United to raise standards, protect talent, and reshape the industry.
Why A.M.E. Exists
The Industry Is Changing — And Not for the Better.
The entertainment industry has shifted into a corporate-first model — one where profits rise, platforms play favorites, and low-paying agencies receive top placement and awards they haven’t earned.
Meanwhile, the entertainers who power the entire experience are left with shrinking wages, rising expectations, and no voice in the system that profits from their work.
As demand skyrockets, performers absorb the physical, emotional, and financial cost… all while marketing companies elevate agencies that pay the least.
Entertainers are left without:
- A voice
- Fair pay
- Transparency
- Protection
- Mental health support
- Industry standards
A.M.E. exists to reset the balance — protecting the talent, challenging unethical norms, and raising the standard for every entertainer in the industry.
What A.M.E. Stands For
Integrity. Transparency. Respect. Unity.
A.M.E. Is Here To:
- Set fair, standardized wages that reflect the real workload of entertainers
- Define clear professional expectations through a unified code of conduct
- Protect the physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing of performers
- Provide mental health awareness and real resources for burnout, pressure, and stress
- Support career growth and entrepreneurship, both inside and beyond the industry
- Build a united community where entertainers are empowered, not isolated
- Hold agencies accountable to ethical, transparent, and respectful practices
- Give entertainers a voice in the decisions that impact their work, pay, and safety
A.M.E. is not anti-agency.
It is pro-entertainer — and pro-ethical business.
The Real Cost of Being an Entertainer
The Energy You See Comes From a Cost You Don’t.
Entertainers invest far more than the public ever sees — across every corner of this industry:
- Gym memberships, supplements, consistent training, grooming, and the ongoing maintenance required to stay event-ready and performance-ready
- Food prep, clean nutrition, lifestyle discipline, and full-body upkeep to maintain the look, stamina, and presence clients expect
- Travel time, wear and tear on personal vehicles, gas expenses, and long commutes to events
- Constant weekends, evenings, and downtime dedicated to work — leaving less space for recovery, school, 9–5 jobs, personal life, and family time
- The mental pressure of always performing at a high energy level
- Emotional fatigue from unpredictable party environments
- Safety concerns, boundary violations, and navigating disrespectful or intoxicated clients
- Exposure to alcohol-heavy settings and high-energy atmospheres
- Extreme heat conditions in markets like Scottsdale, Palm Springs, Miami, Texas, and beyond
- Performance gear and wardrobe costs — including clothing, props, costumes, footwear, accessories, or makeup kits depending on the role
- Event preparation time such as stretching, warming up, staging, creating routines, programming workouts, or pre-show readiness that often goes unpaid
A.M.E. exists to restore balance, dignity, and respect for every entertainer who keeps this industry alive.
Benefits of Joining A.M.E.
What Entertainers Gain
Fair Pay Advocacy
A unified effort to establish a true industry minimum — starting at $75/hour and moving toward a $100/hour national standard that reflects the real demands of the job.
Professional Standards & Protection
A complete toolkit covering safety, boundaries, client interaction, event flow, expectations, and best practices — built to elevate both service quality and performer wellbeing.
Mental Health & Wellness Support
Resources for burnout, stress, lifestyle balance, healthy routines, and peer-to-peer connection within a community that understands the unique pressures of this work.
Career & Entrepreneurship Development
Guidance and support for entertainers building their own agencies, launching brands, or growing side businesses beyond weekend work.
A National Brotherhood & Community Network
A unified alliance where entertainers look out for one another, share experiences, build solidarity, and finally have a collective voice with real weight.
Confidential Reporting & Transparency
A secure, anonymous system to report pay practices, unsafe situations, unethical agency behavior, and industry concerns — ensuring accountability across the board.
Fair Pay Standards (Preview)
A.M.E. is actively building a nationwide database of:
- Agency pay rates and compensation structures
- City-by-city wage trends and regional industry expectations
- Cost-of-living markers that directly impact fair pay standards
- Minimum recommended rates based on market demand and workload
- Performer testimonials and first-hand industry experiences
- Physical, mental, and emotional workload assessments unique to this profession
This data will serve as the foundation for the official A.M.E. Recommended Wage Guide for 2026 —
a transparent, research-backed standard designed to protect entertainers and elevate the entire industry.
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