When setting up a corporate event, it’s important to have the attendees’ interests in mind. Knowing what gets them excited can be the difference between a boring event and one that inspires them. After all, you only get one chance to make a first impression.
A corporate event doesn’t quite begin until the first speaker or special guest walks onto the stage. Before they make their speech, they are invited onto the stage accompanied by what is known as a “walk out” or “entrance” song. When combined with excellent lighting and sound, this can set the tone for the entire event. Whether you consciously know it or not, a boring or uninspiring walk-out song can impact the way the audience feels about a speaker
Here are 7 unforgettable songs that can set the mood for your corporate event.
Walk Out Songs for Corporate Events
When it comes to choosing a walk-out song for corporate events, it helps to understand the demographic of the attendees. Are they younger or older? What are their backgrounds? These questions will help you discover what will inspire and excite them. Once you answer those questions, you can explore your options.
1. Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell: Ain’t No Mountain High Enough
When choosing a song, it’s good to find one that everyone in the room knows. The 1967 tune “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough: is a toe-tapping, excitement-grabbing classic for audiences of all ages. Making an attendee bob their head or dance is definitely a good way to set the tone for a speech.
2. Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars: Uptown Funk
As one of the most popular artists in the world, Bruno Mars has offered many hit singles over the last 10 years. One of the most memorable tunes is “Uptown Funk,” released in 2015. While some older audiences may not know this song, it is groovy and exciting enough to penetrate any age group. Uptown Funk is a favorite amongst event planners.
3. Pharrell Williams: Happy
Can you imagine a song that can inspire more joy and excitement than Pharrell Williams’ hit song, “Happy?” Released in 2014, this tune took the world by storm. If you want to keep the good vibes going, you can’t go wrong with Happy.
4. Katrina and the Waves: Walking On Sunshine
Piggybacking off of the last song, “Walking On Sunshine” is a pop-rock classic exploding with positivity. The last thing you want for a walk-out song is a low-energy, depressing tune. This catchy, refreshing hit is guaranteed to make the entire room feel good.
5. Emmy Meli: I Am Woman
Knowing your demographic is key! With Emmy Meli’s “I Am Woman,” there is no better song to empower young women. Younger generations easily recognize this tune after it went viral on Tiktok in 2022. If your conference is for mostly middle-aged men, this isn’t for you.
6. Queen: Don’t Stop Me Now
If you’re really looking to inspire a good time at your event, “Don’t Stop Me Now” is the perfect walk-out song. In the song, Freddy Mercury promises a good time to anyone listening, and his big, energetic vocals are ready to live up to that promise. This 1979 classic will make attendees of all ages perk up.
7. James Brown: I Got You (I Feel Good)
Last but not least, you can choose the timeless, groovy masterpiece, “I Got You (I Feel Good)” by James Brown. Who can forget the iconic scream at the beginning of this tune? If you want to charge up the crowd and get them grooving, “I Got You” is a great choice.
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