How do you book an entertainer for a private event such as weddings, private parties, corporate events, fairs, festivals, etc.? Should I use a booking agent?
These days, with the Internet, many bands and entertainers have their own website. They may also be listed on booking agency rosters. Some entertainers book themselves, while others exclusively use booking agents (especially if they are well known). A booking agent, can save you money, streamline the process and find a wide variety of entertainers for an event. When you call a musician directly, you are not likely to get other opinions of their music. You should go direct to a musician if you’ve seen them before, know exactly what you want, and are comfortable working with that musician directly (they have good contracts, experience, etc.). If you do not know the artist, or would like more references, a booking agent can help tremendously. Many good booking agents have a large pool of musicians (and contacts to more musicians) available. A booking agent can tailor the entertainment to the event, as opposed to a musician trying to tailor their performance to an event, which may or may n
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