Party and family event entertainer

Parents, families and hosts of private parties, usually booking a few weeks ahead.

A fixed fee per booking, often priced by show length, with extras for travel, longer sets or add-ons like balloon twisting or a PA system.

• Confident performing in front of a crowd
• Reading and engaging a room, including kids
• Reliable and good with bookings

• Public liability insurance, which many venues and clients ask to see
• A working with children check for kids' events, as rules differ by state and territory, so check your state's requirements
• Register for an ABN, and check when GST registration applies as your income grows
• Music licensing if you play recorded or covered music, so check with APRA AMCOS about what you need
• Weekend work and cancellations, so use a deposit and clear booking terms

Estimated startup costs are typically around $300 to $2,500, depending on your act, props or instruments, sound gear and insurance. Costs can differ a lot between a simple magic set and a fuller music setup.

Check for a working with children check for kids' events, as rules differ by state and territory. Also check public liability insurance, ABN and GST registration, and music licensing with APRA AMCOS if you play recorded or covered music.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $400 to $3,000, depending on how many bookings you get. Weekend work and cancellations can affect income, so consider a deposit and clear booking terms.