Posted by: michaeldekker | December 26, 2008

Making a Dramatic Impact

Every event has a purpose. Some are designed to recognize an individual for his or her accomplishments or for passing an important milestone, others are geared to motivate and recognize the accomplishments of a group of professionals. The reason that events are so popular is that they make a statement, require group participation and create fun. Parties are all about relationships, family, friends, those you work with or even your neighborhood. We can agree that the right kind of drama adds to all of the fun, and the wrong kind of drama does not.

Live entertainment is a great way keep your event going!

Live entertainment is a great way keep your event going!

How then can you determine what type of dramatic effects will be fun at your party or event? You first have to decide on a program. What is the message and who is your audience. For example, a “slight-of-hand magician” may be good at a corporate event or a kid’s party, but would not add much impact to a general meeting or awards ceremony. Once you have decided upon a program (or lack of structured program), you can decide what elements will add to the excitement and message.

Entertainment is always a great way to keep the energy going! I have seen events packed with entertainment, from the reception to the meal and every time a new course comes out. The list is almost limitless so I have listed just a few.

Solo Acts

ACCORDIONISTS BAGPIPERS BANJO PLAYERS DIXIELAND DISC JOCKEY FIDDLERS FLUTISTS GUITARISTS HARPIST KEYBOARDIST MANDOLIN OPERA SINGERS ORGANISTS PIANISTS SAXAPHONISTS STEEL DRUMMERS TRUMPETERS VIOLINISTS

Bands

1950′S BIG BANDS BLUE GRASS BRASS CALYPSO CLASSICAL COUNTRY WESTERN DIXIELAND FRENCH GERMAN GREEK IRISH ITALIAN JAZZ JEWISH MARIACHI MOTOWN ORCHESTRA POLYNESIAN REGGAE RENAISSANCE ROCK & ROLL SAMBA BAND STEELDRUM TOP 40

Novelty Acts

ACCAPELLA GROUPS AERIAL ACROBATS AFRICAN DANCERS ANIMAL ACTS ASTROLOGERS AUCTIONERS BALLOON ARTISTS BATHING BEAUTIES BARBERSHOP QUARTET BELLYDANCERS BICYCLE SHOWS (BMX RIDERS) BIG SCREEN VIDEO BUBBLEMANIA CABARET SHOWS CARICATURISTS CELEBRITY GUESTS/SPEAKERS CELEBRITY HEADS CHILDREN’S SHOWS CHRISTMAS CAROLERS CLOWNS COMEDIANS DANCE INSTRUCTORS FACE PAINTERS FIRE EATERS FRISBEE DEMONSTRATIONS GAME SHOWS HAWAIIANDANCERS HAY RIDES HELICOPTERS HOT AIR BALLOON RIDES HYPNOTISTS

ICE CARVERS IMPERSONATORS INFLATABLES JUGGLERS KARAOKE (SINGING MACHINE) KNIFE THROWERS LAMBADA DANCERS LASER SHOWS LOOK-A-LIKES MAGICIANS MARCHING BANDS MARIMBA MASTER OF CEREMONIES MASSAGE CHAIRS MIMES

MUSIC VIDEOS

Getting your guests involved with your event is easy and fun. Other effective mediums include; lighting, synchronized service, action food stations, floral arrangements, décor items, staging and audio video. We hope that we have your creative skills going, and would be happy to help you consider every detail!

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