Background Music For Events

Background Music for Events

 

The type of background music you choose for an event can set the tone and atmosphere, and help to create a memorable experience for your guests. Here are some factors to consider when selecting background music:

  • The type of event: Is it a formal or informal event? A wedding, corporate function, or birthday party? The type of event will help you to narrow down your music choices.
  • The size of the event: The size of the event will determine how loud the music should be and how many speakers you will need.
  • The venue: The acoustics of the venue will affect how the music sounds. If you are having an outdoor event, you will need to choose music that can be heard over the sound of the wind and other noises.
  • The age and interests of your guests: Consider the age and interests of your guests when choosing music. You want to choose music that they will enjoy and that will get them moving.
  • The time of day: The time of day will also affect your music choices. For example, you might want to choose more upbeat music for a daytime event and more mellow music for an evening event.

 

Here are some popular genres of background music for events:

  • Classical music: Classical music is a great choice for formal events such as weddings and corporate functions. It can create a sophisticated and elegant atmosphere.
  • Jazz music: Jazz music is a good choice for events where you want to create a relaxed and intimate atmosphere.
  • Bossa nova music: Bossa nova music is a Brazilian genre of music that is known for its smooth and sensual rhythms. It is a good choice for events where you want to create a tropical or exotic atmosphere.
  • Lounge music: Lounge music is a genre of electronic music that is known for its laid-back and chill-out vibes. It is a good choice for events where you want to create a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere.
  • World music: World music is a broad genre of music that encompasses music from all over the world. It can be a great way to add a unique and international flavor to your event.

 

Background music is the perfect way to set the mood for any event or show. Background music can make a good event great, and a bad event mediocre at best. Background music can be used in so many different ways, from setting up an environment to heightening excitement during key moments of the event. This blog post will go over some of the most popular uses for background music as well as how you can get started with your own custom playlist right away!

 

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Top tips for Events

One benefit of having background music at events is that it can set an environment. There are a few ways that you could go about this, but one of the most popular is to play music from the country or culture in which your event should be taking place.

Another benefit of having background music at events is that it can heighten excitement. Background music is a great way to energize the crowd and get them ready for what’s next! This works well when you want to build up suspense before making an announcement or start something new, like with introductions or awards ceremonies.

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One thing to keep in mind when using background music at events is that you need to be legally covered. You’ll need to find out what kind of licenses you might be able to get for the type of event that you are holding. Feel free to have a chat with us  can walk you through the process.

Do I need a license to play music in my show or event?

If you play music in your shop or business premises you will be required by law to have TheMusicLicence from PPL PRS. The payments received from business owners for TheMusicLicence then get passed on to composers, lyricists, recording artists, musicians, music publishers and record companies. Example:  If you play music to customers on a shop floor (100 sqm or less), your combined yearly music licence for a retail shop could cost around £307 (excluding VAT). A 50% surcharge may be applied if music has been played before being correctly licensed.

Higher rates apply for larger premises.

Can I use web based streaming services like Spotify, iTunes Radio, Napster, etc to play music in my event?

No, the Terms & Conditions that you agree to when registering for an account clearly states that these services are for personal, non-commercial use only:

Spotify

As specified in our Terms & Conditions, Spotify Free and Premium accounts are for personal, non-commercial use only.

iTunes

USAGE RULES

(i) You shall be authorised to use iTunes Products only for personal, noncommercial use. For details of your rights and restrictions on your rights to use the iTunes Products, see:

Napster

“The Services provided through the Application may be used for your personal, non-commercial use only. You agree not to (i) reproduce, record, retransmit, redistribute, disseminate, sell, rent, lend, broadcast, make available, communicate to the public, publicly perform…”

Do you offer any specialist event playlists?

As all events are different we like to customise our playlists to your events

Can I pick up the tempo?

Yes, with the click of a button you can switch channel on the App to pick up the pace or drop it down. You can even have the channels programmed to schedule up and down across the day and throughout the week.

Speak to one of our music consultants now.

If you are an event promoter looking to improve your music why not try out the Auracle Sound App and get instant access to a hand-selected playlists for your business.