Whether it’s for a wedding or a corporate event, choosing the details carefully, down to the napkins, is essential to create the ambiance of the gathering. Besides setting the mood, you also have to consider the entertainment to ensure guests enjoy themselves and can engage with one another. So, as you’re looking for the best party rentals and all the other details, think about which one you’d rather have for your gathering — activity-based entertainment or mood-setting performances — because what works depends on your desires.
The Professional/Sophisticated Option
If you’re looking for a more sophisticated or professional option, go with the band. They come complete with high-quality equipment and well-developed vocal and instrumental mastery. The band or even the singer practiced for the big event to ensure a flawless performance.
Let’s say you opt for a musician for your special day or big event. It’ll feel more upscale if it’s a corporate gathering. On the other hand, a wedding will feel more energetic, romantic, or lively with a band. A live performance might give your wedding a warm feeling, as it provides a more intimate experience.
In most people’s minds, a band is a premium form of entertainment, considering it’s generally the more expensive choice when choosing between a band or one of the best party rental options — a karaoke machine.
The Type of Customization You Want
Regarding customization, both options give a tailored experience, just in a different way. If you choose karaoke, people get to pick from an array of songs, and each person (or group) can choose to sing whatever they like from those choices. In the end, your guests are in charge of the music for your big event.
Bands tend to have their own music lineup, which is a downfall if you want total control over the music being played. However, an artist or band usually will take requests or, at a bare minimum, encourage your feedback on the setlist.
While karaoke typically won’t recover well between awkward breaks or be able to bridge the gap between songs smoothly, a band will. Musical artists are trained or at least understand that lulls in the entertainment are a big no-no, and they’ll read the room and keep everyone interested. They can alter their original setlist to maintain a mood based on the crowd’s responses or just create a list of songs that captures the mood you’re going for, such as romantic or upbeat.
The Lighthearted Approach
Maybe you want something that’ll bring you and your co-workers together at the next major function or a way for all your family and friends to bond and laugh at your nuptials. Either way, karaoke is a unique way to get everyone who wants to get involved in the entertainment. They can showcase their talents (or lack thereof). And everyone in the crowd will either be awed, sing along, or crack up.
The Entertainment Is a Memory for the Entire Evening
Of course, the bride and groom will remember their wedding for the rest of their lives. As far as a corporate event, these tend to be fleeting memories. Though some people may remember the laughs and the people they met at a corporate event, memories aren’t the intended outcome. Instead, they’re meant to accomplish goals, such as:
- Promoting bonding between the staff
- Getting the word out about the service or products
- Giving recognition to staff
- Networking
- Making announcements
- Celebrating an achievement
As you can tell, the tone of a corporate event is often easygoing, making karaoke a fun choice to set the tone for the rest of the corporate events that come after it.
A band, on the other hand, is oftentimes forgettable. The guests may remember enjoying the music, but they may not remember the artist’s or group’s name. And once the festivities really get moving, such as if there’s drinking at the event, the band really is going to be a part of what most people look back on about your gathering. They may only remember if it was good or bad.
The Better Ice Breaker
Sometimes, at social events, people are hesitant to get to know one another outside of their social circle. They don’t know the exact right words to say to spark conversation, and sometimes, it’s difficult to keep the conversations going, leaving people with dead air and awkward pauses in dialogue.
Karaoke is the ideal icebreaker. As people start coming out of their shells and performing, they’re getting the audience talking amongst themselves. For a corporate event, this works well if only some of the guests know one another. Not only is there bonding with the audience, but there is also the aspect where everyone is getting to know one another. They’re seeing who’s funny, brave, or talented, or who has no problem making a fool out of themselves.
Both weddings and corporate parties are perfect opportunities to look into the best party rentals and create the perfect ambiance for the event. Besides the lighting, furniture, and bar, you also need to consider the entertainment, which often means choosing between karaoke and a live band. Either option is a solid choice, but it depends on the goals of your wedding or corporate party, which one is better for you.