The best corporate entertainment does not compete with your event. It fills the gaps: the arrival, the drinks reception, the moment between courses and the start of the party. This guide covers the acts that work in a business setting and where to put them.
Key takeaways
- Plan entertainment around the running order, not on top of it.
- Roaming acts suit receptions, showpieces suit the moment after dinner.
- Brief performers on your audience and brand.
Start with the arrival
First impressions are made in the first five minutes. Living statues at the entrance, hosts in theme or a stilt walker beside your welcome sign give guests something to photograph and talk about straight away.
Fill the drinks reception
Receptions often run long while people arrive. Roaming acts like champagne walkers and walkabout characters keep the energy up without needing a stage or a microphone.
- Champagne walkers serving the welcome drink
- Living statues along the route to the bar
- A saxophonist or jazz singer as background music
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Save a showpiece for after dinner
Once the speeches are done, a short showpiece lifts the room before the dancing: an aerial act on a freestanding rig, a giant champagne glass show or a can-can finale.
Tip from our team: Ask your venue about ceiling height early if you want aerial. Freestanding rigs avoid the need for rigging points.
Brief the performers
Share your run of show, brand colours and anything to avoid. Good performers adapt to the room, and a short brief makes all the difference at a work event.
Acts and themes in this article
Frequently asked questions
How much does corporate entertainment cost?
It depends on the acts, the number of performers, timings and location. Send us the details and we will quote, usually the same day.
Can performers wear our branding?
Often, yes. Sashes, props and serving tables can usually be branded.
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Tell us the date, venue and audience and we will suggest a line-up.
Written by Oliver Bradshaw, Events writer.
