A Direct Alternative to Contraband Events for UK Corporate Entertainment
Book Performers with visible credential badges for Corporate Events Without Agency Commission — contracts and clear payment records Built In
Contraband Events is a high-end London-based corporate entertainment and talent booking agency. Their model is a premium agency model — full-service coordination, commission on every booking, and a curated roster. AnyGig offers corporate event planners direct access to Performers with visible credential badges with automatic contracts, payment records and a universal booking dashboard — without the agency markup.
The Corporate Entertainment Agency Model — and What It Costs
Contraband Events operates at the premium end of the UK corporate entertainment market. For large-scale productions, celebrity talent bookings and flagship corporate events requiring full agency coordination, they deliver a high-quality service.
But corporate event planners who book entertainment across annual programmes — brand launches, awards nights, client hospitality, conference entertainment, team events — don't need full agency coordination on every single booking. They need a professional platform that handles contracts, payment and performer management automatically, at a fraction of the agency cost.
AnyGig is built for exactly that. Post a brief, receive applications from verified corporate-ready performers, confirm with an automatic contract, payment secured through the platform. Every booking professionally managed. No traditional agency commission.
Contraband Events vs AnyGig
| Contraband Events | AnyGig | |
|---|---|---|
| Model | Premium corporate entertainment agency | Direct booking platform |
| Focus | High-end corporate and talent bookings | All professional corporate and event act types |
| Commission | Premium agency commission on every booking | No traditional agency commission |
| Performer access | Curated premium agency roster | Performers with visible credential badges apply to your brief |
| Contracts | Handled by agency | Generated automatically on every booking |
| Payment records | Managed by agency | ✅ Payment route and fees recorded before payment |
| PLI verification | Agency managed | Verified and displayed on every profile |
| Booking dashboard | Not included | Universal dashboard — all bookings in one place |
| Multi-event management | Per-booking basis | All events managed simultaneously |
| Best for | High-end one-off corporate productions | Corporate event planners booking regularly |
Built for Corporate Event Planners Who Book Regularly
Corporate event planners have specific requirements that consumer booking platforms don't meet:
AnyGig provides all of this as standard on every booking — not as a premium add-on, not managed by an agency coordinator, but built into the platform automatically.
Every booking confirmed through AnyGig automatically includes:
When a Premium Agency Is Still the Right Choice
If you're sourcing celebrity talent, coordinating a flagship global production or require a dedicated agency team managing every element end-to-end — a premium agency like Contraband may be the right choice.
AnyGig is built for corporate event planners who book professional entertainment regularly across multiple events and want direct access to Performers with visible credential badges with professional booking infrastructure — without paying premium agency commission on every booking.
Corporate-grade booking infrastructure without the corporate agency fees. Performers with visible credential badges. Automatic contracts. Clear payment records. Direct booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it free to post a brief on AnyGig?
Yes — posting a brief and receiving performer applications is completely free. You only pay when you confirm a booking.
Are performers on AnyGig suitable for corporate events?
Yes — AnyGig operates a curated act listing model specifically reviewed for quality and professionalism. PLI is verified on every listed profile, meeting the standard required by corporate venues and brands.
Can I manage multiple corporate events in one place?
Yes — AnyGig's universal dashboard gives you a single view of every booking, contract and payment across all your events simultaneously.
What if a performer cancels before a corporate event?
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.
Professional Corporate Entertainment Without Premium Agency Fees
Performers with visible credential badges. Automatic contracts. Clear payment records. Universal dashboard. Post your first brief free today.