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FAQ
- Frequently Asked Questions
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When you are booking any performer,
please consider the following questions:
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- When should we reserve you? (back
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- Popular entertainers book at least 2-3 months in advance.
We do have some last minute bookings, but the earliest reservation
is best for the customer. At the time of reservation, we
will need a deposit.
- Why use a broker like Headliner Productions? (back
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We provide a service of convenience, excellence, and
fast efficiency.
We will save you hours of work and headache by lining
up all of the live entertainment for you. We will do the
shopping for you and provide competitive pricing that
you may not be able to get. We contact and arrange quickly
with those performers who are difficult to get a hold
of and finalize all arrangements. We will know all the
unforeseen details and take care of them.We’ll save
you the hassle!
Our booking experience and special touch will find you
the best available performer within your price range.
We will accomplish all the coordination with the entertainers
for a timely and informed performance. We can also provide
event resources, coordination, and general suggestions
from our years of experience.
- How about hiring local entertainment? (back
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- In these times, budgets are tight. Large names like Willie
Nelson or the Beach Boys may be difficult to expense. The
larger San Francisco Bay Area has all the top talent you
will need for a sensational event. We can travel to other
places that do not have comparable local talent.
- How much do you charge? (back
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- All of our performers charge different rates. Prices depend
on what you would like to see and other details such as
number of people at your event, location, and extras. Please
figure how much is in your entertainment budget and how
much you’ll spend per person, which will help us calculate
an amount for you of the best value.
- Do you discount? (back
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- We can provide the best deal for you when you hire multiple
entertainers. Besides, the energy grows between us when
you bring on various performers!
- Do you donate your services to charities,
schools, and non-profits? (back
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- We have already selected a few causes to which we donate
annually. We would like to do more, but providing excellent
quality entertainment brings high bills, especially in the
San Francisco Bay Area. If you are having trouble with your
budget, you may find a personal sponsor to underwrite entertainment
for your event. Support your local clown!
- How fast do your balloon artists, face
painters, and caricature/cartoon artists work? (back
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- A normal pace is 15-20 people per hour. More time will
allow for more creativity. Sometimes balloon artists are
able to work faster, but it is better to hire more than
one performer for optimum creativity and entertainment.
- What are your booking terms and conditions? (back
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- When you book a show through Headliner Productions, you
will be asked to sign a simple contract which clearly covers
all details. Please read the contract terms and conditions
which include straightforward cancellation clauses.
- When you are booking any performer, please
make the following considerations:
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- Do you want fixed shows, strolling performers,
or a combination? (back
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- Different events will feature certain performers in better
ways. A combination of performers will be able to entertain
crowds of large and small sizes in a better fashion. Keep
in mind that some acts will do longer shows with longer
breaks, and others will work numerous shorter shows with
shorter breaks. We can definitely assist you with a schedule
of entertainment.
- Where do you want the acts to perform? (back
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- It is crucial for us to know how large an area your event
is covering. We will let you know if an act has specific
technical requirements but it’s being informed about
the performance space. It helps to have a reasonable-sized
performance area for stage shows, but our performers are
accustomed to being flexible too.
- What else will the acts need? (back
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- If you are able to provide parking space near the event,
this is always helpful and make sure a member of your team
is there when the entertainers arrive to show them the performance
area and give them any last minute instructions. Food and
beverages are greatly helpful for sustenance and optimum
performance. Some larger acts will also need a room or space
("Green Room") for changing, applying makeup and
leaving props between performances. Our acts are often self-sufficient
and able to perform without a "Green Room," but
will be grateful if one is available.
- What about Fire acts such as fire breathing,
eating or juggling? (back
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- If you are booking a fire artist, check with the management
of the venue first. All of our performers have full liability
insurance, and as professionals are very aware of health
& safety. We often do perform indoors, but some building
codes do not allow it. In this case, we can always move
that portion of the show outside. Be aware that at outdoor
events weather conditions particularly wind may make some
fire acts both impractical and dangerous for the performer
and audience alike.
- What about Deposit, Cancellation, and
Overtime? (back to
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- Our contract stipulates that half of the full payment
is required upon reservation. Our deposits are non-refundable
and non-transferable. As performers, we drop all other bookings
for your show and cannot recover work that cancels. The
customer must also compensate the full contracted fee if
the performer arrives at the venue ready and able to work
but is not allowed for any reason or scheduling. All of
the performers must be paid the contracted hourly or pro-rated
fee for any overtime worked.
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