What Breezin' Entertainment does

Breezin' Entertainment is a Tampa, Florida-based event entertainment and wedding planning agency founded in 1988 by Cindy Dervech. The company books and coordinates live entertainment — including DJs, live bands (notably the proprietary Sam Hill Bands roster), specialty and interactive performers (aerialists, magicians, casino tables, photo booths), and themed acts — for weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings throughout Tampa Bay and select Florida/Atlanta markets. Its integrated offering extends beyond talent booking into full-service wedding planning under the Breezin' Weddings sub-brand, with package tiers ranging from day-of coordination through full planning, plus destination wedding services.

The business operates a sales-led, consultation-based go-to-market model: prospects submit inquiries via the company website (breezin.com) specifying event type, venue, and budget (tiers from below $450 to above $2,100), followed by custom quoting. Revenue is generated through one-time event bookings (entertainment services) and professional-service fees (wedding planning), with no subscription or recurring revenue model. Distribution is exclusively direct via phone, email, and website — no marketplace or reseller channels.

The company has expanded its brand beyond transactional bookings through owned media properties including Breezin' Magazine (launched 2019), the Breezin' Chats podcast, and the Half-Century Professional Award program. It maintains strategic partnerships with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL), Visit Tampa Bay (destination marketing organization), and the South Tampa Chamber of Commerce (Small Business of the Year 2017). Headcount is 51-100 employees; the company is privately held with no external institutional funding or M&A activity disclosed.

Name

Breezin' Entertainment

Legal name

Breezin' Entertainment

Website

https://breezin.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Breezin' Entertainment is a Tampa Bay-based event entertainment and wedding planning agency, founded in 1988, that books DJs, live bands, specialty performers, and provides full-service wedding coordination for corporate, wedding, and social clients across Florida and select Southeast markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Entertainment Services

NAICS

Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures (7114), Musical Groups and Artists (711130)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Live Music Booking (Bands, Soloists, DJs) (HSACAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vendor Sourcing & Management (Venues, Catering, Photo/Video, Music) (HSACABAG), Weddings & Related Celebrations (Receptions, Engagements) (MPAGAHAJ), Private Social Events (Birthdays, Anniversaries, Private Parties) (MPAGAHAI), Trade Shows & Industry Expos (B2B) (MPAGAHAB)

Keywords

• Event entertainment booking
• Wedding planning services
• Live band agency
• DJ event services
• Corporate event entertainment

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Entertainment Booking Services: Breezin' Entertainment generates revenue through booking entertainment acts including live bands, DJs, interactive performers, and specialty acts for corporate events, weddings, and social gatherings. Services are priced through custom packages based on event type, duration, and performer requirements.
2. Wedding Planning Services: Full-service and partial wedding planning including day-of coordination, month-of planning, venue coordination, and full planning packages. Revenue generated through service fees based on planning scope and event complexity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Breezin' Entertainment is a Tampa Bay-based entertainment agency that books and coordinates live entertainment acts (DJs, live bands, interactive performers, and specialty acts) for corporate events, weddings, and social gatherings. The company also provides full-service wedding planning under the Breezin Weddings brand, offering day-of, month-of, partial, and full wedding coordination. Additional revenue comes from event add-ons such as lighting, photo booths, casino tables, and team building activities.

Product overview

Breezin' Entertainment is a Tampa Bay-based entertainment agency founded in 1988 offering a comprehensive portfolio of live entertainment services. The core offering centers on DJ services, live bands, and interactive performers, supplemented by a full-service wedding planning division (Breezin Weddings). Additional offerings include event add-ons such as lighting, photo booths, casino games, and team building activities. The company also publishes Breezin' Magazine and produces the Breezin' Chats podcast, along with the Half-Century Professional Award program. The business operates as a single integrated entertainment solution rather than a modular software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Breezin' Weddings: Wedding planning services including day-of coordination, month-of planning, partial planning, and full planning services.
• Breezin' Magazine
• Breezin' Chats

Quantifiable outcome

• 367+ Google Reviews with 4.9-star average rating demonstrates consistent customer satisfaction

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Visit Tampa BaycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial tourism partner providing access to Tampa Bay's visitor network and event planners. Breezin' Entertainment produces events for Visit Tampa Bay and benefits from association with the destination marketing organization's brand and industry connections.
• Tampa Bay BuccaneerscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial entertainment partner for the NFL Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Partnership includes events at Raymond James Stadium and access to the team's fan base and corporate network.
• South Tampa Chamber of CommercecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerActive member and award recipient (Small Business of the Year 2017). Partnership provides networking opportunities and credibility within the Tampa Bay business community.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Flamingo Weddings: Wedding planning service with focus on destination weddings. Comparable to Breezin Weddings' destination wedding offering but with a narrower geographic specialization.
• Thumbtack: On-demand marketplace for event professionals including DJs, bands, and wedding vendors. An emerging digital competitor that can disintermediate traditional booking agencies like Breezin.

Direct peers

• GigSalad: Online marketplace connecting event planners with entertainment talent including DJs, bands, and performers. Comparable to Breezin's booking function but via self-service platform.
• Here Comes the Guide: Wedding vendor marketplace and planning resource, comparable to Breezin's wedding planning arm. Both connect couples with vetted vendors across entertainment and event services.
• EastCoast Entertainment: Multi-state entertainment booking agency specializing in live bands, DJs, and wedding/corporate entertainment. Directly comparable business model — talent aggregation and event booking — with broader geographic reach.
• The Bash (GigMasters): Online marketplace for booking live entertainment (DJs, bands, musicians) for weddings and events. Competes directly with Breezin's talent aggregation model through a digital-first, lower-cost channel.

Broad incumbents

• LiveOne (LiveXLive / Live Nation-affiliated): Global live entertainment conglomerate and venue operator. Overlaps broadly with Breezin's live music and event entertainment category, though at vastly larger scale and a different customer segment.
• WME (William Morris Endeavor): Global talent agency representing artists, performers, and entertainers. Adjacent business model (talent representation/booking) at massively larger scale, illustrating the long-tail ceiling for a regional agency.

Regional players

• Premier Event Entertainment: Regional entertainment agency providing DJs, bands, and event services for weddings and corporate events — directly comparable offering but operating in a different US region.
• AG Entertainment Group: Regional full-service entertainment and event production company offering DJs, bands, lighting, and photo booths — closely comparable service mix to Breezin in a different US market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Breezin_Events
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCHN-ofx_tX3tqc0rvbfxXzw
• Facebookfacebook.com/breezinentertainment
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/breezin-entertainment
• Instagraminstagram.com/breezinentertainment
• Pinterestpinterest.com/breezinevents

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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