Singapore Team Building

Top 10 reasons why you choose Singapore as your next corporate team building location in 2023

 

If you’re looking for the ultimate corporate team building destination to take your team in 2023, Singapore is it! Here are 10 reasons why corporate team building in Singapore will be a surefire hit with your team:

 

1. Get A Taste of Asia – From its unique blend of Chinese, Malay and Indian cultures to its delicious cuisine, Singapore is an exciting cultural melting pot. With corporate team building activities like cooking classes and cultural tours, you can introduce your team to the best of Asian culture in one place!

 

2. World Class Infrastructure – Singapore boasts world-class infrastructure, from its efficient transport system to its modern resorts and high-end shopping districts. This makes corporate team building in Singapore a breeze, as all the necessary resources are literally just a few steps away.

 

3. Endless Outdoor Adventures – Singapore is an outdoor lover’s paradise! From majestic views of Marina Bay to stunning hikes up Mount Faber and Pulau Ubin, corporate team building activities like kayaking and beach volleyball will be sure to keep your team entertained.

 

4. Universal Language – English is the official language of Singapore, making corporate team building activities easier and more efficient. This means that no one will have difficulty understanding instructions or communicating with each other – essential for any corporate team building event!

 

5. Sustainable Planning – In Singapore, corporate team building events can be planned with sustainability in mind. Many corporate team building activities are eco-friendly, such as nature hikes and beach cleanups, giving your team the opportunity to give back to the environment while having fun.

 

6. Safety First – Singapore is renowned for its low crime rate and excellent public health system – two factors that corporate team building organizers must consider. Knowing that your team is safe and secure will allow you to focus on corporate team building activities without worrying about safety or health issues.

 

7. Unique Experiences – From flying drones at the Changi Airport Skypark to making your own ice-cream in a unique gelato lab, corporate team building in Singapore offers an array of unique experiences that your team will remember for years to come.

 

8. Stress-Busting Activities – Singapore is the perfect place for corporate team building activities designed to help your team relax and unwind. From spa treatments and yoga classes to corporate retreats in lush rainforests, corporate team building in Singapore has something for everyone.

 

9. Tons of Team Bonding – Singapore corporate team building activities are designed to promote positive team bonding, such as corporate cooking classes, band jam sessions and brewery tours. Your team will be sure to create lasting memories in Singapore!

 

10. Affordable Pricing – Corporate team building in Singapore can be surprisingly affordable – from corporate budget-friendly corporate retreats to corporate team building packages. With so many corporate team building activities and options, your corporate team building in Singapore will be tailored perfectly for you!

 

So if you’re looking for the perfect place to take your team on an unforgettable corporate team bonding journey in 2023, choose Singapore – you won’t regret it

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Build up your team through music.

Award-Winning

BANDINC®

10 – 350 pax •  Collaborative / Competitive

The Ultimate Corporate Band Team Building Experience

Beginners

UKULELE.INC

10 – 150 pax •  Collaborative Performance

 The Absolutely Cheerful Music Program

NEW!

SAMBA.INC

10-50 pax •  Collaborative Performance

The Ultimate Drumming Team Building Experience

“Kudos to Daniel and the TEAMMusic team for making our team building activity so memorable! We were intrigued by the possibility of people with no musical background coming together to form a rock band. Definitely recommend if you want a positively surprising experience together!”

Sarah-Jane Chua, Changi Airport Group

Excellent workshop conducted by Team Music. Would recommend them for any company cohesion events!

We had such a great time and the facilitators were very friendly and patient. We were amazed that we managed to play as a band in such a short period of time, even when most of us have absolutely no musical background at all. Definitely the best team building activity we’ve done as a company. Thank you Team Music!

ATIQAH H. from IDEA LABORATORY

I have attended various team building events before and this is one of the best so far. The level of participation, energy and fun was high, and everyone enjoyed themselves.We were pleasantly surprised that we can produce a song with majority of us not having any musical background. The crew were highly professional throughout the event.
– Sean Yeo from LEGO

“On behalf of the team, I would like to thank you, especially to Eugene and team for providing us with such an enjoyable and memorable corporate event.”

Joyce TENG,  L’Oreal SAPAC Operations/Finance/ IT Division

This is a very innovative team building activity! My colleagues and I had a great time with Team Music and we worked together to produce two music videos. Kudos to Ryann and his team for his excellent service. Thank you Team music for the wonderful experience!!
Ryan Tan

“Team Music as its name implies – building teams through the innovative medium of music. Regardless of age or musical ability – everyone can participate as a team and have fun as well. Kudos to Team Music.”

Eric Teo l Senior Director (Corporate Services) l Republic Polytechnic

“A big thank you to Team Music for facilitating a fun-filled session of music making with our ONE Changi participants! We set Team Music the challenge of teaching our participants a band version of our corporate song, and Team Music certainly delivered. Your facilitators were energetic, professional and patient. All of us were impressed that we could perform the song so well eventually, even without any prior music experience. It was a powerful session which bonded our participants together, and instilled a greater sense of teamwork among us. We received much positive feedback from our participants as they thoroughly enjoyed the session.
Wonderful experience, will strongly recommend.”

Renee Gan, Assistant Manager l Quality Service Management l Airport Operations Division

Team Music gave everyone the opportunity to learn something new and bond over music. The activity allowed us to have fun and create wonderful music as a group. Towards the end, it gave our management team a sense of accomplishment in playing together as a band. More importantly, it highlighted the value of keeping an open mind in learning new skills and working together to achieve great results.

Team Music facilitated the session with much gusto and energy, spreading positive vibes to everyone in the room. They patiently guided each member of the group to play their assigned musical instruments, and the results were better than expected.

We are sincerely grateful to Team Music for providing us the chance to relax and enjoy each other’s company. It was a productive activity for all of us!

Thank you

Christopher Daguimol, Regional PR Director

We had a rocking good time at Team Music ! You were very engaging, fun & professional. Their ice breaking was great. We had no prior musical instrument experience but we learn through making mistakes. By having no reservations on mistaking mistakes, we actually become better faster and could play 2 entire songs in 3 hours with their patient guidance ! Eugene also captured many wonderful photos & videos to share with our team. It was really a unique experience for us & our team is still talking about it today ! We could not have asked for a better team building activity !

“The Rocking Ninjas”

from OBI, Singapore Management University

“Thank you Team Music for the awesome, fun and engaging team building experience. Even though many of our team members did not have musical background or experience, we were able to pick up real musical instruments and amazingly perform songs together as a band! Kudos to Team Music for putting together this excellent program, as well as our fun and friendly band facilitators – Eugene and team for their guidance and patience throughout the session. We highly recommend Team Music for your next team building event J”

Lim Jia Hao :: Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)

We would like to thank Team Music for making our teambuilding activity this year so engaging and fun. In a short span of three hours, we were able to complete not two, but three different songs even though most of us had little to no music background. It was interesting to try out various instruments such as the drums, electric bass and ukulele and all of us were truly entertained by one another throughout the session – evidently with the endless laughter! We took it all in good humour, of course  This was definitely an unforgettable experience. All the best!

Desirae Chong, Corporate Affairs, Citi Singapore

Thank you Team Music for the teambuilding we had. It had been a great experience.
The session, though short, provided a meaningful platform and opportunity for the team to work closely together to achieve a project. The facilitators were skillful, humorous and engaging. The idea of having the photos and videos taken of our team in action was also a welcome addition as we could relive the wonderful experience even after the session. 

James Lim, Manager of Volunteer Development & Partnerships of a local multiservice charity

“On behalf of my colleagues, many thanks to you, Eugene and your wonderful team for providing us with such a special enjoyable afternoon and memorable interaction on 11.11.2016. Your team members are very engaging and really got the group involved. We laughed and non-stop the entire time! Your team energy, personality, enthusiasm and professionalism created the perfect combination. Our entire group had a wonderful time, for a great cause and your team captured so many great pictures and videos for me to share with everyone. Thank you once again for providing such an entertaining day, everyone really enjoyed themselves. You guys surpassed our expectations!”

Bee Yen from Marketing, Keppel Land International Limited

Having 18 persons in the team, we had considered many activities that could suit our team-building objective during our planning. No doubt, we had made a right choice and no regret to choose Team Music to end our day after an intensive workshop in the morning. It was an amazing experience to play the music together especially for those people without any music background.

Team Music demonstrated that everyone should be equally important in a team although some could be in faster pace but some might not; the event definitely met our purpose. I highly recommend Team Music to anyone for a team-bonding event, as I think this is one of the great ways to bond your team. Thank you Team Music!

Noel Lee, Unilever Asia

Team Music’s BandInc teambuilding challenge was novel and engaging. It was amazing that our team – many of us have minimal musical background – were able to work together, play and record 2 songs using real instruments within 2 hours. We even managed to switch instruments for the 2nd song. Truly an enjoyable experience for the team! Thanks also to our extremely friendly and patient facilitators, Eugene & Mirud.

Pauline LIM | Visa Worldwide

50+ of us took part in a department retreat which included an afternoon of cohesion activities. When the organiser of this outing first told me that we were going to learn to perform as a band, my interest was piqued. The symbolism of being able to perform as a coherent, coordinated outfit was very appropriate especially when teamwork is a key part of any high performing team. But I wasn’t fully convinced it was possible.

Daniel and his team surprised us by firstly ensuring we were relaxed and laughing. Through a series of steps he managed to organise us into teams and before long we were having a great time laughing, enjoying and feeling really satisfied that we were indeed playing as a complex-seeming highly coordinated band. Some of us were drummers, others guitarists, others base, yet others keyboardists, all with no prior knowledge of how to play these instruments.

The energy and closeness we felt and still feel speaks volumes for the efficacy of the activity. I will happily  do this again. It was a great afternoon out; time well spent!

Mike, Medical Affairs (Education), National University Hospital

“We achieved our objective of the day – FUN.

My colleagues and I enjoyed the jam and crash times by coming together to learn new musical instruments.  8 out of 10 of us have no music background, which makes the jamming room filled with laughter and tease.  Coming from someone with music background, I realized that it is even tougher to play an instrument together because there are coordination, trust and mutual understanding within the team/partner.  We also learn we can do it as long as we put our mind and most importantly, enjoy the process.  So the jamming definitely bring us closer together as a group.

Of course the facilitators play an important part, TeamMusic makes the learning fun and simple.  I will recommend TeamMusic to any Companies who want to have a teambuilding day.”

Shimona Wong, Associate Director, SGX

It was really a fun team building training through this musical platform. I had attended many team building training through cooking class, game, class room lesson, etc but yours still the best which I admired your talent & creativity. I will definitely share & introduce your training to my contact. Keep up the excellent work.   

