When negotiating riders, it’s important to remember just that – you can negotiate. A rider is the section of an entertainer’s contract that details requirements for things such as a dressing room, transportation, food and beverage or the performance itself. All requests might not be as detailed as sorting M&Ms by color. Some specifications are […]
. As event planners, our focus is centered around the event attendees. What they will eat, what music they will hear, how they will arrive, how they will exit. Millions of scenarios go through our head as we run through the event from an attendee perspective, finding and filling any logistical holes. From weather to […]
Scene: Flying Flutes By: Aubrie Gerber & Hayley Panagakis FLYING FLUTES Aerialists served Champagne from the heavens during Levine Children’s Hospital’s 10-year anniversary celebration in Charlotte. TCG Events went all out when creating this French-themed event, which featured a melting chocolate orb station, take-home macarons and models in “Moulin Rouge”-inspired outfits.
Read the original article in Special Events Galore When negotiating with hotels, keep in mind that this will account for a large portion of your event’s budget. Therefore, it’s important to be aware of the items and services that leave room for negotiation. From room cost to corkage fees, it’s necessary for nonprofits to consider […]
As the economic recovery lurches along, one thing’s for sure: Meeting and event planners in the SMERF arena are riding the recovery wave with a close eye on their clients’ purse strings.
