Total Entertainment
Total Entertainment is a privately-held Australian live entertainment booking agency, headquartered in Airlie Beach, Queensland, that curates and manages performers (bands, DJs, fire and aerial acts, roving performers) for weddings, corporate retreats, themed galas, and luxury resort programming across Australia, the Maldives, and Japan.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersAirlie Beach, Queensland, Australia
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What Total Entertainment does
Total Entertainment is an Australian privately-held live entertainment booking and curation agency headquartered in Airlie Beach, Queensland, with an 11-50 employee operation that sources, matches, and manages performing talent (soloists, duos, bands, DJs, fire dancers, LED artists, stilt walkers, circus performers, and cultural acts) for weddings, corporate events, themed galas, and private celebrations, primarily across the Whitsundays region and partner venues in New South Wales, Victoria, the Gold Coast, and other Australian cities. The core product is end-to-end entertainment curation: clients submit enquiries via a website form, phone, or email, and the company matches them to acts from a handpicked roster and coordinates the performance, often supplying multi-night, multi-act programs for corporate retreats and themed galas. The underlying asset is the curated performer network, which is its largest in the Whitsundays by self-description, supported by recurring preferred-provider relationships with luxury resort venues including Hamilton Island (the primary venue platform), InterContinental Hayman Island, Daydream Island, Thredbo Resort, Amilla Maldives, and Hakuba in Japan.
The company monetizes through quote-based bookings (no publicly disclosed pricing tiers) on a pay-as-you-go basis, with revenue primarily driven by corporate event entertainment (Toyota, Konica Minolta, Simpro, Mortgage Choice, Mitre 10, Anaconda, Hamilton Locke, Ray White), destination weddings, themed galas such as Anaconda's 'Under the Big Top' circus event and DBI's Literary Dinner, and ongoing resort entertainment programming such as the resident Pacific Bar act at Hayman Island. Distribution is direct — no app stores, third-party platforms, or resellers — supplemented by organic social channels (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube) and inbound referrals from resort venues and event producers (HPX, Tribe Events, AVPartners Whitsundays). No technology is described beyond a Wix-hosted website and standard social accounts; no mobile app, API, integrations, AI features, patents, certifications, funding rounds, or executive team information are disclosed in the input data.
Total Entertainment firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Total Entertainment
- Legal name
- Total Entertainment
- Website
- https://totalentertainment.com.au
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Total Entertainment is a privately-held Australian live entertainment booking agency, headquartered in Airlie Beach, Queensland, that curates and manages performers (bands, DJs, fire and aerial acts, roving performers) for weddings, corporate retreats, themed galas, and luxury resort programming across Australia, the Maldives, and Japan.
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Total Entertainment industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Live Event Entertainment Services
- NAICS
- Musical Groups and Artists (71113), Musical Groups and Artists (711130), Performing Arts Companies (7111)
- SIC
- Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Live Music Booking (Bands, Soloists, DJs) (HSACAHAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Weddings & Related Celebrations (Receptions, Engagements) (MPAGAHAJ), VIP Hospitality & Client Entertainment (Boxes, Suites, Hosted Experiences) (MPAGAHAG), Event Operations & Venue Services (Box Office, FOH/BOH, Concessions) (MPAIAFAL)
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Where Total Entertainment is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Airlie Beach, Queensland
- HQ country
- Australia
- HQ region
- Oceania
Offices1 record
Markets served
Total Entertainment business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Entertainment Booking Services: Total Entertainment curates and books live entertainment for weddings, corporate events, themed parties, and private celebrations. Revenue is generated through booking fees and talent fees for acts from their roster of solo artists, duos, bands, DJs, and roving performers. Services span ceremony music, reception entertainment, DJ sets, fire performers, cultural acts, and specialty themed entertainment.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Custom entertainment packages |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Total Entertainment product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Total Entertainment curates and books live entertainment for weddings, corporate events, themed parties, and private celebrations using an extensive handpicked roster of soloists, acoustic duos, bands, DJs, fire performers, LED artists, stilt walkers, circus performers, and cultural acts. The company manages end-to-end entertainment coordination, matching each event with tailored acts, and also operates ongoing live music programming for luxury resort venues across Australia, the Maldives, and Japan.