Sum Yew Foo (the who only can sing & sing two songs)
Operations Manager, Pioneer Junior College

This music-making exercise has been an effective and enjoyable way of learning to appreciate the integral and unique role which every member of a working community can play in the service of a shared goal. Regardless of how musically proficient we were individually, all of us were made to feel comfortable; and for some of our colleagues it meant a lot to be able to handle – and play! – musical instruments for the first time. Great fun!

World Vision, Singapore

I would like to say thank you to whole Team Music Team.They have provided us with a unique team building experience, where each of our team member could actively participate and give a critical contribution to the band.Daniel and his staff were friendly, approachable, and immediately transferred basic musical skills to all of us. Within few hours we could play 2 songs!They have created a fun environment where all team members felt at ease. They encouraged us all the time, and got the best of us.I do recommend Team Music for an energizing experience where your team can learn how to operate better together while having lots of fun. Thanks!

 

OSVALDO PERFIDO
COACH L DIRECTOR HR – COACH SEA, OCEANIA & TW

This was one of the best team building activity I & my team had ever had (and we have joined many other activities before). Before trying the activity, we were worried that it might not be very fun as all of us don’t know anything about music – not even the songs’ names. But it turned out to be a lot of fun as everyone was so excited when they first played the drums, the guitars, the keyboards etc. And thanks to Daniel’s friendliness and easy-to-get instructions, we all can form a band and had lots of fun with the activity. Definitely I will recommend this activity to anyone I know who is looking for a fun thing to do in Singapore. It’s a must try!

Minh Châu Lê Nguyễn, Procter & Gamble International

 

Thank you Team Music for a wonderful team-building activity. The team was so pumped that we created our own rock band in less than 2 hours. What really differentiates Team Music is the spirit of collaboration and “oneness” that we took away unlike other team building activities which are more competitive.

I highly recommend Team Music!

SaiAparajitha Gopalakrishnan, Procter & Gamble

“It was a great team experience and the facilitator did a wonderful job facilitating our session. We learned to get comfortable with things we were unfamiliar with and working together with our designated partners. A learning experience unlike others.”

Sean Lau, from Office of Advancement, Singapore University of Technology & Design

“This is a truly out of the box team building exercise for the team, who would have known that we all have a hidden musical talent in us! Your team has been really patient with us, we are such a big group to handle and yet you’ve managed to give us such a fun and enriching experience. Well done, team! Thank you again for such a wonderful afternoon.”

Serena Yong, Managing Director of HP PPS Singapore (Sales) Pte. Ltd.

Everyone enjoyed themselves thoroughly. We were initially slightly intimidated by the instruments since most of us were not inclined musically, but this proved to be unnecessary worries as everyone was rocking the place down by the end of the session. Great concept for a team-building activity and definitely highly recommended!

– Jonathan Ong, Yahoo!

For a team that has done numerous team building events, TEAM MUSIC exceeded our expectations and conducted an extremely engaging and enjoyable session for all of us at Sennheiser Asia. The facilitators were highly professional and played an integral role in making this activity possible even for the music amateurs. Highly recommended!

Ada Yen, Sennheiser Asia

“Your guys are truly awesome to work with and you definitely make our spirit come to life! We had so much laughters and everyone was so keen to try out different instruments. It was truly successful teambuilding for bringing folks together. I got great feedbacks from the leaders that they want to bring their own team to do it again. It makes me understand how each team member plays an important role in an organisation in regardless of what position he holds.”

– Mag Ng, Gartner Advisory (S) Pte Ltd

It was awesome, something that we least expected that without any musical background, we still are able to make a music band. Definitely require a great team effort to make it happen. Everyone was so immersed in the music and have enjoyed the whole event tremendously. For once, I have thought that I was in a band group and put my heart into playing the instrument that I have been assigned to. This event has made me realised that as long as everyone makes an effort and heart to do it, we are able to do it as a team. In short, everyone is important in the team to make it happen.

– Sue Cheng, SP PowerGrid Ltd

It was the perfect teambuilding event… reinforcing critical personal and team values for success and FUN!

Lori Schneider, Sabic FANAR & Team Lead

 

Everyone really enjoyed being a “musician”.  This was one of the best team building event we’ve had. Cheers.

Lin Lin Tan, Sabic

 

A wonderful experience and an excellent team building activity, like no other. You made it so easy even without prior experience with musical instruments. Loved by everyone… I received great feedback from leaders and team. By the end of the night, everyone understood the importance of team effort for success but most importantly they enjoyed themselves. 80 people to create music and learn 2 songs in 2 hours was no mean feat! Congratulations to Team Music on a job well done.

Faudziah Omar, Sabic

“Engaging, invigorating and downright fun. Highly recommended if you are looking to put some grooves into your team dynamics.”

Marcus Lim, Citibank

This was simply a FUN way of engaging one another and the spirit of team work to make it work was great! We had so much fun and it is truly a miracle that with everyone’s contribution a unseemingly impossible task was completed and we were able to play instruments and formed a band! You guys are awesome 🙂

Charmaine Tan-Widjaja
Assistant Manager – Customer Service

Daniel from Team Music was wonderful to work with. He is willing to listen to what the client’s needs are and does his utmost best to ensure that the day is a success. His team are filled with talented, enthusiastic individuals who carried out the day’s programme with gusto. My colleagues and I had a blast as it was truly a fun-filled, unique experience for everyone. More importantly, they managed to link it back to the theme we were going for too at the end of the day and that was an eye-opener for many.

Highly recommended as it is a fruitful, unique experience for all! Plus, we get to rock out too 

Thanks Team Music!

Sadie-Jane NUNIS
SIM Society Retreat Team Leader 2017

“We had an absolute blast! Eugene, the lead facilitator, made the whole event extremely fun and engaging for everyone. The facilitators were very professional and patient teaching us from scratch. Even though some of us did not have experience playing musical instruments, we managed to play the songs and synchronize as a band. It made us realize the power of a team, the difference good teamwork can make and the importance of every team member! Overall, the event was very well received by the staff from SCRI. Thank you Team Music for delivering a wondering activity!”

Lisa Tan, Head of Corporate Affairs,  Singapore Clinical Research Institute Pte Ltd

Thank you very much for organising the Corporate Band Teambuilding Program for Sunglass Hut S.E. Asia Pte Ltd on 24 March 2017.

The event certainly brings forward two of our key components for this year, which is teamwork and togetherness. What seemed like an impossible task of having 20 people stuck in a studio with no musical background at all, given 3 hours to play 2 songs really feels like a stretch.

However, with the patience and passion of the facilitators, Reuel and team, the activity not only brought out the hidden musical talent (no matter how small or almost non-existent it may be) that we have, but also most importantly, having lots of fun meeting our key objectives for the day!

Thus, the concept of togetherness and teamwork really shines here because without it, each instrument will not be able to collaborate and each note and rhythm will run their separate ways….and having lots of fun doing it!

Thank you again to you and your team. Perhaps next time, an intermediate or semi-professional level next? J Thanks Heaps

Asni Bin Sani, Training Manager, Sunglass Hut Southeast Asia Pte Ltd

We had fantastic music experience with Team Music.  Despite change of event schedule,
Team Music provided strong support to coordinate the venue and facility.
Thanks for organizing a great 3-hours team building activity for us.
It’s full of surprise and fun. Our staff enjoy learning of music instrument  and watching the music video we made together. Amazing experience!! Thank you , Team Music.

Anna Yang
Cabot Microelectronics Singapore

We were looking for a nice activity in creating team bonding and having some fun together, Team Music offered us an impeccable solution. We really had much fun and were amazed that we finally played together a wonderful music as a band without any music experience. Thanks so much Mirud and team for a wonderful job in leading us through energizing coaching technique with a glimpse of challenging in role switching. The session really entertained and simultaneously engaged us in stupendous teamwork principle. “Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller

THANK YOU, SALAMAT, DHANYAVAAD, XIEXIE KOB KHUN MAK

We had an absolute blast! Please share our appreciation to the entire team for a job well done. This activity and staff exceeded our expectations. With no musical background, in such short time each one of us managed to learn 2 musical instruments and later got together to play 2 full songs. Thank you for treating Farrer Park Hospital to a spectacular team building session!

Jeethu Syriac, Senior Human Resource Manager, Farrer Park Hospital

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TEAM MUSIC ROCKS!!

Hong Kah Sec engaged Team Music to help us run our annual staff retreat and we were not disappointed.

Planning for a retreat for 100 staff is never easy. There is a need to engage, excite and enthuse all staff whose age range from as young as 24 years old up to those who are older than 60 years old. Team Music made it seem easy though. All of my staff were excited to learn and pick up new skills at playing various musical instruments. The wonderful thing is that they were able to learn to play 2 new musical instruments and even performed as a school 2 songs all within half a day.

I was most impressed with the capable, talented and patient team members who guided and coached all of my staff where most of them have hardly any musical background at all. If you are looking for a professional team that can help you run a retreat or a team bonding activity, Team Music is one team that you can trust to deliver that.

One week since our retreat and my staff continue to talk about the fun time they had and sing high praises about Team Music. I am certainly looking forward to find new ways to engage Team Music and work with my school again in the future.

Fadzly Samsuri, Subject Head (School Staff Developer) cum Staff Well Being Advisor, Hong Kah Secondary School

“ I am glad that I had participated in the team music as I really enjoyed myself and allow myself to break-free from all things except music and laughter during the 3 hours of team music.  It was really fun to play those music instruments that I could not imagine that I could actually played it to form a mini band with my colleagues.

Thumbs up! J

Phyllis Phua, Singapore National Co-operative Federation

Generally, I am not a fan of bonding activities as I have been to so many in my 32 years of working. So, I was a bit skeptical of what Team Music could offer me. When I walked into the studio and learnt that we were all going to play band instruments and sing, I was now skeptical and uncomfortable. But that soon changed when the staff of Team Music put us at ease and expertly guided us to play together in harmony. It really turned out to be a fun event and it allowed us to let our hair down. At the end of it all, there was a sense of accomplishment when we actually played together as a band. What a tranformation! Kudos to the staff of Team Music for putting together this excellent programme that was so perfectly executed.

Andrew Sabaratnam
Senior Director
Ngee Ann Polytechnic

“We wanted to schedule a team outing centered around the theme of learning, and Team Music was a perfect recommendation! Our goal for the day was to come together as a team, learn something new, and push ourselves out of our comfort levels. It didn’t disappoint. Many of us weren’t musically inclined and while we started off nervous, by the end of the session we all felt like rock stars and couldn’t wait to see our musical masterpieces on tape.

If you’re looking for something different to bond your team, I highly recommend thinking outside of happy hour and plan an event with Team Music. It will live up to the hype!

Mallory Fahy, LinkedIn

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“Our team holds morale events every quarter, and we were looking for an activity that was not just unique but also one that incorporated good values.

