Our industry friends/ preferred service providers Series Part 3
Discover some of the best corporate events entertainment that will not only surprise and delight the attendees but also deliver the most memorable experience.
Often overlooked by clients, entertainment at events can push the attendee experience to the next level.
With exciting activities or live shows, entertainment truly ensures that events are fun and keeps attendees engaged during the entire duration of the event.
Also, live entertainment at an event can be one of the most prominent talking points during and after your event took place.
Entertainment is of course not limited to only in-person events but is suited to both the virtual and hybrid formats.
And, if you are hosting a team-building event, entertainment is not only a bonus – it’s an essential part of the occasion, serving to strengthen bonds and boost employee morale.
Nonetheless, entertainment is an extremely important aspect of any event and therefore you have to make sure that it is memorable.
It needs to complement your event programming, the event objective, the event brand, and of course the guests attending.
You need to analyse your audience demographics and psychographics, considering what they would like to experience as entertainment.
To help you decide between the vast array of options, we list a few examples popular entertainment ideas for events that are sure to surprise and delight your attendees.
Our Favourite Entertainment Ideas for Corporate Events:
- Caricatures and sketches
- Live music and DJs
- Comedians
- Magicians and mentalists
- Fortune Teller
- Photo Booths
- Mixology class
- Virtual city tour
- Food and wine experiences
- Games and contests
Our favourites of course being Live music as it is the sure-fire way of cheering up a crowd during the event of any occasion.
Here is a list of our three favourite event entertainers:
1. Acoustic Element
When cousins Callen Petersen and Jody Abel combined their musical talents, an extraordinary combo was born in 2010.
Callen, who plays the violin, and Jody, who plays guitar and beatboxes, make up the dynamic musical duo – Acoustic Element.
Both of these young musicians are graduates of the University of Cape Town.
With academic backgrounds that stem from marketing to fashion, this creative duo of musicians has found their true passion in music.
The duo has a diverse repertoire and is able to adapt their genre to suit any desired style and taste.
From pop and rock to jazz and smooth ballads, Acoustic Element is able to cater to any function.
They play both acoustically for a background feel, while they also provide pre-mixed backing tracks and a DJ for a more party or festival event.
2. Augment Duo
Electric Cello & Sax | Dorette Roos & Kirya Kuti
PASSIONATE | TALENTED | TRENDY | UPBEAT | LIVE | PROFESSIONAL
Augment is the combined music talents of electric cellist, Dorette Roos & saxophonist Kirya Kuti, forming an electrifying pop duo who performs lives all over the world at events, weddings and shows.
This talented and upbeat duo is the coming together of two amazing musician that love what they do – and it shows!
Both Dorette and Kirya are passionate and sought-after solo artist who came together to AUGMENT the vibe – the talent – the music together!
The duo plays and improvise on all the current, trending pop hits.
They bring good vibes and amazing music!
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3. Dorette Roos
Dorette Roos is an exceptional cellist and successful entrepreneur.
She completed her Bachelor of Music in cello performance at Oberlin Conservatory in the United States of America and her Master of Music degree at the University of Stellenbosch and the Mozarteum University in Salzburg, Austria.
From 2008 to 2018 Dorette was a permanent member of the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra, after which she spread her wings as businesswoman and performer – establishing herself in the electric cello world.
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As a young entrepreneur, Dorette founded her own business, PLAY Live Music in 2012.
The PLAY String Quartet features at numerous events and weddings each year and boasts the largest repertoire of contemporary pop music in SA.
In 2013 Dorette became the music coordinator for The Aleit Group, taking over Aleit Music and incorporating it into her company.
Dorette’s musical talent has taken her all over the world and as performer she has been involved in many prestigious orchestras, music festivals and film recordings, productions, bands, and chamber music concerts.
Dorette’s newest collaboration features a feminine and edgy duo with DJ Anthea Scholtz and herself on electric cello called A N D.
Conclusion
While a corporate party may sound like a dull affair at first, there is no reason why it should be.
The corporate crowd may be tough to please, but there are plenty of ways to ensure attendees have an incredible time.
No matter your choice of entertainment, create an atmosphere where guests can temporarily disconnect from work tasks and enjoy a great occasion.
Project management of an event is not rocket science, however, it requires time and research to be done right.
Entertainment is one of the most important aspects of planning good events, and planning your entertainment takes time, money, and effort.
There’s more to it than simply having fun; the entertainment should fit the occasion you’re celebrating.
