World Class Talent Booking For Your Event

50+ Years Experience Booking Talent for Festivals, Concerts, Corporate Events & More.

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$5,000+ Event Budgets

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Talent for fair & festival main stages.

Artists for ticketed concerts & public events.

Entertainment that keeps your venue calendar full.

Entertainment for galas, fundraisers & celebrations.

Full Service Live Talent Booking

TSE Entertainment helps event planners, promoters, corporations, venues, and municipalities secure live entertainment that matches their audience, budget, and goals.

We work directly with artists’ management and major talent agencies—including WME, CAA, UTA, APA, and more to secure artists and manage every stage of the booking process.

TSE Provides:

  • Artist discovery & recommendations

  • Availability checks & routing opportunities

  • Budget guidance & negotiations

  • Offer preparation & submission

  • Contract review & execution

  • Deposits & financial guidelines

  • Technical rider coordination

  • Hospitality & day-of-show logistics

  • Communication with artist managers & agents

For more than 50 years, TSE has been trusted by event planners across the United States for reliable, transparent, professional entertainment booking.

Why Use TSE Entertainment?

With over five decades of industry relationships and thousands of successful events, we bring unmatched expertise to your booking process. Booking live entertainment requires industry knowledge, negotiation skill, and a clear understanding of contracting and technical requirements. TSE represents the buyer, not the artist or agency, ensuring your interests are protected.

 

Working with a professional talent buyer:

  • Reduces booking mistakes

  • Ensures the best routing and pricing

  • Helps you avoid overpaying

  • Keeps communication clear and professional

  • Simplifies contracting

  • Minimizes risk and rider surprises

  • Saves significant time and stress

Our team handles the details so you can focus on delivering an exceptional event.

50+ Years Experience

Deep relationships across the entertainment industry.

All Genres & Event Types

From country to rock, tribute acts to celebrity talent.

Turn-Key Service

Negotiation, contracting, riders, logistics — fully handled.

On-Site Production Support

Optional event-day coordination to ensure a flawless show.

Client-Focused

We treat every event like it's our own.

The Real Work Behind Successful Talent Booking

Booking live entertainment involves far more than selecting a performer. Every booking requires:

  • Reviewing artist availability
  • Confirming routing and travel windows
  • Negotiating price and terms with agencies
  • Understanding deal structures (flat, versus, flat + backend)
  • Managing deposits and financial expectations
  • Handling performance agreements
  • Ensuring all hospitality and technical rider requirements are met
  • Coordinating production with your team

TSE handles these steps with precision to protect your event and ensure a smooth show.

Our Entertainment Booking Services Include:

  • Artist discovery & recommendations
  • Agency outreach & communication
  • Price quotes & routing evaluation
  • Offer preparation & submission
  • Contract negotiation
  • Reviewing & fulfilling technical riders
  • Backline & production coordination
  • Hospitality arrangements
  • Show-day management

Whether your event requires a national touring artist or a specialty performer, we ensure every detail is handled correctly.

Entertainment Contracting Made Simple

We manage the entire contracting process, including:

  • Performance agreements
  • Deposits & payment schedules
  • Liability and insurance requirements
  • Technical and hospitality riders
  • Stage plots & input lists
  • Settlement expectations

Our team ensures that all terms are clearly understood and executed properly.

Managing Technical Details & Show Requirements

Every artist has unique technical, hospitality, and production expectations. TSE coordinates:

  • Backline equipment
  • Audio/visual requirements
  • Lighting needs
  • Stage layout
  • Dressing rooms
  • Catering & hospitality
  • Transportation & accommodations

We work with your production team to make sure every requirement is met.

Live Entertainment We Can Secure for Your Event

TSE works with all major agencies to help book:

  • National Touring Artists (all genres)
  • Tribute & Cover Acts
  • Specialty & Corporate Entertainment
  • Regional & Emerging Artists
  • Top Rated Cover Bands

From fairs and corporate events to casinos and concert venues, we provide entertainment that fits your event’s style and goals.

Entertainment Booking Costs & Pricing Factors

Entertainment pricing varies based on:

  • Artist popularity
  • Routing
  • Production requirements
  • Market value
  • Radius clauses
  • Demand during your event dates
  • Travel & hospitality

TSE helps you understand pricing, stay within budget, and secure the strongest entertainment option available.

How Our Talent Booking Process Works

1

Tell Us About Your Event and Goals

We gather details about your date, budget, location & audience.

2

We Present the Best Talent Options

You’ll receive curated entertainment options tailored to your event

3

We Handle Offers & Negotiation

We negotiate on your behalf with artist agencies, managers, and representatives.

4

We Manage Riders, Logistics & Details

Technical, hospitality, travel — all handled.

5

Enjoy a Successful Show

We support your production team with rider fulfillment and show-day logistics.

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Nationwide Entertainment Booking Services

TSE Entertainment books live entertainment for fairs, festivals, concerts, corporate events, casinos, clubs, and private events across the United States and Canada. We’ve also produced events in the Caribbean and Europe when asked. 
Wherever your event is held, we help secure talent that makes it a success.

Case Studies

Roostertail Music Festival – Booked Headliners and Talent for Music Festival

TSE booked nationally recognized country acts, handled all logistics, local production, and managed 3 days-of show to deliver a smooth, high-impact performance for over 8,000 attendees.

Corporate Event in Italy – World Renown Headliners for Multi-Day Corporate Celebration

TSE booked world renown rock band, celebrity, and comedians, while overseeing all logistics, and multi-day production management to deliver a high energy corporate milestone celebration event in a unique setting.

Texas Fair – Main Stage Headliner and Opener

TSE booked nationally recognized country acts, handled all logistics, and coordinated day-of production to deliver a smooth, high-impact performance for over 12,000 attendees.

Testimonials

Let one of our veteran talent booking agents help you find the perfect band, solo entertainer, comedian, or celebrity that is just right for your event. We’ll recommend entertainment options matched to your audience, budget, and goals.

Give us a call at 800-765-8203 or fill out the booking inquiry form below, and one of our agents will be back in touch with you within one business day.

Frequently Asked Questions

What budgets do you work with?

We work with event budgets starting at around $5,000 and up into the millions, depending on artist selection.

Most clients book 6–12 months ahead, but we can accommodate shorter windows for bookings when necessary.

Yes — including contracts, riders, travel, hospitality, and production coordination.

Absolutely. We work with major agencies and managers to secure national touring talent that is world-renowned.

Yes. We can provide all-inclusive pricing for managing your event so you know your full cost upfront.