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Talent booking for events, conferences and festivals
Common People Entertainment books bands, DJs, comedians, acoustic acts, covers bands and headline New Zealand artists for corporate events, conferences, council events and festivals. We shortlist acts that fit your budget and crowd, handle the contracts and look after them on the night.
How it works
- Tell us the date, the venue and the crowd
- Pick from a shortlist of acts that fit your budget
- We contract the acts, advance their needs and look after them on the night
What we book
- Headline New Zealand artists
- Bands and covers bands
- DJs
- Comedians and MCs
- Acoustic and solo acts
- Full festival line-ups
Recent bookings
- All Blacks match day entertainment, 2025. DJs for 200+ people
- FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Fan Festival, Dunedin. Line-up included Bic Runga, Ladi6, Ladyhawke and the Topp Twins
- Mt Hutt 50th celebration, headlined by Dragon
- Highlanders awards events
- Dunedin Venues Management
Why book through us
We also promote our own shows and tours through Common People and Strung Out Touring, working with acts such as Bright Eyes, Home Brew, Skegss and The Rubens. That keeps us close to the agents and artists you'll want to book.
Common questions
How far ahead should I book entertainment?
For headline artists, three to six months is ideal. DJs, covers bands and solo acts can often be booked with a few weeks' notice, depending on the date.
Can you book acts for corporate events and conferences?
Yes. We regularly book entertainment for corporate functions, awards nights, conferences and team events, from a solo acoustic set to a full band.
Do you book acts outside Dunedin?
Yes. We book talent for events anywhere in New Zealand, including Christchurch, Queenstown, Invercargill, Wellington and Auckland.
What does talent booking cost?
It depends on the act, date and location. Tell us your budget and we'll come back with acts that fit it.
Tell us about your event
A few lines is plenty. We'll get back to you within two working days.
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