Meet Shane & Sara
Shane Funk started Monument Talent with partner Sara Gregory after heading the music division at HomeSlice Concerts in Sturgis, South Dakota for more than 22 years. In 2001, Shane was on the ground floor starting the music entertainment division at what is now HomeSlice Media Group.
Booking talent is the strength of Monument Talent.
Shane Funk has booked thousands of shows over a 10-state region and worked within every segment of the music industry.
With over 25 years of experience as a performer, artist manager, talent buyer, production and stage manager, media buyer, concert promoter and event marketing coordinator Shane has built long-term relationships and is well respected within the industry.
Hailing from Portland, Oregon, Sara Gregory comes from the artist management side of the business and has built her reputation as a talent booker in the Northwest.
Sara has a stellar reputation with artists, agencies and management companies. A highly skilled negotiator, Sara has also been on many sides of this complex business and is known for her ability to get deals done while keeping both parties satisfied.
Since the company’s inception, strong relationships with artists and talent agencies have been a key to building what is now a network that extends nationwide.
Monument Talent has worked with hundreds of artists in a variety of different capacities. As previously mentioned, the company has been in nearly every conceivable position in the live music touring industry however, talent buying, contract negotiation and marketing is where Monument Talent’s unique combination of skills and experience put them in a position to excel on an elite level.