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Collective Entertainment

Dallas, Texas-based entertainment company owned and led by musicians, created to bring world-class music to life’s most meaningful moments in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.

Founded and owned by Zach Gilliam — one of Dallas’ most in-demand freelance guitarists with 15+ years experience in the wedding and entertainment industries — Collective Entertainment began as a place for top-tier musicians to perform with like-minded and passionate professionals, free from corporate nonsense.

We offer flexible, tailored options to fit events of every size and scale. From intimate weddings to large scale functions, we will curate a performance that will have guests raving about the music for years to come.

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Weddings

Imagine a string quartet playing as your guests arrive, dancing for the first time as a married couple to your favorite song, and laughing with your favorite people on the dance floor — let Collective Entertainment provide the soundtrack for your wedding day!

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Events

Whether you’re raising money at a gala or elevating the employee experience at a corporate function, Collective Entertainment will have your guests dancing the night away!

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Experience Collective at your Event

  • Duo

    Two instrumentalists with vocals bring a dreamy tone to your event.

    Perfect for an intimate vibe or small gatherings.

  • Gold

    Bring the party with a six-piece band featuring male and female vocalists, guitar, bass, drums, and keyboard.

    Ideal choice for when you want a full band that keeps guests on the dance floor!

  • Platinum

    Elevating the Gold Package, this option includes a dedicated Bluetooth speaker PA and microphone.

    This setup can also be used to set a perfect tone for a cocktail hour as your guests arrive.

  • Diamond

    This premium package adds a horn to the band, Bluetooth speaker PA and microphone, and a beautiful string duo featuring cello and violin.

    This is ideal for those wanting live music for multiple spaces or events.

  • All Packages Include


    2.5 hours of music
    Emcee
    Audio Engineer
    Lighting
    Special Music Requests

FAQs

  • Just like you want your event to be customized to capture your love story or celebration, we tailor our pricing to account for budget, number of band members, location, and expected playing time. As a small business, we have the benefit to work with our clients to strike the perfect balance between affordability and ensuring our musicians are paid for their talent, value, and time.

  • First and foremost, we are a musician-owned and musician-led entertainment company comprised of world-class musicians that Dallas-Fort Worth natives. Zach Gilliam started Collective Entertainment with the desire to do things differently — leading with heart instead of  the bottom-line. Zach has curated a premier network of incredible artists who bring passion, professionalism, and unmatched talent to every event. You won’t find cookie-cutter packages with Collective Entertainment — we offer flexible, tailored options to fit events of every size, scale, and budget.

  • No event is too big or too small for Collective Entertainment. We perform at intimate gatherings, weddings, private parties, milestone occasions, corporate events, fundraisers / galas, worship services, and more. If there is a desire for live music, we’d be honored to perform!

  • As musicians, we genuinely enjoy learning new songs, getting the crowd hyped with sing-along classics, and everything in between. Whether you’re dreaming of a high-energy dance band, a soulful acoustic set, or something completely unique, we’ll curate a performance that feels authentically you and we’ll leave your guests wanting the playlist.

  • Absolutely! At Collective Experience, we collaborate with you to develop a custom setlist that provides the soundtrack for your biggest day or a memorable event. You or a guest want to hear a song played in the moment? If we know it, we’ll play it!

  • The play time depends on the type of event and can be tailored to fit the needs of the client. Typically, our standard performance includes 2.5 hours with a short break.

  • We want our music to be what stands out the most while still maintaining a cohesive look on stage, which is one of the reasons you’ll find all band members in black attire.

Meet the Musicians

  • Zach Gilliam

    FOUNDER + OWNER, GUITARIST

  • Musicians performing on stage with guitars and microphones in a dimly lit venue with brick walls and red lighting.

    Chet Stevens

    LEAD VOCALIST

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    Ellie Grace Owings

    LEAD VOCALIST

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    Steve

    KEYBOARD

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    Max

    DRUMS