Glass Animals
$40,000 — $55,000
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At the Gates
$40,000 — $55,000
Dead and Company (current Grateful Dead)
$60,000 — $85,000
Highasakite
$28,000 — $40,000
Trapt
$25,000 — $40,000
Greta Van Fleet
$50,000 — $70,000
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones
$28,000 — $40,000
The Murder Capital
$30,000 — $45,000
Alpha Rev
$30,000 — $45,000
Autre Ne Veut
$28,000 — $40,000
Kim Mitchell
$25,000 — $35,000
ABC
$20,000 — $30,000
Viagra Boys
$35,000 — $50,000
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
$35,000 — $50,000
The Bluetones
$20,000 — $30,000
The Linda Lindas
$25,000 — $35,000
The Suffers
$25,000 — $35,000
The Sword
$25,000 — $35,000
Dogstar
$22,000 — $32,000
The Main Squeeze
$30,000 — $45,000
Citizen Way
$22,000 — $32,000
Elephant Gym
$22,000 — $32,000
Ghostland Observatory
$35,000 — $50,000
Gustaf
$28,000 — $40,000
Hiatus Kaiyote
$35,000 — $50,000
Andres Calamaro
$30,000 — $45,000
John Rzeznick
$22,000 — $32,000
How To Destroy Angels
$35,000 — $50,000
The Aquabats
$22,000 — $32,000
The Ben Miller Band
$20,000 — $30,000
FIDLAR
$30,000 — $45,000
Jean Michel Jarre
$80,000 — $120,000
Fields of the Nephilim
$30,000 — $45,000
Trevor Hall
$25,000 — $35,000
Mr. Big
$45,000 — $60,000
Twin Shadow
$35,000 — $50,000
China Crisis
$60,000 — $80,000
Depeche Mode
$55,000 — $75,000
Pallbearer
$30,000 — $50,000
The Big Pink
$25,000 — $35,000
Big Brother & The Holding Company
$35,000 — $50,000
Kevin Cronin
$28,000 — $40,000
Allman Brothers Band
$25,000 — $35,000
Dhani Harrison
$22,000 — $32,000
Japandroids
$35,000 — $50,000
Inhaler
$35,000 — $50,000
New Politics
$28,000 — $40,000
Dinosaur Jr.
$30,000 — $45,000
The Oh Hellos
$25,000 — $35,000
Tim Knol
$25,000 — $35,000
The Calling
$30,000 — $50,000
Arkells
$35,000 — $50,000
Art Of Dying
$28,000 — $40,000
Goodnight, Texas
$20,000 — $30,000
alt-J
$40,000 — $55,000
Archers of Loaf
$30,000 — $45,000
Current Swell
$25,000 — $35,000
Eric Johanson
$20,000 — $30,000
Eric Johnson
$30,000 — $45,000
Chris Shiflett
$22,000 — $32,000
The Paladins
$20,000 — $30,000
The Hooten Hallers
$20,000 — $30,000
Preoccupations
$28,000 — $40,000
At the Drive In
$35,000 — $50,000
Hop Along
$30,000 — $45,000
Issues
$35,000 — $50,000
Anamanaguchi
$20,000 — $30,000
The Babe Rainbow
$20,000 — $30,000
Franky Perez
$22,000 — $32,000
Joe Ely
$30,000 — $45,000
Dorothy
$25,000 — $35,000
Dub Trio
$22,000 — $32,000
Veil of Maya
$30,000 — $45,000
Bauhaus
$35,000 — $50,000
Colin James
$20,000 — $35,000
Ed Kowalcyzk
$28,000 — $40,000
Fishbone
$25,000 — $35,000
Puscifer
$35,000 — $50,000
Gnome
$22,000 — $32,000
DITZ
$20,000 — $30,000
Dream Wife
$28,000 — $40,000
The Beths
$30,000 — $45,000
The Band Perry
$40,000 — $55,000
Giant Rooks
$30,000 — $45,000
New Order
$25,000 — $35,000
The Psychedelic Furs
$22,000 — $32,000
The Dead Daisies
$40,000 — $55,000
The Orchestra
$30,000 — $60,000
The Orchestra starring ELO former members
$30,000 — $60,000
cleopatrick
$20,000 — $30,000
Django Django
$25,000 — $35,000
Hootie & The Blowfish
$40,000 — $55,000
Movements
$20,000 — $30,000
Big Sugar
$20,000 — $35,000
John Cale
$50,000 — $100,000
The Word Alive
$25,000 — $35,000
Passafire
$22,000 — $32,000
The Deep Dark Woods
$25,000 — $35,000
Ayron Jones
$20,000 — $30,000
Tegan and Sara
$40,000 — $55,000
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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