When it comes to having entertainment for a special event or party, there are certain steps you can take to ensure that you and your guests have a wonderful and successful event, and more importantly, the entertainer is what you expected. First step is to figure out the type of people that will be at the event, and if there is a theme, what is it? Are you having a beach theme, or pirates theme, or what? Themes making finding and booking entertainment a lot easier and less time consuming.
Next step is to take an informal poll, by simply asking some of the people who will be attending the event, what kind of entertainment would you enjoy? Too many times, entertainment for an event is delegated to one person or a large committee without ever finding out if the guests will like it. Once you have decided what type of entertainment you are interested in, the next step is to find a reputable entertainment company, who books all sorts of professional caliber acts.
Entertainment companies, or talent agencies as they are often called can provide you with an array of services, not the least of which is making sure the entertainer you book arrives at your event on time, courteous, and is professional in every way. Because an entertainment company lives and dies based on the acts that it books, they only handle professional acts so it makes them look good when the client’s guests comment on how wonderful the entertainment was. Once you have decided on an entertainment company that you would like to use, call them up and tell them about your event, and if you have a certain type of entertainer in mind, be sure to let them know that. Also, let them know what kind of budget you will be working with, so you don’t waste time with a company who’s prices are out of your budget. The entertainment company will then offer a couple of options for the type of entertainment you are looking for and the price range you are looking for as well. Talk over the options given to you with some of the people who will be attending the event.
Once you decide on an entertainer, make sure you understand and read the contracts completely before signing anything. A day or two before the event, make sure the entertainment company calls you to confirm the date and times, and if they don’t, make sure you call them so you don’t get any surprises the day of the event. The performer should show up on time, and even talk with some of the guests if they have the time. After the performance, ask the guests what they thought of the entertainment. If they come up to you telling you how great the entertainer was, you know you picked the right company and entertainer, so be sure to hold onto their number for future events. That’s really all there is to it. Follow these steps and you are almost guaranteed to have great entertainment at your next event.
Joshua Gair is the President of Impact Entertainment, a full service entertainment booking company outside Orlando, FL, where they book all types of talent from local acts to big name celebrities for various events worldwide. Their clients include Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and many more resorts and businesses. For more info, go to http://www.impactentertains.com