There are people all around the world sharing information and are buried in different social media groups. The key is to find the right group and connect. Here is a list of 33 groups in LinkedIn that deal specifically in the entertainment business.
I have broken the groups down by name of the group, group type (member only groups will request membership. These groups do not want spammers or people outside their specific industry and thus screens all who request to join.) Next is a short description of the group and what it is about, number of discussions this month, and the number of members.
- Balloon Artists and Entertainers from Around the World : This is a networking group for variety entertainers. – 18 discussions this month · 891 members
- .Party Planners and Entertainers Networking Group with David Maskin The WireMan WireNames : Members Only, Event vendors planning entertainment Bar Bat Mitzvah Mitzvahs Weddings Wedding events DJ Caricatures Clowns Clown Caterers Karaoke Magicians – Very Active: 164 discussions this month · 4,792 members
- The Magic Hat : Members Only, A place for magicians to share idea on performing, marketing, developing tricks and illusions, teaching, and learning all things in magic. – 3 discussions this month · 841 members
- Children’s Entertainers : Children and families entertainers (CAFE). We are comedians, mad scientists, magicians. – 17 discussions this month · 360 members
- Birthday and Family Entertainers : Members Only, This is a group for novelty entertainers (magicians, clowns, jugglers, face painters, balloon artists, etc.) who proudly work for children shows. – 8 discussions this month · 441 members
- World Clown Association : The world clown association exists to serve the needs of the members of the Association, to serve the needs of local affiliate clown alleys. – 31 discussions · 258 members
- Magic In Business : Members Only, Magic In Business supports professionals who use the Art of Magic to promote their products and ideas. – 1 discussion today · 1,649 members
- LinkedEN ENtertainers : Members Only, LinkedIN professionals who are also entertainers. -Active: 26 discussions this month · 2,445 members
- Magicians, Mentalists, Hypnotists & Variety Entertainer : A meeting place for professional & amateur entertainers in the field of magic & mentalism. – 15 discussions this month · 1,281 members
- International Brotherhood of Magicians : Members Only, The I.B.M. is the world’s largest organization for magicians and for people interested in the magical arts. – 17 discussions this month · 1,301 members
- Magicians, Mentalists and Mystery Performers : Members Only, If you’re a mentalist, a magician or mystery performer such as story teller, bizarre performer – this is a great place to share ideas. – 7 discussions this month · 972 members
- PERFORMA – CLOSE-UP MAGIC : Members Only, Network of professional & semi-professional performing close-up magical entertainers. – 85 discussions · 522 members
- Professional Face Painters : To enable professional face painters across the globe to contact each other, swap ideas, tips and tricks. – 48 discussions · 252 members
- Entertainment – Learning while Laughing : Members Only, Group exists to explore more entertaining ways to train… and to add magic, mirth and music to the mix that makes learning sticky – 3 discussions this month · 526 members
- Fairs and Festivals : For individuals involved in the operation of local, county and state fairs and festivals. – Very Active: 69 discussions this month · 1,856 members
- Party Event Business : This network connects professionals and business owners in the party planners, event planner, party rentals, limousines, wedding photography, and more. – Very Active: 147 discussions this month · 6,018 members
- .Trade Show Booth Traffic Builder & Party Entertainer : Members Only, ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS tradeshows tradeshow event events planners planner exhibitors entertainment exhibitor exhibit exhibits shows expo. – Very Active: 64 discussions this month · 2,944 members
- Face and Body Paint Artists : Our group is for the professional face and body painters worldwide. Sharing of ideas, methods of marketing, suppliers, etc. – 3 discussions this month · 186 members.
- Magic Collectors : A group for those interested in collecting items related to magicians, magic and conjuring. – 1 discussion this month · 453 members
- PartyPages.Com – Your Party Starts Here! : Members Only, Over half million Event & Party Vendor and Business Listings. * A simple, fast and easy way to find the right business for your next Gala! – 17 discussions this month · 1,381 members
- Cruise Ship Entertainment Professionals : Entertainment professionals working within in the Cruise Industry. – Very Active: 62 discussions this month · 3,395 members
- Professional Speakers, Authors, and Entertainers : Members Only, This subgroup is for expert speakers, authors, entertainers, and coaches. This is the place to showcase yourself to event planners. – Active: 40 discussions this month · 1,217 members
- Entertainment Industry experts : This group is dedicated to all Entertainment industry specialists – amusement parks, FEC’s, Indoor/outdoor playground etc. – Very Active: 129 discussions this month · 4,699 members
- Corporate Entertainment : Sharing new ideas in the entertainment industry. – Active: 32 discussions this month · 982 members
- Karaoke Business Matrix : Karaoke Business Matrix networks entrepreneurs who host karaoke shows, entrepreneurs of complimenting business who need quality entertainment. – 14 discussions this month · 881 members
- Humorous Speakers Bureau – Marketing Comedians & Keynote Speakers : The Humorous Speakers Bureau presents Clean Comedians and Funny Keynote Speakers who wish to market corporations. – Very Active: 106 discussions this month · 1,765 member
- Karaoke Kills – You know you love it! : Members Only, Karaoke Kills™ is all about our love (and frustration) of karaoke. Network with your fellow karaoke singers and fans, look at photos, read blogs. – 3 discussions this month · 541 members.
- DJ – Wedding, Corporate, and Event Planning
- Members OnlyA group to meet fellow industry people in the Event Planning business (weddings, corporate, clubs, etc.) – Very Active: 61 discussions this month · 1,003 members
- American Disc Jockey Association: Members Only, This group is for professional entertainers who are members of the American Disc Jockey Association (ADJA). The purpose is to network. – Active: 46 discussions this month · 2,569 members
- Comedy.com : Comedy.com is a site committed to bringing users the best comedy content on the internet and the best tools with which to share it. – Very Active: 63 discussions this month · 2,107 members
- Stand-Up Comedians : Members Only, A networking group for stand-up comedians – Active: 48 discussions this month · 3,741 members