Last week, Chicago Entertainment Agency held a contest to determine the official 2020 sticker of CEA. We presented six different sticker options to our Instagram followers who voted for which one they loved. We came down to the final two on Friday… …and they ended up tying! Here are the official 2020 stickers for Chicago […]
If you’re thinking about starting a blog about yourself as a musician, this is your sign. Blogging as a musician is beneficial in many ways. Blog posts are a good way to drive people to your website. When you create a blog post and send it to your subscribers, it gives them even more of […]
Meet the CEO of Chicago Entertainment Agency, John Barry! John used to be a drummer for Uncle Jon’s Band, and has since created StarEvents and Chicago Entertainment Agency. He believes that change starts at the grassroots level and that a group of engaged people can accomplish many great things. John started Chicago Entertainment Agency back […]
Having a wedding setlist that will get everyone on the dance floor is so important! You want your guests to be engaged in your reception and to be having a good time. By including a wide range of music on your setlist, anyone is bound to find at least one song they like to dance […]
TikTok is a relatively new app that came out in 2016, but it can definitely help you get fans. It was originally used for lip-syncing and dance videos, but over the past couple of years it has transformed into a widely used app for almost anything you can imagine. TikTok allows you to post 15 […]
Performing during a pandemic is difficult. How do you find events and perform at them safely? Here are some things you can keep in mind before you take on your next gig or performance on how to safely perform during COVID in Chicago. Market yourself for virtual events Although this isn’t ideal, virtual gigs are […]
It’s no secret how much the entertainment industry has been affected by Coronavirus. Being a musician in COVID times is not easy. If you are a gigging musician, you are probably hurting big time right now. With tours, festivals, weddings, and corporate events cancelled for the foreseeable future, musicians are being challenged in profound ways. […]
The components of a good band bio come down to a few things. Every artist has something to bring to the table. Something fun, unique, and beautiful. whatever that may be, what makes YOU stand out? State the Basics. Keep it short and sweet. This should include your name and specialty you work in. Try […]
Hello talented CEA members! I’m Molly Callinan, lead singer of CATFIGHT, and a talent buyer for Chicago Entertainment Agency. Is your band ready to be booked for gigs? If your CEA profile complete and up-to-date? I want to help you get visibility, which, in turn, will get you more gigs. But I can’t help unless […]
Chicago Entertainment Agency is thrilled to announce the launching of our brand new website! With Chicago quickly reopening after quarantine and stay-at-home orders, entertainers are ready to get back to doing what they do best- entertaining! On our new site, you’ll see some exciting new changes, including: A brand new, modern layout, An easy-to-navigate search […]
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