Corporate Entertainment
Success means Champagne and lots of it!
Corporate entertainment in London is big business as the world's financial capital moves into party mode. The City of London has a huge appetite for entertainment and Big Sand has developed a quality service to meet this demand.
Just imagine, a champagne reception at either Vinopolis, Vertigo, Boisdale or Shoreditch House and the inspiring sound of quality Caribbean steel band music in the heart of the City. The acoustic sound of the drums gliding across the Bollinger bubbles as you meet and greet.
This steel drum band has both experience and quality and is available for hire as corporate entertainment in London and throughout the UK. Any due diligence will confirm that Big Sand is amongst the best steel bands in London, with a list of clients that includes many FTSE 100 companies and international conglomerates. Should you choose to hire Big Sand, you can expect a repertoire of fluent Caribbean steel drum music, great service and chic presentation.
Recent clients are listed below.
Allen & Overy
CBRE
Teather & Greenwood
Daiwa Securities
Diageo
Baker Tilly
Lloyds TSB
GSK
Nabarro
Molson Coors
Westfield
BAT
Full details of the service is outlined below with general advice on planning corporate entertainment in London. You can also view the special corporate entertainment demo event which has just started at the Grand Hotel on the page entitled Listen To Big Sand.
Many of these companies above have hired the band as corporate entertainment for more than one event. Big Sand maintains consistent high standards by operating a simple service and using a very experienced team. The steel drum band also performs at the 4 Inns of Court in central London which is located near the Embankment and, has provided garden party entertainment for many companies associated with the legal profession. Big Sand's portfolio also includes entertainment at the terrace bar of the MCC in London, the private members club at Shoreditch House in East London and a recent poolside reception at the Haymarket Hotel. In addition, the steel drum band was the main entertainment at a number of corporate functions on river boats at Marlow, Oxfordshire and Henley Regatta. Big Sand has also covered many Champagne receptions at the London Aquarium for a corporate event company.
Networking events are at the core of Big Sand's corporate entertainment services. If you are arranging an important networking business event, the service offered by Big Sand will fully complement the ambience that you are intending. If the venue is indoor, the sound will be pitched at the right level. Having music played through an IPod and speakers is fine, but you can make it much more chic by treating your clients to light entertainment from a real live band, especially after a long presentation.
As you enter your function suite and hear the delightful rhythms of a Caribbean steel drum band, you will feel inspired, not only to drink more champagne but to mix, mingle and confidently promote your products and services. Some companies take this a step further when planning their corporate entertainment and arrange full decor and lighting for the occasion. This helps to simulate the best ambience and blends perfectly with the live entertainment.
Team Building events are great fun. The steel drum band has been utilised effectively to create musical challenges as part of a team building session. One challenge is simply to attempt to shake a Maracas with one hand and to play 2 bass drums with the other hand in time with the steel band. Recently, a small group of senior executives had fun with the idea. Some members learnt a simple melody on the other steel drums, but one of the executives adapted so well that he played along with the band for more than the test piece. He later admitted that he had reached grade 8 on the Piano. Will this service improve your EBITA? Absolutely! An inspired team will improve organic growth and profitability.
Planning corporate entertainment in London is exciting as there are many historic venues, each offering a unique characteristic and charm. The corporate sector has also become much more creative when planning events and utilises all the different venues including art galleries, museums, wine cellars, roof gardens and Aircraft hangers. In each of these situations there is a demand for quality live music entertainment. Planning requires skill and expertise, so consulting a company that provides corporate entertainment services with a proven track record is a good idea. They will offer great entertainment ideas and have established relations with specific suppliers. You could also take on the challenge as a means to impress your colleagues by showing that you have good taste and creative flair. The best way to start planning your corporate event is by working out the scale and the main features that you would like to include. In London you will find a plethora of live bands for hire covering many different styles. You will also find that the standard of catering companies is much higher nowadays, with good variety. This means that you can easily come up with different corporate entertainment ideas and solutions. The best ideas are usually very simple and planning corporate entertainment is not different. The key consideration will always be the budget, however experience shows that sourcing the cheapest solutions is taking a significant risk. The single most important factor that your colleagues will appreciate is quality. If your event only had one main feature and everyone was still talking about it the following week, then that is better than several features which were just satisfactory. Most ideas have been used before, but there are many combinations that no one has ever thought of doing. This means that you can consider combining themes for the music, the catering and any other aspects of your planning. Alternatively, you can simply stay within the comfort zone and use all the same service providers that you had for the previous corporate event. This approach has the benefit of developing relationships with companies. You can then tweak some of the components to raise the standard.
If your company is planning an active day filled with team building events and challenges, in the evening you can relax to the delightful sounds of a Caribbean Steel drum band as you reflect on the day with a glass of Champagne. Alternatively, you may wish to include the band as one of your team activities. Big Sand hosts an excellent song challenge where members of your team can learn to play the chorus of a tune or a simple musical rift on a steel drum. You can also try the more challenging task of simultaneously playing 2 bass drums and shaking maracas in perfect timing with the band.
The annual events calendar is filled with many exciting opportunities for you to arrange special treats for your company. Whether it's the Henley Regatta festival, Royal Ascot, a Test Match at Lords or Cowes festival, you can easily add entertainment to your corporate reservation and hire a band for your Champagne reception. Arranging this is much easier than it may seem. Also, if you are a top executive and planning a special reception for important clients, it helps tremendously if you add some wow-factor to your party. Hosting the event in an unusual setting like a sky lounge or on a hired Yacht is a good idea, in addition, you can stage your event at a location where the client can see the sunset whilst enjoying Champagne and live entertainment. The key point to remember is that breathtaking views and ambience will always stimulate and inspire your guests.
To book the steel band, you can send an email with details of the entertainment required. Alternatively, there is a simple enquiry form to help you include the most relevant information. Big Sand accepts booking enquiries for corporate entertainment in London and from any company in the UK. Special consideration is also given to enquiries for corporate events abroad and Big Sand offers a very competitive rate. This means that the steel drum band can be hired to entertain your team or clients as required, for any important event. The band is managed by an experienced team which has been providing corporate entertainment services for many years.
For Christmas, the corporate entertainment sector in London comes alive with numerous requests for the band to perform at various receptions. Early booking is essential to hire the band for key dates. Big Sand also includes a selection of popular Carols to capture the spirit of the festive season. You can discover how Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer sounds on steel drums or hear an exciting steel band perform a medley of Jingle Bells and Joy To The World. You can hire the steel band to perform at any venue where you are having your Christmas party and Big Sand is always delighted to provide entertainment on site as companies wind down and celebrate success. The convenience of not taking up much space allows the steel drum band to be staged in the best location for maximum effect. There is no amplification (i.e. there are no electrics or PA to worry about) and the simple choice of 3 or 5 players makes choosing your entertainment as easy as possible.
Full details and advice is given with each enquiry and you will also receive a prompt response. All corporate arrangements are underwritten by Lee Cheyenne Entertainment.