Top Tips for Booking a Celebrity
Whether you are looking to book your favourite TikTok star to attend a Sweet 16 party or book an A-list celebrity for a social media project, anything is possible when it comes to celebrity bookings.
Set a sensible budget.
The world of celebrity bookings is a minefield, and the pricing spectrum is vast. If you are looking to book a social media influencer for a meet and greet at a private party that is local to them, you could expect to pay a few thousand pounds, depending on their following size. On the other hand, if you want a world-renown supermodel to fly from LA to London to attend the launch party of your fashion brand and wear your clothes, you can expect to pay hundreds of thousands. If you have an unlimited budget, the world is your oyster. This is not the case for most people and brands, so be sure to speak to an agency like Request London to get a ballpark figure before getting your hopes up.
Be flexible with your plans.
Celebrity diaries are busy! If you want to secure your favourite celebrity for an event, be sure to book well ahead of time. It often helps to be flexible with the date/time of your event to that your event fits in well with their diary. The more flexible you can be, the more likely you are to get the celebrity of your dreams.
Account for additional expenses.
If you are looking to bring a celebrity to a location, e.g. as a guest speaker at a corporate event, in addition to their flat fee, you will also need to pay for their expenses. This includes flights, accommodation, ground transport, catering, and any technical equipment needed for the celebrity and their entourage. Booking a local celebrity is one way to keep costs down.
Think ahead of time about your plan for the celebrity.
If you are looking for a celebrity to do something for your event, such as giving a speech, think about exactly what you would like them to do before starting a conversation. It is helpful for the celebrity’s management team to have a clear idea of your expectations before agreeing to anything. Management will decide whether to accept your offer depending on what you are asking of the celebrity. If they have a clear idea from the outset, then it will allow them to make an informed decision from the start.
Use an agency.
The world of celebrities is complex. To ensure you have a wonderful and stress-free event, use a celebrity booking agency like Request London. An agency will do all of the work for you. All you have to do is turn up to your event and have a great time. We will take care of the rest.