Ok, so you have to get the next Corporate event or work function set up, but… you don’t know where to start, there is a lot to cover – You have to arrange the venue, the catering, the invitations, the theme, awards, speakers and entertainment … plus more.

Oh and that little aspect of making sure that your selections are on point, not like everyone in office will blame you if the catering is “questionable” and everyone gets Gastro!   

So how do you do it?

You just have to stick to a few staples when it comes to selecting the main aspects of the evening, such as: 

 

Venue

Picking the right venue is crucial, you want well trained experienced and friendly staff that are versed in hosting corporate events and parties. Some of the better places that Soul Nights have performed at include:

 

Dockside Darling Harbour

Doltone House at Darling Island, Hyde Park and Jones Bay Wharf

 Sergeants Mess Mosman

Le Montage

Curzon Hill

 

These guys can all run an amazing work event and most have catering options and drinks packages to cover the evening.

 

Food and Drinks

Ever been to a work event and the foods is sub-par and no one eats the food, just doubles down on the drink and things get real messy.. 

The catering needs to be on point you don’t want to cheap out on it, but also using the entire entertainment fund on one nights catering is out of the question as swell, we would suggest leveraging the venue you pick by selecting a great venue you will most likely have access to amazing food as well. 

Drinks package is definitely recommended, it’s great to set a tab, but that can become very costly very quickly. And you do not want a situation where you run out of budget on the drink at 9pm for an event slated to finish at 11:30…

There is just way to many people you may have to chat to that you can only tolerate with a  wine or a beer in your hand.

 

Entertainment

Corporate Entertainment…. Sounds boring as, right?? Well it doesn’t have to be, there is literally 1000’s of performers and acts out there you can look into:

Comedians

MC’s

DJ’s

Dancers

Fire Breathers

Contortionists

The list goes on and gets more diverse and left of square, but you need to weigh up the fundamental of hey is a band going to be the best option? Or should I look at a magician or something a bit different?

There is no doubt that a performer will be fun and entertaining, but once their show wraps up what do you do to keep the crowd engaged.

A great Band will be able to keep the night alive with great tunes and a good atmosphere for the better part of the night. There si nothing better than seeing that shy college from accounts, just let their hair down and get their groove on.

Soul Nights are a regular feature on Sydney’s night scene and have covered many corporate events and parties, playing jams from some of your favourite artists from now, the 70’s 80’s 90’s and 2000’s and now.

The guys can really set the party of from the evening check out the video below!

If you want to look at booking Soul Nights Speak to Emilio on 02 9807 1919

Your wedding night’s a special occasion, an evening that you want to be on point in every aspect brilliant food, a spectacular cake, stunning outfits to make that evening all the more memorable.            

The live entertainment is such an important part of the evening, but what to look for? How do you know if they will work with you guys, fit into the mix of the evening, create the right kind of atmosphere and be professional and fun at the same time?

There are a few things you should think about when picking a wedding band.. 

Range of Songs                                                                   

One of the main things to consider is the band’s ability to cover a diverse range of genres, a great wedding band will be able to go from At Last to Bruno Mars’s treasure at the drop of a hat.                          

They have to be able to be diverse in what they play to suit the nights change in vibe from heartfelt to upbeat and fun.

It not easy finding a band that can hit the softer notes well but also throw on a jam and smash it home, but its super important for your Wedding Night. 

Professionalism

 There is a myth with musicians that they are all out of control party animals, well this is true to some extent, but not every wedding band is going to pull an Adam Sandler get drunk and ruin your special night.

A great wedding band will keep it fun but keep it within the boundaries of the night and not end up playing 50 cents Candy shop when you want them to be playing Love me Tender.

Charisma

Charisma… Yep its needed, there is nothing more awkward then watching paid entertainment an any event stand up in front of the audience and pull a cringe worthy joke or simply not have the ability to get the crowd engaged.

You want the band to be able to hold their own, make you laugh, perform exceptionally well and have the ability to make just want to throw down whatever you holding and grab someone and dance.

Experience

This is something which is definitely overlooked, performers like anyone need to ply their trade and this is achieved through experience, stage fright is a real thing and can be a tricky hurdle to overcome.

Professional bands and performers have a natural talent for this and perfect it, with years of practice and hone it into a skill.

You also want a band who is going to understand the intricacies of a wedding night and how to fit into the mix of the evening seamlessly. An inexperienced band may find it difficult to pick the right cues and understand the scheduling of the night and where they fit into the mix. 

Who fits the bill?

Soul Nights have been entertaining throughout Sydney now for over 15 years, having been part of some Sydney’s most prestigious wedding events and performing at some of Sydney’s premier wedding venues, including:

• Dockside Darling Harbour
• Doltone House at Darling Island, Hyde Park and Jones Bay Wharf
•  Sergeants Mess Mosman
• Le Montage
• Curzon Hill

Backed with some amazing talent and vocalists Soul Nights are one of the top and most sought-after groups in Sydney.

 Maybelle and Leroy on vocals – Maybelle featured on the Voice 2014.

The duo has a wide range of songs they can cover in duet and solo to keep the atmosphere pumping but also hit the softer more sentimental tones needed for a wedding night.

Emilio on Drums, Yaw on Bass, Ben on Keys and Jamie on Guitar.

Soul Nights regularly feature at some of Sydney’s iconic Bars and venues as well, if you want to speak to band directly and arrange a consult for a upcoming wedding speak to Emilio 02 9807 1919