Q.What is 'The Christchurch Entertainment Bureau' ?
A.We are primarily an entertainment consultancy agency. In other words , we assist in connecting clients with quality entertainment including both musical and non musical entertainment options, Christchurch bands, Christchurch entertainers and New Zealand entertainment for a wide range of private and corporate events. So who is behind the scenes I hear you ask.
Take me to the topQ.The search for the perfect artist and where to begin?
A.We suggest you take some time and browse the artist catalog on this very web site, adding suitable artists to your shortlist before contacting us for more information on your selections.
Or you may prefer to request a consultation with us and we can discuss the options available to you for your upcoming event. Contacting us is simple; visit our contact page for details on how to contact us quickly and easily.
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A.We have two main categories, Musical and Non Musical, which are accessible using the main navigation bar located at the top of your web browser window. Simply explore the artists in your chosen category, adding any artists that catch your attention to our handy 'Short List'. When your ready to contact us online your choices will be included in your contact form.
For technical web site requirements and information please visit here.
Take me to the topQ. So Who Is behind The Scenes Here?
A. The success of a business such as this comes down to the knowledge, experience and personality of the operators.
Owner/Manager James A. Lewis is pulling the strings at The Entertainment Bureau and has been doing so since 1997.CEB was first established by Robin Moore in the early 1970’s.
James has been in the industry for a good 28+ years. Born in 1967, James was lucky to have a grounding in the world of music and rock n roll by working behind the scenes since his very early teens thanks to his father Mike Lewis, owner of the now legendary audio company Holden Sound Industries.
A 10 year stint in Australia working in the corporate event industry followed from 1989 to 1997. This time in Australia saw James at the ground floor of the then burgeoning corporate events scene gaining experience and knowledge in all aspects. You name it, he’s done it.
Apart from an in depth knowledge of the event industry from behind the scenes, James is a music fan of all styles. No point being a consultant if you don’t like the subject!
You can also ask him about Surfing, German air cooled cars, 2 channel Hi-Fi and Yoga.James is married with 2 teenage children. Both children are fine Musicians in the making.
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