A Better Alternative to Back On Stage for UK Performers
Free Invoicing, Automatic Contracts, payment records — and It Actually Gets You Booked
Back On Stage offers contract and gig management tools for bands and DJs. AnyGig does all of that — and connects you directly with the UK event planners, corporate clients and agencies that are actively hiring. Free to list, live in minutes and built specifically for the UK entertainment industry.
What Back On Stage Does — and Where It Falls Short
Back On Stage is a gig management tool built primarily for bands and DJs — contract generation, setlist management, gig scheduling and basic invoicing. For performers who want a simple tool to organise existing gigs and send contracts to clients they've already found, it covers the basics.
But it has two significant gaps that matter for any performer serious about building a consistent income from their craft.
First, it doesn't get you booked. Back On Stage manages the gigs you already have. It has no marketplace, no brief matching and no connection to the professional event buyers that are actively looking to hire performers right now. You still need to find the work yourself.
Second, it doesn't protect your payments. Contract templates are useful — but a contract alone doesn't guarantee you get paid. AnyGig secures the client's payment through the platform before the event takes place, so you perform knowing the money is already protected.
Back On Stage vs AnyGig
| Back On Stage | AnyGig | |
|---|---|---|
| Built for UK market | ❌ Not UK-specific | ✅ Built for UK performers |
| Get you booked | ❌ No | ✅ Yes — hirers post briefs, you apply directly |
| Invoicing | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes — free performer invoicing built in |
| Contract generation | ✅ Template-based | ✅ Generated automatically on every booking |
| Payment records | ❌ No | ✅ Payment route and fees recorded before payment |
| PLI verification | ❌ No | ✅ Verified and displayed on your profile |
| Booking dashboard | ✅ Basic gig management | ✅ Full booking and event management |
| Cancellation protection | ❌ No | ✅ Built into every contract |
| Monthly cost | Paid subscription | Free to list |
| Built for performers | ✅ Bands and DJs | ✅ All professional performance act types |
What AnyGig Does That Back On Stage Can't
Gets you in front of professional buyers
AnyGig connects you directly with UK event planners, corporate clients, wedding agencies and brand teams posting briefs. Your act listing is visible to every professional buyer on the platform. You receive briefs that match your act type and location and apply directly — no agency, no middleman.
Payment records — not just contracts
Back On Stage generates contract templates. AnyGig secures the payment. When a booking is confirmed through AnyGig, the client's payment is held through the platform and paid under the agreed payment method. A contract tells you what you're owed. AnyGig makes sure you actually receive it.
Automatic contracts — no templates required
AnyGig generates a contract automatically on every confirmed booking — covering performance terms, fee, payment schedule and cancellation terms. No template to set up. No signature to chase. Every booking legally documented from the moment it's confirmed.
Verified PLI on your profile
Your public liability insurance status is verified and displayed on your AnyGig profile. Every professional event buyer requires confirmed PLI — having it verified removes the biggest barrier to being booked by corporate clients, agencies and venue managers.
Every act type — not just bands and DJs
AnyGig supports all professional performance act types — dancers, DJs, bands, singers, magicians, comedians, hosts, circus acts, aerial performers, saxophonists and more. One platform for your entire performance career, whatever direction it takes.
Free to use
AnyGig is completely free for performers to list and apply for bookings. No monthly subscription before you've earned anything from the platform.
Who Still Needs Back On Stage?
If you're in an established band with a large existing client roster, complex setlist management needs and a preference for a dedicated band-focused tool — Back On Stage has specific features built around that use case.
For most UK performers who need consistent new bookings, payment records and automatic contracts — AnyGig delivers more of what matters, built for the UK market, at no cost.
Stop paying for a tool that manages gigs you already have. AnyGig finds you the gigs you don't have yet — and protects every single one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is AnyGig free for performers?
Yes — creating your act listing on AnyGig is completely free.
Does AnyGig work for bands and DJs specifically?
Yes — AnyGig supports all professional performance act types including bands, DJs, dancers, singers, magicians, comedians, hosts and circus acts.
How quickly can I get set up on AnyGig?
Your act listing can be live in minutes — upload your photos and showreel, confirm your act type and location and you're immediately visible to hirers posting briefs on the platform.
Does AnyGig replace my need for contract templates?
Yes — AnyGig generates a contract automatically on every confirmed booking. You don't need separate contract templates for bookings made through the platform.
What if a client cancels after confirming the booking?
Every booking includes a contract with cancellation terms. If the performer cancels or fails to attend, the hirer is entitled to a refund of amounts paid for that booking under the recorded terms. AnyGig may help you find alternatives but cannot guarantee a replacement.
Free to List. Live in Minutes. Direct Access to UK Event Buyers.
Automatic contracts, clear payment records and recorded cancellation terms on every booking.