Talent – Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of talent do you book?

StarEvents,LLC books a variety of talent. Each festival features local, regional and national performers in genres including everything from alternative, country, R&B, children’s entertainment and reggae to blues, zydeco, rock n’ roll, pop, Latin and so much more.

How do I submit a press kit?

StarEvents, LLC prefers to receive electronic press kits (EPK’s) through www.SonicBids.com. If our preferred method is not an option for you, you can send your press kit through snail mail to:

StarEvents, Talent Submission, 1609 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago, IL 60657

What happens to my press kit once it’s received?

Once a press kit is received it is looked over, processed, and put into our system.

Will submitting more than once on Sonicbids increase my chance of getting booked?

No, not necessarily. Please feel free to submit to more than one event. However, most importantly submit to the event you would like to book the most. Once we receive your submission, we will review it and if we like what we see; we will add you to our database for consideration for all our events.

Who chooses the talent for your events?

Talent isn’t chosen solely by one person. The specific client holding the event, which may consist of a board and our talent buyer, chooses the best talent that fits each event.

How will I know if my band or I are picked to participate in a festival?

You or whoever your contact person or agency is on your press kit will be directly notified.

How is payment handled for talent by StarEvents?

All talent is typically paid by check – on site – at the festival.

Is there anything else I can do to stay in contact with StarEvents throughout the year?

Yes! We would love to stay in contact with you through our social networking sites. Keep up to date with StarEvents happenings by joining us on Myspace, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Check out our Web 2.0 page!