Since this was a new concept to us, some folks were slightly skeptical, but we decided to step out of our comfort zone to try something new.

The team at Team Music did an excellent job not only coordinating but also coaching our team on how to use the various instruments and making the team feel at ease with the new ideas.

We not only had such a great time as a team, but learnt the importance of teamwork, flexibility and agility in order to harmonize and synchronize as a team.

Thank you Team Music!”

Nur Hakiima Zainol Abidin, Sales Desk Lead – Microsoft

“We would like to thank Team Music for facilitating our teambuilding event on 22 Sep. 2016.

Special thanks to “live wire” Eugene and Ammirudin for making our team building event so much fun and a great success!

Our team “Go Seow Durian lovers Band” enjoyed ourselves so much.    With Eugene and Ammirudin “standing by us”, patiently coaching us, it didn’t matter that we had zero music knowledge. We had a great time, laughing hilariously as we created music as team in just a few short hours!  We highly recommend this programme – you will certainly find the “price tag” value for money and worth it! Eugene will make sure everyone has a great learning experience.”

Eugene and Ammirudin were both brilliant in facilitating our event yesterday. It won’t be so much fun without them! Thanks much once again for this rare opportunity.

Chua Yan Ru, Senior Research Analyst, Central Provident Fund

On behalf of our team we just want to send a big THANK YOU to Team Music for putting this fun and fabulous team building event. Team Music truly bought out our team spirit and show us we can do extraordinary if we put in effort and work together. Not only was the day enjoyable, but it was also very productive, just amazing that a unique rock band was created just within 2 hours. Nothing but great praise from everyone who participated.

We really had a blast !

Rina Tan/AMSEA Finance

I can really recommend to conduct your team building activity with Team Music Pte Ltd.

We were a group of 17 people all over from Asia and Australia. The atmosphere was relaxed and really good. Eugene is a cheerful guy who likes to joke. He and his team know how to teach an instrument in less than 30 minutes. In total we were able to play two different songs in 3 hours. After the first song everyone had to change the instrument to get to learn another one. The team did a great job in a relaxed and funny way. From the beginning on all of us felt comfortable. Daniel sent us the recordings and photos the very next day. This was one of the best team building activities I have joined so far.

Shirin Fuchs
Student of Business Administration | Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW), SAP SE, Dietmar-Hopp-Allee 16 | 69190 Walldorf | Germany

Team Music’s Jamming session is a great team bonding event!

We all get to learn something new, have fun, and work with each other in new combinations. Music transcends all languages and my team can attest to that. We had 6 nationalities among the 9 of us. But Music brought us together. Would definitely recommend it for department bonding events.

Cheow Ai Ling from Private Equity and M&A Services, MARSH

“Estee Lauder Cosmetics did a teambuilding event on 21 June organized by Team Music. The event was an absolute blast. Everyone had nothing but high praises for it. Program was soundly thought out and engagement levels were very high. We walked away with a deep appreciation of how important each member is to the overall picture. Thank you Team Music for the great event and your professionalism in making it such a wonderful afternoon for all of us!”

Jonathan Foo, Senior Business Manager of Estee Lauder Cosmetics Pte Ltd

Thank you for the great bonding session led by you and your facilitators yesterday. Music truly brings everyone together, we all had a fantastic time. It was a first for many of us to be playing an instrument, dancing to a choreography and singing in a band.  Many proclaimed it the best bonding event they have ever had! It was both thumbs up from all of us at AWWA School.

Susan Tan, Admin Manager of AWWA School

Thanks to Team Music for giving us a truly unique experience.  It takes everyone out of our comfort zone.  No one thought it is possible for a musically illiterate group to perform like a band but we did it in such a short time, and we did it like a pro!  Behind the high energy, fun and laughter is a serious message around teaming.  What better way can we experience oneness than to play like a band?  This will be an experience that we will remember for a long time to come.

Roy Chan   Senior Manager, Talent Development & Management, Marina Bay Sands Pte Ltd

“This was one of the best events I have ever attended. I did not know what to expect and even have reservations whether the programme could bring more than 150 people together. However, my fears were unfounded, and my division really enjoyed themselves. It was remarkable that the participants could come together to perform a musical despite having limited experiences and time. Your team deserve praise for their efforts to deliver such a fun-filled activity, and it is heartening to see my staff taking part so enthusiastically under your guidance. Kudos to your group for this amazing team building concept which brought my division together. This is an activity that is definitely worth recommending!“

Mr. Chan Hian Lim, Director of the Sensors Division, DSO National Laboratories

Team Music simplified the songs and made it easy for us; who mostly had no prior experience in playing musical instruments. The activity also showed us how music can be created in a band setting through teamwork and similarly in the context of an organization, it is just as important for individuals to perform as a team. It was a very enjoyable and therapeutic time for us and definitely a good alternative for teambuilding activities.

– Gideon, Civil Service College

We enjoyed extremely, the event being planned for us on last Friday. Your guys are patience yet professional. It went beyond our expectations and everyone had so much fun and laugher. Thank you for everything !!!

Amanda Foo | Senior Executive [HR – Learning & Development] | M1 Limited

Daniel and the Team Music group hosted a Team Building session for a group of colleagues for a global project that met here in Singapore in July. The brief provided was not just to host a ‘standard’ session- but to ensure that we incorporated within the session, and in a compressed time frame, elements of our APAC culture that would resonate and educate our global colleagues, as well as our Company Behaviors. Daniel approached this challenge whole heartedly and the end result was one that ticked all the boxes in terms of outcomes! I would certainly consider Team Music again if I was asked to consider having an external partner to host a Team Building session- and would certainly strongly recommend them to any one looking for a partner in this area.

Mark Leong, UBS

It was a one-of-a-kind team building that we had unlike any other that we have been to. Our initial reservations of not knowing how to play musical instruments faded away with your very lively and engaging instructors. They taught us in simple steps, and at the end of the day we harmonized and came up with some pretty good music! We had lots of fun together! The activity made us aware that even though we have different roles, like the different musical instruments, we can produce great results when we synchronize together as a team.

 

Frederick Oplado, Roche Singapore Technical Operations Pte Ltd

It was definitely the most interesting and fun team-building activity I’ve ever had! We had so much fun taking turns to play the various instruments and our facilitator made it so easy for us even though many of us did not have any musical background. Besides the fun and enriching experience, we were also pleasantly surprised that we could actually play the songs as a band. Moreover, we actually sounded quite good! This was certainly something that we did not expect when we first came in. Thank you for helping us to bond together as a team, and showing us that we can do the extraordinary if we work together!

Wee Kheon, MINDEF

I would like to express my sincere appreciation to Team Music for the spectacular and fun infused session. It was a one-of-a-kind team building that promotes important team values. We had so much fun and laughter. Team Music has demonstrated their passion and professionalism throughout the event. Thanks again for the fabulous experience! Thank you!

Teo Ai Suen 
Executive Assistant, Commercial Team
Singapore Post

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Benefits of Corporate Family Day Activities

Family day

Planning corporate family day activities for employees offers several key benefits that contribute to both the company’s values, individual well-being, and overall organizational success:

Organizing memorable corporate family day ideas is crucial. Engaging activities and suitable venues create a relaxed atmosphere, ensuring entertainment for all ages and fostering quality family time.

1) Strengthens Employee Engagement: Family day events show that the company values employees’ personal lives, fostering a stronger emotional connection and boosting engagement at work.

2) Improves Work-Life Balance: By involving families in corporate activities, companies promote a healthy work-life balance, which can reduce stress and burnout.

3) Boosts Morale and Motivation: Fun and inclusive events create a positive atmosphere, improving morale and motivation among employees. It also gives them a break from the daily work routine.

4) Encourages Team Bonding: When employees interact in a relaxed, family-friendly setting, it enhances camaraderie, strengthening relationships that improve teamwork and collaboration back at work.

5) Demonstrates Appreciation: Hosting a family day is a way to show appreciation for employees’ hard work, making them feel valued and supported, which can improve job satisfaction and loyalty.

6) Promotes a Positive Corporate Culture: Events like these reinforce a supportive and caring corporate culture, where employees feel their well-being is prioritized.

7) Improves Retention: Employees who feel connected and supported by their company are more likely to stay longer, reducing turnover and creating a more stable workforce.

Event Planning

Venue Selection and Logistics

Pre-event planning is crucial for a successful corporate family day event. One of the most important aspects of pre-event planning is venue selection and logistics. When choosing a venue, consider the number of guests, accessibility, and amenities. Ensure that the venue can accommodate all the activities and entertainment you have planned.

Some popular venue options for corporate family day events include outdoor spaces like parks, beaches, or gardens, as well as indoor spaces like event halls, conference centers, or hotels. Consider the theme and tone of your event when selecting a venue. For example, a fun-filled day with outdoor games and activities might be better suited to a park or beach, while a more formal event might be better suited to a hotel or conference center.

Logistics are also an essential part of pre-event planning. Ensure that you have a clear plan in place for setup, registration, and crowd control. Consider hiring a professional event planner or coordinator to help with the logistics of your event. This will ensure that everything runs smoothly and that your corporate family day event is a memorable experience for all attendees.

Ideas for corporate Family Day Celebration activities

Team building and team bonding are necessary to make a healthy work culture. Let’s come to the next part of this blog to get team building and get some unique ideas for corporate family day celebration:

1) Music-oriented family activity for great fun, amusement, and entertainment – Without the loud rhythm of music, no one can imagine a rocking environment. Playing a musical instrument, and singing songs enhance creativity among the employees. Instead of arranging simple game events, it will make you experience the active participation of your employees. However, proper setup is necessary to conduct the whole event successfully. For music team building activities** in Singapore**, you can get in touch with Team Music.

2) Dinner and Dance– Dancing with the beats of music is not only entertaining but also encourages your employees to interact and communicate with each other. Corporate dinner is also a unique idea if you want to make a strong bond between the employees and the management authority. It will inspire them to work as a family.

3) Movie Watching: Organizing a day out for a movie is trending nowadays where you could be able to spend some quality time as well as enjoy the movie (if the movie is an enjoyable one)

4) Outdoor games: You could also organize an outdoor game session with fun activities like games, sports, and team-building exercises. These activities foster camaraderie, improve morale, and encourage a sense of community among employees and their families. It is not only good for mental health but also the physical activity allows you to feel energetic.

5) Disco Yoga: It might be a new term for you. However, you can try it out.

6) Investigation Game: You could arrange a crime scene (game purpose) where you can help your colleagues to find the criminal and solve the case as well.

7) Treasure Hunt: One of the most popular games which is also a fun activity, could help you understand your teammates properly.

8) Cooking Competition: You can have fun while cooking and also you can enjoy the food later.

9) Plan a Picnic: Organize a picnic at a good destination and enjoy the time and peace. It will help in reducing stress and can be a getaway from the monotonous daily schedule.

