Booking Your Corporate Christmas Party Event

As we speed towards the end of the year again, Christmas will be here before we know it — and so will your office Christmas party. The highlight of the year for many employees, the Christmas do is the perfect chance to thank your team for all their hard work and celebrate the festive season.

It’s never too early to start planning your corporate Christmas event — after all, the best entertainment options get snapped up before Halloween is over! So this year, why not make this year’s office Christmas party one to remember with live music from incredible artists with AMV Live Music?

If you’re unsure where to start, our guide to booking festive entertainment with AMV Live Music is here to make the process a breeze.

Choosing an artist for your corporate Christmas event 

What would Christmas be without music? From nostalgic festive favourites to the latest hits to keep everyone dancing, music — and live music in particular — creates a seasonal atmosphere like no other.

When planning entertainment for your office Christmas party, it’s important to find the perfect band or musician to create the atmosphere you're looking for. Here are a few areas to consider to help you book the ideal artist.

What's the best music genre for an office Christmas party?

This really depends on the type of celebration you’re planning. Do you want to keep the music seasonal with a band covering festive tracks from throughout the decades? Or do you want a mixture of Christmas tunes and popular tracks?

Perhaps you have a theme in mind and want to book a band with a specific genre or style — for example:

• Honey Bee Jazz offers the perfect addition to any glamorous, vintage-style celebration.
• Are you having a movie-themed party? The Crazy 88s are the world’s finest Pulp Fiction tribute act, sure to bring a fun twist to your cinematic office Christmas party.
• For energetic 90s and noughties throwbacks that will get everyone dancing, take a look at Clubland.
• Lovers of disco, funk, and soul will have a great time dancing to Discography — an eight-piece collective showcasing favourite tracks from the 1970s.
• For an elegant soundtrack to a sophisticated cocktail party or sit-down meal, why not explore acoustic or instrumental artists? Ada Grace brings a magical touch to contemporary tracks with her harp, while acoustic guitarist and vocalist, Jo McGarry, adds a unique twist to popular songs from throughout the decades.
• Are you looking to book some truly interactive entertainment for your corporate Christmas event? Kroud Karaoke delivers an immersive experience that lets your coworkers get involved. This crowd-karaoke experience makes a fun office party alternative, ideal for large teams.
• Adding a DJ set can be a fantastic way to keep the celebration going. With AMV Live Music, it’s easy to book a talented DJ alongside your chosen band or musician. Please feel free to enquire when you make your artist booking, and we’ll make sure you get the best DJ for your event. Find out more about our band DJ service.
  
  

Think about your venue and guest list

When planning your corporate Christmas party entertainment, you’ll also want to consider your venue and the guests you’ll need to entertain.

• What space and facilities are available, and what are the acoustics like? If your party is taking place in your office, an acoustic solo artist may be most suitable. They’ll usually only require a small PA system (which they can provide) and won’t overpower the space.

Alternatively, if you’re hosting a big celebration for hundreds of guests in a large hall, you might like to go for a full five-piece or eight-piece band that can make use of a generous stage area.

The dedicated AMV Live Music team will be able to provide you with personalised advice and guidance to ensure you find the right entertainment for your Christmas event.

• Will your guests appreciate the same type of entertainment? As well as exploring genres to suit your office Christmas party’s theme, it’s worth thinking about who will be attending. For instance, teams of a similar age group might enjoy throwbacks to a particular decade, while a broader range of tracks can be a crowd-pleasing option for mixed generations.

Function bands like The Gatenbys and Nova provide a little bit of everything to keep all of your colleagues or employees happy.

• Where is the venue? Hiring a band based close to your workplace or chosen venue is a great way to support local artists.

With the AMV Live Music platform, you can filter artists by location to find bands and musicians in your area. We work with talented artists across the North and into Scotland, making it easy to explore musicians in the North East and North West, Yorkshire, the Lake District and Cumbria, and across Scotland.

Booking made easy with AMV Music 

 AMV Live Music is here to make booking artists for any occasion — whether it’s a wedding, birthday celebration, or Christmas office party — as straightforward as possible. In a few simple steps, you can secure the best local artists and get your event entertainment sorted.

All you need to do is to take a look at our catalogue of musicians, create a shortlist of your favourites, and fill out our enquiry form. After paying the deposit and letting us know of any special requests you have or information the musician needs to know, you can sit back and relax. We’ll handle the rest. For more details on the booking process, take a look at our guide to hiring a band for an event.

Browse our catalogue and find the best entertainment for your office Christmas party

Make your next Christmas office party one to remember with live music entertainment from talented artists with AMV Live Music. Explore our catalogue and find your perfect match. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.