Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions we are asked most often.
For most events, six to eight weeks gives you the widest choice. Peak dates — December, graduation season and the first three weeks of the fall semester — are usually booked three to six months ahead. If your date is close, call rather than emailing; we can often still help.
For most events, six to eight weeks gives you the widest choice. Peak dates — December, graduation season and the first three weeks of the fall semester — are usually booked three to six months ahead. If your date is close, call rather than emailing; we can often still help.
They are the same process. Build Your Event lets you gather programs and speakers as you browse, then submit them together with your event details. You get a summary of everything you selected, and we get enough context to quote properly first time.
They are the same process. Build Your Event lets you gather programs and speakers as you browse, then submit them together with your event details. You get a summary of everything you selected, and we get enough context to quote properly first time.
Yes. We are an approved MHEC vendor, which allows member institutions to contract without a separate bid. For other organisations we can work with your standard purchasing paperwork and insurance requirements.
Yes. We are an approved MHEC vendor, which allows member institutions to contract without a separate bid. For other organisations we can work with your standard purchasing paperwork and insurance requirements.
Many can. Photo overlays, printed keepsakes, custom stencils and printed apparel can all carry your branding. Custom artwork usually needs two to three weeks’ notice.
Many can. Photo overlays, printed keepsakes, custom stencils and printed apparel can all carry your branding. Custom artwork usually needs two to three weeks’ notice.
The majority of our work is with adult audiences: corporate events, college programming, galas and fundraisers. Each program page lists the audiences it suits.
The majority of our work is with adult audiences: corporate events, college programming, galas and fundraisers. Each program page lists the audiences it suits.
Yes. Alongside our own programs we source vendors, coordinate venues and staffing, manage the run of show and provide on-site support. Scope is agreed for each event.
Yes. Alongside our own programs we source vendors, coordinate venues and staffing, manage the run of show and provide on-site support. Scope is agreed for each event.
No. Every event is quoted on its specific requirements: guest count, duration, location, staffing and what else is happening that day. Submitting an event plan through Build Your Event gets you a quote based on your actual event rather than a list price that would not apply.
No. Every event is quoted on its specific requirements: guest count, duration, location, staffing and what else is happening that day. Submitting an event plan through Build Your Event gets you a quote based on your actual event rather than a list price that would not apply.
We work throughout New England and the wider Northeast. Some programs travel nationwide, and our virtual programs are available anywhere. Travel costs for events outside the region are quoted individually.
We work throughout New England and the wider Northeast. Some programs travel nationwide, and our virtual programs are available anywhere. Travel costs for events outside the region are quoted individually.
Outdoor attractions are weather dependent and we agree a wet-weather plan before the event. Depending on the program, that may mean moving indoors, substituting an indoor alternative, or rescheduling. We will raise this during planning rather than on the day.
Outdoor attractions are weather dependent and we agree a wet-weather plan before the event. Depending on the program, that may mean moving indoors, substituting an indoor alternative, or rescheduling. We will raise this during planning rather than on the day.
Every FUN program comes with trained staff. For larger events we can also provide additional event staffing to run registration, guide guests and manage stations that are not ours.
Every FUN program comes with trained staff. For larger events we can also provide additional event staffing to run registration, guide guests and manage stations that are not ours.
It varies by program, and each program page lists its specific requirements under “What you need to provide”. Typically it comes down to space, power and access. We will confirm all of it in writing before the event.
It varies by program, and each program page lists its specific requirements under “What you need to provide”. Typically it comes down to space, power and access. We will confirm all of it in writing before the event.
Yes. We carry general liability insurance and can provide a certificate of insurance naming your organisation or venue as additional insured on request.
Yes. We carry general liability insurance and can provide a certificate of insurance naming your organisation or venue as additional insured on request.
Browse the speaker profiles, add the ones you are considering to your event plan, and submit it. Our speaker division will confirm availability and fees for your date and advise on which program fits your audience.
Browse the speaker profiles, add the ones you are considering to your event plan, and submit it. Our speaker division will confirm availability and fees for your date and advise on which program fits your audience.
Most of our speakers offer both in-person and virtual formats. Each profile lists what that speaker offers.
Most of our speakers offer both in-person and virtual formats. Each profile lists what that speaker offers.