4/12/2018

Budget For Hiring An Event Entertainment Group

By Ryan Perry


Events are made interesting and memorable by the nature of entertainment provided. This is why it is advisable to hire an event entertainment group to spice your occasion. This will come with budgetary implications that should be of concern to you. As part of planning, you need to know how much to set aside in your budget. Here are hints to assist you make an estimate.

The first decision is to select the best entertainers for your occasion. Acts differ depending on the target of every organizer. What kind of entertainment and who can deliver it. Entertainers are diverse including acrobats, singer, dancers and comedians. The act and charges for each will be different and involve a different cost. You must also remain conscious of the reputation implication of hiring any crew. You will be passing a message about your brand or personal stand.

The number of entertainers showing up for your show will affect your budget. Naturally, more entertainers demand more money. However, some may be in support acts. There are groups that can scale down their activities to accommodate a smaller space and budget. Consider the level of engagement depending on the number present.

Nature of event will affect the cost. Private parties are usually not as engaging and will therefore cost less. Corporate events will obviously be charged more because the host has a larger budget and may require an elaborate package. In all instances, negotiate a package that is customized for your occasion. This will ensure that your guests are thoroughly entertained regardless of the budget. In fact, some groups can scale down and still entertain your guests effectively.

Distance to the venue will come with own dynamics. Entertainers who have to travel for shows charge more than those in the locality. Traveling might involve air tickets, meals and accommodation. This kind of facilitation is not required if the group is sourced locally. Their tools like costumes and drums have to be transported as well. This will be reflected in your cost.

How long will you be engaging your target entertainers? Those hired for a longer period are usually expensive, but might be relatively cheaper. Hiring an entertainer for a day may appear cheap but a contract or tour will be comparatively cheaper than one-off engagements. Night events are also more expensive than those held during the day. Make your calculation to determine the best package to choose.

Do they need costumes and accessories? If they are needed, who takes care of them? Most groups have tools like instruments and costumes that are used in staging shows. Such tools require transportation while others have to be hired. Negotiate a full package that includes all items to avoid escalating the cost.

What kind of event will you be hosting? This is of concern to entertainers. For instance, if the event is for charity or sensitization, the charges are always high. Entertainers will offer their acts as a contribution or charge you less in support of the mission. There are also seasons when entertainers charge more than others. Such factors will give you a clue of how much to budget.




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