Business Details
27 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Event Entertainment Solutions
Bass Schuler Entertainment is a seasoned event talent agency committed to delivering transformative experiences through curated entertainment solutions. With over 25 years of industry expertise, we specialize in connecting colleges, corporations, and festivals with high-quality performers tailored to their unique needs. Our team combines deep knowledge of talent dynamics with a personalized approach, ensuring seamless event planning from initial concept to execution. We maintain an extensive roster of artists, prioritizing reliability and diversity to meet evolving client demands.Our commitment to exceptional customer service is reflected in our responsive communication and strategic guidance, which have earned us long-term partnerships with organizations nationwide. By staying at the forefront of entertainment trends, we empower clients to create memorable, audience-specific experiences that drive engagement and leave lasting impressions.
Services
College Event Talent
Performing Arts Booking
Corporate Entertainment
Festival Programming
Campus Performances
Custom Event Solutions
Artist Management
Event Planning Support
Talent Curation
Entertainment Consultation
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We bring 25+ years of specialized event talent expertise
- Our curated roster includes 450+ thoroughly vetted performers
- We provide dedicated agent support with timely responses
- Our team offers personalized service with deep industry knowledge
- We maintain a proven track record of 4,500+ successful events
What people say
Outstanding service
Easy to work with
Top-notch materials
Quick responses
Professional artists
Services
College Event Talent
We connect educational institutions with engaging performers for student events. Our curated talent lineup includes comedians, speakers, and interactive acts specifically suited for college audiences. With deep understanding of campus culture and budget constraints, we help universities create memorable experiences that boost student engagement while ensuring logistical ease for event coordinators.
Festival Programming
Our festival talent solutions combine artistic excellence with audience appeal. We work with organizers to create balanced lineups featuring tribute bands, cultural performers, and family-friendly acts. Our expertise in festival logistics ensures seamless talent coordination, appropriate stage sizing, and audience flow management while maintaining budget efficiency across multi-day events.
Corporate Entertainment
We provide customized entertainment solutions for corporate functions ranging from team-building activities to award ceremonies. Our portfolio includes branded experiences, digital integration capabilities, and executive engagement specialists. We help companies achieve specific business objectives through interactive programs that reinforce brand messaging while maintaining professional decorum and corporate compliance standards.
Artist Management
Our comprehensive artist services cover contract negotiation, scheduling coordination, and performance customization. We represent a diverse network of performers across genres and experience levels, ensuring clients find perfect matches for their event tone and audience. Our management process includes technical requirement handling, travel logistics, and contingency planning for seamless execution.
Event Planning
We offer full-service event planning focused on entertainment programming. Our consultants provide creative direction, budget optimization, and vendor coordination with a focus on audience engagement. From initial concept development to post-event evaluation, we ensure every detail aligns with the client's objectives while maintaining flexibility for unexpected changes.
People
Scott Bass
Agent
Founder with decades of entertainment industry experience, specializing in talent curation and event strategy. Known for exceptional client relationships and deep knowledge of performance arts logistics.
Chris Schuler
Agent
Seasoned talent booker with expertise in corporate event programming. Brings extensive industry connections and a client-centric approach to every booking. Recognized for strategic matching of performers to client needs.
Matt Garard
Agent
College entertainment specialist with firsthand performance experience. Winner of multiple industry awards, Matt understands both production requirements and audience engagement dynamics for campus events.
Jacki Schwarz
Marketing & Media
Creative director responsible for artist promotion and event branding. Combines design expertise with performer marketing strategies to maximize event visibility and audience appeal.
Rachel Wolfson
Office Manager
Operational leader ensuring smooth coordination between clients and talent. Maintains organizational excellence in contract management and event logistics coordination across multiple simultaneous bookings.
Questions
How do you select entertainment for college events?
We assess venue capacity, student demographics, and budget constraints while prioritizing performers with proven track records in educational settings. Our alumni network provides reliable talent options.
Do you handle event logistics beyond talent booking?
Yes, we coordinate technical requirements, travel arrangements, and contractual obligations. Our support extends to promotional materials and scheduling optimization.
How do you ensure performer quality?
We maintain a curated roster with rigorous vetting, including performance reviews, reference checks, and ongoing quality assessments from client feedback after each booking.
Can you accommodate last-minute changes?
We build flexibility into contracts where possible and maintain backup talent options. Our team specializes in swift problem resolution for unexpected schedule adjustments.
What performance genres do you represent?
Our catalog spans comedy, music, theater, motivational speaking, and interactive entertainment. We feature both emerging artists and established acts across multiple entertainment categories.
Do you work with international clients?
While primarily serving US markets, we coordinate cross-border bookings with appropriate visa arrangements and international logistics support through our network partners.
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Reviews (6)
Katie Morrill
Sep 27, 2020
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On behalf of everyone at Record-A-Hit Entertainment we would like to say Bass-Schuler provides exceptional service for special events. Their roster of acts are first rate. Excellent follow-up and follow-through. If you want to contract a WOW event, call Bass-Schuler.
Marty P.
Jan 13, 2020
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We have worked with Bass Schuler multiple times with great success. If you are looking to book professional quality entertainment for your next special event, college, school function, you are in good hands with Bass Schuler
Unfortunately there's a lot of "entertainment" out there that's not suitable for every event -- Bass Schuler really does the homework for you, weeding out the junk and only booking the entertainers you want to have at your event.
Unfortunately there's a lot of "entertainment" out there that's not suitable for every event -- Bass Schuler really does the homework for you, weeding out the junk and only booking the entertainers you want to have at your event.
Jeff Zenisek
Dec 24, 2019
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Bass-Schuler is a terrific agency. From the talent side, I find they are always helping me find work in the college and corporate market! The definitely care about putting on a great show, and are awesome about following up with the performers and the organization booking the event to make sure everything went smoothly! I have only had extremely positive experiences with the agency and any gig they have gotten for me! Ive worked with other acts on the roster and everyone is a top notch performer in their category! They have a wide variety of acts and would be able to put on a fantastic show for
Amanda K.
Dec 04, 2019
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As a professional staff member working for a college university, working with agency can be intimidating; especially, if you are new at the scene like I was. I started the 2018 of October, and all the events that I coordinated with Bass Schuler Entertainment were like I was part of there team. Super friendly staff was willing to walk me through any and all of my questions. They understand customer service, they know what they are doing, and they know how to be helpful. All three attributes are a rarity for one agency. It's always a pleasure when we get to work together! Highly recommend
Kristen F.
Dec 04, 2019
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Bass Schuler is a wonderful resource for finding the perfect talent for events big or small, educational and fun, informative or exciting. I've dropped by the office on the Northside of Chicago and seen them working a NACA showcase out of town. Regardless of if you're working with them on the phone, over email or in person, you've got a group of creatives who love what they do and connect their talented roster with the right event on campus. They have had some big stars involved as well and have grown as a company, but never lost sight of what makes entertainment so fun in the
Marcus Monroe
Dec 03, 2019
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What a great agency to work with! I've been lucky enough to be working with Bass/Schuler for the last three years and I honestly couldn't be happier with the team there. Yes, they're extremely efficient and professional, but they're also just fun people to chat with. Hoping to visit their Chicago office next time I'm in the area! Looking forward to working with them in the future as well! Highly recommended!
