The Unlikely Candidates
$20,000 — $30,000
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Your Grandparents
$25,000 — $35,000
Fugitive
$22,000 — $32,000
Palm Reader
$22,000 — $32,000
Peeling Flesh
$22,000 — $32,000
The Coteries
$28,000 — $40,000
Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band
$70,000 — $100,000
Dig Deep
$20,000 — $30,000
Convictions
$22,000 — $32,000
Ariel Posen
$20,000 — $30,000
The Fierce and The Dead
$25,000 — $35,000
Rare Earth
$25,000 — $35,000
The Spits
$25,000 — $35,000
The Beatles Experience
$40,000 — $55,000
The Radiators
$80,000 — $120,000
Pianos Become The Teeth
$35,000 — $50,000
Crass Mammoth
$20,000 — $30,000
Radio Birds
$22,000 — $32,000
Moon Vs Sun
$22,000 — $32,000
Flash Cadillac
$22,000 — $32,000
The Samples
$30,000 — $45,000
Raue
$20,000 — $30,000
Joey Hyde
$22,000 — $32,000
Until I Wake
$22,000 — $32,000
Lunch At Allen’s
$28,000 — $40,000
Hurry Up
$20,000 — $30,000
Uncle Si and the Sicotics
$20,000 — $30,000
Just Heart
$18,000 — $28,000
Daniel Echo
$25,000 — $35,000
The National Reserve
$20,000 — $35,000
The Sweet Remains
$30,000 — $45,000
Timbuk 3
$35,000 — $50,000
The Slambovian Circus of Dreams
$25,000 — $35,000
Thea Hopkins
$22,000 — $32,000
Tim Williams
$22,000 — $32,000
Ghost Riders
$25,000 — $35,000
Philip Sayce
$20,000 — $30,000
Cloud Control
$30,000 — $45,000
People R Ugly
$20,000 — $30,000
FUR
$25,000 — $35,000
The Now
$20,000 — $30,000
Giuda
$22,000 — $32,000
Dan Dyer
$20,000 — $30,000
Dead Icarus
$22,000 — $32,000
Irist
$22,000 — $32,000
Original Blues Brothers Band
$25,000 — $40,000
Jimmie Vaughan & The Tilt-a-Whirl Band
$25,000 — $45,000
Modern Error
$28,000 — $40,000
Jonathan Tyler
$25,000 — $35,000
The Nixons
$20,000 — $30,000
Do Nothing
$22,000 — $32,000
Josh Weathers
$25,000 — $35,000
Iress
$20,000 — $30,000
Animal Years
$28,000 — $40,000
Pour Habit
$22,000 — $32,000
Patrick Park
$22,000 — $32,000
Chadwick Stokes and The Pintos
$22,000 — $32,000
Die Twice
$22,000 — $32,000
Tom Petty Tribute: The PettyBreakers
$25,000 — $35,000
Knox Hamilton
$22,000 — $32,000
Windhand
$35,000 — $55,000
Dead Selves
$20,000 — $30,000
El Camino Acid
$22,000 — $32,000
The McCharmlys
$30,000 — $45,000
Forlorn
$20,000 — $30,000
Hotel Mira
$22,000 — $32,000
Color Green
$22,000 — $32,000
The Suburbanists
$20,000 — $30,000
Theo Lawrence & The Hearts
$22,000 — $32,000
Daniel Ellsworth & The Great Lakes
$35,000 — $50,000
L.S. Dunes
$22,000 — $32,000
The Overcoats
$28,000 — $40,000
Femmes of Rock
$20,000 — $30,000
Eva Under Fire
$20,000 — $30,000
The Limousines
$25,000 — $40,000
Jeremy Ivey
$22,000 — $32,000
Oh Hiroshima
$22,000 — $32,000
Girlhouse
$22,000 — $32,000
The Dictators
$28,000 — $40,000
Frankie Moreno
$22,000 — $32,000
Gates To Hell
$25,000 — $35,000
Journey Unauthorized
$30,000 — $45,000
Wild Child- A Tribute To The Doors
$25,000 — $35,000
Elephant Stone
$35,000 — $50,000
EarPhunk
$22,000 — $32,000
Crawlers
$30,000 — $45,000
Monster Truck
$35,000 — $50,000
Golem
$22,000 — $32,000
Michael Twitty
$30,000 — $45,000
The Plott Hounds
$25,000 — $35,000
Black Jacket Symphony
$30,000 — $45,000
The Wrecks
$20,000 — $30,000
JD Simo
$20,000 — $30,000
Covet
$20,000 — $30,000
The Allman Betts Band
$22,000 — $32,000
Copper Mountain Band
$22,000 — $32,000
Headstones
$25,000 — $35,000
The Doobie Incident – A Tribute to The Doobie Brothers
$25,000 — $35,000
Michael Glabicki & Dirk Miller of Rusted Root
$35,000 — $50,000
Hannah Wicklund & The Steppin Stones
$20,000 — $30,000
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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