How do you know if an agency is reputable?

Check to see if they are part of any of these very important orgainizations: IEBA, CMA, IAFE, Chamber of Commerce, CVB, ITAA. MPE Entertainment is proud to be a long-time member of each of the above stated organizations including, IEBA (International Entertainment Buyer's Association), CMA (Country Music Association), IAFE (International Association of Fairs and Expositions), local and state Chamber of Commerce,Convention&Visitor's Bureau, and ITAA (International Theatrical Agencies Association).


I want to book a band. What do I do?

Give us a call at our toll free number 800-788-4006 and speak with one of our friendly agents. You may also fill out the entertainment reuqest form located to the left. We will gather the information for your event. This includes the date, time, list of entertainers you are looking for, and your budgetary range. We will then give you a list of available artists and pricing. Additionally we may give you a quotation to produce the entire event including sound, lights, staging, backline, hospitality, catering, transportaion, airfares, & hotels.

What do you mean by "producing" the event?

As you know a concert is not just booking a band and setting up some speakers! There are many aspects that go in to producing a show including, artist's fees, purveyors, (sound, lighting, staging, hospitality, catering), hotel rooms, flights, backline, power requirements, on-site staffing, (producer, stage mangaer, runners, logistics supervisor, production assistants), and taking care of the artist's rider or special requirements. We can handle as much or as little as you wish but we prefer to take care of it all for you to make your show go smooth.

Many companies use the word "turn-key". What does that mean?

MPE is in a unique position to provide you with all aspects related to you show. As listed above the turn key deal is all talent, production, and support items you need to run a show. We will provide our clients with the appropriate staff in any location to produce any event.