The entertainment at a party can make or break the success of the event so it’s smart to do your homework when choosing who you’d like to hire. Here are 5 things every event host should consider when employing an entertainer.

• Search online & offline

  Our party directory is a great place to start when looking for a party supplier. We’ve got an extensive list of children’s and all-ages entertainers and you’ll be surprised at the variety of entertainment options now available. We’re impressed every day by the many exciting entertainment alternatives, from sports parties, to beer and wine tastings for hen’s parties and mini farms for kids.

• Ask for testimonials or references

  A recommendation from a trusted source is the perfect way to find an entertainer, but when you’re looking for something different that hasn’t been ‘done to death’ by others, you can find good reviews online. Once you’ve narrowed your list down based on your own research, ask the entertainer for a couple of references to sea the deal.

• Choose someone who asks questions

  An entertainer who takes the time to ask you specific questions about your party/event, the guest of honour, and the audience should go to the top of your list. This indicates their intention to meet your needs and deliver a personalised performance. Entertainers who don’t ask these questions as a minimum are likely to give you a ‘stock-standard’ performance.

• Consider your audience

  Will your party be attended by adults only? What’s the mix of males and females? Are parents also attending (in the case of a children’s party), and what are the age groups of the guests? Considering these factors will help you to choose an appropriate entertainer.

• Know the deal

  Ensure you find out exactly what the entertainer will provide, how long the performance will go for and when during the event they suggest the entertainment will slot in best. Some entertainers include gifts for the audience as part of their performance, and others will work closely with you to integrate their services with your party/event.
• Do you know a GREAT entertainer? Make sure you let us know and get them to include their profile in our party directory.