Talent City Artists

I signed a contract with Corey Sanford via Highland Preferred for a DJ package costing $2,200 for my wedding back in October of 2023. It was supposed to include sound systems for the ceremony and reception, wireless microphones, dance lights, and a Photo Booth/prints for 4 hours and complimentary up lighting valued at $400 for booking.
As I walked down the aisle after being announced husband and wife, I learned that my DJ never showed up. The Photo Booth was dropped off mid-day by someone and when my wedding coordinator asked about the ETA for my DJ, she was told that she’d make a phone call, then proceeded to leave my venue and ghost us. The wedding coordinator then called the DJ that I was told would be there and he said he was not working that day. She proceeded to call and email all contacts that we had for this company, only to be ignored by all.
After the wedding I was told that Corey Sanford was the person that I needed to discuss this issue with, as he was the business owner for the DJ company. I had a signed contract (with his signature) that clearly stated that if Highland Preferred was unable to provide a replacement, I would receive a refund within five days via certified check.
Corey was nearly impossible to get in touch with, but when we did get ahold of him, he lied over and over with one excuse after another. He repeatedly told us that the money was on its way, only for us to learn that was also a lie. He gave more excuses and a sob story about his life and being bankrupt that we have proof of being all lies. Corey is a crook and he knows it. He has no remorse for robbing people and moving on as if he’s untouchable.
We currently have legal action against him as we just want our money back for the service his company failed to provide on the biggest day of our lives. He has failed to acknowledge the lawsuit, hasn’t shown up for multiple court dates and is hiding from paying me what is legally mine.

STAY AWAY FROM ANYONE OR ANYTHING FINANCIALLY RELATED TO COREY SANFORD, TALENT CITY ARTISTS, HIGHLAND PREFERRED, THE EMERALD ACRES AND ROYAL WEDDING EVENTS . YOU WILL BE ROBBED AND HE WILL SHOW NO REMORSE.

I recently hired a the Talent City Artists's team for DJ, photography, videography, photo booth, LED dance floor, and uplighting services for an event, and I couldn't be happier! The DJ kept the energy high with an incredible playlist, while the photographers captured every moment beautifully. The videography was top-notch, ensuring we have lasting memories. The photo booth was a hit, providing fun props and instant prints for guests. The LED dance floor added a vibrant touch, and the uplighting transformed the venue atmosphere. The entire team was professional, friendly, and attentive to our needs. Highly recommend for any event!

WONDERFUL, PERFECT experience!! Corey made my wedding (ceremony and reception) all that I wanted and MORE! He was always very detailed and professional and organized during our conversations and steps leading up to the wedding day. He arrived early, was very professional, nice and excited to make my day perfect, as he did. He didn't mispronounce any of the names, played the exact music that I requested at the right time and on point. He got the vibe going and had everyone on the dance floor throughout the night, dancing and having a great time. All my guests complimented on how great the DJ was and the music he played and how fun the photo booth was. Corey is a true master at his profession and did an amazing job! I definitely recommend him to anyone that needs DJ, up lighting, photo booth, LED dance floor and limo. HIRE COREY IF YOU WANT YOUR WEDDING TO BE EVERYTHING YOU EXPECTED AND MORE!!

Thank you so much! Words can’t express how happy I am that Corey & Andrew were a part of our special day. Not only are they extremely talented musicians but they were constantly making sure that everyone was engaged and enjoying themselves. I had quite a few special requests and they granted them without hesitation. People are still telling me a week after our wedding how amazing the music was and how they never wanted to stop dancing! We had a DJ, a trumpet player, percussionist, and drummer. TCA is the way to go! Thank you so much!

I'm a wedding officiant & master hair stylist in Chicago and recently referred Talent City Artists to perform at one of my clients daughters weddings. They provided Video, Photo Booth, Ceremony Pianist, DJ and lighting services at Chateau Busche in Alsip. Corey and his team did an amazing job and even had the video edit completed for my friends in under a week after the wedding. I highly recommend Talent City Artists for all wedding services they provide.