Key Takeaways:

• Your event type, audience, budget, and location can impact what musician or band to consider booking for your event.
• A reputable talent booking agency, like Jay Siegan Presents, can seamlessly secure top talent for your event using their industry experience and connections, making this process stress free for you.

Top 7 Considerations When Choosing the Right Musician for Your Event:

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1. Type of Event

• The type of event you’re planning will impact the entertainment you will want to book. For example, you may consider a different band for a wedding than you would for a corporate event or private party.
• Each musician, whether a band, individual, or DJ, has a different experience level as well as overall vibe that they bring. Think about the atmosphere you are trying to curate and look at performers who match that energy. An entertainment booking agency can help pair the right talent to your event and talk through top options with you based on the type of event you are planning.

2. Audience

• The next item to consider when thinking through entertainment options is your event’s audience. Evaluate your guest list, taking into account the size of your audience as well as age and other factors such as if your audience is composed of colleagues, family, or friends. 
• The audience for a large corporate event may look different than a birthday party at your home or a Bat Mitzvah. You want to make sure the musician is appropriate and in tune with your audience to ensure a seamless and unforgettable event for all. Outside of musicians, you can consider how other entertainment types may be more suitable for the type of event you’re planning and the audience such as a comedian, magician, or speaker.

3. Performance Style

• ‍‍Do you want a band that keeps your guests on the dance floor all night long or maybe a global superstar to perform their chart-topping hits? Or perhaps you are looking for an iconic band from the 80’s like Culture Club or a top musical group from the 90’s to 2000's like Smash Mouth.
• Whether you’re looking for a dance band to engage with your guests or a festival favorite DJ to perform a dream setlist, all kinds of talents with different performance styles are available to book. Our team has access to an extensive roster of available musicians for you to explore and we’re always happy to share our curated recommendations based on your event and preferences. 

4. Location

• The location of your event will also impact the musician you book. Whether your event is in the United States or somewhere abroad, top musicians will travel to perform at events around the world. Availability, schedule, and budget are all items that may be impacted by the event location. 
• Outside of the city, state, or county, your event will take place in, you’ll need to consider the venue itself. Your event may take place at a convention center, exclusive venue, private home, luxury villa, island, or hotel ballroom, all of which may uniquely impact your talent selection. Consider if your event will take place indoors or outdoors, such as in a backyard or on a rooftop, and account for that in your planning.

5. Venue Requirements

• Different venues will require different considerations such as indoor or outdoor space, or hotel or private home. You’ll want to make sure the space is the proper size for different musicians and bands. Certain spaces have more specific requirements, especially if the event is taking place at a venue vs. at a private home. 
• Typically, you will have the venue booked prior to hiring entertainment so you can make sure the location’s requirements align with the band or musician you are looking to book. Talent booking teams, such as Jay Siegan Presents, have extensive experience navigating setup and logistics to allow for a smooth event and no surprises the day of.

6. Budget

• Your event budget will be another factor to account for when reviewing your options for securing different types of musicians, bands, or DJs. The cost associated with top musicians varies greatly depending on popularity, experience, location, and more. As you can imagine, global superstars' costs, like Beyoncé, will be different compared to top regional talent. 
• The Jay Siegan Presents team is able to show you top options for different musicians and bands within a designated budget. Sharing a clear budget range and other details of the event  will allow you to understand the best of the best in terms of available artists and bands that fit your budget.

7. Contact & Agreement

• Each musician and band has their own requirements as do individuals planning an event. Any requirements from either party can be accounted for and negotiated within the contract. When considering what talent to book, have your requirements in mind so those can be discussed with the musician or band on your behalf.
• Contract negotiations can be done by an entertainment booking agency. These teams are highly detailed providing clear, thorough, and transparent communications. Leveraging these teams to develop tight contracts will ensure nothing is left to chance and mitigate risk.

Working with an Entertainment Booking Agency to Choose a Musician

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Proper planning and factoring in key considerations will allow for any event that you’re planning, small or large, to go on without issues. While these are some of the top items to think about when choosing a musician, there are a lot of decisions, nuances, and details to work through. That is why when it comes to booking a top band or musician, consulting with a reputable entertainment booking agency will allow you to leverage their expertise and connections.

‍Get in touch with the Jay Siegan Presents team to tell us about the nature of your event and we will work with you to secure the best talent, from the Imagine Dragons to Keith Urban, for your next event - we can’t wait to hear from you!

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