10) Card Game: This game will be great fun where you can earn some money from your colleagues (for fun).

11) A Chess Board: Good for Mental Health and makes you have fun.

12) Theme Dancing Party: While everyone loves to dance and party, you can organize it. Arrange it in a pub or a hotel and ask them to attend the party with a theme costume.

13) Hill station Visit: Explore the beauties of nature and enjoy the peace and happiness with a trip with your colleagues. It will leave a positive impact and inspire you to work together.

14) A Football game: Arrange a playground, make teams, and then organize a tournament. Everyone will have a good time.

15) Bonfire in Jungle: Having Dinner and a Bonfire will help your team bond.

16) Plan a Fundraising Event: Involve your team in organizing a charity picnic or ball.

17) Talent Show: Encourage employees and their families to showcase their talents, whether it’s singing, dancing, comedy, or magic. This can be a fun way to celebrate diverse skills and interests.

18) Arts and Crafts Station: Set up tables with art supplies for kids and adults to create crafts. This could include painting, making jewelry, or building models. Provide different levels of complexity to cater to various ages. Craft stations at family events can engage both kids and adults, making the events more interactive and enjoyable for all attendees. Personalization through services like live laser engraving can add a special touch.

19) DIY Science Experiments: Create a science station with simple, safe experiments for kids and adults. Activities like making slime, volcano eruptions, or basic robotics can be both educational and entertaining.

20) Family Bingo: Organize a bingo game with prizes. Use bingo cards with various family-related activities or characteristics to make it more inclusive and fun.

21) Photo Booth: Set up a photo booth with fun props and backdrops. This gives families a chance to take memorable photos together and creates a fun activity for all ages.

22) Cooking or Baking Class: Host a cooking or baking session where families can make and enjoy dishes together. Provide recipes and ingredients for a variety of tastes and dietary needs.

23) Outdoor Adventure Activities: Arrange activities like a nature hike, a scavenger hunt, or a nature-themed obstacle course. Ensure the activities are suitable for various age groups and fitness levels.

24) Movie Screening: Set up an outdoor or indoor movie screening with family-friendly films. Provide comfortable seating and snacks. Consider including subtitles or audio descriptions for accessibility.

25) Petting Zoo or Animal Encounters: Partner with a local petting zoo or animal shelter for a fun, educational experience. Ensure the animals are well cared for and that the interaction is safe for both pets and people.

26) Interactive Workshops: Offer workshops on topics like gardening, yoga, or basic coding. Choose subjects that might appeal to a broad audience and include hands-on activities.

27) Storytelling or Puppet Show: Arrange a storytelling session or puppet show for younger children. Engage families with interactive storytelling or performances that can captivate all ages.

28) Cultural Showcase: Highlight different cultures represented in your workforce by organizing performances, food tastings, and displays that celebrate diversity.

29) Fitness Challenges: Set up a family-friendly fitness challenge with activities like a mini-marathon, yoga class, or dance-off. Include options for all fitness levels.

30) DIY T-Shirt Station: Provide plain t-shirts and fabric markers or paint for families to design their shirts. This activity is fun and allows for personal expression.

31) Community Service Project: Organize a group activity like packing care packages, creating cards for a local charity, or cleaning up a park. It’s a way to give back while spending time together.

32) Board Games and Puzzle Station: Offer a variety of board games and puzzles for families to play together. Choose games that cater to different ages and group sizes.

33) DIY Photo Frames: Provide materials for families to create their photo frames. They can decorate the frames and then use them to display their photos from the event.

34) Face Painting and Balloon Animals: Set up a station for face painting and balloon animals. This can be a hit with younger children and adds a festive touch to the event.

35) Family Trivia Quiz: Host a trivia quiz with questions related to general knowledge, company history, or fun facts. This can be a fun way to test knowledge and encourage team spirit.

Recognition and Rewards

Recognition and rewards are an excellent way to show appreciation for your employees’ hard work and dedication. Consider incorporating recognition and rewards into your corporate family day event. This could include awards or certificates for outstanding employees or prizes for winning teams or individuals in games and activities.

Recognition and rewards can also be used to promote a positive company culture. Consider recognizing employees who have demonstrated company values or made significant contributions to the organization. This can help to reinforce a sense of community and teamwork among employees.

Some popular recognition and reward ideas for corporate family day events include:

  • Employee of the year awards
  • Team-building challenge prizes
  • Family-friendly games and activities with prizes
  • Recognition certificates or plaques
  • Gift cards or vouchers for employees and their families

Incorporating these elements into your corporate family day event can boost morale, foster a positive company culture, and show your employees that their hard work is valued and appreciated.

Eco-Friendly Initiatives

Eco-friendly initiatives are an excellent way to promote sustainability and reduce waste at your corporate family day event. Consider incorporating eco-friendly initiatives into your event planning. This could include using recyclable or biodegradable materials, reducing energy consumption, or promoting carpooling or public transportation.

Some popular eco-friendly initiatives for corporate family day events include:

  • Using reusable water bottles and coffee cups
  • Reducing paper waste by using digital invitations and programs
  • Encouraging carpooling or public transportation
  • Using energy-efficient lighting and equipment
  • Partnering with eco-friendly vendors and suppliers

By implementing these eco-friendly initiatives, you can reduce the environmental impact of your corporate family day event and promote a culture of sustainability within your organization.

Virtual Corporate Family Day Options

Virtual corporate family day options are an excellent way to include remote employees and their families in the event. Consider incorporating virtual elements into your corporate family day event. This could include live streaming games and activities, virtual scavenger hunts, or online workshops and seminars.

Some popular virtual corporate family day options include:

  • Live streaming games and activities
  • Virtual scavenger hunts
  • Online workshops and seminars
  • Virtual reality experiences
  • Social media contests and challenges

By incorporating virtual elements into your corporate family day event, you can ensure that all employees and their families feel included and engaged, regardless of their location. This not only promotes inclusivity but also strengthens the sense of community within your organization.

The best time for corporate family day activities

The ideal time to plan corporate family day activities for employees depends on several factors, such as company culture, workload, and climate. Here are some key considerations for choosing the best timing for corporate family fun days:

1) End of a Major Project or Busy Season: Hosting a family day after the completion of a major project or during a lull after a busy season allows employees to relax, celebrate accomplishments, and recharge.

2) During the Summer or Spring: Warm weather makes outdoor activities more enjoyable, allowing for a wider variety of family-friendly events like picnics, sports, or outdoor games.

3) Around Holidays or Company Milestones: Scheduling a family day around holidays (such as summer holidays or year-end celebrations) or to mark significant company anniversaries or achievements can add a festive atmosphere and provide a natural time to celebrate together.

4) Weekends or Public Holidays: Holding family day activities on weekends or public holidays ensures that employees and their families are available to attend without conflicting with work schedules.

5) Employee Feedback: Polling employees for preferred times can help determine the best date based on their availability and family commitments, ensuring maximum participation.

Organizing a family fun day with live entertainment and interactive activities fosters creativity and camaraderie among employees and their families, enhancing the overall experience.

Inclusivity considerations when planning a corporate company family day family day

When planning a corporate family day event theme, however, it’s essential to ensure inclusivity so that all employees, regardless of their backgrounds or circumstances, feel welcome and valued. Here are some key inclusivity considerations:

1. Cultural and Religious Sensitivities:

  • Timing: Avoid scheduling the event on major religious or cultural holidays to ensure everyone can attend.
  • Food Options: Provide diverse food options, including halal, kosher, vegetarian, vegan, and allergy-conscious choices, to cater to different dietary preferences and restrictions.

2. Family Structures:

  • Recognize that families come in different forms (single parents, same-sex couples, employees without children, etc.). Ensure activities are inclusive of all family dynamics, and consider marketing the event as a “family and friends” day to accommodate employees who may want to bring close friends or other loved ones.

3. Accessibility:

  • Physical Accessibility: Ensure that the venue is accessible to people with disabilities (wheelchair ramps, accessible restrooms, etc.).
  • Sensory Sensitivity: Provide quiet areas or activities for individuals who may be sensitive to loud sounds or large crowds, such as people with autism or sensory processing disorders.
  • Language: Consider providing materials or signage in multiple languages if your workforce is multilingual to ensure everyone can understand and enjoy the activities.

4. Age-Appropriate Activities:

  • Plan a mix of activities that cater to different age groups, such as children, teenagers, and adults. This ensures that employees with children of varying ages feel their families are considered.

5. Diverse Interests:

  • Offer a variety of activities that appeal to different interests. Some may enjoy sports or outdoor games, while others may prefer quieter activities like arts and crafts, reading, or puzzles.
  • Include a balance of high-energy and low-energy options so everyone can participate comfortably.

6. Economic Considerations:

  • Ensure the event is cost-free or highly affordable for employees and their families to attend. Provide transportation or parking options to ease financial or logistical concerns.

7. Childcare Support:

  • If possible, provide professional childcare services for very young children or infants to allow employees to relax and fully enjoy the event.

8. Inclusive Marketing and Communication:

  • Use inclusive language and imagery in event promotions that reflect the diversity of your workforce (age, race, gender, family types). This ensures employees from all backgrounds feel represented and welcome.

Summary

Family Day

 

In summary, corporate family day activities foster a strong sense of community, enhance relationships, and positively impact productivity and retention in the long term.

From music to art to sports, Incorporating a mix of these activities into outdoor events can help ensure there’s something for everyone to enjoy, creating a memorable and inclusive corporate family day.

Choosing the right time ensures employees and their families can spend quality time and fully enjoy the event without adding stress or conflicting with work responsibilities.

By considering inclusivity factors in event planning, you can create a more inclusive corporate family day that allows all employees and their families to participate and feel valued, regardless of their personal circumstances.

So, why are you still waiting for? Let’s have a grand corporate family day celebration event with Team Music. We can customize the whole event for an engaging corporate family event.

 

Team Building Activities – A proven way to create an ultra-efficient workforce

Team Building Activities – A proven way to create an ultra-efficient workforce

Team Building Activities: 

Team Building Activities

 

A famous proverb says, “Unity is Strength”. In a workplace, unity and a positive environment play an important role in motivating the employees and this can be executed by team building activities. Healthy work culture is necessary for enhancing the productivity of the employees and as a result, the company will earn more profit. In a negative work environment, the employees are likely busier in revealing petty issues than to concentrate on their work.

If you are concerned about the growth and success of your organization, then you must try to maintain a positive work ambiance and strong Team Building. Different types of team building activities can be arranged including indoor activities and outdoor activities. Music is one of the best indoor team building activities that can make a whole ambiance full of fun and frolic. Here’s a list of reasons why organizing team building activities are necessary for corporate culture. Importance of team building activities

  1. It provides a good opportunity to know each other –

Each employee comes from a different background and culture. They may speak in different languages. But proper communication and interaction are necessary among the employees to make the workplace turn into a friendly ambiance where everyone can work freely. If the employees become friends, they can help each other which will end up with better productivity.

