Five musicians that are perfect for your corporate event

It’s indisputable that organising a corporate event is a stressful task. Even the most experienced event planner may still occasionally miss something from their corporate event planning checklist. For instance, one often overlooked aspect of a successful event is the entertainment.

There are many different types of corporate events, but whether you are planning a conference, networking event or sales expo, getting good entertainment is still essential.

All too often it is left until the last minute, with other elements being prioritised.

However, in many ways, great entertainment can be the key to a successful event.

For instance, adding live music to various points of the day can really help to create a professional front for your business and increase sales.

Musical acts can also be a great talking point and help to get people chatting at networking events.

We at Last Minute Musicians have put together a list of great musical acts that will be perfect for your corporate event planning ideas.

Jazz Trio

A jazz trio will make for the perfect background music and will be an excellent addition to any corporate event at various points of the day.

Jazz bands will vary in the instrumental line-up but can include instruments like the saxophone, double bass, piano or drums.

If you organise a drinks reception or a dinner event, booking a jazz band in the background will really add to the atmosphere.

Perfect for: Drinks receptions or during a meal.

Solo Singer

One of the most flexible types of entertainment available, solo musicians have a varied repertoire of pop/rock classics and chart hits. Some will perform with instruments like keys or acoustic guitar, others will utilise backing tracks.

If you hire a singer, they can perform at venues with space and noise restrictions and will generally be cheaper than acts with lots of members, so may be more suited to those with a smaller event budget.

Perfect for: Drinks receptions, during a meal, outdoor performances.

Function/ Party Band

A classic selection of entertainment for all manner of events, Function/ Party bands are brilliant choices for post-conference events.

If you’re looking to put on a fun event that allows your employees or colleagues to let their hair down, then a party band is a great idea.

Expect a mixture of material, from 60s classics to modern charts.

Perfect for: Post-conference parties.

Cocktail Pianist

If you’re looking to put on a formal event, then a cocktail pianist is guaranteed to add a touch of class.

They will generally play a mixture of instrumental jazz standards. If your venue has a grand piano, you can request that your piano player uses it.

Many cocktail pianists can also supply their own instrument (sometimes an electric keyboard in a portable baby-grand shell).

Perfect for: Drinks receptions, during a meal, or as any other background music.

Disco Band

If you’re really looking for a celebratory atmosphere, you can’t go far wrong with a disco band.

Playing an upbeat mix of disco hits from the 70s and 80s onwards, disco is a brilliant genre with a broad appeal.

Perfect for: Post-conference parties.

Over to you…

Hopefully, you’ve been inspired to book a fantastic musician for your next corporate event. If you’ve organised something incredible that isn’t on our list, let us know in the comments!