By genre and group size: A must-see for organizers! A catalog of crowd-pleasing activities
There are many occasions where you’re asked to put on a performance, like at wedding after-parties, year-end parties, New Year’s gatherings, and thank-you parties.
We often hear concerns from those in charge of entertainment, such as: “I can’t think of an idea,” or “What kind of act would everyone enjoy together?”
Key points for choosing are: something short and concise, enjoyable for all ages and genders, simple and easy to understand, and not vulgar.
In this article, we’ll introduce recommended entertainment ideas that meet the above criteria.
Wishing you a successful performance and a lively, memorable event!
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[By Genre and Group Size] A Must-See for Organizers! A Catalog of Crowd-Pleasing Activities (71–80)
Illusion Dance
An illusion dance where several people wear different colors on the right and left halves of their bodies and perform something like a line dance, using optical illusions to make it look as if they’re doing impossible movements.
It seems popular not only in Japan but in other countries as well.
A recommendation is that it doesn’t require advanced dance techniques yet has a strong visual impact.
You can also easily make use of full-body suit-style costumes in various color combinations sold online at relatively low prices.
Milk Chugging Championship
If it’s just drinking from a cup, it might not make for much of a contest, but how about trying baby bottles? The unexpected difficulty of sucking from them is exactly what gets everyone excited! Some novelty shops even sell baby bottles specifically made for competition games.
It’s easy to set up!
balloon art
From adults to children, balloon art is a crowd-pleasing act for everyone.
People tend to hold back, worried the balloons might pop, but boldly twisting them seems to be the key to success.
Pick up designs from videos or online, practice a few times to learn the steps, and you, too, can become the star of the entertainment.
It’s also nice that guests can take their creations home.
[By Genre and Group Size] A Must-See for Organizers! A Catalog of Crowd-Pleasing Performances (81–90)
band performance
If you can showcase a live band performance, it’s undeniably cool.
Of course, if the actual playing is good, that’s ideal; but if the band’s skill level is on the lower side, you can boost attention by focusing on costumes and choreography.
Alternatively, you could go with an air band and pretend to play—ironically, that might hype the crowd even more.
Your taste in song selection will likely be judged as well, so put some care into that too.
pantomime
Here’s something that could be a big hit if you pull it off well: pantomime.
Classic bits like miming a wall or a mirror, going up and down stairs, having your umbrella blown away by the wind, or moving in slow motion are skills that, once mastered, will surely come in handy throughout your life.
While it’s standard to perform solo, doing it with two or more people could make it even more exciting.
Spoon Relay
Many people don’t have a particular special skill and feel uncomfortable performing in front of others.
For those who think dancing or singing is out of the question, here’s an easy crowd-pleaser: the spoon relay.
You hold a spoon in your mouth, balance a ping-pong ball or other light ball on it, and pass it to the next person’s spoon, racing as a team.
Since faces end up very close, unexpected bursts of laughter are common.
You can adjust the number of participants and the time, so it’s easy to play with any group size—and it always gets the crowd going.
Documentary screening
Shooting a video like a documentary and broadcasting it can be quite interesting.
Think carefully in advance about what you want to capture, and then film scenes that fit that vision.
It’ll probably feel like you’re recording an actual program, which can be exciting.
Also, the narrator’s voice and delivery will likely be crucial, so it may be best to choose that person carefully.