5 things to consider before hiring live entertainment

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Hiring live entertainment for your party doesn’t need to be tedious or difficult. Interviewing the talent for hire is one of the first things you need to do when considering who to hire. Following is a list of five things to consider before hiring live entertainment. Some of these considerations can be learned through the interview with the entertainers. For the other factors, you will need to do some research on your own to find the perfect live entertainment for your next event.

Professionalism is a must

When hiring talent for your party, regardless of the type, professionalism is a must. Check out the entertainer’s website and ask for references. Go with entertainers that have already established a good reputation. Dealing with mature, responsible, and experienced entertainers will help to ensure your event is a success.

Quality of entertainment

Before hiring an entertainer for your party, you should sample their entertainment. Ask if you can attend their next gig if they have one coming up. If not, ask to see a video of one of their previous gigs. If they have a website, they should have a sampling of their talent online as a way for potential clients to check them out.

You also want them to have quality equipment and instruments. Poor quality equipment will result in an unsatisfactory performance. Make sure you ask about the quality of their instruments and equipment, making sure that everything is working well before the performance occurs.

Pricing

The number of performers in the group you are hiring, their experience, and professionalism will directly affect their price. Shop around and compare prices for similar talent to the ones you are considering hiring. 

Unfortunately, most of the time in the entertainment business, you get what you pay for. Good entertainment might end up costing you more money, but professionalism, experience, and quality should be priorities when considering which performers to hire.

Appropriate attire

Your entertainers should dress appropriately for the event, whether it is casual attire, formal attire, or even a costume party. Inform the entertainers of the appropriate attire you are expecting ahead of time to give them time to acquire it if they don’t already have it.

References and reviews

The best way to find out if the entertainers are worthy of a spot at your party is to read the reviews on their performances and ask for references. References can help you to quickly vet out any entertainers that may be difficult to work with, or unprofessional.

Ask for several references and be sure to follow up on calling them. Question them on the professionalism, quality, and experience of the entertainer. Ask what issues you had with them if any. Finding out as much information on the entertainers you are considering hiring before you make a decision could potentially save you from frustration and failure.

Conclusion

When planning events, we’re most concerned about finding innovative ideas (81%), and suitable venues (65%). That said, using a talent booking app will make finding and hiring live entertainment much easier.

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