure storage are all visible before gig day.
Know the venue conditions
Indoor or outdoor, noise limits, curfew, and weather plans — all listed.
Core Features
Rider compatibility check
Compare any artist's rider against any venue's inventory in seconds. Surfaces gaps before load-in — equipment class matches, quantity shortfalls, and what to source.
Browse open gigs
Filter by date, pay, travel distance, role type, and genre to find your fit.
Find musicians and tech crew
Search by instrument, role, rate, event type, and availability in seconds.
Structured gig requests
Every gig has clear terms — date, time, pay, role, and expectations locked in.
Booking terms you can trust
Call time, soundcheck, downtime, and travel terms — agreed before you commit.
Simple booking flow
Express interest, get confirmed, unlock direct contact — no back-and-forth.
Travel time built in
See drive, bike, and transit time to the venue — personalised to your city.
Add gigs to your calendar
Export any confirmed gig to your personal calendar with a single tap.
Save gigs for later
Bookmark interesting requests and come back to them when you are ready.
Your professional profile
Instruments, skills, rates, gear, and availability — all in one place.
Improvements
Desktop version
STAGE8 now works on desktop with layouts built for the bigger screen. Browse with filters, results, and details visible at once. Showtime and the rider check both reorganize for desktop use.
Easier browsing on mobile
Browse pages are cleaner and faster to scan on smaller screens.