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20 January 2018

Charges For Hiring An Event Entertainment Group

By Ryan Perry


Entertainers add life and fire to events. Their acts are also strategic to pass a message and also make events memorable. The presence of an event entertainment group cannot be overlooked. This means that you have to have a budget for their facilitation. How do you determine the amount to set aside and also a rough figure when negotiating with the entertainers?

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.

How many entertainers will be showing up for performance? You will spend more to engage a larger group than a smaller one. Their transport, food, refreshments and accommodation will cost you money. It is the space available and your idea for the day that determine the number hired.

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.

The distance to be traveled by entertainers is a crucial factor to consider. Local groups have minimal expenditure which makes them more affordable. An international group will require air ticket, meals, accommodation and facilitation that are worth its name. For local groups, such facilitation will only be required if they are engaged for more than a day.

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.

The kind of equipment and costumes they need to carry will affect the cost. This is especially if you are to bear the cost separately. Musical instruments like guitars and speakers will need to be provided at the venue. Negotiate a package that allows entertainers to take care of their costumes and accessories. In case of damage, you will not be faced with a steep cost to pay.

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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