Certain forms of entertaining have been around for centuries, such as court jesters, musicians and storytellers.
We still enjoy versions of these with strolling, roving or atmosphere entertainers including – mimes, magicians, musicians, caricature artists, human statues, jugglers, and fortune tellers; all of which add a personal touch to any event. Non-entertainer forms of corporate event activities like photo booths, video booths, video/arcade games, and laser tag, offer attendees a different type of interactive entertainment.
Other popular trends include urban street dance acts, or flash mobs. These entertainers can put on a show as a duo, small group, or as a large choreographed act. Quick performances by music trios and surprise entrances by marching bands, or opera singers and singing waiters, spice up events with a short burst of musical energy.
Entertainment should serve to enhance the overall experience. The magic of music and performance is its ability to create uplifting emotions. This is your chance to engage your guests and it adds the all-important ‘buzz’ factor.
For technology and gadget lovers, iPad magicians are the perfect act to amaze and entertain guests. iPad magicians perform bespoke shows that include, of course, magic and the use of an iPad! This is entertainment for the digital age, and many high profile brands and events are eager to experience this unique brand of magical entertainment. It doesn’t end here; we are spoilt for choice from mentalists – the modern-day magicians that will have your guests’ heads spinning with their card and mind tricks – to funky violinists that play everything from classical to hip-hop. What we know for sure is that themed events are here to stay. At the movies, the roaring twenties and the eighties are all popular themes.
Entertainment should set the mood and enforce the theme.
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Today’s events are immersive experiences that impact all the senses. Aligned with this thinking are unexpected delights in the form of edible, or gastronomic, entertainment.
Also, part of the latest ongoing trend in entertainment is custom hashtags. Creating a custom hashtag for an event means that all event photos and happenings will be easily accessible, and can be accessed across social media platforms.
