You’ve heard it said that variety is the spice of life; the same holds true when it comes to event entertainment. Having a mix of entertainment at your event is a way to immerse your attendees in an environment awash with inspiration, excitement, and energy.
However, incorporating a variety of entertainment options at your event can be tricky. Too many entertainment acts may distract attendees from your event’s core purpose. Likewise, a mishmash of disparate entertainment options will clutter your event and confuse your attendees. In this article, we’ll provide the ins and outs of successfully mixing entertainment to create a dynamic event experience.
How Variety Creates Dynamic Event Entertainment
Dynamic entertainment has the right mix of enjoyment, engagement, and energy to make your event a resounding success. It transforms your event from a place to go to a place to be. Booking a variety of entertainment is the key to creating a dynamic event experience.
With the right mix of event entertainment, attendees get all the feels you’re going for: inspired, energized, enthralled, and more. In short, offering attendees dynamic entertainment with a variety of acts does the following for your event:
- Creates a fun respite from presentations, workshops, and seminars
- Facilitates social interactions
- Elicits positive emotions
- Represents your client’s brand and values
- Makes your event memorable
Tips for Mixing a Variety of Entertainment for Event Success
There’s more to reaping the benefits of mixing entertainment than simply booking the acts. If you think of your event as a choreographed show, then it’s easy to imagine that your entertainment options must complement and correspond to the other parts of the production. Otherwise, your entertainment is akin to dancers who are out of step with the music. The following tips will help ensure your mixed entertainment results in a dynamic event experience.
Book Different Genres of Entertainment
Music is the go-to musical act for most events. But your attendees will fall into music fatigue if you offer up back-to-back musical acts. Instead, try booking music along with comedy and art. The visual component of art will balance out the music. And the laughs that comedy provides will ease stress and help your attendees relax.
Tie Your Entertainment Together with a Theme
Even though you’re featuring different entertainment throughout your event, you can create a cohesive experience by tying the fun to your event’s theme. For example, if your event is for the tech industry, stick to the tech theme by hiring an artist to create an immersive AR experience. Bring in a comedian with tech-related material. And book a cover band for the type of music smart people listen to (hint: think Radiohead, not Kenny Chesney).
Ensure Your Venue Can Accommodate All of Your Entertainment Options
Your venue may have a sprawling dance floor and the perfect acoustics for your 80s cover band. But is it really set up for performance painting, too? When booking various entertainment options, it’s important to ensure that each booking is appropriate for the venue. Consider each entertainer individually and ask yourself if the venue can accommodate all of your needs.
Give Each Entertainer a Chance to Shine
Likely, one entertainment option will be your star attraction. However, maximize your guests’ enjoyment by ensuring each entertainer has a chance to shine.
One way you can do this is by making sure each act has sufficient time to perform. Don’t rush your entertainers by squeezing them into a time frame that prevents them from doing their best work.
Also, make sure the space you provide for an entertainer does not hamper another act. Clearly, a comedian and a musical act likely will have full run of the stage area at different times. Your art entertainment, however, will likely take place in an area where attendees can interact with the art. Make sure that area does not interfere with the other entertainers’ ability to set up or move around.
Learn More About Planning Dynamic Events at The Event Planner Expo
Booking a mix of entertainment will make your event unforgettable. A combination of art, comedy, and music will set the vibe and create a dynamic experience for your attendees. You can get all the benefits of mixing a variety of entertainment when you follow our tips.
Mixing entertainment and planning dynamic events takes skill, artistry, and know-how. Sharpen your skills, get the know-how, and be inspired when you attend The Event Planner Expo. Mark your calendar and get your tickets today.