Product overview
Total Entertainment operates as a live entertainment booking service offering a comprehensive portfolio of artist categories including live music acts (bands, soloists, duos), professional DJs, and roving performers (fire dancers, LED artists, circus performers). The company provides tailored entertainment solutions across four primary service lines: wedding entertainment (ceremony, cocktail, and reception packages), corporate event entertainment (galas, networking functions, corporate celebrations), themed event entertainment (immersive experiences with specialty acts), and private party entertainment. Additionally, the company manages ongoing live music programming for luxury resort properties including Hamilton Island, Thredbo Resort, Amilla Maldives, and Hayman Island.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Live Music Services Live music entertainment featuring handpicked soloists, acoustic duos, dynamic bands, and unique specialty acts tailored to event type and scale. Offered to weddings, corporate events, and private parties requiring either laid-back background grooves or high-impact dance floor performances.
- DJ Services Professional DJ entertainment and live DJ-music collaborations featuring live musicians, percussionists, vocalists, or sax players. Delivered for events and parties requiring high-energy dance floor sets or curated playlists.
- Roving Performers Elite roving performers including fire dancers, LED artists, stilt walkers, and bespoke characters delivering spectacle and immersive storytelling for events requiring high-impact visual entertainment.
- Wedding Entertainment Packages Tailored entertainment packages for weddings including ceremony acoustic sets, cocktail hour music, and high-energy reception DJ or band services. Designed for destination weddings at luxury resort venues.
- Corporate Event Entertainment High-impact bands, DJs, and specialty acts for corporate galas, networking functions, awards nights, and company celebrations. Includes multi-night, multi-act program coordination for corporate retreats.
- Themed Event Entertainment Immersive themed entertainment featuring fire dancers, mirror ballerinas, circus performers, and interactive specialty acts for corporate themed events such as circus galas, tropical nights, and pirate nights.
- Private Party Entertainment DJ and live acoustic music services for birthdays, hens nights, engagements, and intimate private celebrations at resorts, private residences, and event venues.
- Resort Entertainment Management Curated live music management for luxury resorts including Hamilton Island, Thredbo, Amilla Maldives, Hayman Island, and other destination venues. Covers weekly guest entertainment, destination wedding entertainment, and corporate retreat coordination on a recurring basis.
Quantifiable outcome
- Curated entertainment for events with 400+ guests (e.g., DBI Literary Dinner at MECC with Tuxedo Riot).
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Companies that use Total Entertainment
Customer profileNamed customers14 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Total Entertainment technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Total Entertainment partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Hamilton IslandcoreHamilton Island is the primary event destination for Total Entertainment, serving as the most frequent venue for weddings, corporate retreats, and themed events. The company is positioned as a preferred entertainment provider for Hamilton Island's events business, operating across multiple venues within the resort including Qualia, the Yacht Club, Catseye Beach, and One Tree Hill.
- Thredbo ResortcoreThredbo Resort in the NSW Snowy Mountains is a recurring partner, with Total Entertainment providing entertainment for the resort's winter opening weekends and seasonal programming, including the Pommery Long Lunch events.
- Amilla MaldivescoreTotal Entertainment collaborated with Amilla Maldives on the 12 Days of Festive celebration program, curating and supplying entertainment including Fiesta Creations and the Redtie Band for this multi-day event series.
- InterContinental Hayman Island ResortcoreInterContinental Hayman Island Resort is an ongoing partner, with Total Entertainment providing regular live music entertainment at Pacific Bar (Tuesday to Sunday) and curating entertainment for private events at the resort.
- Daydream IslandminorDaydream Island is listed as a resort partner, with Total Entertainment providing entertainment services for events held at the resort's venues including the Glasshouse Venue, beachfront locations, and poolside terraces.
- Hakuba Resort (Japan)minorHakuba Resort in the Japanese Alps is listed as a partner venue, with Total Entertainment managing curated live music for luxury events and weddings at the resort.
