Corporate Music Melbourne

Music in the city of Melbourne

Melbourne is the multicultural centre of Australia, bringing with it the greatest shopping, restaurant, and living environments this nation has to offer. As a result, Melbourne's music scene is also one of diversity, culture, and depth.

From the vibrant banks of Southgate and Federation Square, to the distant hills of the Dandenong Ranges, the scenic Yarra Valley, and the Mornington Peninsula, the Melbourne music scene has become the most eclectic mix, of just about anywhere in the world.

Corporate music by Location

In this section, we have decided to look at corporate music by location, instead of by style, as a possible interesting way to consider corporate music at your next function.

Consider the location of your next corporate function, and then consider the style of music that would be most appropriate. For example, if you were having your next corporate function at the Palladium, Crown Casino you may decide to employ a large "live" rock or latin band with a sound production crew to match.

On the other hand, if you were to have your next corporate function in the wine rich Yarra Valley, you may decide that a soloist, small Jazz band or classical ensemble would set the mood.

A corporate function held on a Yarra River cruise, in a City Cafe, or on the Mornington Peninsula offers a delicacy of corporate music choices, inviting anything from a classy duo or trio, to a small "live" band.

With a more rural corporate setting, you may decide to choose a Country Style corporate band or a flashy Rock'n'Roll band.

Choosing corporate music by style

The range of music styles that are available at your next corporate function is vast, and will depend on the mood of your guests, the purpose of the function, and of course the location. Here are some definite corporate music considerations:

Classical

The term "classical" music is now used to represent music that was composed over several hundred years. However, in reality it should be thought of as 4 separate musical periods. Baroque (1600's), Classical (1700's), Romantic (1800's), and Contemporary (1900's onwards.

There is obviously far more involved here, but this is useful as a guide for choosing the type of "classical" corporate music you may want to employ.

Jazz

Great for the start of any corporate function. Jazz music does not have to be particularly well known, since it is more associated with a mood. However, your corporate jazz options are, ragtime (early 1900's), Trad (traditional 1920's), Swing (1930's), Big Band (1940's), and contemporary (up to the present day).

Once again, this is only a guide to help you understand briefly what sort of corporate jazz music is available.

Rock'n'Roll

If you want your guests to dance all night, then this is by far the best music at any type of corporate function. Boasting dance styles such as The Jitterbug and the Twist, this style of music will have particular appeal to your more mature corporate guests.

Rock'n'Roll was a music that was immortalised in the 1950's and early 1960's by artists such as Chuck Berry and Little Richard, and is synonymous walking bass lines, and simple 12 bar musical rotations and lyrics.

Popular Corporate Music

Choosing popular corporate music, also commonly known as "Pop" can broken down into several categories, with particular attention to:

70's Disco

From Sister Sledge and Donna Summers, to The Village People and the Bee Gees, your corporate function is destined to come alive, with music from this era. Disco music was borne out of the 1970's, and became synonymous with discotheques (Discos). New styles of dancing were created as an expression of the times, whilst the music of this era was generally more complex than it's 1960's counterpart.

If you want to see some interesting dance moves at your next corporate function, then you can't go past 70's disco for you next corporate function.

80's Retro

The 80's saw the end of disco music, and the beginning of the computer age, bringing with it the amazing portable synthesizer, which quickly found it's way into bands word-wide. Your next corporate function will have that funky retro (retrospective) touch if you choose music from this era.

If any of your guests can Breakdance, or have heard of artists such as Duran Duran, U2, Prince or Madonna, then your next corporate function will be a success with music from this era.

90's Dance

As the digital age entrenched itself in the world of music, the 90's became synonymous with better quality recordings and an eclectic mix of artists ranging from M People and C&C Music Factory, to MC Hammer and Mariah Carey.

Whilst the 90's didn't offer the same popular dance styles as the 50's, 60's and 70's, there is almost certainly something from this era that will appeal to your younger guests, at your next corporate function.

Hits of Today 2000 and beyond

If you have a very young audience, then this is definitely the music if appeal at you next corporate function. With the resurgence of R&B (rhythm& blues), be careful that you don't alienate your more mature audience.

Corporate Music Conclusion

As you can see above, there are many styles of music which we have discussed briefly, and some which have not been mentioned here at all.

Your next corporate function may live and die at the hands of the entertainers and music styles you choose. Pay careful attention to the ages and tastes of your potential audience and guests, and do not make the fatal mistake of choosing just what you like.

Also, one last point to consider, is decide from the outset whether you want your corporate guests to mingle, listen, or dance all night at your next function.