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Item # 7.

Council Meeting

Meeting Date:	02/08/2022
Department:	Special Events
Pillars:	Optimize the Addison Brand
Milestones:	Leverage Airport assets to maximize business growth and expansion

AGENDA CAPTION:

Consider Action on a Resolution Approving an Entertainment Agreement Between the Town of Addison and Disturbing Tha Peace Touring, Inc. for the Personal Services of Musicians and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Contract in an Amount Not to Exceed $115,000.

BACKGROUND:

The Town is using the professional services of Degy Booking International, Inc. to negotiate and secure performing talent for Town of Addison events. The company's reputation for securing and routing talent is highly regarded in the industry. This is the Town's fourth year using the agency's services, and the Town has been pleased with its ability to secure talent within the parameters of our music genres, the artists' routing availability, and remain within budget. As the talent producer, a representative of Degy Booking International, Inc. will be onsite for all performances booked through the agency. The fee for the company's services is 10% of the band's proceeds, with no commission from the gate or merchandise sales.

Music artist Ludacris will perform on Friday evening at Taste Addison 2022 for 60 minutes as the headlining act. Ludacris is a popular rapper and actor who has been releasing hit songs since 1999. His music has won three Grammy Awards, and he is well-known for his role in the Fast and Furious film series. The cost for this talent is not to exceed $115,000. Funding for this entertainment agreement will come from the Hotel Fund.

The resolution approves the agreement between the Town of Addison and Disturbing Tha Peace, Inc. for the services of (f/s/o) Ludacris for Taste Addison 2022.

RECOMMENDATION:

Administration recommends approval.

Attachments
Resolution - Addison Entertainer Agreement - Disturbing Tha Peace