Sunburst Faqs

Where Talented Entertainers Meet Qualified Buyers and Buyers Meet Quality Entertainers!

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ'S

Why should I Attend Sunburst?
This is a SHOWCASE for YOU! You can get booked directly by the attending agents, producers and other talent buyers. There are a lot of attendees at Sunburst who don't know who you are. Make sure they do! See next question.

I am not a Celebrity Impersonator or Look A Like, but I am an entertainer. Can I still attend this convention?
Yes and no. You cannot showcase your talent, but you can attend the showcases as a spectator. However, understand that the talent agents attending are ONLY accepting business cards and promo from registered attendees. DJ's and other entertainers are welcomed, but this is a convention for Look Alikes. Other entertainers are not to promote themselves. It would be the same if a Juggler showed up at a Magician's convention.

What is the purpose of The Sunburst Convention?
The purpose of this convention is three fold. One: To showcase your talent to agents, talent buyers and producers from all over the country. Two: To have fun with many others in this rather unique industry. Three: To meet others, learn a lot and network, network, network.

What is Tax Deductable?
Everything! Your registration, your plane fare, your hotel stay, money you spend while you are here.....everything! It's an investment in your career. You probably spend lots of money to mail out your promotional material and hope the agents will call you. Meet them in person and let them know who you are!

Do Entertainers REALLY get work from Sunburst?
YES, YES, YES! Almost all of the professional entertainers who attend Sunburst get more than enough work to pay for the cost of attending. Ask for references from those who have attended in the past. However, it is understandable that we cannot guarantee loads of work for every attendee. "You should not just showcase and leave." You HAVE to MEET the talent buyers, hang around & get to know them personally. Work the convention! Ask for THEIR business card. Drop a note later. FOLLOW UP. It's for the benefit of the entertainer AND the agents. EVERYONE will benefit by attending. New comers and pro's alike. There is always something new to learn and someone new to meet. Always. PLUS...it's all tax deductable.

I am just getting started in the business. Will I be allowed to showcase?
YES, if you register to showcase!! We have a showcase for those who are just starting out or who have not yet connected with our vast professional community. COME ON IN! You will learn a lot! This is the place to showcase a new act. Agents are looking for experienced talent as well, but we want to see what you do. Many Top Performers got their start at Sunburst. This type of artist will have their own showcase to be seen by many of the same agents as all of the other attendees.

Which is the best day to showcase?
Gold and Platinum Acts will showcase on Friday, August 14. Other acts will showcase on Saturday, August 14. A Qualifying committee will determine which day you will showcase and let you know by August 7.

Can I just come and pass out my business cards without registering?

No. Agents will ONLY accept cards or promo packs from those with credentials (i.e. Sunburst Name Badge). This is in reference to all of our events.

Does the Producer of Sunburst or his private company get any commision from me when I am booked as a result of attending?
NO. This convention is for you. It's the same as anything else you do to promote yourself. The producer will even follow up with you after the convention to make sure you get the exposure you are paying for. But, he takes NO COMMISSION by your attending. YOU get booked directly.

I've been getting enough work on my own. I know the business very well. Why should I attend?
If you would like more work and would like to get to know dozens of agents from Vegas to Orlando all at one time, a convention is the best place to be. PLUS, it's more fun than you'll ever know. AND, there are new agents and talent buyers every year who don't know who you are. This is the perfect time to meet them in person. AND, you'll meet new talent.....who always refer other talent. Get known by those who don't know you! Even if you consider yourself the very BEST at your celebrity impersonation, there are lots of attendees at this convention who don't know who you are. Get to know them personally.

What exactly do my registration fees go toward?
-Creation of Events, planning, meetings with hotel staff and hours sending out invitations to as many agents as possible.
-Production: Sound, lights, operators, video monitors, stage manager, pipe and drape, convention room costs, video production, spotlight and operator, screens, clear com rentals, and etc .
-Meals: The only meal will be the awards banquet on Wednesday night. It's cheaper for you to purchase your own meals. Note the new rates as they come about.
-Promotion: Web site, flyers, faxing, press releases, long distance phone calls, mailings, etc., etc., etc. This takes a LOT of time.
-Printing Costs: ie., name tags, info sheets, awards, pens, ink cartridges, flyers, faxing etc.
-Show scheduling and organizing.
-Outrageous time spent on the phone and replying to hundreds of emails.
-Salaries to some contracted staff.
-Web site server charges and numerous hours updating .
-Your showcase
-Networking, networking, networking
-The opportunity to be seen by many important industry professionals.
-If you paid only $10 to be personally seen by and introduced to an agent, you'd be ahead of the game.

This is one of the most fun and worthwhile times you will spend promoting your career. It REALLY is more fun than you can imagine.