There are some elements that cannot be overlooked when organizing an event. Music is of course one of these essentials! An event without music is a bit like a dish without salt: it's not bad, but something is missing.

We will explain to you why and how to add flavor to your event, in particular by offering you 8 ideas for musical entertainment. We ranked them from the most classic (but effective) to the one that seemed the most original!

Music: a key element of your event

Beyond making a major contribution to the atmosphere of your event, music is capable ofimprove the well-being of your guests. The benefits of music have in fact been recognized by the WHO, since listening to a melody frees you from dopamine in our brains. Also known as the “pleasure molecule,” according to the CNRS, dopamine is involved, according to the CNRS, in “motor control, attention, pleasure and motivation, sleep, memory, and cognition.” One of objectives of a corporate event being to offer your employees a moment of pleasure away from the daily hustle and bustle, you have more than one reason to bet on musical entertainment.

Another undeniable advantage of music is its ability to reunite and to breaking down social barriers. Indeed, it is often easier to let yourself go to the rhythm of music than without background music and therefore to have a pleasant time. Gaining insight into the musical tastes of colleagues is also a way to discover an aspect of their personality. So it's a simple way to create a link !

Explore our range of musical animations

🥇 A blindtest

The blindtest is a musical animation whose aim is to Find the title and artist of the music you are listening to. The music to be recognized can be a mixture of several genres and eras or correspond to a theme, such as the 90s or movie soundtracks. This second option is interesting if the blindtest theme is in line with that of your event. One of the benefits of the blindtest is that anyone can participate. You will see that we even get caught up in the game very quickly... If you have the possibility, add Buzzers to further heighten the competitive spirit of your guests.

🎼 A collaborative playlist prepared in advance

Apart from some music that brings us together on the dance floor, we all have our personal favorites. So, by creating a collaborative playlist, you are sure to Make everyone happy. This can be done in a few clicks using a music streaming platform such as Deezer or Spotify. All you have to do is share the playlist link with your collaborators so that everyone can add their favorite sounds, telling them how many they can select. No one will have an excuse not to dance at least once in the evening!

🕺 A flashmob

In a flashmob, participants suddenly gather to Perform a choreography together that they have learned. Send the choreography well in advance of your event so that everyone has time to memorize it and focus on something simple. A festive atmosphere is guaranteed, don't forget to film this great unifying moment!

👩 ‍ 🎤 A living juke box

Add to the traditional charm of a Live orchestra a small touch of digital, and you will get an original musical animation! The principle is that your collaborators can interact with the musicians in order to suggest the next music to play. Via a simple link to share Or a QR code to scan, guests access a platform allowing them to add their favorite titles. They can also vote for those they want to listen to among the options offered by their colleagues. This idea also works if you have ever opted for a DJ.

👏 An introduction to body percussion

You don't need to have years of music theory behind you to try a body percussion session (or body percussion)! You will no doubt have understood it: the only musical instruments your guests will need to create or reproduce rhythms are their own bodies. They will be surprised by the diversity of sounds that can be made by snapping their fingers, tapping their feet, striking their torso, etc. Here is a great example!

Body Percussion

😎 A virtual reality concert

Give your employees an immersive experience by offering them virtual reality concerts. Thanks to VR headsets, they will have the impression of attending the concert or blending in with the video of famous artists. For example, this is what the rock band Muse offers, which plunge us into a futuristic atmosphere, or the group Foals, which take us on a black and white trip to the mountains.

🎬 A film dubbing workshop

Give your employees the opportunity toPut their voices on some of the most legendary scenes in cinema ! Among other things, the installation must be equipped with a video projector, a screen on which the replicas scroll, professional microphones and something to record these revisited passages. Then do not hesitate to share them with all the participants in a digital version so that everyone leaves with a unique memory. Note that you can choose to keep the real lines or have fun rewriting them as in the example below.

Corporate film dubbing workshop

🤫 A silent party

During a silent party, participants listen to music via wireless headsets. They can choose from different music channels offered by live DJs, creating a personalized music experience. Thus, we can have fun watching our colleagues dance to rhythms that have nothing in common with the one we are listening to. In some cases, the headsets light up according to the DJ you have selected, which favors interactions between the guests.

Silent party example

Onward the music! 🎷🥁