It’s that time of year again, when everyone celebrates the joy of Christmas (no bah humbug here!). One element of this time of year that can prove daunting though, is the organisation of the Christmas party.
If you’re the one tasked with organising it, then you want an event that runs smoothly and is great fun for everyone.
As parties are organised, different types of entertainment are considered depending on the age range of guests and, of course, the budget.
Whilst an ensemble, party band, DJ or perhaps even a magician will ensure an exciting party for all, the question remains: which type of entertainment will make your party the most memorable?
Below are our top picks of Christmas entertainment for your office party…
String Quartets
The ideal entertainment for classy corporate parties, a string quartet is guaranteed to add a sense of class and sophistication to any event. Blending into the background whilst guests enjoy drinks, string quartets and other similar ensembles are particularly prevalent at black tie events and formal Christmas parties.
It is also thought that by having a string quartet or similar classical ensemble at a corporate event it may encourage employees to network and create new business opportunities. If you’re looking to have a formal Christmas event, with important clients in attendance, then a string quartet is bound to impress.
Christmas Party Bands
For those keen to take the gloves off and celebrate the festive season with no holds barred. A party band may be the best Christmas party entertainment choice.
From soul bands, blues bands, 1920s – 60s bands and everything in between, a party band will liven up every event ensuring every guest is up on their feet grooving to the hits of the past century.
Even though a party band will ensure that your Christmas celebrations will go off with a bang, it can often be an unpopular choice as such bands are more expensive than other entertainment options.
Ceilidh Bands
A ceilidh band, as mentioned on the How to get gigs blog, is a great way to get guests of all ages involved in dancing and having fun. Traditionally Scottish, Ceilidh bands perform traditional folk music and feature a caller, who explains the various dances to the audience.
Popular ceilidh dances include The Dashing White Sergeant; Strip the Willow, The Gay Gordons and The St. Bernard’s Waltz. Energetic and exciting, ceilidh groups provide a slightly different style of entertainment, whilst retaining the festive feeling of Christmas.
DJs and Mobile Discos
A more affordable entertainment option, a DJ complete with a sound system and light display, will give guests the opportunity to dance the night away.
Ideal for elaborate private families or exciting Christmas parties, a DJ will not only organise a suitable Christmas playlist before the event, but also play tracks considering the audience reaction so organisers can relax and enjoy their event, safe in the knowledge that the DJ is in charge of the music.
Magicians
For those looking alternatives to traditional musical entertainment, magicians can provide a fresh angle for entertaining guests.
From close up entertainment, mingling between guests or being the highlight of the evening performing stand up magic, often with a comedic edge, a magician will impress everyone.
A great way to entertain guests, particularly children, magicians tricks range from close up card tricks to elaborately sawing a woman in half (!).
Whilst hiring a magician is certainly cheaper than hiring a full band or even a DJ, events almost always require music, so organisers would need to find another way of providing background music, whether it be pre-recorded or live musicians.
Have you organised a successful Christmas party? What top tips do you have? Leave them in the comments below…
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