Acta Launches Expanded Talent Booking Directory
The platform now features AI-powered tools and a new subscription model for industry bookers.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Cultural
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The talent booking platform Acta has unveiled an expanded directory featuring over 9,000 performers and new AI-powered search capabilities. The company is simultaneously transitioning its business model from pay-per-use to a monthly subscription service.
Why it matters
By integrating major digital platforms like Spotify, Bandsintown, and Meta, Acta aims to streamline the talent sourcing process for professionals. The move follows a successful industry-led equity campaign that raised $2 million to support the platform.
The platform has already facilitated more than $15 million in payments to talent and management across Australia. The updated directory includes 6,000 represented acts and 3,000 independent performers, supported by over 95% of Australian talent agencies.
The players
Acta
Acta is a digital talent booking platform that connects industry professionals with thousands of independent and represented performers.
The details
Bookers can now access the expanded directory through a monthly subscription tier ranging from $99 to $499. Prospective users must complete an application and vetting process before gaining full access to the AI-driven search features.
Timeline
November 2025: Acta conducted an equity and crowdfunding campaign.
27 October 2026: The company launched the updated talent directory.
Industry Dynamics
The platform's pivot toward a subscription-based model reflects the broader digital shift toward software-as-a-service structures in the creative industries. This development aligns with the ongoing consolidation of talent management into centralized digital marketplaces to simplify booking workflows.
Industry bookers now gain access to a unified search interface that includes data from Spotify and Meta, potentially reducing the time required to vet talent. Users must budget for monthly subscription fees ranging from $99 to $499 to maintain access to the directory's full suite of tools.
The takeaway
The transition to a subscription model standardises costs for regular bookers while providing a predictable revenue stream for the platform. Professionals should ensure their account credentials and vetting documentation are updated to maintain uninterrupted access to the expanded database.
Further reading
For more updates on the local creative sector, see the Australia Cultural section.
More information
Read more about the recent updates on the Acta subscription information page.
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