Corporate Entertainment Melbourne, Corporate Bands Melbourne, Corporate Music Melbourne

Corporate Entertainment Melbourne

Introduction

You have been asked to book your company’s next corporate function or party entertainment this year. The venue and catering have been booked and the only instructions you have is to ‘make sure the event is fun and entertaining!’

It is up to you to find something that will appeal to a wide range of ages and personalities to guarantee an enjoyable function for everyone. Below is a list of tips to ensure that you choose the perfect corporate entertainment for your next corporate function.

What type of corporate entertainment is available?

Factors that may affect your final corporate entertainment decision are:

What style and theme is your corporate function? Eg. Cocktail, sit down, casual, formal
Does the venue have a clearly defined stage area and dance floor?
What are your budget constraints?

When considering the theme of your function, think about what will appeal to the majority of guests attending.

A popular solution to corporate entertainment planning is duos and trios.

Duos and Trios are versatile in regards to the types of music they perform, and can fit in to most function centres and venues. Other alternatives may be a full "live" band with up to 5-10 performers. These require more space that a duo or trio and can be quite costly, remembering that a meal and soft drink must be provided for each performer on the night.

What to look for when considering your corporate entertainment?

You need to ensure that your corporate duo, trio or band is a quality and professional act. At very least, they should provide you with a professional demo CD and detailed song list. Most professional acts will also have a web site, and be able to provide you with a summary of their their music industry experience, including venues played and testimonials.

If possible, try to view them live to ensure that they are right for your next corporate function. It may be useful to meet with them to discuss your specific requirements for the evening. Ensure that the act has experience in corporate functions and that they perform on a regular basis.

Styles and Types of Music

After deciding on the style and theme for your corporate function, you will need to book your entertainment. Are you having an elegant cocktail affair with classy jazz and ballads or a celebratory party with lots of dancing or perhaps a combination of both?

A professional corporate entertainment duo, trio, or band is one that plays a variety of music, ranging from jazz standards and ballads to a mix of 50’s-60’s rock 'n' roll, 70’s disco, 80’s retro and 90’s to today’s dance hits to meet everyone’s needs.

Professional Attire and Equipment

The corporate entertainment band or act that you choose should provide their own equipment and should dress to impress. Most corporate functions are formal to semi-formal affairs and the entertainment dressed accordingly.

Check to see if they provide extras such as special lighting effects and microphones to add to the atmosphere of the evening.

MC Services

It is useful if the corporate band understands Master of Ceremonies services (MC Services), as you may require them to co-ordinate formalities such as speeches and liaise with the function venue to ensure that the night runs smoothly.

Do your research by talking to a number of corporate entertainment acts to ensure that they match the theme and needs of your next corporate function.