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 Performances (51–60)
recorder performance
The recorder—an instrument almost everyone has played at least once as a child—is now even available at 100-yen shops.
Why not use one to put on a performance? If you’re confident in your technique, a solo is great; if not, harmonizing with a few people can be beautiful and highly recommended.
With a bit of creativity in your song selection, you can create a memorable performance for the occasion.
Freestyle rap battle
It feels like there are more people doing rap than before, but this rap battle is fun even for those who’ve never rapped.
In this battle, participants take turns rapping, and the one who does better wins; it could also be fun to recruit judges from the audience.
If the rappers are just casual or pretend performers, it’s fine to compete on energy and the humor of the content.
Face Mahjong Tournament
Do you know the game called “Menjan”? It’s a combination of a card game and wordplay: you prepare a set of cards with lots of words on them, shuffle, then deal them into players’ hands and a central draw pile, and use combinations to make sentences that form funny phrases.
You can match cards from your hand with one you draw from the pile to create words, or you can flip over randomly placed face-down cards like in Concentration and build words that way—that sounds fun too.
It’s a game that really tests your sense of humor! (lol)
Business Etiquette Quiz
Business etiquette you think you know—but don’t? Lately, excessive or absurd “etiquette rules” often make the rounds online.
All the more reason to master solid, reliable business manners that won’t be swayed by such extremes.
So how about trying a Business Etiquette Quiz where you can learn proper manners? Like a TV quiz show, you create a video that includes incorrect etiquette, and viewers identify what’s wrong.
[By Genre and Group Size] A Must-See for Organizers! A Catalog of Crowd-Pleasing Acts (61–70)
Spoon bending
Is it psychic power or brute strength? Spoon bending always makes me wonder.
It’s the classic, almost synonymous act when we talk about psychic abilities.
As a tip for spoon bending, it’s best to use something made of soft material—those sold at 100-yen shops are recommended—but sometimes you’re handed a hard spoon that just won’t bend, right? Even if you’re given such a hard spoon, once you grasp the knack, you’ll be fine.
With techniques for bending and presenting it, it can look like genuine psychic power.
Once you learn it, it becomes a special skill you can show off in all kinds of situations!
beauty pageant
Have you ever taken part in or voted in a beauty pageant? When you think of pageants, you might picture famous international contests like Miss Universe, or ones held at university festivals.
How about trying a pageant as a fun side event? Pageants are all about showing off and communicating your best qualities.
Making a lighthearted promo video could really liven things up.
And even though it’s called a “Miss” contest, a men-only pageant—like a Mister Contest—can be just as exciting!
Chalkboard Art
Chalkboard art is a type of entertainment mainly created at schools and has gained popularity through posts on social media.
Since it’s drawn on the large canvas of a blackboard, it naturally makes a big impact on viewers.
Because it uses chalk, the number of available colors is limited, but it seems you can buy special colors online.
Sometimes it’s easier to draw if you shave the chalk to make the tip thinner.
Using a projector to project a sketch onto the board could make it easy to draw a good picture.