  1. It inspires innovative ideas –

For dealing with complicated situations, there should be a proper strategy. If there is unity among the employees, they can think together and, in this way, great ideas and innovative solutions will come to the fore. Therefore, strong team bonding is essential for which team building activities are arranged nowadays. By arranging musical events, you can cheer up all your employees and make them feel energetic again to perform best.

  1. To improve productivity

A healthy work culture encourages the employees to make a better performance. The employees can work as if it is their passion and they can give their best effort. Stress-free, peaceful, and friendly workplace also makes the employees work in a relaxed mood and as a result, productivity gets enhanced. Naturally, it creates a huge output.

  1. To develop the problem-solving skills –

When the co-workers work together, they can discuss the problem to find out a proper solution. It improves their skills to think logically, and strategically. In a Team Building activities that are based on musical performance, encourages the employees to perform as a team. In this way, they can get to know the significance of teamwork to deal with the difficult situations. So, motivate your team members, and establish a positive corporate culture with team building activities.

Explore the significance of Team Building Activities with music

 

Team building activities have become quite popular nowadays as it encourages collaboration. In a workplace, strong bonding and friendship both are necessary as it helps in quality work. In most of the corporate companies, team building activities are conducted as a ‘nice break’ from the hectic schedule. However, for motivating your employees, you should think about some innovative team building activities. Organizing games as an activity is nothing but a common idea.

Let’s think out of the box! Music team building activities are a wonderful and pleasant way out to build a team in a creative way. Music has a power in it that cannot be expressed through words or any gesture. With rhythm and music, it is easy to attract someone’s attention and without making too much struggle, you can tear down the barriers among your employees.

Is music team building activities effective?

 

Orchestra is a perfect word that can be used as a metaphor for a company. In an orchestra, every instrument has its own significance. If only one instrument stops playing, you will feel a strong absence of something. In an organization also, all the employees should work in collaboration for the growth of the business. Internal conflict and lack of unity effect on the productivity of the employees. Not only that but also proper communication is necessary between the employees and the members of management.

Music team building activities help all the co-workers learning to align, listen to each other’s words and act together.   One of the most interesting facts is that for music-based team building activities, no artistic excellence is required. It is only for fun and entertainment. The focus is to motivate all the employees to perform together and get rid of the stress, boredom, and depression. Let’s cheer up all your employees with music team building activities and turn your work environment into a healthy workplace. Team building activities have become quite popular nowadays

Importance of Motivating your employees with Musical team building activities

 

It is a proven fact that music is one of the best relaxing antidotes to monotony, sadness, anger, and depression. Music is used as a therapy nowadays. In team building activities, music is used to create an ambiance full of fun and entertainment. If you are thinking to conduct a corporate event with some unique activities, music can be an innovative idea.

The corporate team bonding activities using music has become popular nowadays. Musical events are more entertaining than other indoor activities. It makes all the employees perform together and get entertained. Now, let’s move on to the adjacent passages of this blog to know why music is used for team building activities.

Why music is regarded as a good option for team bonding?

No one is there who does not want to get enjoyed. Music is such a form of art that refreshes the mood and makes a person feel stress-free again. Also, there are a lot of reasons to use music for team building activities in Singapore.

  • Musical activities are more engaging – Music can turn a dull ambiance into a fun-filled one. It creates a festive mood so that no one stops themselves to feel entertained. It takes you to a world where stress, depression, and monotony do not exist.

 

  • Musical performance is also teamwork – In music-based team building activities, proper collaboration is necessary among all the team members. Hence, it makes the co-workers get involved, perform together and get a grand enjoyment together.

 

  • Your dream will come true – You might have a dream to sing like a professional singer. Also, you might have a hobby of playing musical instruments. Music-based team building activities allow the employees to fulfill their dream and make them create a memorable moment.

 

  • The co-workers will forget about conflicts– Music Team Building activities make the employees show their creativity and think something innovative. It gives them a way to think together and execute everything successfully.

Birthday Party Ideas in Singapore For Kids, Teenagers, Seniors and For Anniversaries. 

 

Birthday Party Ideas

A birthday signifies the anniversary of the birth of a person, and there can be nothing more joyous than holding a celebration on this occasion. So here we will be explaining birthday party ideas acoording to the situation, age and affordability. 

For kids, a birthday party can be a great boost to their self-esteem, while teenagers on the other hand look forward to having a party that expresses their maturity and budding individuality. So executing the birthday party ideas in their special day will make them feel special and happy.

Birthdays are also a great way to celebrate the lives of the adults in our lives, bringing families together to create memories that would be long-lasting in the minds of our loved ones.

And for companies, an anniversary signifies an important milestone in their journey towards continual progress.

For momentous occasions like these, having the right game-plan will play an important role in determining the eventual success of the birthday party, making the person being celebrated have an unforgettable special day!

Now, there are various birthday party ideas in Singapore for all the above-mentioned groups; let us take a closer look at all the planning considerations of available options and birthday party packages in greater detail.

Birthday Party Ideas

Birthday Party Ideas for Kids

Making your boy or girl feel like a prince, princess or rock star on their birthday is one of the best and most lasting gifts you can give them. But where and how should you start?

  • Theme

It is always comfortable to start with a theme around which you can plan your invitations, birthday party decor, food catering, and also event space for the birthday party.

Themes give life to parties, and as such should be thoughtfully decided upon

Both you and your child (or toddler!) will enjoy making plans for themes that reflect their interests – be it sports, art and craft, a mermaid or minecraft theme, or even a lego-based theme.

Think about the right music choices to play in the background – the right types of tunes will enliven the party, setting the scene and keeping the overall energy positive.

  • Guest list and Invitations

You should make the guest list for your child, but once they reach the age of four, it goes without saying that they should be consulted.

Invitations can either be bought off-the-shelf from the store, or be handmade. They can set the mood for the event, and older kids may enjoy making invitations out of paper-dolls, origami or even off a computer-based template.

Each invitation should not only include the required details such as time, date and directions, but also special instructions such as ‘bring a swimsuit’ or ‘parents to accompany children’.

 

  • Decoration

Once you have decided on a theme, be sure to prepare appropriate birthday party accessories and decoration accordingly, which could be things like balloons, banners, or a giant backdrop.

The aesthetic choices to be made here also depend on whether your child is 1, 3, 6 or 12 years old, as kids will invariably grow to love different things as they age.

  • Food and Venue Options

You can also decide on the food options, and depending on your choice of venue, whether to have it catered by the venue itself – for example, if you chose to have your birthday party at common children’s birthday party restaurants such as  Ben and Jerry’s, Pizza Hut, Marche, Jollibee or even McDonald’s, one thing to consider is that you have the option of having them cater food for your celebration.

A question you need to answer is also whether the party is going to be a halal party – this would involve both food and beverage choices for your event.

  • Entertainment   

Be sure to include entertainment that would fit your chosen theme – this could range from having magicians on the day to art jamming activities.

Also decide on photography and videography services that you would like to have to document your kid’s special day.

It should go without saying that kids are full of energy and are always looking to have a good time – have a list of activities for them to be engaged in throughout the event, and also schedule appropriate rest times for them to have refreshments and food.

  • Organiser Help

Make sure to not go at this alone – everything will be much easier if you have help! Get a spouse, relative, neighbour, babysitter or friends to assist with activities as well as in the setting up and cleaning up. This will be especially important if you are entertaining young guests whose parents will be dropping them off.

  • Control Expenses

You do not need to spend a lot of money to have a successful party. Remember, this party is for your child and their friends – not their parents. Save the fireworks display for your next adult gala. Kids just want to play, so there should be no obligation to send them home with goody bags full of expensive toys.

  • Dealing with Siblings

Even though it is the child’s big day – make sure not to ignore their siblings (if any). Allow the sibling to invite one special friend, and let them help out with the party – most kids never want to miss out on the action at home!

  • Expect the Unexpected

This is typically the hardest thing to plan for at any children’s party, so here are some tips to keep chaos at bay:

  1. Be prepared for meltdowns – have adult helpers on hand to take care of a distraught kid while celebrations continue.
  2. Stock up on basic first-aid supplies.
  3. Be sure to know of any food allergies or relevant medical conditions of the children that will be at the party, especially if the parents are dropping them off and will not be around.
  4. If you have pets, it will be good to separate them from the guests. Some children are allergic to or afraid of even the most gentle of animals.

Rock-band Themed Birthday Party for Kids!

With all that mentioned, an option you should definitely explore for your child’s birthday party after considering all the possible birthday party ideas, is one offered by Team Music called ‘Rock-Band Themed Birthday Party!’.

 

In the package specially planned for children, the party will take on a rock-music setting, from the venue decor, to the background music, down to the choice of outfits for the event. Team Music can also provide cakes, snacks and balloons, and suggest and provide appropriate outfits for the celebration!

Children will learn how to play a simple song on instruments such as electric guitar, bass, keyboards, drums and vocals, and be able to play together as a band under the guidance of Team Music’s experienced instructors.

It will be an invaluable experience for them, to learn what it takes to play as a band through complete songs, and gain soft-skills such as listening skills and teamwork all while having fun and enjoying the process of learning something new!

If you are looking to spice up your child’s next birthday celebration, definitely look up this option to help you in your journey to make their birthday an unforgettable one.


Birthday Party Ideas for Teenagers

When your child turns double-digits, planning a birthday party can definitely become more challenging. Guest-lists might be in flux now due to politics of such an age range, and they would want a party that highlights their personality and sense of self-expression.

With that being said, here’s a mini-planner to help you along in your quest to have the best birthday party yet for your teenager!

  • Teenager’s Wants

What does your teen want? Answering this question would lend clarity towards the planning and eventual execution of the party, as it would inform your choices from both an aesthetic and functional point of view.

Another thing to consider – is this an age for your child that is considered a milestone? For example, a birthday that commemorates their sweet 16th, would be different from one where they are turning 21, and all the social-gravity that age brings. Questions like these will inform your choice of theme, the tone of the party, the guest-list, down to the food and music for the party.

It may very well be that he or she wishes to have a party at Wild Wild Wet, and have a day filled with water play. Or perhaps to bring back memories of childhood, they would like to play indoor laser tag, head to a KidZania, or play arcade games at a Timezone arcade. They may even wish to have their birthday on a yacht out at sea!

Consider their wants and align them with your budget to set yourself on the right path towards making this day a special one for your teenager.

  • Party Size

Consider the max capacity that you would like to host for the celebration. This would help you decide on whether you can host it at home, or start looking at the various locations in Singapore, and possibly renting such event spaces to hold the birthday party.

