Title
Exclusive Event Management Company Approval
History
Village Staff has talked to several other management companies over the past several days and months, however based on the depth that Double D provides, staff is recommending Double D Booking as its exclusive agent in securing national level touring acts to perform at Centennial Park West in 2019. Double D Booking’s talent agents work closely with agencies to bring national talent to a wide array of festivals throughout Chicago and the suburbs. Double D works with tour managers/agencies around the world booking talent for CBS Entertainment, WKQX, WXRT, the Chicago Bears, and municipalities. A partial list of entertainers has included: Keith Urban, Taylor Swift, Tony Bennet, The Dave Matthews Band, BB King, the Doobie Brothers, Twenty One Pilots, No Doubt, and Weezer.
Services performed by Double D Booking include talent sourcing and production management.
Fees are outlined as follows:
Talent Sourcing and Production Management - 15% of performer’s fee.
In addition to talent sourcing, Double D Booking will:
• Handling advance show details which include hotel, transportation, and day of show hospitality with the artist.
• Provide all onsite management including a dedicated onsite production manager.
On June 4, 2018, this item was reviewed and approved by the Parks and Recreation Committee, recommended for approval and referred to the Village Board of Trustees for consideration.
Financial Impact
Varies based on 2019 budget for talent.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve contracting with Double D Booking for the 2019 Centennial Park West concerts based on budget approval.