Based in Asheville and Raleigh, North Carolina, big Entertainment is a one-stop-shop for musicians ready to take their careers to the next level. They offer multiple services (management, booking, marketing, and more) under one roof in an à la carte system. If selected, artists may choose the full package or pick just the department they need. Their efforts are currently focused throughout the Southeast, with plans of expanding to the Northeast by the summer of 2008, after which they will be ...
Based in Asheville and Raleigh, North Carolina, big Entertainment is a one-stop-shop for musicians ready to take their careers to the next level. They offer multiple services (management, booking, marketing, and more) under one roof in an à la carte system. If selected, artists may choose the full package or pick just the department they need. Their efforts are currently focused throughout the Southeast, with plans of expanding to the Northeast by the summer of 2008, after which they will be looking westward.
big’s goal is to help bands and managers develop the resources and grassroots marketing skills they need not only to survive, but thrive in the music industry. big Entertainment was founded to provide artists with a united strategy coupled with lower prices. While big Entertainment offers artist management services, they readily support, book, market and promote bands that already employ a manager.
big Entertainment accepts a wide variety of genres and is looking to add to their current roster of 13 artists. Past and present clients include Laura Reed & Deep Pocket, SeepeopleS, Black Eyed Susan, The Royal Jelly, The Trainwreks, The Work, Mark Schimick (of Larry Keel fame), Big Fat Gap, Bolin Creek, The Soular System, Barefoot Manner, Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band, and others.
big's unique structure guarantees that each division works together, creating a highly-skilled and committed team whose sole aim is to further the artist’s career. By adhering to a customized plan for each artist, big can foster an environment of ever-improving communication, knowledge, and success.
When submitting, please indicate which Division(s) you are interested in being considered for.
The Exclusive Booking Division at big Entertainment includes artists that work exclusively with their company. In this relationship, big Entertainment is the sole booking representative for said musicians. The exclusive division secures entertainment for events at any/all possible music venues.
The Club/Venue Division at big Entertainment has artists that work non-exclusively with our company. big will book tours and/or special club dates for the right band without an exclusive deal. This division provides entertainment for everyday music venues including clubs, bars, hotels, amphitheatres, etc.
The Talent Buying Division provides entertainment for festivals, college-oriented shows, corporate affairs, private parties, benefits, conferences, dances, cruises, and weddings. big understands a generous portion of artist income is generated from private events. As such, big strives to maintain excellent relationships with respected, professional talent buyers. Additionally, they also actively seek event related endeavors with which they can assist in providing event entertainment services. In other words, big does not simply sit back and wait for opportunities; they create them.
Upon being chosen to be a part of the big Entertainment talent buying division, the artist will be included within their promotional (brochures, advertisements, website) material. A talented, hard working artist who so desires can easily make their way into big’s exclusive division by way of the talent buying division.