The event has started, and the guests enter into the venue. So far, things have gone rather well: the guests, many of who are meeting for the first time, are chatting with one another and the evening seems promising. The doors open and everyone is dazzled as they enter the room: there’s good lighting, music, [...]
Every year between October and December, I perform at a large number of company year-end functions. These can range from intimate informal party for the company staff, to gala award dinners. And in the past few years, I’ve seen that despite of “the recession” some companies are still continuing to spend vast amounts of money, [...]
How can you get the most out of your corporate event by using live entertainment? And what’s the best way to find a corporate event entertainer in South Africa? Here is an article I wrote that was published in the March/April 2010 edition of”Meetings SA” magazine that should help you answer these questions.
“Revealed: The Secret To Running A Stress-Free, Fun & Unforgettable Corporate Event …” What’s the difference between a successful event planner and someone who is clearly not a regular event organizer? The biggest & best events are planned and organised early, from the early budget stages right down to the last minute. Events can be planned and held in a very short time, but [...]
Since I started my professional entertainment & speaking career, I’ve worked with many South African & international event planners: from intimate VIP performances to shows in front of several hundred corporate clients. As you’d expect, I’ve worked with too many event planners to count — all with different levels of experience. Over the past few years, I’ve observed the difference between a successful event planner & someone [...]
The Pavilion Conference Centre is a top-notch event & party venue in Cape Town that offers exquisite views of the V&A Waterfront & Table Mountain. It’s a venue that I’ve performed at frequently & I can highly recommend it for corporate year-end functions, not only because of the excellent service, but also because it offers world-class facilities & equipment. I’ve just received this email & I thought it would [...]
Everybody enjoys a good party – don’t you agree? The fun & laughter enjoyed at a company function is one the best ways to create and cement relationships with your colleagues, staff & customers. Company functions should be a highlight and something to look forward to, and given the important role a company event plays in strengthening relationships and friendships, in-house party planners are often under pressure to making sure that [...]
When I am asked to perform or speak for an audience larger than 70 people, I request the use of a microphone. While some corporate event planners may see this an unnecessary expense, it is important to realize the I, like my colleagues in the professional speaking industry, need to protect my voice as it is an essential asset for my business. More importantly, I want to make sure that I am able to consistently and reliably provide a presentation where your [...]
One of the most popular posts on my other/old blog is “Free Tools To Plan Your Year-End Event Or Function”. I decided to take a look at the post to see if I could find any new resources so that I could compile a new list that would have helpful hints, tips, resources or free software that would be appropriate to South African event planners & event management companies. I have found [...]
Forget any pre-conceived ideas you may have about magicians fitting in with circus acts and kids parties - this performance has world class polish that will dovetail perfectly with almost any occasion. Possibly most importantly, there is as much magic in Marcel's ability to keep the attention of a group beyond the actual performance as there is in his ability to perform the seemingly impossible.
