EVA is an online marketplace for event planners to connect with vetted talent for corporate and private events. To find out more about EVA, go to our about page
Long answer: Signing up and becoming an Entertainer or Event Planner is completely FREE. We would never want to charge you without being able to guarantee you any bookings or that your event is booked.
What does "vetted" mean?
Short Answer: “Vetted” at EVA means the talent has gone through our review and verification process before being approved
Long Answer: Vetting talent is EVA's process of verifying an act's experience and reputation to ensure they captivate audiences throughout their performance and are a good fit for corporate and private events. Based on application and review, we vet to ensure a high-caliber roster.
Common Event Planner Questions
How do I pay with EVA?
Short answer: Payments are handled through the EVA platform.
Long answer: After you have selected talent for your Event, the EVA platform will guide you through payment and contracting. Payments can be made with card or ACH. Finalizing your Event through EVA helps to ensure that you are protected under our terms of service, cancellation, and refund policies.
How does payment work?
Short answer: When confirming an event booking, you are required to make at least a 50% deposit.
Long answer: Once the talent is confirmed for your Event, we will need you to make a 50% deposit. The remaining 50% is due one week before your event. All payments are made through the EVA platform. We hold the money in escrow while the fun’s happening, and we will pay the talent for you once the show is over.
What happens if I need to cancel an Event I've already booked?
Long answer: Our team is constantly sourcing new talent. If you have a specific request to fit your event's needs, we would love to help.
Common Entertainer Questions
Do I have to pay to sign up?
Short answer: Nope. There is no cost to join EVA.
Long answer: Signing up and becoming an Entertainer is completely FREE. We would never want to charge you without being able to guarantee you any bookings. We only take a percentage as a service fee when you get booked on EVA. When you place an offer on an Event, we clearly state our service fee so that you can adjust your price accordingly. We take pride in offering Entertainers our service as an additive to their other booking opportunities.
How does payment work?
Short answer: We will pay you after the Event.
Long answer: In order to ensure that all parties are accounted for, we hold the money in escrow. We will pay you the day after your performance through your direct deposit information that you provide prior to your booking.
How do I join EVA's roster?
Short answer: Create an Entertainer account and click "Add Entertainer" on the "My Entertainers" page.
Long answer: Whether you are a band, speaker, or comedian, the process is the same. After signing up as an Entertainer, navigate to the "My Entertainers" page and click "Add Entertainer". From here, you will begin the Entertainer application with a series of questions. Once the questions are completed and your profile has been created, you will then go through the vetting process by one of our team members to ensure that you’re a good fit for the job. If you are accepted as an Entertainer, your profile will then go live and you will receive emails when Events are created on the platform that fit your criteria.
Are there any requirements to join EVA's roster?
Short answer: Yes, we have a few requirements to become a vetted entertainer.
Long answer: To be approved, we do have a few requirements. You will need the following:
2-6 high-resolution performance shots
2-4 videos of a live performance with quality sound