The below rates are starting rates and should give you a good idea of what to budget for.
Please note these estimate fees exclude transport, accommodation, meals, technical equipment, broadcasting costs, script writing, costume hire, rehearsals.
MC
Professional Comedy, High profile or Celebrity MC - up to 4 hours from R 16 000.00 – R 45 000.00
Up and coming MC from R 6 000.00 (this is rare as we mainly deal with seasoned professionals)
Comedians
Professional and Celebrity Comedians from R 14 000.00 - R 45 000.00 (45 min stand up comedy show )
Magicians | Illusionists | Hypnotists
Illusion Show (Props/Assistants) from R 25 000.00
Comedy Magic/Mentalist from R 12 000.00
Comedy/Stage Hypnotists from R 10 00.00
Stage Magic from R 8 000.00
Close Up/Walkabout Magic from R 5 000.00
Bands
Big Name and Celebrity Bands 60 - 90 minute show (uninterrupted, unless by prior arrangement) from R 60 000
Corporate Function Bands 2 or 3 piece, 3 x 30-45 minute sets over a four hour period from R 14 500.00
Traditional Bands 2 piece, 3 x 45 minute sets over a four hour period from R 8 000.00
Musicians
One man bands from R 4 500.00
Duo from R 6 500.00 upwards
Trio from R 9 500.00 upwards
Quartet from R 12 500.00 upwards
Solo Vocalist – with backing tracks from R 10 000.00 upwards
DJ’s
High profile or Celebrity DJ’s from R 16 000.00
Professional Corporate and Private Functions DJ’s from R 8 000.00
Dancers
Professional Dancers from R 2 500.00 per dancer (Ballet, Belly dancing, Salsa, Ballroom, Hip Hop, Latin, Tango)