Talent Talks

A band can be incredible and still be a bad booking if the details are messy. We’re joined by Denver entertainment agent Terri Fisher of Five Star Talent and Entertainment, who has spent 26 years helping event planners land the right talent and helping performers show up like true pros. Terri breaks down what “full service entertainment” actually means, from musicians and DJs to comedians, dueling pianos, specialty acts, and the unusual requests that make guests talk long after the night ends. We walk step by step through her real-world booking process: what she needs on the first call, why she insists on a personal conversation, and how she builds proposals based on actual availability instead of sending generic lists. Terri also explains why paperwork is not just admin, it is protection. Clear contracts, timelines, attire notes, check-in contacts, parking, meals, and water sound small until you are the one loading gear, managing a ballroom flip, or trying to save a show when something goes sideways. If you’re a musician, DJ, or bandleader, you’ll hear exactly what gets you hired again and again: professionalism, current media, a brand that fits corporate events and weddings, consistent performance, and staying visible without being pushy. If you’re an event planner, we dig into why working with an agency can save time, reduce risk, and create backup plans for snowstorms, sickness, and last-minute surprises. We close with networking advice through NACE and why long-term relationships beat short-term hustling. Subscribe for more conversations with Denver event pros, share this with a colleague who books entertainment, and leave a review with the one detail you think most people still underestimate.