THE TRUTH IN TALENT SOLUTIONS
Looking to streamline talent buying for your venue or promotional company? Sleeping Giant Music (SGM) provides comprehensive talent management and booking services to ease your workload and enhance your entertainment offerings.
WHY CONSIDER SLEEPING GIANT MUSIC FOR TALENT BUYING SERVICES?
Your company may face challenges such as:
- Limited time to focus on other aspects of your business
- Booking and organization leading to inconsistencies and double bookings
- Need for current music knowledge and trends
- Precise accounting and billing systems
- Legal paperwork and waivers of worker’s compensation for artists
- Technical expertise in audio, video, and visual production
- Industry connections for talent acquisition
- Lack of scheduled follow-ups and feedback system
HOW SLEEPING GIANT MUSIC CAN HELP
We offer solutions to:
- Secure, negotiate, and purchase all talent, including SGM artists, DJs, bands, cover bands, acoustic musicians, drummers, percussionists, dancers, illusionists, and more
- Provide themed concepts and ideas for proposals and event production
SGM PROVIDES AND MANAGES:
- Booking logistics, including itineraries, flights, transportation, and accommodations
- Custom software for a streamlined booking process
- RSS feed integration for up-to-date event lists on your website
- Login access to view calendars, documents, and booking information
- Consistent follow-ups between management, venue, and talent
- Automatic feedback requests after each booking to ensure satisfaction
- 24/7 availability for emergencies
SGM COORDINATES AND HANDLES:
- Engagement with entertainment lawyers for contractual obligations and emergencies
- Coordination with production companies, sound technicians, and lighting operators
- Collaboration with your marketing department for artist media promotion
- Invoicing, tax paperwork, and 1099s processing
- Drafting all legal paperwork regarding live talent on a case-by-case basis
THE AGENCY
SGM is the only licensed music agency focusing on entertainment in the city of San Diego, maintaining all proper documentation and legal paperwork with the State of California. To operate, talent agencies in the city and state must have:
- Local and federal business licensing and tax paperwork
- Talent agency license through the Department of Industrial Relations
- $50,000 talent agency bond
- Worker’s compensation for office employees
Additionally, SGM provides a general liability policy for our company. We can furnish general liability policy certificates upon request for events in the field (corporate/private/wedding).
FEES
- SGM secures talent based on flat entertainment budgets, ensuring affordability.
- Choose between a booking fee per artist or negotiate a flat monthly payment, simplifying financial arrangements.
- Benefit from our industry relationships to secure talent at the best prices.
SGM is committed to our brand and believes that our top-notch services will not only save you time but also help your business thrive.
Contact one of our agents today on our inquiry form or reach our directly! 858.270.2195 | bookings@sleepinggiantmusic.com