Performer-first workflow
Collect availability, build line-ups and share relevant gig information with the people working the event.
Giggio alternative
Giggio vs. Band Pencil
Event management built around performers.
If your business revolves around gigs, musicians and performers, Band Pencil gives you a management workflow designed specifically around the people and information that make live events happen.
14-day free trial
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2,500+
active users
30,000+
performers using the Member Portal
500,000+
gigs managed
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Why Band Pencil?
Built around bands, musicians and entertainment teams.
Band Pencil puts performer management at the centre of the booking workflow alongside clients, event information, contracts, invoices, payments and setlists.
Connected client journey
Manage enquiries, event information, contracts, invoices and payments without splitting the booking across unrelated tools.
Designed for live music
Setlists, member portals, band line-ups and event workflows are designed around the realities of live performance.
Feature comparison
Band Pencil vs. Giggio
Feature
Band Pencil
Giggio
Core features
Manage gigs online
Collect availability from musicians
Musician Management
Unlimited musicians
Accept invoices from your musicians
Accept contracts between you and your musicians
Easy-to-access Musician Portal
Build your band line-up
Create groups of musicians
Keep track of musicians you haven't paid
Client Management
Invoice your clients
Send contracts to your clients
Accept online payments
Songs & Setlists
Song library
Build setlists
Automatic setlist duration calculator
Setlist Live Viewer
Band Management
Detailed financial reports
Form builder to collect responses
Detailed lead capture form
Track gig referral sources
Store details about your services
Store details about your venues
Emails
Configure musician notification settings
Track which emails haven't been opened
Bulk email clients, musicians and groups
Feature availability and pricing can change over time. Check each provider's current product and pricing information before making a decision.
More than a booking calendar
Made for the people behind live events.
Band Pencil was established in 2019 to make managing gigs easier. Today it connects event management with performer availability, client workflows, documents, finances and performance information.
- Collect musician and performer availability
- Build and manage event line-ups
- Share gig details through the Member Portal
- Manage clients and event enquiries
- Create invoices and contracts
- Build songs and setlists
“Having all of the key information about the show in a single location for all the musicians just makes everything so much easier.”
Switching to Band Pencil
Put your performers at the centre of your workflow.
Try Band Pencil free for 14 days and bring your existing musicians, clients, events and songs across using our import tools.
Giggio alternative FAQs
Questions before switching?
Yes. Band Pencil is an event and entertainment management platform with tools specifically designed for gigs, musicians, performers, clients and the workflows surrounding live events.
No. Band Pencil can be used by bands, musicians, entertainment agencies and other businesses that need to coordinate performers and live events.
Yes. Band Pencil includes a Member Portal where performers can access relevant event information and interact with their bookings.
Yes. Availability can be collected from musicians and performers before assigning or confirming them for events.
Yes. Band Pencil includes song and setlist management alongside the wider event workflow.