Despite a troubling economy, people are still partying this holiday season, according to event entertainment booking service GigMasters.com. While the number of bookings for holiday party entertainment has held steady since 2010, GigMasters’ data reveals substantial shifts in how hosts are entertaining this year.
Top 5 Trends in Holiday Party Entertainment:
5. While Santa is still on top, bookings for comedians are growing at the fastest rate, up 28% from last year.
4. Santa’s earn an average of $220 per gig, up 12%.
3. Cover bands and DJs are among
the most popular entertainment choices, but more party hosts are
choosing budget-friendly entertainers like hypnotists, pianists,
guitarists and caricaturists.
2. Entertainment bookings for New Year’s Eve parties are up 20%, but the average amount spent is down 11% from 2010.
1. Hosts are spending an average of $625 on holiday party entertainment, up 7.5% from last year. 
