Music is an important element of any event, whether it\u2019s in the form of a playlist, DJ or live performance. We\u2019re not just talking about parties and product launches: conferences can benefit hugely from music.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s probably not the main type of event you associate with music, but entertainment during seminar breaks and background music played in exhibition areas are both popular choices.<\/p>\n
To help you use music as effectively as possible at your next conference we have collated a list of the most popular songs, and will also talk you through how to use them to your advantage.<\/p>\n
Using our pool of professional artists for hire<\/a>, we sent out a questionnaire to 1000 bands, DJs and acts asking if they had played at a conference in the last 18 months, which songs they played, and if any of the songs had been requested by the organisers.<\/p>\n Here are the Top 10 songs played at conferences last season:<\/p>\n Sex on Fire \u2013 Kings of Leon So, how can you use them to create a great atmosphere at your conference?<\/p>\n Break entertainment<\/p>\n Live entertainment<\/a> during breaks can be a good energy booster for conference attendees. Chart toppers like the ones in our \u2018most played\u2019 list can work well in this environment, and can easily be played over an in-house speaker system at a reasonable level.<\/p>\n Here, a live band or DJ can really add something to your conference. Stay clear of big sounds and opt for a smaller set-up, as delegates still need to be able to network and recharge for their next seminar.<\/p>\n Music in exhibition halls<\/p>\n Using music in large exhibition halls can be a great way of creating a good vibe.<\/p>\n At the same time the room is likely to be very noisy from all the delegates networking with each other and talking to exhibitors. The latter of course, is exactly what you want.<\/p>\n After parties<\/p>\n Out of all the areas of your conference where you might add music, this is definitely where your delegates will be most relaxed, and might even venture out on the dance floor.<\/p>\n After parties are all about networking and having a really good time. This is also where the \u2018most played list\u2019 will feel most appropriate. You can have a superb party band or DJ who incorporates them into their usual set-lists, or you could go for a more tailored option.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Music is an important element of any event, whether it\u2019s in the form of a playlist, DJ or live performance. We\u2019re not just talking about parties and product launches: conferences can benefit hugely from music. It\u2019s probably not the main … Continue reading
\nUptown Funk \u2013 Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars
\nLocked Out of Heaven \u2013 Bruno Mars
\nSigned, Sealed, Delivered \u2013 Stevie Wonder
\nHappy \u2013 Pharrell Williams
\nGet Lucky \u2013 Daft Punk
\nRather Be \u2013 Clean Bandit Ft. Jess Glynne
\nTreasure \u2013 Bruno Mars
\nYou\u2019ve Got the Love \u2013 Florence + the Machine
\nForget You \u2013 CeeLo Green<\/p>\n