Planning the Perfect Party Entertainment
20/12/2024
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When planning the perfect party entertainment, you can easily get wrapped up in the food, drinks, venue hire and leave booking entertainment last. Therefore, bringing a whole heap of stress. That’s where The Electric Cabaret Company steps in. With our stunning, versatile performances, we’ll ensure your party is the one everyone remembers. From elegant soirees to wild, themed extravaganzas, The Electric Cabaret Company offers entertainment options to suit every vibe. So, let’s get stuck into some tips and ideas for planning the perfect party entertainment.
Why Planning the Perfect Party Entertainment is the Key to Party Success
A party isn’t just about gathering people together—it’s about creating an experience that makes them laugh, gasp, and connect. The right entertainment elevates the event by:
- Breaking the Ice: Performers can help guests feel at ease and create shared experiences.
- Setting the Mood: Whether you want elegant and subdued or high-energy and interactive, entertainment defines the atmosphere.
- Creating Memories: Guests will always remember the breathtaking stunts or hilarious interactions from your party.
The Electric Cabaret Company specialises in turning parties into immersive, magical experiences through dynamic and professional performances.
Steps to Planning the Perfect Party Entertainment with The Electric Cabaret Company
Planning entertainment doesn’t have to be stressful. Follow these steps to ensure everything goes off without a hitch.
- Define Your Party’s Theme and Style
What’s the vibe of your party? This is the first thing to consider when selecting entertainment. The Electric Cabaret Company offers options for all types of events:
- A 1920s Gatsby-inspired soirée with flappers and wild jazz singers.
- A circus-themed bash with ringmaster/mistress host, acrobats, jugglers, and stilt walkers.
- A modern, edgy vibe with immersive themes, futuristic or interactive acts.
- Determine Your Space and Guest List
Your venue size and guest count will shape the type of performances that work best:
- For small, intimate parties, opt for close-up magic or acoustic singers.
- For larger venues, think aerial performances or live bands to captivate the entire room.
- Be sure to share space dimensions for the performers so they can plan effectively.
- Choose the Perfect Performers
The Electric Cabaret Company has a wide array of talent to choose from. Whether it’s music, comedy cabaret, or acrobatics, they’ll help you pick the right acts. Below, we’ll explore performer types in detail to spark some ideas.
- Schedule Performances Strategically
Plan your entertainment around key moments in your event. For example:
- Start with a roaming performer to welcome guests.
- Schedule a show-stopping act as the evening’s centrepiece.
- Finish with a live band or DJ to get everyone on the dance floor.
Planning the Perfect Party Entertainment: Types of Performers for Your Party
The Electric Cabaret Company has an incredible lineup of performers. Here are some ideas to inspire your party planning:
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Musicians and Vocalists
Music is always a crowd-pleaser. We have so many options, here are just a few for you to consider:
- Acoustic Duos for background ambiance.
- Jazz Bands to evoke glamour and sophistication alongside retro Jazz Babe dancers.
- Opera Singers for a show-stopping solo performance.
- High-Tech Violinist playing solo or alongside a backing track or DJ with the exciting option of a glowing LED violin and even available on stilts or an aerial harness!
- Marching LED drummers with light up ribbon dancers or cheer leaders
- Big Band toe tapping forties favourites with the option to add showgirl dancers
- Post Modern Jukebox modern well-known sing-a-long songs sung in a jazz-swing style to delight your guests.
- Funk and Soul Singers fill your dancefloor with the some Superfly vibes.
- Saxophonists and Percussion for Ibiza style ambience alongside your DJ.
- Lounge Singers super-smooth dapper crooners for Ratpack Sinatra vibes.
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Circus Performers
For a bold, dramatic vibe, you can’t go wrong with circus acts:
- Aerial Silk Artists to captivate guests with stunning feats, drops and rolls.
- Contortionists to bring an element of awe and wonder. Where you have good stage space, contortionists performing foot archery (literally using a bow and arroe to shoot arrows with their feet!) or performing on light up spinning cubes are simply thrilling. However, where space is small a contortionist can even pop up and perform on your dining table!
- Jugglers from crystal ball manipulation, juggling swords, juggling on a unicycle and foot balancing, modern juggling is certainly pushing the boundaries.
- Acrobatic Pole Act male or female solo and duo performances of wow-factor horizontal holds and drops.
- Strong Men and Women bending iron bars and ripping directories for some vintage interactive, comedy fun with your guests.
