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Book Battles for a Private Event
Booking a celebrity for a private event, corporate event or ticketed performance can be a complex and time consuming task. If you have never hired an A-list entertainer, be prepared to discuss all of the details of your event including, location of event, expected head count, ticket prices, accommodations, duration of event and more.
With Seattle Entertainment Group, we offer transparent and affordable celebrity booking services. It doesn’t matter if you have a small budget or a six-figure allowance, we will help you locate, select and book the perfect entertainer for your event. We have a vast network of industry professionals that are exclusive and we have personally worked with thousands of entertainers over the last two decades.
Our celebrity booking services will help you save time, money and precious energy throughout the entire talent booking process. This includes negotiating, contracting and offer submission. We hold your hand from start to finish. Already familiar with the process? Great! Let us help you get a lower price using our relationships and routed venues across the world.
Bio
Battles put out two EPs, titled EP C and B EP, along with the single "Tras" before joining Warp Records. The label later gathered these early works and released them as an album called EP C / B EP in February 2006. Their debut studio album, Mirrored, was recorded by Keith Souza at Machines with Magnets and came out on May 14, 2007, accompanied by the single "Atlas." This single earned accolades as NME's Single of the Week and achieved the top spot in Dandelion Radio Festive Fifty. The album itself garnered favorable reviews and made it onto various best album lists for that year. Battles also performed at the All Tomorrow's Parties festival in 2007 and appeared on the BBC show Later With Jools Holland. Before the year wrapped up, they teamed up with United Visual Artists to create a video for the track "Tonto." In the following years, their music found a place in video games like LittleBigPlanet, short films, TV shows, and even on the soundtracks for movies like Twilight Saga: Eclipse and Big Fan.
In August 2010, Braxton decided to leave the band, expressing his reluctance to tour despite Battles having plans for an upcoming tour. Reflecting on the split in a 2013 interview with The Brag, Braxton mentioned a "long-standing divide" between him and the other members. Battles released their second album, Gloss Drop, on June 6, 2011, featuring contributions from artists such as Gary Numan, Kazu Makino, and Yamantaka Eye, and they announced a spring tour to promote the album. Later that year, in December, the band co-curated the All Tomorrow's Parties "Nightmare Before Christmas" festival in Minehead, England, alongside Les Savy Fav and Caribou. Between February and April 2012, they released a series of four 12" vinyl EPs called Dross Glop, which featured dance remixes of all the tracks from Gloss Drop by various artists, including Gui Boratto, Kode9, and Hudson Mohawke. A compilation album that included the 11 remixes, plus an additional track titled "Sundome," was released on April 16, 2012. Their third album, La Di Da Di, saw its release on September 18, 2015, and was preceded by a live session through Warp Records where they performed four new songs in New York City. This live stream was only available for 24 hours and played on a loop during that time.
Konopka departed from the band in 2018, although this was only confirmed in May 2019. Battles played their first show as a duo in July 2019 at the Dour Festival in Belgium. Their fourth album, Juice B Crypts, came out on October 18, 2019, featuring collaborations with artists like Shabazz Palaces, Sal Principato of Liquid Liquid, Xenia Rubinos, Jon Anderson from Yes, and Merrill Garbus of Tune-Yards. In December 2021, it was announced that the band would be touring North America in April and May 2022, serving as the opening act for Primus' A Tribute to Kings tour. Fast forward to September 2023, and Battles took on the role of opening act for Mr. Bungle during a seven-date North American tour.
SEG does not, nor claims to, represent any celebrity as the exclusive booking agent. Seattle Entertainment Group does not manage any celebrities listed on this website. SEG acts only as a buyer’s agent for venues, event professionals, companies and organizations to book celebrities for corporate and private events, paid commercials, casino concerts, engagements as well as other various appearances. The celebrities listed on this site are for informational purposes only and are intended as a resource for our clients to provide ideas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will I need security for my event if I hire a celebrity?
Yes, the celebrity may require you to hire unarmed police or private esecurity. It depends on the status of the chosen celebrity and the type of event. The artist needs protection and everyone’s reputation is in jeopardy if they are not reasonably protected. Sometimes the celebrity will bring their own bodyguard.
