Originally Posted by D-Money

Well, the last couple of Players Balls we got huge name artists on a much smaller budget. E-40 & DJ Quik.

And I would only spend the money on huge names if the sponsors are able to get a nice ROI. The Ball is split up between big and small sponsors so that no one is stuck with a HUGE expense. Well, that depends on what you'd consider huge. But figure that in the past if the total costs for a Ball with big name artist is about $80k to $100k and a main sponsor only has to pay $20k, it's a good deal. Can that money be better spent else where? Depends on the goal of the sponsor. If they want as much exposure and hype leading up to the event, locking it in earlier rather than later would give them a better return.

Big name talent gets hype and excitement from our crowd.

Look at this thread for example. Would anyone be posting if I had cover bands and wedding singers?