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256 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide


  • Hendersonville, TN
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • $500 and up

I am the Founder & CEO of Platinum Circle Media, and I have the privilege of overseeing and representing the online presence of some of the biggest entertainers...

J. Craig Klope

4.74 (3)

  • Nashville, TN
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 13 miles from Hendersonville
  • Contact for rates

Peter P. said “Having seen Craig's performances and his interaction with people for years I can truly say there is no one else like him. A master storyteller that can make any situation into a night of nonstop... ”

  • Nashville, TN
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 13 miles from Hendersonville
  • Contact for rates

Super fun solo or band sing-along/scream along performance by Tim Charron with an Anti-Bully talk, Tim's story of being bullied in school and some motivation...

  • Nashville, TN
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 13 miles from Hendersonville
  • $500 plus travel

Celebrating over four-decades, Neil J. Cacciottolo is a veteren music industry representative and Attorney Associate for Copyright Management and Intellectual...

  • Brentwood, TN
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 21 miles from Hendersonville
  • Contact for rates

public speaking on the topics of spoken word poetry as the next great educational tool, black women and the American dream, and black girlhood vs womanhood.
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Jody Fuller: Comedian. Speaker. Writer. Soldier.

5.0 (110)
Top Performer
113 Verified bookings

  • Nashville, TN
  • Corporate Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 13 miles from Hendersonville
  • Negotiable

Cindy M. said “Jody Fuller, a speaker, comedian, and soldier, entertained the audience at a dinner celebration commemorating the 100th anniversary of the American Legion Auxiliary in Gretna, Nebraska. As the event... ”
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The Hound Brown

5.0 (5)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • Nashville, TN
  • Singing Guitarist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 13 miles from Hendersonville
  • $400 - $7000

Rebekah C. said “The Hound Brown went out of his way to provide beautiful music for my Dad’s service. He was able to round up another wonderful studio musician on guitar and agreed to work with a piano musician,... ”
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Scott Bedgood

5.0 (9)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • Nashville, TN
  • Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 13 miles from Hendersonville
  • $1000 and up

Carley H. said “Scott was hilarious and really engaging. The crowd was laughing the whole time and everyone had a good time. Would love to see him perform again! ”
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John B. Midgley

5.0 (10)
Top Performer
13 Verified bookings

  • Murfreesboro, TN
  • Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 34 miles from Hendersonville
  • $400 and up

Jennifer Q. said “Everyone has such a great time. John was really funny, professional, and personable. The tricks were fantastic and even though he explained how he did a few I still couldn’t tell. He has a great... ”
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  • Hendersonville, TN
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • Contact for rates

Jason Michaels' keynote programs seamlessly blend education and entertainment, captivating audiences with a unique mix of magic, storytelling, and...
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Comedy Magician Ben Young

5.0 (2)
2 Verified bookings

  • Hendersonville, TN
  • Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • $500 to $5000

Lynn C. said “Hiring Ben made our Halloween party a success. He was on time, hilarious and mesmerized my guests. Many guests laughed and talked for hours after the show. I would definitely hire him again for... ”
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Charles Clark, A World Class Athlete

4.96 (390)
61 Verified bookings

  • Nashville, TN
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 13 miles from Hendersonville
  • Contact for rates

Chris R. said “Charles, Thanks again for delivering an upbeat and motivational message to our employees last week. Your messaging and conversation about conquering adversity and taking charge certainly resonated... ”

Joby Saad

5.0 (5)
5 Verified bookings

  • Nashville, TN
  • Stand-Up Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 13 miles from Hendersonville
  • $2000.00 - 50,000.00

Amanda R. said “Joby Saad was hilariously funny at our company Christmas Party. My husband and I laughed so hard we cried! His comedy is original and clean. He uses his voice, body and his facial expressions, which... ”

  • Nashville, TN
  • Corporate Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 13 miles from Hendersonville
  • $2,400 to $20,000

Joe C. said “Dewayne provided entertainment at a healthcare technology event we sponsored in Atlanta. We hosted a hospitality suite and Dewayne roamed the room performing magic for our guests. He was terrific... ”

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Quick facts for Arts and Entertainment Speakers

219 quotes sent

In the past year, Arts and Entertainment Speakers have sent 219 quotes to event planners.

269th most popular

Arts and Entertainment Speakers rank #269 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.

5 out of 5 stars

There are 675 Arts/Entertainment Speaker reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 5 stars.

About booking Arts and Entertainment Speakers

In a world where many people use E! and People Magazine as their primary news source, entertainment seems to be the best way to get through to the masses. With that in mind, hiring a speaker that specializes in the various aspects of art and entertainment is a great way to ensure your audience becomes (and stays) engaged and interested. From authors and journalists to actors and models, these arts/entertainment speakers have the background and knowledge needed to provide speeches that will both entertain and inform the attendees of your class, seminar, convention, or special event.

An insightful and articulate speaker at an event can help individuals, groups, and classrooms achieve their potential through a dynamic and insightful speech, seminar, or consulting session. Arts/Entertainment speakers on GigSalad have a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Some have worked in film or theater, both on stage and behind. Others are best-selling authors or experienced journalists. Find and hire the perfect Arts/Entertainment Speaker for your corporate event, seminar, classroom, or convention.

When booking an Arts/Entertainment speaker, be sure you have your event details (date, time, location, topic, etc.) and budget lined up before you contact the speaker. Once you contact them, discuss their subject material and ask if they have any videos of previous speeches. You should also read reviews about them and get references. Talk to people who have hired them before or seen them speak. Next up, you should book well in advance. Some speakers are booked months or years in advance. However, in some situations you might be able to book less than 60 days in advance. Lastly, pay attention to detail in the contract. What are the traveling expenses? If the traveling expenses are too expensive, consider partnering with another organization to host the same speaker during the same time frame.