Artistu and Overture are both booking platforms for music agencies. Overture booking software has 15+ years in market and serves 350+ agencies worldwide. Artistu is the modern alternative, with native eSignatures, Peppol e-invoicing, a 14-day free trial, and daily product updates. Agencies that want faster product velocity and EU-native invoicing pick Artistu.
Artistu is built for booking agencies that want to move fast and keep things simple. Built by people who book shows, it covers contracts, invoicing, advancing, and client communication in one place without unnecessary features or steep learning curves. With 100+ agencies on the platform and daily product updates, Artistu is the modern choice for agencies looking for a fresh alternative to legacy booking software.
Overture is a web-based booking management platform founded around 2010 and based in Brighton, UK. According to their website and Crunchbase, they serve 350+ agencies and 55,000+ users across multiple genres, including bands, classical ensembles, DJs, corporate entertainment, and models. With 15+ years in the market and self-reported figures of 4.5M bookings managed, Overture is one of the most established platforms in this space. bookingwithoverture.com / Crunchbase
Overture covers the core agency workflow: CRM, bookings, contracts via Dropbox Sign, invoicing, itineraries, and a native artist mobile app. In 2025 they added an AI assistant for natural language queries on agency data. Their platform is English-only and primarily used by UK and US agencies, with global reach claimed on their website.
Overture is a proven platform with real depth, especially for classical and larger UK agencies. If you need a modern stack, native eSignatures, Peppol invoicing, and the flexibility to start with a free trial and monthly billing, Artistu is the stronger fit.
More and more agencies are switching to Artistu. Here is why:
Overture has real experience behind it and a solid feature set for agencies that have grown up with it. But if you want to try before you commit, pay monthly, and use EU-native invoicing out of the box, Artistu removes those friction points from day one.
With Artistu, you get native eSignatures, Peppol e-invoicing, a 14-day free trial, and a support team you can reach in minutes.
With Artistu, you pay less, move faster, and keep things human.
You don't have to adjust your agency to fit the tool. Artistu adapts to the way you already work.
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“I am incredibly happy that we switched to Artistu. The system performs better than all the other platforms we’ve used before as an agency and management. What makes it even more impressive is that updates appear almost daily, which are not only improvements but genuinely innovative. So Artistu is not only effective, but also remarkably efficient. A powerful combination that makes working a lot more enjoyable.”
“After having worked with Aboss for many years, Artistu was a program that required minimal change from me. I got used to the interface and way of working within just a few days. Since using the software, bookings have been created and sent out incredibly fast. Definitely recommended!”
“I play in local cafes and bars on a weekly basis. I used to keep track of my bookings in a spreadsheet so Artistu is a game changer for me.”
“When doing advancing for my artists I used to have to switch between different tools. Now I can do everything in Artistu.”
“I’ve been using Artistu for a few months now & I have seen insane improvements on my time management when it comes to agency bookings. It basically does everything for you & is so easy to keep track of all updates & advancements. Best in the business”
“We use Artistu to manage our roster of artists. It’s a great tool to keep track of all the important information. And our artists love it too.”
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