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Bill Hammond

Bill HammondWilliam A. Hammond, III, President/CEO of Hammond Entertainment, has compiled an impressive background in the entertainment business starting in 1984 as a fashion and commercial model full time for 6 years. He modeled for several agencies, including Ford Models (NYC) and Wilhelmina Models (NYC & LA) and Nina Blachard (LA). In 1990, Bill Hammond joined forces with prominent manager and public relations consultant, Ramon Hervey, II. Launched in January 1991, Hammond and Herveyco-founded R&B Live. The concept featured an all-star band comprised of the top session and tour musicians in the business, backing some of the world’s finest artists.

This format proved immensely successful, drawing the participation of top stars such as Boyz II Men, Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, Prince, Vanessa Williams, Lenny Kravitz, Herbie Hancock and others in more than 200 shows in Los Angeles and New York, three worldwide USO Tours, a string of high-profile fund-raisers and a series of special events.

Meanwhile, Hammond was establishing himself as an independent force in the industry creating Hammond Entertainment and working as a producer/consultant on projects for Motown Records, Fox Television and Paramount Pictures.

By expanding Hammond Entertainment’s client list to include members of the sport, corporate and political sectors, the company’s unique vision became a highly demanded and innovative commodity.

Hammond Entertainment’s mission to bridge the gap and connect the Entertainment and Corporate worlds was successful in achieving its goal to raise visibility and maximize profits on behalf of both the artist and client.

The popularity and profitability of a Hammond Entertainment Production resulted in an expanse of the company’s service roster to include events in a variety of scopes including:

  • Benefits/Fundraisers
  • Corporate/Political
  • Concerts/Tours
  • Music Festivals
  • Awards/Premieres
  • Celebrity Golf Tournaments

Hammond Entertainment’s broad range of experience and ability is what has given the company its unparalleled reputation for creating an event experience with flair, professionalism, and attention to detail.

As an event production company that achieves results, Hammond Entertainment has been recognized and rewarded with the opportunity to work with the most successful clients and artists in the entertainment and corporate industries.

Celebrating its 15th Anniversary in 2009, Hammond Entertainment is proud to produce annual events for corporations such as Black Enterprise and EBONY, as well as celebrities including Stevie Wonder and Michael Jordan. Hammond Entertainment is the producer of choice for top professionals based on its reputation and foundation built on relationships, commitment and credibility.

Repeat clients feel confident in hiring Hammond Entertainment to produce annual events for its ability to create a brand, recruit sponsors and attract celebrities while securing top artists in order to appeal to a specific audience in a distinctive and consistent manner.

As President/CEO of Hammond Entertainment, Bill Hammond takes pride in his work and many accomplishments. As a business, Hammond Entertainment stands strong and resilient in these ever-changing times and will continue to move forward and broaden its scope of work.