Qualities to look for in an Entertainer

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Entertainment can greatly contribute to the success of a corporate event. There is a wealth of excellent entertainment that specialize in programs designed especially for corporate and association audiences. The type of entertainment you bring in, however, still needs to be appropriate for your particular audience.

We at Eagles Talent Connection can recommend the “right” entertainment to turn your event into an unforgettable experience. When deciding to book an entertainer(s), it’s important to make sure that they are “right” for your particular audience and that they can fulfill your intended purpose for them.

Before hiring entertainment, the question you need to ask yourself is “what am I hiring the entertainment to do?” Is it to…

• a. Stage a Super Star Concert
• b. Present an Industrial Extravaganza
• c. Open my convention with a bang
• d. Close my convention on a high note
• e. Liven up my conference by entertaining before and after each session
• f. Entertain after lunch or after dinner
• g. Do banquet show
• h. Emcee
• i. Play background music during dinner
• j. Provide dance music
• k. Provide strolling entertainment in our hospitality suite
• l. Provide outdoor entertainment at our picnic
• m. Introduce a product in an entertaining way
• n. Do an entertaining demonstrate in our trade show exhibit

The following are some of the factors you need to consider when hiring an entertainer.

1. What kind of entertainer(s) do I need?
2. What attributes does the entertainer(s) need to have in order to fulfill my intended purpose for them?
3. What type and style of entertainer(s) will my audience best relate to?
4. Do they have a strong track record?

Entertainers need to have an excellent reputation and verifiable references. Following is some of the information ETC will verify for you:

• a. The quality and style of their presentation?
• b. Will the performer(s) adjust/tailor their show for your audience?
• c. Will the performer(s) relate to your audience?
• d. Is the material suitable, or too “blue” for your audience?
• e. How have other audiences responded to their performance?
• f. What is the overall attitude and cooperation of the performers(s)?
• g. Is the act easy to produce?
• h. Is there a lot of production requirements or is it an “easy rider”?

Finally, allow the experienced program consultants at Eagles Talent Connection to guide you. We will listen carefully to all your desires and work with you to find the perfect entertainment match for your needs. We know who does what, who is good, and what is appropriate for which audiences. We have helped hundreds of meeting planners stage thousands of successful entertainment programs.