Recruiting Corporate Entertainment Acts For Events

By Matthew Roberts


When it comes to performing, there are many venues in which a performer can do so. In some cases, corporate entertainment acts entertain members of a board, company employees, shareholders and authorized visitors in a board, conference room or auditorium. One act currently on the forefront of this type entertainment is that of magic acts by well known magicians.

During these corporate presentations, most often the performance is either a promotional performance to advertise services, or is paid for by the company. If an entertainer travels from outside the area, most often travel expenses are covered under a contract. Speaking of contracts, it is always important to have a signed agreement or contract from a representative before agreeing to provide a performance. In almost all cases, the intent is to entertain, motivate and increase morale.

Whether considered to be playing a private event, conference, convention, fair or festival, these individuals are often in high demand. As a result, it is often advised that those looking to book this type entertainment do so as early as possible in the process. For, it can often be difficult to find the type of entertainer a company desires at the last minute.

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.

Whereas, in other cases, the entertainment could be a disc jockey who provides pre-recorded music as a back-drop to conversations during a meeting. There are also some companies which will use different types of games to entertain employees and others at these events. Whereas, when it comes to holiday parties, many are paid for the by company and held at various venues from country clubs and restaurants to ballrooms.

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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