Selecting the Right

Corporate Entertainment

Corporate entertainment can come in many different forms. Some events are meant to be celebrations, such as year-end or product launch parties, where the music is the main focus of the attendees. Other events are more understated, low key corporate affairs that require the music to be part of the background.

How to choose corporate event music entertainment:

When choosing corporate event music for entertainment, it is first necessary to assess the type of event you will be sponsoring. It’s likely you would choose a different style of music for your company's holiday party than you would for a cocktail party style event entertaining your clients. It is imperative that you understand the role that music will play in the scope of your event to select the appropriate corporate event band.

Some things you may consider when selecting a corporate event band include:

• whether or not the music is for background listening
• whether you want a show at some point in the evening to wow your guests
• if you will need more than one style of music during the course of the event
• whether the event is for networking or to dance and have a good time and the overall atmosphere you would like to create.

Knowing these things in advance will help you to select a corporate event band that fits the scope of your event.

Things to consider when picking the band:

If the event begins with a networking/cocktail hour, you can have a smaller band play background music. Adding musicians for dinner will give the event a lift as well as signal that the evening is advancing to another stage. When dinner is over is the time to adding musicians for dancing or for a show. It is essential that the corporate event band that you select mirrors the atmosphere you wish to create. The attire should also reflect the attire of the guests. At your event, corporate entertainment music can shift for each part of the evening to give you the exact atmosphere you want. It is important that the band you select for the corporate event music be flexible enough to adjust to the types of music required throughout the evening.

Another situation in which you may need corporate entertainment is a company party. Though this is still a corporate event, it is bound to be a more relaxed atmosphere than an event where you are entertaining clients. To choose the appropriate corporate event music for this type of affair, you will want to consider your employees and their personalities. Will they want to dance or are they a more laid back group that prefer to mingle? The music you select for the event should reflect this.

If you are doing a product launch or an event where you want to wow your guests, the corporate event music could expand considerably. Stitely Entertainment was part of a team that produced a product launch that included a Cirque du Soleil-style circus while an acid jazz band provided a contemporary atmosphere that accentuated the acrobats’ movements up in the air. Corporate shows that will dazzle your guests can include dancers or name entertainment as well. Working with an Entertainment Company that will brainstorm with you and help with the creative side of planning your event is a big plus.

Remember, the corporate entertainment that you choose reflects on your company, so it is important that you make the right decision regarding music and entertainment. It is also important that the corporate event band you select understands your needs and is prepared. Choosing the right entertainment for your event will ensure that it is a success. (For your convenience Stitely Entertainment has samples of all their musical styles on their Chicago corporate entertainment band page!).

Why choose us:

Stitely Entertainment provides music that is far beyond your average Chicago corporate band. They know music is the heart and soul of a great party. With more than 12 years performing experience at events throughout the Midwest, you can be assured of entertainment that will have your guests telling you years later how much they loved your event because it was so much fun. Get to know our family of musicians and listen to a sampling of what we can offer you. Visit us online at Stitely.com