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WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING
"Donna was the biggest hit on stage at the Calgary Stampede" Country Music News
"Sorry it has taken me so long to get back to you regarding the entertainment we enjoyed at our company Christmas party. Sharon did a smash up job for us! She was a wonderful addition to our festive evening, and her jokes and light jabs at some of our employees were very well received. She kept everyone in stitches and all found her character true and delightful in every detail.
We hope she enjoyed the evening and her stay in Stettler as well, and would recommend her to anyone that might be considering her for an event regardless of the type of audience. Her sense of humour would appeal to all.
Thank you again for all the help in arranging her appearance at our function, and please pass along our appreciation to her for making our company Christmas party a huge success!!
All the best to all of you in the New Year!" Strad Energy Services
"Sheldon was amazing! He captivated the whole audience; they were glued to his every move. His interactive show energized the crowd and kept them on the edge of their seats. His flexibility and responsive personal communication makes him exceedingly easy to work with." Rocky Mountain Business Seminar
"Thank you for suggesting Simon to us and helping us to bring him for our Volunteer event last night. He was great, the crowd loved him and I have had requests to bring him back sometime in the future. I look forward to having the opportunity to work with all of you again." Calgary Jewish Federation
How to book a speaker
- Contact us for speaker recommendations or to request availability for a speaker. We'll package up info for you in a shareable proposal format.
- You've found your perfect speaker! Now, we'll help you invite the speaker to your event and advise you throughout the contracting process.
- Your dedicated logistics manager will guide you throughout the planning process, schedule a call for you and the speaker, and help ensure your speaker is prepped and ready to exceed expectations!
F.A.Q.
What is the typical process for booking a professional entertainer?
The booking lifecycle generally follows a three-step process: Strategic Discovery & Curation to define goals and budget, Selection & Contracting where a vetted shortlist is provided and terms are negotiated, and Logistics & Content Alignment where travel and technical riders are managed.
How much does it cost to hire professional talent?
Pricing is categorized into investment tiers: emerging or local talent ($3,500 and under), established regional acts ($3,501–$10,000), national professionals ($10,001–$25,000), premium keynotes ($25,001–$100,000), and celebrity elite talent ($100,001 and over).
What does “Corporate Clean” comedy actually mean?
Corporate clean comedy ensures humor is “HR-safe,” meaning it is void of profanity, crude sexual content, and divisive topics like politics or religion to ensure a professional environment for diverse audiences.
Why should I use a talent agency instead of booking an entertainer directly?
Agencies provide a “safety net” by guaranteeing a suitable replacement if a performer cancels unexpectedly. They also offer unbiased advice ensuring you get the most suitable act, handle complex contract negotiations, and leverage industry relationships to secure better rates.
What Are The Essential Logistical Requirements For Booking Dueling Pianos?
Booking dueling pianos requires a 16’ x 12’ stage, professional concert mains, and a maximum audience distance of six feet. Maintaining close proximity to the performers is essential for the sing-along, high-energy environment that makes this format successful in corporate settings. To avoid audio “smearing,” I ensure the sound engineer uses directional microphones and duckers to manage the natural acoustic bleed from the room.
How Can Entertainment Engage Both Introverted And Extroverted Corporate Attendees?
Engaging diverse personality types requires a mix of high-energy stage acts and low-pressure, roaming observational entertainment. This “choose your own adventure” model ensures extroverts can take center stage while introverts connect through intimate moments like close-up magic. I often design “multiple entertainment zones” to allow guests to explore the event at their own comfort level, which significantly increases overall satisfaction scores.
What Are The Most Impactful Corporate Entertainment Trends For 2026?
Impactful 2026 trends focus on shorter, high-impact performances and “purposeful technology” like augmented reality and AI integration. The industry is shifting from “mass to meaning,” prioritizing niche, intentional gatherings that respect the attendee’s cognitive bandwidth. We are seeing a major rise in “analog moments”—such as unplugged sets or live painters—as a strategic response to the digital fatigue of modern work life.
What Steps Ensure Talent Customizes Performances For Highly Specific Goals?
Ensuring customization requires a briefing call where the talent reviews company values, audience demographics, and sensitive topics. Top-tier entertainers act as “translators” for the brand, adapting their tone and pacing to match the specific emotional outcome of the event. Whether it’s a comedian tailoring jokes to industry quirks or a band reworking a jingle, this alignment is what transforms spectacle into strategy.
What Is The Ideal Procurement Timeline For Booking Corporate Talent?
The ideal timeline begins 12 months out for venue locking, with talent finalized at the nine-month mark for maximum customization. This proactive approach allows planners to negotiate better rates and avoid the limited options associated with last-minute booking. In today’s “talent wars,” securing your first-choice artist early is the only way to protect your budget from the 30% to 40% fee surges common in the mid-2020s.
What are the space requirements for specialty acts like magicians or hypnotists?
A professional hypnosis show typically requires a performance area of at least 20 feet deep and 30 feet wide to safely accommodate chairs for volunteers. Corporate mentalist and magic shows generally require a 15–20 foot wide performance area.
Do you provide entertainment for virtual or hybrid events?
We support virtual entertainment delivered via platforms like Zoom, WebEx, and Microsoft Teams. Options include game shows, virtual comedians, mentalism, and interactive emcees who use digital tools like mobile gamification to engage remote teams.
What insurance coverage is required for entertainers?
Most venues require entertainers to carry general liability insurance, often with limits of $1 million to $5 million. Planners should request a Certificate of Insurance (COI) naming the venue as an “Additional Insured”.