What we offer
Welcome to Artist Bookings
The task of booking live entertainment is traditionally fraught with headaches, hassles, roadblocks and red tape – but not anymore, thanks to Artist Bookings.
- Artist Bookings represents more than 400 highly trained and experienced entertainers, earning us a reputation as one of the leading Entertainment Booking Agencies in the country.
- Artist Bookings eliminates the stress of sourcing private and corporate entertainment by streamlining the booking process, thanks to our unique insights, extensive industry knowledge and technical know-how.
- Whether you’re seeking jazz singers, solo guitarists, classical musicians or a rock n’ roll band; a prominent performer or the newest emerging artist, we’ll connect you with the best professionals in the biz.
- For corporate events, cocktail functions, special occasions, weddings, food/wine/sports/music festivals and other private events, Artist Bookings is the go-to agency for premium service and competitive rates.
- We specialise in identifying and satisfying your individual entertainment needs, thanks to our customised one-to-one consultation service.
- Plus, every booking made through Artist Bookings includes our Live Music Booking Security Guarantee, which ensures that in any unforeseen circumstance Artist Bookings will offer you an equivalent band or DJ replacement at no additional cost (T&Cs apply, of course).
WHY USE ARTIST BOOKINGS?
You’ll access an exceptional showcase of the top music and performer talents
- Through Artist Bookings you’ll access all manner of live entertainers. From world-class musicians, funky cabaret acts, indigenous performers, quirky feature artists, tailored support acts, and unique guest speakers. We can even create bespoke entertainment for your events and supply experienced event staff.
- With flexible search options based on function type, genre or style, the Artists Bookings Showcase is an event planner’s dream come true!
- We can supply entertainment options for corporate event such as product launches, major events activations, partnerships, Christmas parties, EOFY events, branded events and sporting marquees; through to special events and celebrations such as weddings, engagement parties, birthdays, bar mitzvahs, anniversaries and more. The range of entertainment options provided through Artist Bookings is unrivalled.
You’ll benefit from our connections
Thanks to our long-standing partnerships with community associations, local governments, sporting, food and wine events, hospitality groups, function venues, sports grounds, sporting associations, racing clubs, service clubs, schools, universities, TAFEs, and outdoor festivals (to name a few), we have the resources and connections to bring every activation to life, so your guests will remember it fondly for years to come.
We go beyond the normal scope to offer you best-in-class
With our unrivalled guarantee to deliver the highest standards of quality and customer care, here at Artist Bookings we are extremely selective when it comes to our performers. We hand-pick each one to ensure they’ll fit seamlessly into our network of entertainers who’ll offer best-in-class experiences for the best-in-class price.
We’ve got your back
You can trust that your event is in safe hands, as Artist Bookings adheres a strict code of conduct and engages only with entertainers of the utmost professionalism.
WHO IS ARTIST BOOKINGS?
Leanne Gunnulson is the heart and soul of Artist Bookings – oh and she’s also the General Manager. With 30 years’ industry experience and an unwavering commitment to high quality customer service, you can be sure that the entertainment at your event will be a raving success (without the stress) – thanks to Leanne.
And when you connect with us, Leanne is likely to be the friendly voice at the other end of your phone call, or the creator of the words behind the emailed response to your query.
Artist Bookings specialises in taking the hassle out of private events and corporate entertainment. With our streamlined booking process, thanks to our unique insights, working industry knowledge and technical suave, you need not look any further for your cost-effective, live entertainment solutions.
CONTACT US
We are ready and waiting to bring your next event or function to life. Please drop us a line and we’ll let you know how we can turn your event into a moment your guests will treasure forever. Phone us on 0428 785 000 or email leanne@artist-bookings.com
This is why
SIMPLE BOOKING/HIRING PROCESS.
We offer a simple booking and hiring process for bands and performers via our online form, phone 0428 785 000 or email at info@artist-bookings.com. Provide basic information - dates, times, budget and style and I will furnish a quote and investigate availability of artists within minutes. We send you a straightforward booking form that has an online acceptance link and we accommodate your payment process.
AFFORDABLE, VALUE FOR MONEY, BEST PRICE.
We offer high quality artists, musicians and performers at affordable prices. We offer value for money and we consistently offer better prices for the same level of quality artists as our competitors. In many instances, we represent the same artists as our major competitors however our prices are always better. Why? Because when you are dealing directly with Artist Bookings you are not paying hidden mark-up fees.
RELIABILITY AND PROFESSIONALISM.
Our artists are professional musicians and artists with strong performance backgrounds. They arrive on time, set up without fuss and perform as required often going overtime to assist the function process (think late entrance of the guest of honour and the impact on dinner service).
HIGHLY SKILLED PERFORMERS.
Our artists have higher education degrees in music and performance. Many holding Masters and Doctorates from leading training institutions including the University of Melbourne, Victorian College of the Arts, The Melbourne conservatorium of Music, The Sydney Conservatorium of Music, The West Australian Academy of Performing Arts, NIDA, Monash University and the National Academy of Music. Many of our artists have international and national performance and recording backgrounds.
EXPERIENCED.
All of our artists devote their time and passion to creating flawless performances. When you book through Artist Bookings, you are hiring professional, hard-working quality artists who regularly rehearse and perform together. We do not offer mashup bands or non-professional artists.
CUSTOMER SERVICE.
Our Artists understand that impressions count. They dress appropriately, perform as required, are easy to deal with, and go beyond to ensure that you get what you want.
OH+S AND QUALITY TECHNICAL SUPPORT.
All our artists provide tagged and tested equipment and will undertake any training needed to access back of house facilities. We recommend work with one of Melbourne most response and efficient audio company's, JNJ events and also supply event staff, door staff and bar staff leaving you and your team free to enjoy your events.
REFERRALS and FEMALE LEAD.
As ethical operators, we believe that good service should speak for itself. We never overcharge clients and we offer the same price to individuals as we do to corporations and commercial operators. Our margins are small and we never cut into the fees paid to artists. In an industry dominated by some big boys, we are an independent female-owned and managed boutique-supplier of quality talent. Our aim is to provide our artists with ongoing opportunities to work and entertain.