Performer silhouetted in teal and purple stage lights

Live Entertainment Booking

The right act
for the right venue.

From solo guitarists to ten-piece bands, magicians to headlining comics — we book vetted talent that turns events into memories.

500+
Acts on roster
1.2k
Events booked
48h
Avg. quote time

What we book

Every kind of live.

One roster, every format. Whether you need a string trio for cocktail hour or a sub bassist for tomorrow night, we have someone ready.

Solo, Duo & Trio

Solo, Duo & Trio

Intimate ensembles for cocktail hours, dinners, and lounges.

Live Bands

Live Bands

Full-energy bands for weddings, festivals and corporate galas.

Sub Players

Sub Players

Vetted players on-call to fill any spot, any genre, on short notice.

Magicians

Magicians

Close-up, parlor and stage illusions that leave a room talking.

Comedians

Comedians

Clean to club — comics matched to your audience and venue.

Specialty Acts

Specialty Acts

Aerialists, DJs, tribute acts and more. If it entertains, we book it.

Featured roster

A few acts on the bench.

Sample of who's available. Real audio, video and full bios are added as we onboard each act — ask for the latest roster sheet when you inquire.

The Midnight Standards

The Midnight Standards

Jazz Quartet

Cocktail to dance floor

Nova Lane

Nova Lane

Solo Vocalist + Guitar

Acoustic / pop / indie

Brass Republic

Brass Republic

8-Piece Soul Band

Weddings & corporate

Marco Vega

Marco Vega

Close-Up Magician

Strolling & parlor

Jules Okafor

Jules Okafor

Stand-Up Comic

Corporate-clean to club

The Sub Bench

The Sub Bench

On-Call Players

Drums, bass, keys, horns

The reel

See the room in motion.

A 60-second cut from recent nights — bands, magicians, the moment the crowd locks in.

Stage lit in purple and teal awaiting performers

Reel in production — drops soon

Built for any night

Different events. Same standard.

We've curated entertainment for everything from tented weddings to outdoor festivals to a quiet anniversary dinner for twelve.

Weddings

Weddings

Ceremony, cocktail, reception — one team, one timeline.

Corporate & Galas

Corporate & Galas

Brand-safe acts that read the room and lift the night.

Festivals

Festivals

Headliners, openers, and full-day stage curation.

Private Parties

Private Parties

Backyards, lofts, milestone birthdays, anniversaries.

How it works

From idea to applause in three steps.

01

Tell us about the night

Date, venue, vibe, budget. A 60-second form is all it takes.

02

Get a curated shortlist

We hand-pick acts that fit your venue, your guests, and your goals.

03

Lock it in

Transparent quote, signed contract, and a point of contact through showtime.

Word from the floor

Hosts, planners and venues — on the record.

"They found us a jazz trio for our gala in under 48 hours. The room was electric — guests are still talking about it."
MCMarisa ChenEvents Director, Hartwell Foundation
"Our wedding band canceled two weeks out. They had a replacement booked the next morning that was, honestly, better."
DPDevon & Aaliyah PierceBrooklyn, NY
"I run a 200-cap venue and they're my first call for fills. Every player they send is pro, on-time, and prepared."
RARico AlvarezTalent Buyer, The Foundry Room

For bandleaders

Need a sub on short notice?

Drummer down? Bass player stuck in traffic? Tap into a deep bench of professional sub players ready to step in — often same day.

Questions, answered

Pricing & the fine print.

Straight answers on cost, commission, and what happens when something changes.

What does it cost to book through Ventertain?

Clients pay the act's quoted fee — our commission is built into that quote, never tacked on. Most full bookings land between $800 and $15,000 depending on act size, travel, and run-of-show.

How do you charge the artists?

We take a flat 10% finder's commission on any act we book. If that same act gets rebooked at the same venue later on — even if the venue calls them directly — we still collect 5% on every future booking there because we made the original introduction.

How fast can you book something?

Standard turnaround is 48 hours for a shortlist. For emergencies (a sub player, a same-week cancellation) we can often confirm within hours.

Do you handle contracts and payment?

Yes. Every booking includes a signed agreement, a clear deposit schedule, and a single point of contact through showtime.

What if the act cancels?

We carry a deep bench. If something goes sideways, we replace the act at no extra cost to you — that's the whole point of booking through an agency.

Do you book outside our local area?

Yes. We regularly book regional and touring talent. Travel and lodging are added to the quote transparently.

Booking inquiry

Let's build the night.

Tell us a little about your event. We'll come back within 48 hours with a curated shortlist.