- Sideshow old fashioned Victorian style feats with bed of nails and ladder of swords style mini shows to delight your attendees.
- Cyr Wheel the amazing human gyroscope inside a giant rolling and spinning wheel.
- Acro Balance Duos and Hand Balance Solos beautiful acts of graceful strength and skill.
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Cabaret and Burlesque Dancers
Perfect for themed parties or a bit of cheeky fun:
- Burlesque Dancers for a sultry, playful vibe. Glamorous vintage Burlesque dancers and male Burlesque dancers also known as Boylesque
- Drag Queens for show-stopping charisma and comedy.
- Cabaret Singers and Hosts to bring classic songs to life as they work the room to sing around your guests.
- Dancers we have so many styles of dance to delight your guests from single dancers to full troupes. Tap dancers, interactive showgirls, Can Can, flash mob, disco roller skaters, ballroom, ballet and more.
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Magicians and Interactive Entertainment
Keep your guests laughing and engaged:
- Interactive Characters character actors mingling with guests to break the ice.
- Magic close-up magic, stage shows, illusion, mind reading and the comedy thrills of escapology.
- Interactive Themed Shows we have a host of ready-made themed shows, scalable to any event or venue. Moreover, we love to create unique shows just for you. You can see more info on our existing shows
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Roaming Performers
Roaming acts keep the energy alive throughout the party:
- Living Statues surprising guests by coming to life.
- Stilt Walkers and Bouncy stilts adding a whimsical element to the event and adding exciting flips and jumps on bouncy stilts where space allows.
- Glowing LED Performers dancing glowing hula hoopers, LED staffs, whips, poi with the added fun of programmable messages. Don’t forget giant aliens and dancing robots!
- Fire and spark shows with enigmatic fire fans, fire staff, fire eating, body burning and fire breathing. Fire acts can be scaled to fit any space with outdoor acts using special effects for flashes and sparkles.
- Champagne pour, meet and greet acts offering your guests their welcome drink with a difference! Champagne poured by a graceful performer suspended on an aerial hoop or offered from an elaborate hoop dress, even from a glamourous showgirl sitting in a giant martini glass.
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Unique Acts
For something truly memorable:
- Speed Painters and Graffiti Artists creating masterpieces live.
- Fortune Tellers offering theatrical tarot readings to guests.
- Themed Hosts guiding your party in character. We can supply hosts from all your pop culture favourites or themes such as The Mad Hatter, Greatest Showman, super-kitsch Barbie, Wonka, Midsummers Dream fairy people, imps and sprites, Prohibition Gangsters, Molls and Speakeasy hosts. The list is endless.
- Water Bowl beautiful and mesmerising acrobatic performers in a giant water bowl.
- Facepainting, Glitter Tattoos and makeovers galore.
- Spoken Word our wordsmiths can write about any theme or subject to motivate and enrich your event.
- Mermaid and Merman Show swimming and interacting in a water tank plus meet and greet for selfies out of the water.
Q&A Section: Planning the Perfect Party Entertainment, Your Questions Answered
Q: How do I choose the right type of performer for my party?
A: Think about your party’s theme, guest preferences, and venue size. If you’re unsure, our team can help you select the perfect acts.
Q: Can performances be customised to my event?
A: Absolutely! We specialise in tailoring all acts to match your theme, space, and audience.
Q: What’s the best way to structure entertainment throughout the evening?
A: Start with subtle acts during cocktail hour (like acoustic music or roaming performers), then have a big performance as the main event, followed by interactive acts or live music or a DJ to close the night.
Q: Can you handle last-minute changes?
A: Yes! Flexibility is one of our strengths, ensuring the show goes on smoothly even with unexpected changes.
Q: Are your acts family-friendly?
A: Many of our acts can be tailored for all ages. Be sure to discuss your audience during the planning stage.
Conclusion: Planning the Perfect Party Entertainment
When it comes to hosting an unforgettable party, The Electric Cabaret Company delivers more than just performances—we create experiences that leave lasting impressions. Whether you’re looking for elegant musicians, jaw-dropping circus acts, or decadent, interactive cabaret, we’ll bring your vision to life with creativity, professionalism, and flair. By tailoring entertainment to your theme, space, and guest list, you’ll ensure your party is talked about long after the last guest leaves. So, why settle for ordinary when your party can be extraordinary?