Corporate Holiday Party Entertainment in the Twin Cities

A good band turns a company holiday party from a required event into the night people talk about in January. Here is how to plan live music for a Twin Cities corporate event.

Pick the format first

• Background music during cocktails and dinner: a jazz trio or quartet keeps conversation easy.
• Dance set after dinner: a party band with a wide song list gets every department on the floor.
• Both: many companies book a jazz group early in the night and a dance band to close.

Details planners should settle early

1. Venue sound limits, load-in times and stage space
2. Run of show: speeches, awards and raffle drawings
3. Audience mix and any songs to avoid
4. Overtime terms in the contract

Why use a booking agency

One contact can handle the band, the sound and the paperwork, and can provide a backup act if plans change. Holiday dates fill early, so start planning in the summer.

See also: band vs DJ and questions to ask before booking.

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