BIGSOUND is Australia’s leading music industry conferences, bringing together artists, innovators, and industry leaders to showcase talent, share ideas, and shape the future of music. Alongside this, the Centre for Arts, Sports and Technology (CAST) provides buyers from across the entertainment industry with a place to discover new products and fresh ideas that can help their businesses grow and evolve.

We are proud to share that acta has been selected to pitch at the very first BIGSOUND x CAST Tech Showcase, spotlighting the most innovative startups shaping the future of music and live entertainment. We’re excited to share our vision on this stage, alongside other inspiring startups driving innovation. Click to view acta's CAST profile.

Shaping the Future of Talent Booking

As Australia’s first complete, industry endorsed, talent directory and vetted client booking platform, acta is setting a new standard for how talent opportunities are discovered and booked. Our commissionless model ensures artists keep what they earn, while bookers pay only for the value they receive.

The problems we are solving are clear. Misrepresentation, inflated fees and broken communication have long challenged talent booking. Unauthorised intermediaries dominate search online results, inflate costs, and reduce artist earnings. acta provides a trusted, centralised directory with integrated communication and documentation tools that streamline the entire journey from discovery and enquiry through to delivery. By removing unnecessary middle layers, we are creating a transparent, fairer, and more efficient system for everyone.

Recognition & Collaboration

We are grateful to the selection committee, Emily Copeland, Jaddan Comerford, James Song, and Andrea Rosen, for recognising the work we are doing. We are equally excited to collaborate and learn alongside fellow innovators including Songpact, Lines, and Greenroom360, each contributing something unique to the future of music and live entertainment.

Being selected to present at the BIGSOUND x CAST Tech Showcase is such an honour and a privilege for acta! It’s also so exciting to be recognised by organisations who share our vision for connecting talent, their bookers, and all types of audiences, via improved ethical and accessible pathways that we believe will make the entire ecosystem thrive. - Harris Meitanis (Founder & CEO, acta)

Catch acta at BIGSOUND

The BIGSOUND x CAST Tech Showcase will bring together innovators, creators, and industry leaders to explore how technology is reshaping the music experience. We cannot wait to share our vision and connect with the wider community.

Catch us live at the showcase on Wednesday 3 September at 4:15pm at The Precinct Stair Stadium. Click to find out more.

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