Frequently Asked Questions

A booking agency saves you time, reduces risk, and simplifies the entire booking process. We help you find the right entertainer or speaker, negotiate contracts, coordinate riders, and manage event logistics. If unexpected issues arise, such as flight delays or illness, we work quickly to provide solutions and help protect your event.

Yes. Our website features many of our exclusive and most requested entertainers, but we also work with performers, speakers, comedians, musicians, celebrities, and specialty acts throughout the entertainment industry. If you have someone specific in mind, let us know and we'll check their availability.

In most cases, no. Our compensation is typically included in the artist's fee, so you usually pay the same amount you would if you booked directly. Working with an agency also provides contract management, event coordination, and professional support throughout the booking process.

Entertainment fees vary based on the performer, event location, date, travel requirements, and production needs. Local acts may cost a few thousand dollars, while nationally recognized entertainers and keynote speakers may command significantly higher fees. Tell us about your event and budget, and we'll recommend options that fit your needs.

Travel expenses are generally separate from the artist's performance fee. Depending on the engagement, these may include airfare, hotel accommodations, ground transportation, and meals or per diem. We'll provide an estimate before your agreement is finalized so you know exactly what to expect.

An artist rider is an attachment to the performance agreement outlining the artist's technical and hospitality requirements. Technical riders typically cover sound, lighting, staging, and equipment, while hospitality riders include dressing room needs, meals, and travel arrangements. You'll receive these requirements well before your event.

For nationally known entertainers or peak event dates, we recommend booking 6–12 months in advance. Most corporate events can be booked 3–6 months ahead. Booking early provides the best selection, scheduling flexibility, and pricing, although last-minute bookings are sometimes possible.

Absolutely. We take time to understand your audience, event goals, venue, budget, and event format before recommending talent. Whether you're planning a corporate event, fundraiser, conference, holiday party, or private event, we'll help you select entertainment that's the right fit.

Yes. We book entertainment for corporate meetings, conferences, conventions, awards banquets, customer appreciation events, employee celebrations, sales meetings, and holiday parties. We represent comedians, keynote speakers, musicians, America's Got Talent performers, and specialty entertainment for businesses nationwide.

Yes. We regularly work with nonprofit organizations, schools, churches, and charitable foundations to provide entertainment for fundraising galas, auctions, banquets, and donor appreciation events. We can recommend performers who fit your audience, mission, and budget.

Yes. The Grable Group represents and works with many performers who have appeared on America's Got Talent, along with nationally recognized comedians, keynote speakers, musicians, and specialty acts. We'll help you find the right performer based on your event, audience, and budget.

Yes. Depending on the artist and event location, we can arrange international appearances. Additional travel documentation, work permits, visas, customs requirements, and travel expenses may apply. We'll guide you through the process during the booking.

Recording or livestreaming typically requires the artist's written approval. If you plan to record or broadcast your event, let us know during the booking process so we can secure the necessary permissions in advance.

Yes. Once the agreement is finalized, we typically schedule a planning call two to four weeks before your event. This allows you to discuss your audience, schedule, event goals, and any special requests with the performer.

The more information you can provide, the better. Helpful details include your event date, location, audience size, budget, preferred entertainer or entertainment style, event schedule, and any production requirements. This allows us to recommend the best options and provide an accurate quote.

Artist cancellations are rare, but if one occurs because of illness, travel disruptions, or other unforeseen circumstances, we'll immediately work to secure a comparable replacement or discuss the best available alternatives. One of the advantages of working with an experienced booking agency is having professional support when unexpected situations arise.

We manage the booking agreement, coordinate with the artist's management, communicate technical and hospitality requirements, assist with scheduling, and work with your event team to help ensure everything runs smoothly from booking through the performance.