In the past year, many people have asked us how the economic climate is affecting entertainment for corporate and association events. While most corporations have stopped splurging, savvy organizations have found ways to use the down economy to their entertainment advantage. They recognize that although the economy is down, it's still essential to motivate and entertain their sales force or management staffs.
Many acts have reduced their normal corporate entertainment fees in an effort to get bookings. For slightly more money than you would spend for a quality dance band, you can actually book a "name" band. Classic rock and 80's pop acts with hit songs are still hugely popular with today's business generation. With a little creativity, we can offer name attractions at any reasonable budget. That is our specialty.
Sometimes a good entertainment concept can serve as a headline act. For example, for one client we booked Kara DioGuardi, a judge from American Idol. She performed a couple solo songs, and then emceed an evening of performances by popular American Idol contestants from recent seasons. This made for a wonderful variety-type show at an agreeable price tag for our client.
Here is a handful of great acts in all price ranges who have had success performing private shows. Even better, many offer reduced performing fees.
Smash Mouth, Barenaked Ladies, The B-52s, Foreigner, The O'Jays,
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Rob Thomas, Jason Alexander, Christopher Cross, The Pointer Sisters, Kool & The Gang, The Temptations, The Four Tops, The Beach Boys, The Gin Blossoms, Three Dog Night, The Turtles, Little River Band, Jo Dee Messina, Kenny Loggins, Blues Traveler, The Spinners, The World Classic Rockers.
To find the right entertainment act at the right price for your event, call 1-800-SPEAKER and speak to a program consultant.