Corporate event entertainment and performers in Montreal
Bands, solo acts, DJs and hosts for your galas, holiday parties, conferences and cocktail events, chosen for your audience, your venue and the moment in the evening.
An entertainment agency since 2005, Montreal Talent Agency works with more than 140 artists in Quebec. The right act isn’t necessarily the best known: it’s the one that fits this venue, this audience and this moment of the evening. We make that choice with you, then handle the contract and the technical side.
- Since 2005
- More than 140 artists
- Reply within 48 hours
- Across Quebec
The right format for every moment.
Bands, solo acts, DJs and hosts take turns through the evening instead of competing with each other.
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Live bands
A full band to get the room on its feet after dinner, with songs your guests know.
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Tribute bands
The audience recognizes the songs from the first bar: ideal for a gala or holiday party, where nobody wants to be first on the dance floor.
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Solo acts and duos
For cocktails, an after-work event or a client event: the music sits under the conversation, not on top of it.
See solo acts and duos - 04
DJs
To end the evening on the dance floor, on their own or taking over from a band.
Event DJs - 05
Hosts and masters of ceremonies
A host who keeps the run of show on track, presents the awards and brings the room back between speeches.
Masters of ceremonies - 06
Strolling musicians
For a welcome, a cocktail hour or a conference break: short formats with no heavy setup.
Strolling musicians
Which act for which event?
What matters changes from one format to the next. Here is how we approach each one.
Galas and fundraising dinners
It is all about pacing. The music must bring the room back after each course and fade out during speeches.
Holiday parties
The key is how the evening builds: a solo act or duo during cocktails, a band that gets everyone up after dinner, a DJ to close.
Conferences and company days
Here the technical side matters more than the show: clear speech, transitions that don’t eat into the schedule. Entertainment gives people a break between content blocks.
Cocktail and client events
Shorter and denser. An acoustic duo or a solo act works better than a full band, which would be too loud for the space.
Product launches
The staging must serve a specific message. This is the format where lighting and set design weigh the most compared with the entertainment itself.
Stage lighting and screens
How we choose the performer.
Four questions almost always narrow the choice down to three or four relevant proposals.
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Your audience
Who they are and their average age: a repertoire that reaches the whole room, not just part of it.
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The moment in the evening
A great band booked too early plays to people who are still talking; the same band an hour later fills the dance floor.
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The venue’s constraints
Stage size, allowed volume, end time: we check them before proposing anyone.
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Your budget
We start from the budget you have in mind and tell you clearly what it allows.
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Proposals with samples
You choose from three or four relevant performers after seeing and hearing them.
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One contact
Selection, contract and technical needs go through one person, instead of three suppliers who have never spoken to each other.
Programs entrusted season after season.
A few clients who trust us with their entertainment, with the exact scope of each mandate.
Quartier DIX30
Brossard
MandateSummer programming
- Artist selection, contracts and the season calendar
- Technical production and on-site follow-up
Carbonleo
Quartier DIX30 and ROYALMOUNT
MandateShows and corporate events
- Production of the children’s shows presented at Quartier DIX30
- Production of Carbonleo’s corporate events
Le Grand PoutineFest
Festival
MandateArtistic programming
- Festival entertainment programming for 13 years
From brief to stage.
At every step you know what is booked, signed and confirmed.
The brief
Your audience, the moment in the evening, the venue and the budget: four answers are enough to narrow it down.
The proposals
Three or four relevant performers, with samples, so you can choose with confidence.
Contract and technical needs
Negotiation, contract and cancellation terms, technical rider checked against what the venue provides. If it isn’t equipped, we supply sound, stage and lighting.
On the day
The performer arrives with a schedule and technical needs already confirmed with the venue: problems are solved ahead of time, not during setup.
Your questions, answered.
01How much does entertainment for a corporate event cost?
There is no single price. Cost depends mainly on the format (solo act, duo, full band, DJ), the length of the performance, the number of musicians, the date and the equipment the venue already provides. Give us your budget: we propose what it allows. Quotes are free, with no obligation.
02Can we see or hear the performer before booking?
Yes. Every proposal comes with samples, and you can also browse the artists’ pages on our site.
See our artists03The venue has no stage or sound system: is that a problem?
No. We first check what the venue provides, then supply what is missing: sound, stage and lighting, with the technicians to run them.
Sound system rental04Which format works best for a holiday party?
Usually several formats taking turns: a solo act or duo during cocktails, a band after dinner, a DJ to close. The right balance depends on the size of the room and the end time.
05How far ahead should we book?
Two to three months ahead gives the best choice. For a holiday party, plan earlier: the best December Saturdays go by September. Last-minute requests remain possible depending on availability; give us the date and we will tell you who is still free.
06Do you work outside Montreal?
Yes: throughout Quebec (Montreal, Quebec City and the regions), and outside Quebec on request.
07Can you plan the whole event, not just the entertainment?
Yes. We can also handle planning, technical production, staff and supplier coordination, with a single contact.
Corporate event planningLet’s talk about your entertainment
Tell us the date, the venue and the type of event. We come back within 48 hours with suitable performer proposals, free and with no obligation.
- We read your request and reply within 48 hours.
- A short conversation to confirm the venue, schedule and budget.
- You receive a detailed proposal, with no obligation.
