Organizing a corporate event is a significant task, choosing the right venue, providing food and drinks for everyone, and preparing the schedule of all the conferences and activities. But an essential part of a corporate event is entertainment, the moment when all the attendees enjoy and have fun. You might feel like entertainment for an event is unnecessary, but trust me, it is a big mistake to forego this vital part of your event.
The main benefit of events’ entertainment is that your guests will engage more. It is an opportunity for them to have fun and feel comfortable talking to others. They can create new contacts and learn from each other. Find out the profile of your guests and book an appropriate entertainer for them. Remember that it should not be a one-time appearance. Events’ entertainment must be frequent to keep everyone in good cheer.
Another positive aspect of the events’ entertainment is that you can reflect your company’s values and vision and your event. To achieve it, your entertainer should be compatible with the message you are trying to deliver. A quality and memorable magician, musician, or comedian will stay in your attendee’s memories, and they will relate it to your company or event.
The interaction at corporate events does not always run smoothly. Sometimes, an unconventional approach for entertainment can help create a personal interaction. A magician who goes through the crowd and asks for participation will capture your guests’ attention.
Events’ entertainment is also the best way to boost the energy of your event. Book at least one musician or live band to make everyone dance and sing. There is no better way to break the monotony of a day full of conferences and meetings than shaking the body.
5 events’ entertainment ideas
Live bands
Yes, it is not a super fresh idea, but it is the most reliable and effective way to entertain your guests. If your budgets allow it, bring in some prominent artist, this will not only make your coworkers happy, but it can attract clients too.
Celebrity impersonator
Another classic that keeps certain groups hugely entertained. It works perfectly when your event has a theme, or a particular location easily identified by an artist.
Mixology class
What can be more fun than preparing and sharing a cocktail with your coworkers? Learning something new and fun is a perfect way to have a good time.
Contests as events’ entertainment
A little competition never hurts, trivia, photo challenge, treasure hunt, and so on. You can make it more fun by adding augmented reality elements. The key to success is having a rewarding prize for the winner.
Visual artists as events’ entertainment
Art is a classic form of human communication. Watching an artist create an on-site piece of art is very appealing. You can have a graffiti artist, caricaturist, or a sculptor. Guests can be more involved if you allow them to create their art. And this option does not have to cost you much. Talk to a local art school or gallery. Many times, artists are looking for new eyes to appreciate their craft.
Pets as events’ entertainment
You can entertain, free your guests’ stress, and provide a space to a local animal rescue organization, all of this by setting up a puppy play space, where rescued dogs can interact with your attendees while creating conscience. Maybe someone walks out of your event with a new best friend.
To summarize, your corporate event must-have entertainment. Why? Because your guests need a break, they need to socialize, and they also need to have fun. You can provide them all of it while leaving a good impression of your company or your campaign. How to nail it? Know your crowd and hire entertainment accordingly.