Will I have to pay for the celebrity’s hotel, travel and food?
Most of the time the celebrity will expect general food and beverage accommodations for the duration of the event. In more complex bookings, they may want to be fed from the day of arrival to the day of departure. Additionally, hotels and transportation should be provided unless a buyout is included in the offer being submitted before you book a celebrity.
Will I get my money back after I have hired a celebrity and my event is canceled?
If your event is canceled sometimes you can receive a refund or a credit toward future or rescheduled performance in the event of a force majeure. Other times the contract has strict cancellation terms that must be adhered to. We help you outline the cancellation terms in the negotiating process.Â
Can I hire a celebrity for an event myself?
Anyone can hire a celebrity. You will pay more in most cases because an artist can tell if you are not familiar with the process. Always consult with a professional before you book a celebrity yourself. There is a specific process that should be followed.
Will a celebrity prepare a speech or promote my product at the event?
The short answer is yes. The celebrity will help promote your product and deliver a speech if that is included in the deal points when we submit the offer. A celebrity may also post the product on their social media.Â
What happens if a celebrity is late to my event?
Sometimes flights are delayed, it’s the unfortunate part of traveling abroad. As part of the contract process, we help eliminate delays by adding a late-arrival clause that allows you to cancel the performance if an artist is late beyond a certain point. It’s not ideal and it is rarely a concern, but the good news is that you will get your deposit back and you will not be liable for the performer’s final payment.
Can I pick which songs the celebrity performs at my event?
You can certainly create a list of songs you want performed. The celebrity will sing or perform all of the chosen songs or as many as reasonably possibly within the appearance time paid for.
Will a celebrity sing and perform at my private or public event?
Absolutely, there are some requirements to be aware of if you want a musical performance, however. A celebrity may ask you to fulfill parts of their tour rider, which outlines specific types of equipment needed to execute a live performance.
Are there any celebrities I cannot hire for my event?
It depends, some celebrities will avoid certain political affiliations, communities or parties that may be considered a conflict of interest. We will help you determine the potential obstacles before wasting any time.
Will the celebrity I choose take pictures with my family and friends?
Yes, the celebrity will take pictures with you and a small group of people assuming you make time for it during their appearance. If you want a celebrity to appear for an hour, set aside 30 minutes of that time for a meet and greet, otherwise the celebrity may not stick around for longer than what’s stated in their contract.
How much does it cost to hire a celebrity for an event?
The cost to hire a celebrity can vary from artist to artist. Other determining factors will influence the price as well. The deal points we create on your behalf , the location of your event, and duration of appearance can heavily influence the price of a celebrity booking.
Can you guarantee the celebrity will be hired for my event?
In most cases, if the celebrity is available and the offer is strong, we guarantee the chosen celebrity will strongly consider the offer. Sometimes, it makes sense to have a backup plan, however, schedules change and late bookings can be risky. It’s best to have 2-3 celebrities in mind before you start the process, just in case the first is unavailable.Â
When will I have to pay the celebrity to appear at my private or public event?
Typically an artist will be paid in two separate installments. The first payment is a deposit of 50% which is usually paid thirty to ninety days from the engagement. Sometimes the artist will require a full payment upfront, it depends on the scope of work and the notoriety of the celebrity being considered. The final payment of 50% is paid on the day of the event, unless there is a ticket reconciliation that needs to occur.
Will the celebrity sign autographs for my team and client?
Yes, of course. We include signed memorabilia in all of our offers (memorabilia to be provided by the venue or client).
How long does it take to hire a celebrity for a private or public ticket event?
It can take as much as three to four months to confirm a celebrity appearance, or two days depending on the deal points, offer and location of your event. Start the process early – that’s our recommendation.Â
What is the process for hiring a celebrity for a private or ticket event?
The process includes selecting the artist(s), contacting our agency, then creating deal points to include in an offer sheet. Once you have the details outlined, we can discuss the terms with the artist or manager. After the artist agrees to the deal points, a contract is signed, a deposit is made and the performance will happen before the remaining money is paid to the artist.
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