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 acts (41–50)
Challenge the Guinness World Records
Lately on the year-end NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, singer Hiroshi Miyama has been attempting a “kendama Guinness record.” I get so curious about the Guinness record that I end up forgetting the main act—like, “Huh? What song did he even sing…?” As for Guinness records you can try at a party-trick level, there’s “the number of pencils stood upright in one minute.” The world record is 55.
Another one that could get the crowd going is “how many coins you can stack on your face in one minute.” By the way, the world record is 57—amazing! As a gag, it might be fun to have someone dressed sharply in a suit, like a “serious Olympic official,” stand next to you while you’re attempting the Guinness record.
The person playing the official absolutely must not laugh.
[By Genre and Group Size] A Must-See for Organizers! A Catalog of Crowd-Pleasing Performances (51–60)
◯◯ Man No.1 Championship
This is a game based on the TBS network TV show “Who Is the Strongest!! Intense Muscle Battle: Sportsman No.
1 Decision.” It’s not limited to sports—you compete in multiple events and vie for the best overall ranking.
Combine several of the activities introduced here, decide on a scoring system, and compete with three or more players.
For the ◯◯ part, insert words that represent the organization or members participating.
karaoke
When it comes to party entertainment that gets everyone hyped, karaoke is a must, right? Plenty of people ride the buzz from an after-work drinks party straight into a karaoke session to keep the excitement going.
Everyone gets to sing songs they love in the genre they’re good at, and it feels great.
You might even discover a new side of someone—like, “Oh, I didn’t know they liked that kind of music!” If you’re not comfortable singing solo in front of others, try singing as a group—it can be a lot of fun!
Slideshow
A slideshow that can serve as the main entertainment for various occasions like weddings and graduation ceremonies.
If you prepare it in advance, the outcome won’t be affected by nerves on the big day, and you can take your time working on it.
You can also look back on it later, making it perfect for preserving memories.
These days, there are plenty of easy-to-use slideshow editing tools, so even beginners can create work that looks professional.
There are also many videos that summarize editing tips, so why not use them as a reference?
flash mob
Flash mobs have been a hot topic in recent years.
There are all kinds of scenarios: passersby suddenly start playing instruments, venue staff burst into dance, or the host unexpectedly breaks into song.
These days, there are vendors and even wedding venues that will arrange a flash mob for you, so you can still put on a flash mob even if you can’t sing or dance yourselves!
A speed-drinking contest with long, thin straws!
Let’s have a speed-drinking contest using long, thin straws! You often see speed-drinking contests with funny-shaped straws, right? But these long, slender straws are surprisingly hard to suck through.
It’s a subtly tough game that really tests your lung capacity (lol).
Of course, the person who finishes their drink first wins.
It looks simple, but it takes stamina.
spin around with a bat
Spinning around with a bat—didn’t you all do that as kids? You place one end of the bat on the ground, press your forehead against the other end, and spin in place using it as a pivot.
About ten spins feels just right, doesn’t it? Spinning in place is easy, but after that you have to walk toward the goal.
You’re way dizzier than you think, so even walking straight is hard, and getting to the goal is quite a challenge.
It’s a very simple game, but it’s fun to watch and really gets everyone excited.