Another option to explore is whether to hold it indoors, or outdoors. This ultimately depends on whether your teenager is a fan of outdoor activities, or more a fan of quieter, intimate activities.

  • Party Location/Venue

Decide on the best location for your teenager’s birthday party – depending on factors such as the number of guests invited, the chosen theme and planned activities for the day, and even proximity and ease of access for your teenager and his or her friends.

Consider the various birthday party venue rentals and possibly holding the celebration there – in fact, if for example the venue of the choice was the Singapore Zoo, you could engage their help in planning the activities and games for your teenager’s birthday, from going on a guided tour to taking part in a treasure hunt.

  • Timing

Decide on a timing that would be conducive and maximise the full attendance of guests for the party. Choose a night-time event if you know your teenager likes night-games and campfire activities – this would also lend itself to a sleepover once the party is over, which depending on their age, could very well be the icing on the cake for a memorable birthday for your teenager!

A birthday event timed during the day would also be another option, which could eventually culminate in a feast-like atmosphere at dinner-time after a days worth of fun-filled activity.

  • Party Theme

Choose a birthday party theme – these range from combat skirmish type themes (definitely for the boys!) to mani-pedi parties which will always make your teenage girl and her friends happy!

Be sure to keep in mind classics like the sleepover and slumber party. Since the kids are now all older, a big plus is not having to deal with separation anxiety that could be an issue if they were younger.

Other options include scavenger hunts that could now have bigger boundaries attached to them – this is great for your teenager to get accustomed to getting to new places on their own.

  • Entertainment

As kids turn into teenagers, they will definitely start having well-established tastes in music and fashion and design. While keeping the chosen theme in mind, hone in on these aspects of your teenager’s personality in deciding on the appropriate entertainment to have at the celebration.

This would range from choosing the right kind of music to play, to having appropriate party decor to even perhaps choosing a fun and relevant movie for guests to watch.

  • Gift-policy

Establish the gift-policy early on, perhaps on the invitation card itself or upon guests arrival.

For example, simple statements such as ‘please bring a gift and leave it at the door upon arrival’ would help make this aspect of the birthday party efficient, with the mentioning of an established time at which the birthday boy or girl will be opening all the presents.

  • Friends and Family

This one is an important question – will you be having a friends-only party or one that is a combination of both friends and family?

Certain criteria to consider in answering this question would be the expected number of your teenager’s friends attending the party versus the venue capacity, as well as the appropriateness of activity in relation to the average age of guests.

It could very well be that you would have two parties – one solely for your teenager’s friends and another one for the family to get together.

  • General Rules

Establishing basic guidelines and rules would help ensure the celebration runs smoothly with as few hiccups as possible, and also allow you to moderate a level of courtesy and discipline amongst all guests (especially your teenager’s friends) as the day progresses.

This could refer to certain things being mentioned on the initial invite such as ‘no alcohol’, ‘no smoking’, and ‘no curse words’. Establish a contact list and known list of your guests’ allergies and medical conditions for emergency as well, to ensure the overall safety of the event, and most importantly, your peace of mind.

Rock-band Themed Birthday Party for Teenagers!

An option to consider for your budding adult, is a Rock-band Themed Birthday Party offered by Team Music!

Allow Team Music to organise the birthday party for you, and enjoy a day filled with fun and joyous music-filled activities. Your teenager and their friends, and perhaps even the adults, will be learning music instruments (including vocals) and be able to play through pre-selected songs of your choosing, regardless of their musical background and experience! This will be done through the guidance of Team Music’s experienced facilitators, who will be there to help every step of the way.

This would be a great learning experience for your teenager and their guests, from the aspect of learning soft-skills involved in playing together as a band such as listening skills, commitment to the cause of playing well, as well as developing confidence in themselves through persistence, all while having loads of fun in picking up something new!

Birthday cakes, snacks and appropriate decor will be provided, together with genre-appropriate outfit suggestions as an overall dress theme for the event. Team Music will work together with you, your budget, and your needs and wants to ensure the success of the event!

The entire package can be customised to your needs and wants – if you are on the hunt for unique birthday party ideas that are different from everything else out there, definitely look this package up.


Birthday Party Ideas for Seniors

Seniors should be celebrated for their longevity and so much more, but all too often birthday celebrations for such a person turn into events that place the older individual in the backseat. Here are some definite ways to celebrate a loved one’s 50th, 60th, or even 80th birthday in ways that will definitely lift their spirits!

  • Senior’s Wants

The goal is to celebrate this day together with your loved one, doing whatever they want in a day designed solely for them.

Work with caregivers and family to select the best activities for the occasion, and in the initial planning stages, consult the senior themselves if they wish to partake in any particular activity on their special day.

Brainstorm around their likes and dislikes, and come prepared on the day itself with a list of possible activities that would fill your beloved senior’s heart with joy.

  • Theme

Birthday themes for seniors need not be boring affairs – like any party, a theme gives it life.

In this case, we need to take into careful consideration the physical needs of the elderly. Some good themes to explore would be something like ‘Good Old Times’, a way of evoking feel-good memories of the past through perhaps displaying treasured photos as decor for the birthday celebration, and planning an old-school dress code for guests.

Setting the tone this way will definitely be a big help in making your senior feel appreciated, as well as make their guests feel excited to be in attendance at this party!

  • Guest list

The success of any party will always depend on the guests who attend. Carefully draw up a list of people that would ensure your beloved senior’s excellent company for the day.

Do not just think of who to invite, but also their mode of transport for the day. Seniors with mobility issues may have trouble getting to your birthday party venue of choice, and keep in mind that some will have caregivers that will have to be in attendance as well.

A potential solution is to engage transport services for the day, with wheelchair-accessible fleets in particular being a great option.

  • Keep It Simple

More than anyone, seniors appreciate the simple things in life, and probably do not need a glitzy luxurious party or a thousand balloons to feel appreciated.

Keep things as simple and as elegant as possible, with an emphasis on quality over quantity. Try your best to not cloud this special occasion with extraneous activity and events. Simple things like bouquets of their favourite flowers, a birthday cake in their favourite flavor, and seeing their favourite people all in the same space, will probably be more than enough to put a big smile on their face!

  • Location and Limitations

This relates to the question of mobility – does your senior have physical limitations? Keep this in mind as you choose potential venues to host the event, with the goal of convenience and accessibility being important factors to your decision.

Additionally, check ahead for weather conditions and have a wet-weather plan in the case of having an outdoor birthday celebration.

You should also consider if hearing impairment is prevalent amongst either the senior’s guests or even the senior themselves; if so, you may want to skip traditional speeches and opt for a more personal, intimate setting where guests are able to have one-on-one conversations with your guest of honor!

  • Gift Ideas

Guests will typically ask ahead of time the question – ‘what should I bring as a gift?’.

Make sure to think beforehand, of any difficulties the celebrant may face with gifts. Are there certain types of gifts that they may be unable to use, due to some kind of limitation? If so, it is best that guests know this prior to the birthday celebration.

Gift cards are often a great idea. Note your senior’s favourite restaurants, and places to visit, and perhaps purchase a gift card for them from such venues.

Seniors also typically donate to charities and are fond of a few in particular, so knowing such details would mean you could open up donations to the floor during the event to the celebrant’s favourite charities, which is bound to bring joy to your beloved senior!

  • Music Choices

Birthday parties are affairs meant to engage the people in attendance in conversation and fun times. The background music for a birthday celebration can really set the tone, so be sure to have a playlist on the ready full of tunes that will keep the party’s energy going and make the mood positive.

Consult with your elderly loved-one too, on their favourite tunes to ensure they get to safely bust a move to their favourite songs!

  • Delegate

If you are the primary caregiver for your senior, you may want to engage the help of someone else to host the party. Consider hosting the party at a family member or a friend’s place, as this would free up your time and energy, which you could then use to ensure your beloved senior’s comfort by attending to them throughout the day.

You know your senior best in terms of what they like and who they would like to attend their birthday party – so it would be wise to use this information in delegating various roles to your family members, keeping everyone involved in the running of this special day!

Rock-band Themed Birthday Party for Seniors!

If you have a birthday celebration coming up for a senior who loves music, look into the Rock-band Themed Birthday Party for Seniors offered by Team Music!

In this fully-customisable program, both the celebrant and their guests will be taking on roles as instrumentalists and singers for a few pre-selected songs, learning how to both play the songs individually and as a band. With a varied song repertoire, Team Music will work with you in choosing the best possible songs for the event!

Allow your senior and loved one the opportunity to play their favourite tunes, perhaps for the first time ever, with guidance from Team Music’s team of experienced facilitators!

The party will have delectable birthday cakes, appropriate decor and even outfit selection provided by Team Music, all in line with a music-themed party. Tunes will be selected in accordance to your needs as well – just imagine how great it would be to have a playlist full of songs that your senior loves, playing throughout the party!

This bespoke party is fully customisable to you and your senior’s needs and wants – definitely look into this if you are looking for unique birthday celebration ideas to show your senior how much you appreciate them!


Birthday and Anniversaries

Everywhere you look these days, there seems to be a form of measure of life: from the use of biometric technology in exercise regimes, to the steady stream of statistics published each week.

We impose a kind of order on the passage of time, culminating in time becoming a measure of change.

Landmarks in time, such as birthdays and anniversaries of companies, can then be seen as a division between a past self and the present self who has the future in reach. This helps reinforce goal-pursuing behaviours; as such, birthdays and anniversaries are important times and excellent opportunities for both individuals and companies alike to celebrate past successes as well as envision and plan for the future.

With that in mind, here are some guidelines to help you plan and ensure the success of company anniversary celebrations!

  • Round up the Troops

Company success stories typically come about as a result of collaboration and buy-in among employees and departments, ensuring everyone is on the same page with regards to company direction, methods and outcomes. It should not come as a surprise that the same is true when it comes to planning anniversary celebrations!

Get your staff excited by having them actively participate in the planning and execution – this will go a long way towards ensuring the campaign runs smoothly.

  • Planning

Once you get everyone on board, the planning stages for your anniversary celebrations can begin.

Ask yourself a few questions – how long will the celebration last? Will there be events and mini-celebrations in anticipation of the actual date? Will your focus be on a social-media driven campaign, or will it be a quietly anticipated affair leading up to the big day?

Deciding on your timeline is important, as anniversary campaigns involve many components – so make sure to start planning ahead to ensure the pieces are in place well before the actual date of the anniversary.

  • Know Your Story

Behind all the things that your company does, there is your branding story. Anniversaries are probably the best time to revisit, hone and disseminate this story on a company-wide level.

Think of any significant birthday milestones that you’ve personally celebrated or were responsible in planning for the celebration of, and how a common thread in each was that every one of those were made particularly touching by the telling of stories about the person being celebrated.

