In my own experience the foundations to not being afraid when you get up there to play to a crowd are:
1. Know your music inside out
In Rouse the Crowd I call this "Breaking free from the music". By that I mean that once you know what you're playing without having to think about it fear of making mistakes dissolves away. The added bonus is that you're then free to concentrate on the performance side of the gig. Which generally makes for a more memorable night for your audience.
2. See your success ahead of time
Spending a little time imagining the detail of a successful performance in your head before you play is more than mere daydreaming. This technique (visualisation) is used by successful businesspeople and successful athletes around the world.
Combine these two techniques as part of your gigging schedule and you'll be well on your way to overcoming stage fright and developing real stage presence
Below is someone else who seems to agree with this:
Overcoming Stage Fright
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