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Gulf Coast Entertainment: Trust. Care. Experience.
With nearly 45 years in the business, Gulf Coast Entertainment brings the highest level of personalization and care, unmatched in the industry. Founded in 1979 by Susie Criner as an evolution of her work in booking musical entertainment for her iconic nightclub in Houston, Rockefeller’s, Gulf Coast Entertainment quickly became the “go-to” resource for live entertainment in Texas and beyond.
GCE proudly represents the buyer of entertainment, ensuring alignment with the client’s best interests. Rather than stepping back once the ink dries, we stay involved and advocate for you every step of the way, from inquiry to strike, delivering a white glove service with unparalleled attention to details and transparency.
EVENTS WE BOOK

Corporate Events
When you work with Gulf Coast Entertainment, you can rest assured that we have your back.…
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National and Celebrity Acts
National Entertainment With 30 years experience in working with the biggest …
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Non-Profit Events and Galas
GCE would love to provide entertainment options for your nonprofit gala! …
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Private Parties
Whether a birthday party, debutante ball, cocktail party, or reunion .…
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GCE by The #’s
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Hitting the High Notes
GCE is proud to provide musical booking and production coordination services for our clients across the country. We support our clients from inquiry to execution and you can rest assured you will be taken care of every step of the way in working with us.
Hitting the High Notes
Strength and Trust in our Buying Power
Seamless Process
Trusted, Established Brand
Deep Connections in the Music Industry
Knowledge and White-Glove Support
Our Values
We Believe in Old-Fashioned Hard Work, and Respect for the Client and the Artist
We Take Pride in Taking Care of our Clients, Artists, Venues and Fellow Vendors
We are Human-Centric, Intentional, and Knowledgeable
Our Services
Provide Quick, Curated Proposals Based on your Genre Requests, Price Point, and our Deep Industry Ties
Serve as Your Advocate
Negotiate and Advance Contracts
Translate and Distill Confusing Production and Rider Requests
Clear Roadblocks, Anticipate Needs, and Provide a Steady Guide for our Clients
Advance the Date with our Clients, Their Selected Artists, Event Coordinators, and Venues
Recent Blog Posts
Calling all Corporate Event Specialists, Executive Assistants, Human Resources Coordinators, and Party Planning Aficionados!
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