| Entertainment agency offers essential service to | | | | artists on their list and are sought by bookers to offer |
| artists/bands through sensible gigging methodology. | | | | a wide range of entertainers. It limits the proportion of |
| They mainly deal with all types of cover entertainers, | | | | paid bookings and are perceptive enough to place |
| bands and acts ranging from comedy to cabaret. Their | | | | prospects in venues which appreciate wide range of |
| venue range varies largely based on the chosen | | | | music from contemporary to classic styles. |
| specialization area and the agency reputation. | | | | Entertainment agency is composed of many agents, |
| Most local agencies function independently and book | | | | each catering to different type of venues. While some |
| bands/acts for clubs, pubs, corporate and local events | | | | specialize in original bands and new artists, most are |
| while others mainly concentrate on offering | | | | similar to independent agents and handle a wide |
| entertainment for international venues, hotels, theatres | | | | variety of entertainers including musicians, singers, |
| and cruise ships. | | | | dancers and comedians. They also cover tributes, |
| Entertainment agencies usually seek agents to | | | | original bands and book covers for regular venues, |
| observe their past endeavors and speak to musicians | | | | festivals or showcases, on some occasions, running |
| who have utilized these services before signing | | | | circuits within areas for promoting specific music styles. |
| exclusive contracts. They maintain a large chunk of | | | | |