Event Scenario:

The Toronto International Film Festival is hostingan awards dinner to recognize the achievements of 5 outstanding volunteers. You have been asked to serve as the Event Planner for this event. You have been informed that there will be approximately 250 people in attendance. The event is taking place in the Harbour Ballroom at The Westin. The event will include a cocktail reception, from 5 to 6pm, followed a 3-course meal, from 6pm to 8:30pm. The cocktail reception will take place in the lobby just outside the ballroom, and the dinner and award presentations will take place in the Harbour Ballroom. The award presentations will take place throughout the dinner portion of the event. Your client has indicated that they would like to have music incorporated into this event.

1. How will you execute the request to have music during the event? i.e. How will you incorporate music in this event? And, what type of music will you include?

Provide three (3) suggestions regarding the type of music that you would include in this event. Be very specific.

1. Where/how will you source the entertainment? What will you do to find and book the entertainment?