Protecting entertainers by raising the standards of the industry.
Why A.M.E. Exists
The Industry Is Changing — And Not for the Better.
In recent years, the entertainment industry has shifted into a corporate-first mindset.
While demand skyrockets, wages shrink.
While companies expand, entertainers absorb the physical, emotional, and financial cost.
While profits rise, performers are left without:
- A voice
- Representation
- Protection
- Fair compensation
- Mental health support
- Clear expectations
- Industry standards
A.M.E. exists to change that.
This is a professional alliance created to uplift the entertainers who make this industry thrive — not the corporations who benefit from their labor.
What A.M.E. Stands For
Integrity. Transparency. Respect. Unity.
A.M.E. is here to:
- Establish fair, standardized wages
- Provide a professional code of conduct
- Advocate for entertainer wellbeing
- Create mental-health awareness + resources
- Offer business & entrepreneurship support
- Build a protected, united community
- Hold agencies accountable to ethical standards
- Ensure entertainers have a voice in decisions that affect them
This alliance is not anti-agency.
It is pro-entertainer — and pro-ethical business.
Founding Story
A Movement Built by a Pioneer of the Industry
A.M.E. was founded by Brian Reynolds, known in the entertainment world as “August.”
Since 2016, he has hosted more than 2,500 events nationwide and launched the first party butler and cabana boy agency in the United States — years before the industry became mainstream.
He created signature experiences like Muscles & Mimosas and Drag On-Demand, opening doors for personal trainers, entertainers, and drag artists to grow their craft.
After nearly a decade serving the industry at its highest level, Brian watched it shift toward corporate efficiency and profit, often at the cost of the entertainers’ physical wellbeing, mental health, and financial stability.
A.M.E. was created to protect the heart of this industry —
the men and performers who make the magic happen.
The Real Cost of Being an Entertainer
Behind Every Party Is a Man Who Pays the Price to Perform at His Best
Entertainers invest far more than the public ever sees:
- Gym memberships
- Supplements
- Grooming & personal care
- Food prep & nutrition
- Gas & travel
- Time spent training
- Time spent staying photo-ready
- Mental load of being “on”
- Emotional fatigue
- Lost weekends
- Relationship strain
- Safety concerns
- Exposure to alcohol-heavy environments
- Risk of disrespectful clients
- Heat exposure (Scottsdale, Palm Springs, Miami, Texas, etc.)
Meanwhile, some agencies continue lowering pay while raising expectations.
A.M.E. exists to restore balance, dignity, and respect for the men who carry the weight of this job.
Benefits of Joining A.M.E.
What Entertainers Gain
- Minimum Hourly Rate Advocacy
Working toward $75/hour minimums — rising toward $100/hour industry standard.
- Professional Standards Toolkit
Best practices for safety, client management, event flow, boundaries, and service excellence.
- Mental Health & Wellness Resources
Burnout support, healthy routine guidance, community connection, peer discussions.
- Entrepreneurship & Business Development
For those building their own agencies, brands, or side businesses.
- A National Brotherhood of Entertainers
A community that protects one another, shares experiences, and speaks as one voice.
- Confidential Reporting System
Anonymous form to share pay rates, unethical practices, unsafe situations, and industry concerns.
Fair Pay Standards (Preview)
A.M.E. is actively building a nationwide database of:
- Agency pay rates
- City-by-city wage standards
- Cost of living markers
- Minimum recommended rates
- Performer testimonials
- Physical & mental workload assessments
This information will shape the official A.M.E. Recommended Wage Guide for 2026.
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