- HPX (Event Production)minorHPX is an event production company that Total Entertainment worked with to design entertainment for the Hamilton Locke Legal corporate event. HPX coordinated the overall event setup while Total Entertainment provided performance talent.
- Tribe EventsminorTribe Events was a collaborative partner on the Mortgage Choice corporate event, working alongside Total Entertainment to deliver three nights of entertainment across different themed formats.
- AVPartners WhitsundaysminorAVPartners Whitsundays handled styling, stage design, and audiovisual production for the Pirate Night and 'Under the Big Top' events, while Total Entertainment provided the live entertainment and performance talent.
- Hamilton Island Business & Events TeamcoreThe Hamilton Island Business & Events team collaborates with Total Entertainment on large-scale themed events including the Anaconda Awards Dinner and Under the Big Top gala, providing venue coordination and event management support.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Total Entertainment competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- The Big Group: Australian corporate event entertainment specialist delivering bands, DJs, roving performers and themed productions for gala dinners, awards nights and incentive trips. Closely aligned to Total Entertainment's corporate event offering.
- Foremost Entertainment: Australian entertainment booking agency providing bands, DJs, MCs and specialty performers for corporate, wedding and private events nationwide. Comparable curated-booking model serving similar occasion-based customers.
- Player Events: Australian event entertainment agency supplying bands, DJs, soloists and themed performers for weddings, corporate functions and private parties. Overlapping service lines and customer profile to Total Entertainment.
- The Music Agency: Australian live music and entertainment booking agency offering bands, DJs and performers for weddings, corporate events and private functions. Closely mirrors Total Entertainment's curated live entertainment model across similar Australian customer segments.
- Celebrity Entertainment Agency: Australian entertainment booking agency offering tribute acts, bands, DJs and specialty performers for weddings, corporate events and private functions. Direct competitor in the curated entertainment booking space.
- Alive Agency: Australian entertainment booking agency curating live music, DJs, roving performers and specialty acts for weddings, corporate events and private celebrations. Directly comparable offering and target customer base to Total Entertainment.
Broad incumbents
- Encore Event Technologies: Global event technology and production services provider with significant Australian operations, offering AV, staging, lighting and entertainment-adjacent services for corporate events. Larger, broader portfolio player that overlaps with Total Entertainment's corporate event execution but is not niche-booking focused.
Others
- AVPartners Whitsundays: Regional AV and event production partner for Hamilton Island venues that has co-delivered events alongside Total Entertainment (e.g., Under the Big Top gala). Complementary rather than competitive, working as production partner on the same resort bookings.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks1 record
Key highlights1 record
Customer concentration
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Frequently asked questions about Total Entertainment
What does Total Entertainment do?
Total Entertainment curates and books live entertainment for weddings, corporate events, themed parties, and private celebrations using an extensive handpicked roster of soloists, acoustic duos, bands, DJs, fire performers, LED artists, stilt walkers, circus performers, and cultural acts. The company manages end-to-end entertainment coordination, matching each event with tailored acts, and also operates ongoing live music programming for luxury resort venues across Australia, the Maldives, and Japan.
Is Total Entertainment a public or private company?
Total Entertainment is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Total Entertainment founded?
Total Entertainment was founded in -1. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Total Entertainment based?
Total Entertainment is headquartered in Airlie Beach, Queensland, Australia, in the Oceania region.
How does Total Entertainment make money?
One revenue line is on record: entertainment Booking Services.
Who are Total Entertainment's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are The Big Group, Foremost Entertainment, Player Events, The Music Agency, Celebrity Entertainment Agency and Alive Agency. Encore Event Technologies is listed as a broad incumbent. AVPartners Whitsundays is listed as an others.
Does Total Entertainment have an API?
No public API is recorded for Total Entertainment.
What industry is Total Entertainment in?
Total Entertainment's product category is Live Event Entertainment Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSACAHAA, Live Music Booking (Bands, Soloists, DJs), with a secondary code of MPAGAHAJ, Weddings & Related Celebrations (Receptions, Engagements). Its NAICS code is 71113 and its SIC code is 7900.