The same is true of your company – your story of origin, the evolution and the characters driving said evolution are compelling components of your business. Articulating this will help inform the tone and theme of your celebratory campaign, so be sure to do this beforehand.

  • Make A Splash

How are you planning to mark this important occasion? Here are a few ideas!

1.Get It Published

An anniversary is an excellent time to think about publishing your company’s history, weaving it into a tantalising narrative, complete with a beautiful layout and design. A physical book will act as a tangible commemoration of the business to date.

2. Throw a Party

Gather your colleagues and clients, and treat them to a night of celebration! Plan for a party that’s either held at a spacious hotel function room, or explore other options such as booking the USS or Singapore Flyer exclusively for a day (or night) of fun with your company.

Remember to brand your invitations with your anniversary campaign – from the tagline to the logo, and so on.

3. Give Back

Choose to donate or match donations from clients and employees, to a charity of your choice. This is one of the most altruistic ways to celebrate an anniversary and is a very respectable choice to make, especially if your company has a purpose-driven perspective.

  • Have it Permeate Everything

Whether you’re planning to publish a book, a limited edition product, or even a specialised website for the big day – make sure to have it permeate everything you do.

Include your taglines and links in your email signatures, print special postcards, update your social media image, and get it on your letterhead. As you go about running your business from day to day, find ways to promote your impending milestone.

An option to explore is to also pitch it to the media, which includes trade magazines and websites. This is especially so if you have compelling and easily digestible facts about the company, such as infographics, fun facts or even your company timeline. Mainstream media may pick up on this as well, if you have a very endearing personal story to tell about the company.

  • Celebrate

While there are business objectives for planning a company anniversary do not lose sight of the traditional goal of having celebrations, which is to celebrate!

Take this moment to revel in the success of the company, and take stock of what has happened so far in its existence. Acknowledge everyone who has contributed to its success, and embrace both the present and future.

  • Post-event Planning

As the celebrations come to a close, this will be a good time to start planning ahead, and thinking about the chapters that have yet to be written in the company’s history.

Take this opportunity to think big; over the course of planning for this anniversary you have dissected and and reflected on your company’s history, and now have increased clarity behind the reasons for your company’s success.

This is a great time to map out strategically, the path to take for the next five years. The next big anniversary will come in no time!

Rock-band Themed Birthday Party for Company Anniversaries!

If you are looking for unique ways to hold your company’s anniversary celebration, it would do you good to consider Team Music’s Rock-band Themed Birthday Party for Company Anniversaries!

This highly-customisable program includes all aspects of party-planning for your company, from the decor, the outfit theme, down to the design of the invites! Cakes and snacks will be provided as well.

The main event during the party will be where you and you guests don instrumentalist hats, which include the drums, guitar and bass, keyboards and vocals, and consequently start learning two pre-selected songs!

Of course, this will be done under the guidance of Team Music’s experienced instructors, so be confident in the fact that by the end of it, you will be playing through two complete songs as a giant band!

This is a great activity, to have everyone in attendance be in synchronicity in terms of listening, working together and having confidence in execution, all while having great fun in learning something new and creating collective memories as a group.

Team Music will work with you every step of the way, to ensure your anniversary celebration runs smoothly and will be one to remember for your employees and clients alike!


 Team Music Rock-band Themed Birthday Party Ideas

Most birthday parties would have tunes being played in the background – why not take it a step further and have music be the theme of your celebration?

If you’re knee-deep in birthday party planning and seemingly running out of ideas to make your next celebration a joyous and exciting one, a good option to consider would be Team Music’s Rock-band Themed Birthday Party.

In this fully-customisable music-based programme, you will be presented with options ranging from the choice of cake, the type of decor, the dress code, down to even the invitation card template! This ensures that all your needs and wants are met, letting the event be a memorable one for the person being celebrated and all your guests.

The main highlight of engaging Team Music as your birthday party organiser is the band activity, where everyone at the party will pick up various musical instruments (from bass, guitar, drums, keyboards, and vocals) to learn pre-selected songs under the guidance of Team Music’s experienced facilitators!

These songs are decided beforehand, with prior consultation done with you to ensure the selection aligns with the theme of your celebration. Popular song choices include Jay Chou’s ‘An Jing’, Guang Liang’s ‘Tong Hua’, A-mei’s ‘Ting Hai’, Bon Jovi’s ‘It’s My Life’ and Bruno Mars’ ‘Just The Way You Are’.

At the end of the learning journey, everyone involved will be playing through these songs as a giant band, with a video being professionally taken to document the day’s events!

Team Music will also help you with choosing the right venue for your celebration – it could be an outdoor birthday party, or even one held at Botanical Gardens, employing their function room for the day’s activities.

Every aspect of the celebration, from food to the dress theme, will be handled by Team Music with absolute consultation with you to ensure the success of the event. This two-way communication will be important, especially because different types of birthday parties call for varying approaches to the design of the celebration – for example, celebrations commemorating milestones such as a 16th or 21st birthday would take on a different tone as compared to a senior’s birthday, or a company’s anniversary!

Be sure to look up this programme, if you are searching for birthday party event management for your next celebration. Team Music will work with you, in alignment with your budget, to deliver your best possible birthday experience yet!

Corporate Events

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The Beginner’s Guide to Planning Successful Corporate Events in Singapore

Dinner and Dance events have become trendy again in corporate events in singapore, and for good reason! People love to have good food, drinks, and entertainment; they also love having a reason to be glamorous and play dress up. 

These events straddle that magical balance between being a relaxed and natural environment and having business overtones – which encourages people to network at ease.

On the flip-side, they call for the highest level of clarity, collaboration and commitment from the organizing team. So the question is this: how can we plan a successful Corporate Events in Singapore?

What is Corporate Events?

Corporate events are organized by the corporate companies for their employees, clients or stakeholders. Depending on the cause of organizing events, the gathering can be a small or a large one. Corporate events like seminars, conventions, and conferences are usually a large gathering as the reason for organizing the events might be a social cause, awareness program, educational courses, counseling, discussions regarding productivity and achievements, etc.

Corporate events like retreats, holidays, private concerts, corporate dinners are organized for a few members of the company. Corporate events are important for team building and team bonding. This keeps the employees motivated, helps to build confidence and effective relationships between the employees and the company.

Corporate events also lead to organizational development and unite people by maintaining a friendly working environment. Corporate events are also sponsored by corporate companies to celebrate success or to promote business. These events are very essential to encourage professionals, strengthen team interaction and recognition.

 

Let us now look at the different aspects of planning a successful Corporate event in greater detail.

 1. Know Your Client

 

 

 

  • This is a crucial first-step towards becoming an event planning wizard.
  • All your preparations must be done according to your target audience.

For example – it would be fine to introduce a moderate drinking or ice-breaking game to rev up social engines for the night if it was a corporate party, but this should probably be avoided if the event called for more serious undertones.

2. Plan Early For Corporate Events

 

The optimal time-line to give yourself to ensure the success of an Corporate events is to plan 2-3 months ahead.

This is so that you can:

  1. Establish the event’s goals and objectives
  2. Select the actual date
  3. Identify potential venues
  4. Develop an event master plan
  5. Obtain cost estimates – venue and equipment rental, food and beverages etc
  6. Recruit your event committee, overall event manager, sub-committee members
  7. Ensure roles and responsibilities are clearly defined for specific tasks – includes VIP coordination, printed material design, online/social media etc
  8. Create and execute an exciting publicity plan and branding for the event
  9. Identify and confirm entertainment options
  10. Identify and contact potential sponsors and partners

    3. Assemble a Team for Event Committee

It takes a team to get the entire DnD going – from the initial planning phase all the way to the actual event day and the follow-up post event.

4. Establish Total Budget For Your Corporate Events in Singapore

 

 

Keeping to an event budget is crucial to planning success. Four main areas to allocate the bulk of your budget would be:

  1. Event Venue
  2. Catering and Drinks
  3. Team Bonding Activities
  4. Entertainment

Other things to consider:

  1. Transportation Costs of Guests to Venue
  2. Decoration
  3. Hospitality Staff
  4. Event Management
  5. Event Insurance

At the start of your planning process, research how much money you’ll need for each of the above and distribute your budget accordingly. This will help you manage each section individually.

5. Ensure Clarity of Purpose

Dinner and Dance events are commonly held as a way to celebrate key corporate events, achievements or successes.

Now, whatever this purpose is, it is important to have it resonate throughout the entire event – from the way invites are sent right down to speeches given throughout the event, and the entertainment being provided.

6. Choose a Good Date For Corporate Events-

Look out for major holidays, making sure that you don’t schedule the event too near an important holiday like Christmas, as it may mean a lighter wallet and a lot of empty seats.

Also check for same-day popular events that may be going on – you don’t want your guests to have to decide between your event and another event that’s happening at the same time!

 

7. Choose a Theme

When choosing the theme, think about how it will impact other decisions you’ll be making down the line.

Event themes will inform the style of food and drinks that are provided, the dress code and sometimes even the venue of choice – all things that you need to consider in your overall budget.

If appropriate, have some fun choosing the theme! Create an experience for your guests that is at once immersive and unique – be inventive and creative in your decoration, culinary and entertainment choices.

Some popular theme choices:

  1. Alice in Wonderland
  2. Hollywood/Celebrity
  3. Halloween
  4. Medieval
  5. Rockstars (BANDINC®)

Now for more formal events, you may simply choose to employ a traditional ‘black tie’ theme. This theme would be perfect for all purposes, allowing guests to dress up and event decor to be glamorous, all of which create an appropriate business-like environment.

 

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8. Choose an Appropriate and Exciting Venue For Corporate Events in Singapore

Since expense is a given in a company for Corporate Events, you may as well find a private event space that would impress the guests attending. The choice of venue speaks volumes about the caliber of the event – first impressions are always important.

Having said that, there are other factors to making this decision. Consider how the venue relates to your theme. For example, if you are going for a luxuriant black tie theme, find a dinner venue, or cafes with private rooms that emit a sense of glamour and class.

You will also need to consider whether the venue is easily accessible to not just your guests, but your suppliers too. Consider whether there are loading and parking spaces near by – this helps ensure that the loading and unloading of equipment can go smoothly.

Finally, find out if the venue offers any extra services aside from room hire. Some event venues provide catering packages, event insurance, or even hospitality staff. Decide whether it’s within your budget to employ the venue in managing some of these aspects – it could make the event easier to run, as well as make the budget easier to manage.

 

9. Decide on Menu and Catering of Corporate Events 

 

 

It is essential to put a lot of thought into the food menu for the corporate events. Be sure to include a choice of courses, together with options for those with special dietary needs, for vegetarians for example. It would be great if you could have guests RSVP with their menu choice in advance, so that each course is optimally prepared in terms of amount.

