Our 2023 Interview series "Mic Check" is a brand new initiative designed to celebrate and champion our incredible artists
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You’ve got the event theme, guests, and catering down pat, months spent planning, and now it’s time to make sure everything fits together. But - before you get carried away with the excitement, you need to be sure you have a solid budget in place. Without it, your big idea can quickly turn into a logistical nightmare!
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Choosing a keynote speaker for your event can be tricky. You want to leave your audience feeling moved, inspired, and ready for the future—but how do you pick the perfect person to do just that? Your keynote speaker is one of the most important choices you will make in planning your event, and we believe that every conference organizer is a visionary.
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You've found the perfect venue, the tastiest caterer, and the most beautiful dress—but you haven't found the right entertainment yet. There are a lot of factors to consider when choosing the entertainment for your wedding - do you want a DJ? A quartet? A harpist? A bagpiper? An opera singer? A dancing bear? It can be overwhelming!
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The physical event world has been dealt a hard blow, the COVID-19 pandemic has struck the event industry hard, with many events going virtual or being cancelled altogether. Fortunately, we’re a resilient bunch, and as the saying goes, “necessity is the mother of invention”.
So, what does this mean for virtual events?
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Your wedding day is all about you and your partner, so it's only right that your wedding entertainment should reflect that. What makes you and your partner tick? You and your partner deserve an unforgettable celebration, and so do all of your guests. That's why we've created a list of unique, entertainment options for you to consider for your reception.
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We are often asked “should our event include an “Acknowledgement of Country or Welcome to Country,” and our response is “most definitely YES”. But rarely are we asked why a Welcome to Country Matters and its importance in understanding and respecting First Nations culture.
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It’s been a very tough time for the Arts – so tough in fact that lots of professional musicians are giving up music for good. This life crisis is leaving many of us feeling joyless and every thing becomes a micro stress. Its tough to find happiness and joy when life sucks.
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The cost of tying the knot will play a key role in your big day. Quality live performances are a must – but how much should they cost? Artist Bookings has years of experience in the music industry and we provide premium performances at a reasonable and affordable price.
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Entertainment costs money – and the old adage still applies – “you get what you pay for”. You can always find a garage/slash band that will play all night for less than $2,000—but that’s exactly what it’ll sound like – a bunch of mates jamming in the garage
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We have been supplying wedding bands for years and we've seen it all. From the Brides drunk Uncle stealing a band members wallet to the bitter dancefloor dispute between estranged parents.
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The decimation of the corporate music industry is one of many casualties of the Pandemic - but what road map is being developed for its resurgence?
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What do cover bands usually charge?
Cover bands cost between $1500-$3000 Aud, depending on the length of the performance, the type of event, the number of band members, and their overall performance experience
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Check out our simple steps to help make hosting an event a lot less stressful. Get stuff done early including all your personal grooming. Plan for small emergencies - and have your sewing kits and first aid kits ready. Nothing beats early confirmation for catering, marquee hire and band hire plus heaps of other useful insider tricks to reduce the stress on the day.
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A House Soiree is a sophisticated and stylish way of bringing entertainment to your event, provide a focal point for the reason the event is happening and still allow your guests to socialise. At Artist Bookings we curate an amazing list of high quality artists and we provide a dedicated MC to manage your guests and ensure the event runs smoothly. Find out more with our Definitive Guide
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Whether you have 20 or 2000 guests at your event, creating an impressive, memorable and unforgettable event can be a daunting process. However, by following these ten simple steps, your next event will be more organised, much more successful and less stressful than ever before! At Artist Bookings we have been producing and running events for many years and we know that a good event has these essentials.
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Some booking forms can be complicated to understand but not Artist Bookings. We specialise in keeping things simple. Read our Quick guide to your booking information for all the standard explanations .
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This mini-guide gives you all the information you need to finding and booking a band quickly and safely, and in time for your event.
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