Meetings Blog Aug 01, 2019
Whether it’s drafting plans and budget proposals, organizing providers and catering, choosing the event music, looking to get pumped for the big day… or perhaps you’ve entered a moment of panic, there are songs to suit each mood and stage of an Event Planner’s professional life.
Here is a selection of the top songs that all event professionals need on their playlists, whether to inspire, get through the tough times or get much-needed kick of energy.
Being an Event Planner means you have to be resilient and believe in yourself. After all, you’re the one who has reached the point where you are today, and you have to be proud of the patience, teaching and tears that have brought here. So, each day, be sure to take a moment to recognize your achievements, prepare yourself for the journey ahead and be! 90s hit maker Des’ree has some encouraging words that we couldn’t agree more with.
You Gotta Be – Des’ree
You’ve received the brief, researched every nook and cranny possible, and have started to build a vision for the event, sponsors are interested… and it all seems to be coming together. No wonder you’re feeling lucky. However, now is not the time to rely on that feeling. It’s time to think about bringing your team together, the perfect venue, A/V, Catering, Marketing, Entertainment… all of which need a budget. Though you think you’ve got everything under control, it’s time to make your own luck and see what tools are out there to help you with planning and booking.
Get Lucky – Daft Punk
When it comes to budget, having a thorough one that has been conceptualized knowing what is being demanded of and what the event demands of it. It is crucial to success and the only way to treat it is with scrutiny, and with said scrutiny might come a touch of obsession that you can’t shake off even when you’re sleeping. Take it away Aerosmith.
I Don’t Wanna Miss a Thing – Aerosmith
It’s been approved; the vision, the venue, the communication plan, entertainment, catering, the event music! you name it, it’s been given the thumbs up by the client and venue has agreed to take it on. It’s time to take a moment and bask in the moment.
Happy – Pharrell Williams
That’s exactly the feeling you need to carry in your mind, body and soul as you start to make things happen, and this is what you need to communicate to all of your team, that it’s possible. At the start we said that you need to be resilient, but you also need to know how to stand your ground in order to reach the client’s expectations. Just like Survivor’s ‘Eye Of The Tiger’, this song has the power to let you know that you are ready to deliver the event of the year. This song is perfect for any stage of the planning process to give yourself and your team an incredible boost of moral.
Queen – Don’t Stop Me Now
It doesn’t matter when it strikes, it feels the same. That drowning feeling, that sensation of helplessness, and the inability to put your thoughts back on track. Ok ok ok, maybe we’re being slightly dramatic but when an unexpected crisis presents itself, it can knock you off track. But don’t worry, your client nor attendees need to gauge the severity of what’s happened. Also, this is exactly why we are here. For cases like these, you have a partner that you can trust and with unbeatable experience in the sector to adapt and help you reach your goals. Just call, and we’ll be there for all your event organizing needs.
Help! – De The Beatles
As we said, NH Hotel Group are on hand during every step of the process. Not only can we offer you the advice needed in a moment of crisis, but we are also on hand to provide our NH Specialized Advisory Service. They are at your disposal for everything you could need and will help in any way possible. As Marvin and Tammi say:
‘If you need me call me no matter where you are
No matter how far don’t worry baby
Just call my name I’ll be there in a hurry
You don’t have to worry’
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
All that time spent planning, organizing, negotiating, those late nights and all that energy poured into your project have paid off. Satisfaction was achieved with flying colors. Maybe you’ve sent in the reports and awaiting feedback, perhaps it’s all done and dusted and you’re just about to get to work on the next project, or perhaps you’re still waiting for the numbers to come in and to collect the data from attendees… but hey, how about a little celebration on the side? You deserve it.
Celebration – Kool and the Gang
What songs do you listen to during your event planning process? Any favourites event music that you want to share with us?
