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Aaron Neville

Aaron Neville

$35,000$50,750
Akon

Akon

$75,000$108,750
Al Jarreau

Al Jarreau

$44,000$63,800
Alex Clare

Alex Clare

$35,000$50,750
Alexis Jordan

Alexis Jordan

$10,000$14,500
Alicia Keys

Alicia Keys

$350,000$507,500
Allen Stone

Allen Stone

$25,000$36,250
Aloe Blacc

Aloe Blacc

$35,000$50,750
Amerie

Amerie

$25,000$36,250
Anthony Hamilton

Anthony Hamilton

$40,000$58,000
Ashanti

Ashanti

$100,000$145,000
Babyface

Babyface

$52,500$76,125
Backstreet Boys

Backstreet Boys

$800,000$1,160,000
Black Eyed Peas

Black Eyed Peas

$400,000$580,000
Blackbear

Blackbear

$40,000$58,000
Bobby Valentino

Bobby Valentino

$50,000$72,500
Bone Thugs N Harmony

Bone Thugs N Harmony

$35,000$50,750
Boney James

Boney James

$55,000$79,750
Booker T. Jones

Booker T. Jones

$25,000$36,250
Boyz II Men

Boyz II Men

$60,000$87,000
Brian Culbertson

Brian Culbertson

$25,000$36,250
Brian Mcknight

Brian Mcknight

$75,000$108,750
Brooke Valentine

Brooke Valentine

$15,000$21,750
Carl Thomas

Carl Thomas

$35,000$50,750
Cee Lo Green

Cee Lo Green

$100,000$145,000
Chaka Khan

Chaka Khan

$80,000$116,000
Chance The Rapper

Chance The Rapper

$600,000$870,000
Charlie Wilson

Charlie Wilson

$300,000$435,000
Cher Lloyd

Cher Lloyd

$35,000$50,750
Chrisette Michele

Chrisette Michele

$35,000$50,750

Christina Aguilera

$500,000$725,000
Christina Milan

Christina Milan

$25,000$36,250
Ciara

Ciara

$75,000$108,750
Clay Aiken

Clay Aiken

$85,000$123,250
Clay Aiken & Ruben Studdard

Clay Aiken & Ruben Studdard

$100,000$145,000
Colbie Callait

Colbie Callait

$50,000$72,500
Colby O’Donis

Colby O’Donis

$15,000$21,750
Craig David

Craig David

$250,000$362,500
Damien Escobar

Damien Escobar

$25,000$36,250
Darius Rucker

Darius Rucker

$175,000$253,750
David Sanborn

David Sanborn

$25,000$36,250
Demi Lovato

Demi Lovato

$500,000$725,000
Diana Ross

Diana Ross

$275,000$398,750
Dionne Warwick

Dionne Warwick

$50,000$72,500
Drake

Drake

$1,000,000$2,500,000
Dru Hill

Dru Hill

$65,000$94,250
Dua Lipa

Dua Lipa

$750,000$1,087,500
Emeli Sande

Emeli Sande

$220,000$319,000
Eric Benet

Eric Benet

$35,000$50,750
Eric Burdon & The Animals

Eric Burdon & The Animals

$33,000$47,850
Erykah Badu

Erykah Badu

$300,000$435,000
Faith Evans

Faith Evans

$35,000$50,750
Fantasia

Fantasia

$165,000$239,250
FKA Twigs

FKA Twigs

$85,000$123,250
George Benson

George Benson

$68,250$98,963
Gladys Knight

Gladys Knight

$80,000$116,000
Gym Class Heroes

Gym Class Heroes

$75,000$108,750
Haim

Haim

$155,000$224,750
Halsey

Halsey

$250,000$362,500
Hiroshima

Hiroshima

$25,000$36,250
Hunter Hayes

Hunter Hayes

$100,000$145,000
India.Arie

India.Arie

$50,000$72,500
J. Holiday

J. Holiday

$35,000$50,750
Jacquees

Jacquees

$25,000$36,250
Jake Miller

Jake Miller

$10,000$14,500
James Blake

James Blake

$100,000$145,000
Janelle Monae

Janelle Monae

$40,000$58,000
Jason Aldean

Jason Aldean

$729,000$1,057,050
Jason Derulo

Jason Derulo

$125,000$181,250
Jason Mraz

Jason Mraz

$150,000$217,500
Jay Sean

Jay Sean

$40,000$58,000
Jeffrey Osborne

Jeffrey Osborne

$70,000$101,500
Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson

$275,000$398,750
Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez

$1,290,000$1,870,500
Jeremih

Jeremih

$35,000$50,750
Jessica Simpson

Jessica Simpson

$175,000$253,750
Jessie J

Jessie J

$75,000$108,750
Jessie Ware

Jessie Ware

$25,000$36,250
Jhene Aiko

Jhene Aiko

$35,000$50,750
Jill Scott

Jill Scott

$150,000$217,500
John Legend

John Legend

$250,000$362,500
John Secada

John Secada

$40,000$58,000

Johnny Gill

$75,000$108,750
Jon Bellion

Jon Bellion

$65,750$95,338
TLC

TLC

$155,000$224,750
Todd Rundgren

Todd Rundgren

$33,000$47,850
Toni Braxton

Toni Braxton

$78,750$114,188
Tory Lanez

Tory Lanez

$35,000$50,750
Tower Of Power

Tower Of Power

$38,500$55,825
Trey Songz

Trey Songz

$86,000$124,700
Ty Dolla $ign

Ty Dolla $ign

$35,000$50,750
Usher

Usher

$1,250,000$1,812,500
Village People

Village People

$25,000$36,250
Whispers

Whispers

$100,000$200,000
Will Downing

Will Downing

$60,000$87,000
Wiz Khalifa

Wiz Khalifa

$375,000$543,750
Wyclef

Wyclef

$70,000$101,500
Xscape

Xscape

$630,000$913,500
Yuna

Yuna

$25,000$36,250
Zucchero

Zucchero

$32,250$46,763

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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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.

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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