How to contact and hire a Celebrity for an Event is a mystery to most people.

Celebrities have personal managers to negotiate and arrange their personal appearances and other engagements. For the general public, finding the personal manager of a particular celebrity is just as difficult as finding the celebrity themselves. So what is the best way to find them?

Entertainment Agencies that specialise in booking Celebrities are invaluable when it comes to contacting, negotiating and arranging a celebrity appearance. Agencies advertise widely on the internet and often specialise in particular areas of Celebrity Hire.

For example some specialise in speakers including After Dinner, Conference, Business and Motivational speakers. Others specialise in personal appearances for a wide variety of events, still more specialise in hiring Comedians, Famous Disc Jockeys and Sports Celebrities.

First it is necessary to do some research on individual Agencies and the types of Celebrities they provide. When you are satisfied that you have found an Agency that can provide the types of Celebrity you require, go ahead and make an enquiry.

They will have the necessary contacts to locate individual managers and the skills to negotiate on your behalf. You should set a budget, inform the agent how much you can afford and ask for his advice regarding which Celebrities might be possible within your budget.

Individual Celebrities have clearly defined skills, talent and experience and are suited to particular types of Events. For example a young fashion conscious female soap star might be appropriate to Host a Fashion Awards Ceremony but unsuitable to host a music Event. Alternatively, a famous Comedian may be perfect as an After Dinner Speaker but inappropriate as an Awards Host for a Business Event.

A little forethought about your event and the skills and talent that you need from a Celebrity will help to identify an appropriate personality. If you are uncertain about matching your requirements with a particular Celebrity, the Agency concerned should be able to point you in the right direction and make recommendations.

When the Agent has established which Celebrity suits your particular requirements and budget best, he will be able to contact their manager to negotiate the Fee required and obtain their availability.

Should your first choice Celebrity be unavailable the Agency can make further recommendations and conduct further negotiations. When you have settled on a Celebrity and Fees and expenses have been agreed, Contracts will be issued along with a brief, script and itinerary as necessary. If a rehearsal is needed the Agency will make the necessary arrangements.

When dealing with your Agency ask questions, discuss and be prepared to answer any questions they may have about your event. The better informed you keep your Agency the more successful and enjoyable your event will be.