You would also have to decide on the caterer for the event. Outsourcing catering is definitely common, or you could opt for the venue’s in-house team if they offer such a service. Some factors to consider in making this decision:

  1. Is your choice of menu a relatively classic one? If it is, then choosing a venue’s in-house team would be safer as they are more likely to be familiar with the kitchen.
  2. If you are going for a specialised menu, chances are that external caterers would be more suitable.

Additionally, consider these logistical questions as well:

  1. Does the catering team provide hospitality staff?
  2. Is cutlery and crockery included?
  3. Do they cater for common dietary preferences?
  4. Can they help align their food preparation with your theme?

10. Drinks and Refreshments

Typically, the venue or drinks provider should be able to provide a quote for a free bar where guests will have unlimited access to soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, wine etc. Providing an unlimited bar definitely gives the ultimate guest experience.

However, if your budget does not permit this, it is common practice to at least provide wine at the table during the course of dining. You could then provide a bar where they can purchase additional beverages.

If the event is a ticketed one, an option to consider is absorbing the cost of the free bar within the ticket price.

 

11. Dress Code

It is common practice to ensure that guests adhere strictly to the specified dress code as this helps elevate the atmosphere and overall experience of the event.

This is applicable especially in the case of slightly wackier themed events – the more effort guests put into their appearance, the more enjoyable the evening will turn out.

Once a dress code has been chosen, detail the requirements in a clear concise manner on invitations and ticketing to avoid guests arriving over or under dressed. Be sure to re-iterate this further ahead of the event!

12. The Guest List

 

Deciding on the guest list will depend on the purpose of the event. Be sure to include relevant groups of people, with plus ones where appropriate. Definitely make sure not to leave anyone out!

For example – if  corporate events were meant to celebrate individual or company success, it’s important to invite everyone who works at the company. Omitting people from such an event can reduce company morale, and it’s important to have everyone feel the benefits of company success.

Or perhaps you have been tasked with arranging an event to bring members of a local club together. In that case, be sure to invite member’s partners, as well as retired or previous members of the club.

Now if the event was meant to create profit, it would be wise to invest in some external marketing to get people interested in attending the event.

Allocate some of your budget towards showcasing what your event has to offer in terms of venue, theme and entertainment. Other means of advertising would include using social media to target your specific audience, or even putting out advertisements in local papers and investing in event PR. You could also offer external companies the option of purchasing tables in bulk, and the opportunity to sponsor the event.

 

13. Master of Ceremony

 

It is important to have an overall sense of direction during the event itself, so employ a master of ceremony to manage the flow of events and to maintain a high level of energy throughout the night.

The master of ceremony should be experienced and also have an approach that is in line with your overall theme. Needless to say, they should be entertaining and have excellent time-keeping abilities. Their job scope includes:

  1. Introducing speakers for the night
  2. Guiding guests through different sections of the event
  3. Introducing entertainment
  4. Alerting guests as to when dinner is served
  5. Giving shoutouts and thanks to sponsors

 

14. Entertainment

 

Guests expect to be entertained before, during, and after dinner.

Entertainment comes in many forms, the choice of which is largely dependent on your budget. Some options include:

  1. Live Music
  2. Stand-up Comedy
  3. Magicians
  4. Circus Acts

Here at Team Music, we also offer a special service where we can train a team of your choice, to play as a band for your Dinner and Dance! This always lends itself to a sense of closeness and bonding within the company itself – guests appreciate the effort put forth by these individuals, and a joyful energy in the air can be felt when the performers put on their show.

 

Do ensure that your entertainment is reflective of your chosen theme, and work with the master of ceremony to integrate it seamlessly into the overall flow of the event.

 

15. Decorations

 

When it comes time to decorate the venue, consider your theme and how much budget you wish to allocate to the overall decor.

The venue of choice comes into play as well; a relatively plain venue would need more thought and budget into creating an immersive and memorable environment, whereas a venue that is architecturally more stunning would not require as much decorating, but may cost more to hire.

Do place high consideration towards table decorations, as this will be where guests spend majority of their time. Make these areas as attractive as possible, including things like centrepieces and table covers when planning table decor.

There is something to be said about the idea of ‘human decoration’ as well – are you mixing it up and putting people together who do not know each other? Or are you filling tables with people from the same departments? This has a big impact on the atmosphere of the event, and is worth thinking through.

Lastly, consider how much decoration and props you will need to bring your chosen theme to life. Under spending on a themed event’s decor is never good and might result in a lacklustre atmosphere!

 

16. Floor Plan For Your Corporate Events 

It is good to have an eagle-eye view of the entire event venue, and having a floor plan will help you achieve that. This can help you plan out activity space for entertainment during your event, such as for BANDINC®!

Here is a sample floor plan that we use:

 

17. Table & Seating Plan

 

Where your guests sit during the event will make a big impact on their overall experience.

For a corporate event, there are two options to explore here:

  1. Have them sit as per their work teams. This helps segment your guests up in a way they are used to.
  2. Mix things up and place people with colleagues that they might not normally have contact with. This could prove to be a great way of bringing the team together!

If your event requires guests to pay, you can price more or less depending on where they want to sit. It is common practice to auction off whole tables – this allows guests to purchase a ticket for a group of people, populating the seats with their own guests.

Finally, have plenty of table plans available for viewing! While it is true that people never look at them, it is always confusing when guests are suddenly confronted by tables. As such, have table

18. Transport & Logistics

 

Do provide your guests with detailed information regarding the company Corporate Events venue’s location – this includes public transport routes and parking. If you have chosen to provide transport, include details of this within the invite/ticket.

Also, as mentioned earlier, it is important to communicate to any outsourced vendor things like directions to the venue, and available parking space for them to load any equipment.

19. Event Insurance

 

Planning and running a successful event requires a huge amount of time, thought and money. Hence, it would be wise to cover your event for any mishaps such as:

  1. Needing last-minute emergency staff or services due to being let down – replacement staff will likely cost more at such short notice.
  2. Event venue cancellation.

After all that time (and money) spent on planning your event, it would be highly advisable to invest in some kind of financial protection.

 

20. Offer Incentives

 

People love incentives, so be sure to include some for those who arrive early, or purchase tickets early. You could also offer prizes and giveaways to get your guests excited.

 

Keep in mind that different people respond to different kinds of stimuli – so rather than having just one method of offering incentives, be multi-pronged and approach it from a few different angles.

 

Here are a few examples:

 

  1. Offer prizes for the first fifty registrants – this is sure to get attendance for the event up from the start!
  2. Early-bird Discount – if the event is a ticketed one, offer early purchase discounts which can be made available both for single tickets or group purchases.
  3. Event Incentives – consider offering prizes for the first twenty through the door for example, as this encourages guests to turn up early and also increase general attendance levels.
  1. Photo Booth

We live in a snap-happy world; every second there are 806 photos uploaded to Instagram! These days people do not want to just experience things in real life – they also want to share that experience with friends and family online.

 

You can take advantage of this desire to share live experiences at your event by providing photo-ready experiences at your event – having a photo booth is a great way to get guests engaged, and add variety to the evening’s festivities.

 

Be sure to create a relevant hashtag for your Corporate events, displaying it everywhere so that guests will use it to tag their taken photos – this is bound to create a sense of buzz around the event and also makes it convenient to search for photos of the event at a later date! Here are a few examples of trendy photo-booth experiences you could provide at your event:

 

  1. GIF Booth – this sort of booth puts together a series of images and video to create a short animation that you can share on social media with funny and interesting captions. GIFs have become an innovative and fun way of communicating online, and will be a novelty at your event!

2. Big Balloons – balloons, or inflatables, can create a stunning backdrop for photos when they are oversized, and the choice of color can also tie into your theme and decor for the event.

3. Frames – there is now a trend to make use of empty frames to create cool effects that range from containing event information and hashtags, to having a head-in-hole so that guests are posing with a backdrop.

Red Carpet – provide a red-carpet A-list experience for guests, by having them pose for photos on a red carpet except without having papparazi around! This definitely lends itself to having a feel of luxury for the event’s proceedings.

  1. Itinerary

A well thought-out itinerary is important to have, as it provides an overview of all the distinct moving parts in any moment during an event. When planning for this, take into account not only the time taken to do certain tasks, but also those few minutes between tasks that may seem unimportant at first glance – the amount of time required to walk between two areas of the venue for example, or the time needed to set up table decorations for a venue. Always give yourself more time than you think; it can be very stressful to have too little time to do what needs to be done during an event.

 

A plan, with a detailed breakdown of exactly what needs to be done, or of everything that is happening at any point of time during an event, will be extremely helpful not only for you as the event planner, but also anyone else behind the scenes during the event; whether they are helping out, giving a speech or talk.

 

This shared itinerary will give everyone involved confidence and goes a long way towards eliminating any potential panic on event day – knowing that you could take a look at the very detailed schedule and see where you should be and what you should be doing at any given minute is very reassuring in moments of chaos and stress; these moments, for better or worse, tend to surface on event day!

This aspect can be outsourced as well – BANDINC® provides an itinerary for clients as part of its organisational package, working closely with clients on time-allocation and role breakdowns, ensuring that an optimal ‘working manual for the day’ is achieved.

22. Software for Event Management

Event management software is important for the event planner, to keep things organised and also aid in the dissemination of information.

Make use of Google Calendar to assist in marking out important dates and deadlines, and to have a shared calendar of day-to-day activity amongst committee members. Look into Trello as well; it has strong collaborative features, and can be said to be a visual whiteboard that you and your committee can fill with post-it notes.

23. Door Gifts/Lucky Draw

Consider giving out door gifts and organising a lucky draw. For example, a Team Music-organised event would include lesson vouchers and instruments like ukuleles and guitars as door gifts and prizes during the event.

24. Table Gifts

These are great for conveying a personal message to your guests.

 

25. Photographer

Include a photographer in your budget so that guests will be able to look back fondly and have the memory of the evening ‘etched in stone’.

 

26. Networking

If the event is corporate in nature, encourage networking by hosting a post-event drinks session; consider using a private party venue for an ‘after-party’.

 

27. Publicity

Take full advantage of technology and social media in event planning. Keep in mind that your event will have a specific target audience, so use only appropriate social media channels. For example, if it is a corporate event, it would be good to use Facebook as opposed to Instagram or Snapchat for your marketing.

 

28. Create Promotional Clip

Consider hiring a studio to create a promotional clip for you. Otherwise, try creating your own promotional material – these days smartphone cameras are good enough to record quality video. Promotional clips help make events more inviting and create a build-up to the actual day.

 

Conclusion:

Corporate events in Singapore are difficult to run successfully and smoothly, while still ensuring that goals and objectives are met and aligned with company direction. Follow this guide in confidence and be well on your way to becoming an event planning guru!