Category: Corporate Events

Tips For Hiring Live Music & Bands For Holiday Parties

When You Hire a Musicians for Holiday or Christmas Work Parties, There Are a Few Things to Take Into Consideration. Be Proactive – You should book holiday parties for December and New Year’s Eve at least four months out or you may find yourself booking a Garage Band Pricing & Budgeting – December costs for… Read more »

Tips on how to Hire a Band or Act for your Event – 3 Easy Steps

Music has a huge impact on how we feel and behave, something which brands have known for decades. There is a reason why certain commercials pull at our heartstrings or make us feel jubilant or joyous. It’s the combination of powerful, emotional sound with perfectly paired visuals. This is exactly the same when it comes… Read more »

If You Work In Events you’re in the Entertainment Business

The word conference has become so laden with negative connotations that we‘re going out of our way to avoid it. We’re awash with – fests, camps, stocks, meet-ups, and of course unconferences. Somewhere along the line ‘conference’ came to mean boring. Why? Probably because all too often no one thought that they were meant to… Read more »

Planning Your Corporate or Company Holiday Party

Planning Your Corporate or Company Holiday Party As the holidays approach, our minds are cluttered with the many upcoming things we have on our to-do list.  Likely included on that list are holiday gift shopping, decorating, traveling to see friends or family, celebrating at the many events you will be invited to and the numerous… Read more »

How to Choose the Right Entertainment for Your Event

    We all know entertainers can make or break events. Choosing the right entertainment is c-r-i-t-i-c-a-l if you want to illicit that “WOW” response from your clients and guests! Whether using an agency or hiring on your own, there are a few factors to consider when investing in and choosing appropriate and effective entertainers… Read more »

Picking the Right Band for Your Corporate or Charity Event

How do you pick the right band for your corporate or charity event? First things first: consider your audience and their median age. A group of senior citizens is going to have a different musical taste than soccer moms or teenagers. Different genres lend themselves well to certain groups of people. For instance, hip-hop and… Read more »

How to Spice Up the Entertainment at Your Next Event

CK Entertainment has some good ideas to spice up the entertainment at your party or event this summer. First things first: you need good music playing when you’ve got people gathered together. Music is one of the rare universal things we all can appreciate in some way. Have you ever noticed music has the ability… Read more »

5 Reasons to Plan a Corporate Retreat

Too much work and not enough play can wear out a workforce and make a workplace turn sour. However, there is a way to mix things up, help reenergize fatigued employees and boost morale around the office all in one fell swoop. Specifically, planning and throwing a corporate retreat is one of the best ways… Read more »

The Advantages of Hiring a Keynote Speaker

Solidifying the singular message of your corporate event, retreat, graduation ceremony, or banquet is as fundamental to your guests as it is to you. A keynote speaker can tie various messages and themes into one coherent concept that will end with your guests taking notice. The right keynote speaker can even change the way a… Read more »

Don’t Forget the Entertainment When Planning a Corporate Event

There’s something special about having a live band at a corporate event. It gives people something to talk about, something to listen to, and something to watch. Recorded music is nice, but it’s not the same as having people in the room sharing their musical talent. With live bands comes interaction with the audience, and… Read more »