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Cost to Hire Celebrities for Private Events

Genres

Instruments

Ty Dolla $ign

Ty Dolla $ign

$35,000$50,750
Tycho

Tycho

$10,000$14,500
Tyga

Tyga

$275,000$398,750
Tyler Farr

Tyler Farr

$25,000$36,250
Tyler Henry

Tyler Henry

$65,000$90,000
Tyrone Wells

Tyrone Wells

$15,000$21,750
UB40

UB40

$77,500$112,375
Uchenna Nwosu

Uchenna Nwosu

$5,000$15,000
UFO

UFO

$25,000$36,250
Umphree’s McGee

Umphree’s McGee

$35,000$50,750
Uncle Kracker

Uncle Kracker

$25,000$35,000
Unwritten Law

Unwritten Law

$10,000$14,500
Uriah Heep

Uriah Heep

$35,000$50,750
Usher

Usher

$1,250,000$1,812,500
Vampire Weekend

Vampire Weekend

$100,000$145,000
Vanessa Carlton

Vanessa Carlton

$15,000$21,750
Vertical Horizon

Vertical Horizon

$25,000$36,250
Verve Pipe

Verve Pipe

$10,000$14,500
Vi Jones

Vi Jones

$5,000$10,000
Vicki Lawrence

Vicki Lawrence

$35,000$50,750
Victor Manuelle

Victor Manuelle

$120,000$174,000
Victor Wooten

Victor Wooten

$15,000$21,750

Video Games Live

$45,500$65,250
Village People

Village People

$25,000$36,250
Vince Dunn

Vince Dunn

$10,000$14,500
Vince Gill

Vince Gill

$100,000$145,000
Vince Neil

Vince Neil

$66,281$96,107
Violent Femmes

Violent Femmes

$100,000$145,000
Vixen

Vixen

$15,000$21,750
Volbeat

Volbeat

$400,000$580,000
Wade Bowen

Wade Bowen

$10,000$14,500
Waka Flocka Flame

Waka Flocka Flame

$25,000$36,250
Wale

Wale

$50,000$72,500
Walk off the Earth

Walk off the Earth

$25,000$36,250
Walk The Moon

Walk The Moon

$40,000$58,000
Walter Jones

Walter Jones

$15,000$25,000
Wan Kwong

Wan Kwong

$49,500$71,775
Wanda Sykes

Wanda Sykes

$30,000$60,000
Warrant

Warrant

$35,000$50,750
Watsky

Watsky

$10,000$14,500
Wayne Brady

Wayne Brady

$30,000$60,000
Wayne Lai

Wayne Lai

$57,059$81,200
We Are The In Crowd

We Are The In Crowd

$10,000$14,500
We Came As Romans

We Came As Romans

$10,000$14,500
We the Kings

We the Kings

$15,000$21,750
Weezer

Weezer

$100,000$145,000
Westlife

Westlife

$1,000,000$2,000,000
Whiskey Falls

Whiskey Falls

$10,000$14,500
Whispers

Whispers

$100,000$200,000
White Lies

White Lies

$35,000$50,750
White Panda

White Panda

$25,000$36,250
Whitechapel

Whitechapel

$15,000$21,750
Whitesnake

Whitesnake

$105,000$152,250
Widespread Panic

Widespread Panic

$725,000$1,051,250
Wilco

Wilco

$180,000$261,000
Wild Child

Wild Child

$10,000$14,500
Wild Cub

Wild Cub

$25,000$36,250
Will Borgen

Will Borgen

$10,000$14,500
Will Downing

Will Downing

$60,000$87,000
Will Hoge

Will Hoge

$10,000$14,500

William Hu

$50,000$71,775
Williams & Ree

Williams & Ree

$25,000$35,000
Willie Nelson

Willie Nelson

$250,000$300,000
Wilson Phillips

Wilson Phillips

$39,750$55,825
Within Temptation

Within Temptation

$130,000$188,500
Wiz Khalifa

Wiz Khalifa

$375,000$543,750
Wyclef

Wyclef

$70,000$101,500
Wynonna Judd

Wynonna Judd

$50,236$72,500
Wynton Marsalis

Wynton Marsalis

$135,000$195,750
X Ambassadors

X Ambassadors

$35,000$50,750
Xavier Crawford

Xavier Crawford

$5,000$10,000
Xscape

Xscape

$630,000$913,500
Xzibit

Xzibit

$35,000$50,750
Y&T

Y&T

$15,000$21,750
Yanni

Yanni

$105,000$152,250
Yanni Gourde

Yanni Gourde

$10,000$14,500
Yeasayer

Yeasayer

$25,000$36,250
Yes

Yes

$70,500$102,225
Ying Yang Twins

Ying Yang Twins

$10,000$14,500
Yo Gotti

Yo Gotti

$155,000$224,750
Yo-Yo Ma

Yo-Yo Ma

$140,000$203,000
Young Jeezy

Young Jeezy

$75,000$108,750
Young The Giant

Young The Giant

$70,000$101,500
Yu Ya

Yu Ya

$41,000$58,000
Yuna

Yuna

$25,000$36,250
Yung Berg

Yung Berg

$15,000$21,750
Yusuf/Cat Stevens

Yusuf/Cat Stevens

$10,000$14,500
Zac Brown Band

Zac Brown Band

$907,000$1,315,150
Zapp

Zapp

$25,000$45,000
Zeds Dead

Zeds Dead

$185,000$268,250
ZEPPARELLA

ZEPPARELLA

$10,000$14,500
Ziggy Marley

Ziggy Marley

$75,000$108,750
Zucchero

Zucchero

$32,250$46,763
Zz Top

Zz Top

$150,000$200,000
ZZ Ward

ZZ Ward

$15,000$21,750

Huang Kaiqin

$60,000$90,000

JJ Lin

$1,000,000$2,000,000
Andy Lau

Andy Lau

$1,000,000$3,000,000

Jet Li

$75,000$151,000
Jackie Chan

Jackie Chan

$500,000$750,000

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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