About BVTLive!, Philadelphia’s Top Live Entertainment Company
Our History:
In 1999, Kurt Titchenell, bandleader of the award-winning Philadelphia wedding and dance band, Jellyroll, started Brandywine Valley Talent. As Philadelphia’s first live entertainment agency, Brandywine Valley Talent took the area by storm supplying live bands to high end weddings and corporate events in the area. Now known as BVTLive!, it remains the leading party and entertainment agency in the Philadelphia area with exclusive representation of 12 dance bands, award-winning DJs, specialty musicians and production enhancements.
Our Mission:
BVTLive!’s mission is making our clients’ dreams come true by surpassing all expectations, and creating memories that will last a lifetime through the gift of live music. This is not only our mission, but our passion.
Our enthusiasm for music is unprecedented. We have been in the entertainment industry for more than 30 years. Each and everyday the BVTLive! team has one goal: to deliver on our promise of providing stress-free musical experiences for our clients. Our team is highly communicative, service-oriented, and accountable for making your event memorable for a lifetime.
Whether you’re looking for musician entertainment for a wedding, corporate event, or life milestone, we have the experience and talent to meet your needs. The combination of having a seasoned team that cares, managing the hottest bands in the market, we know what it takes to deliver and hit the mark.
With 12 award-winning dance bands, DJs, specialty musicians, and production and lighting enhancements, BVTLive! is a full-service live entertainment company. Playing at the majority of venues in the Tri-State area, BVTLive! is experienced, passionate, and committed. The bands and performers from BVTLive! will play over 1,600 events alone this year, and have performed at the most exclusive weddings, galas, and social gatherings from New York to Washington, D.C., high-profile weddings and two White House events, including a Congressional Ball.
Serving Our Community:
Serving our community, which we’ve been a part of for over 30 years, is very important to us and BVTLive! can be counted on to provide for a good cause. The company gives back, supporting charitable causes such as:
- Alex’s Lemonade Stand
- For Pete’s Sake Respite Cancer Foundation
- American Heart Association
- The Chordoma Foundation
- The Philadelphia Flyers Wives Fight For Lives Carnival
- FOX Philly’s “Salute the Troops”
Our Award Winning Entertainment Agency:
BVTLive! continues to be acknowledged as a top entertainment agency both locally and nationally through numerous accolades:
- Jellyroll: Best Of Delaware Winner 2010-2023
- Jellyroll: Best Of The Main Line Winner 2010-2023
- Both Jellyroll and City Rhythm have been selected as Best Of Philly by Philadelphia Magazine.
- 3 of our bands were selected as Best in the Country in Modern Bride’s Top 150 Bands and DJs.
- BVTLive! was also awarded “Best of The Knot” in 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 qualifying for the prestigious Knot Hall of Fame award.
- Wedding Wire has chosen BVTLive! for its “Couples Choice” award again for 2023, adding to its previous five “Couples’ Choice” awards. BVTLive’s 1,000+ wedding wire reviews, are consistently 5-star and are real reviews from real clients.
Our Philadelphia Wedding Industry Commitment:
The BVTLive! team is also committed to its industry through active participation in wedding and event industry committees and groups such as:
NACE (National Association of Catering and Events)
ILEA (International Live Events Association)
WIPA (Wedding Industry Professional Association)
The PHLCVB (Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau).
Our Promise:
BVTLive! is passionate about making our client’s dreams come true through the gift of live music. We strive to surpass all expectations, while providing our staff and musicians the opportunity to grow in a dynamic professional environment.