12/01/2017

Discovering Corporate Entertainment Acts For Events

By Matthew Roberts


When it comes to entertainers, there are often a number of different venues at which these individuals perform. For example, there are some whom provide Corporate Entertainment Acts for private events. Whereas, there are others whom perform at birthday parties for children, clubs, restaurants and other venues.

When hiring entertainers through event planners or booking agencies, it is important to contact the planner or agency as early as possible prior to an event. In some cases, the company will provide information as to the type of entertainment desired. In others, an event planner or booking agent may recommend a variety of different type of entertainers. In either case, there are often fees associated with the event planning company or booking agency in addition to fees charged by the entertainer.

In more general terms, acts doing this type of performance are often considered private events. In some cases, entertainers may provide a performance at conferences, conventions, holiday parties or retreats. Whether a comedian, magician, motivational speaker, musician, performance artist or poet, all have something to offer. At the same time, it is important that any performer know and understand the corporate policies and rules with regards to behavior, dress and language.

When planning on hiring someone during the holidays, it is often best to reserve the performance as far in advance as possible. For, many of those whom perform at corporations also perform at private events, holiday parties and public venues. As a result, many often book up well in advance during the holiday season.

While often booked by representatives from a booking agency or event planning firm, there are some entertainers whom work on a contract or freelance basis. As such, companies can often avoid agency fees when booking these individuals on a direct hire basis. In most cases, individuals working in this manner often request a higher rate though one that is still less than it would be to pay the entertainer along with an agency.

Entertainment at some of these events can include different types of board, sports and trivia games. In events where individual participation in sports related events is a part of the process, it is often good to have employees sign a release form in case of accident or injury. Whereas, when working with a performer, it is often advised that a contract be set up between the company and entertainer as to date, time, place, policy and payment.

When it comes to birthday parties, holiday parties, weddings and other events whether in private homes, hotels, restaurants or theme parks, performers often work with a verbal agreement and advance payment. While this is the case, when working with companies, corporations, event planners or booking agencies, it is always advised that performers request a contract. It is important the contract include the agreed upon pay rate, along with everything that is expected of the entertainer at the time of the performance.

Ultimately, most corporations pay entertainers a higher fee than other booking agents. Although, it can often be hard for some to abide by the corporate policy, dress code and censorship which often comes with same. As such, while some feel the higher pay is a good trade off, others prefer to keep performances in public clubs and private venues where there are no such rules and regulations.




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