New Year’s Eve is a magical night. By the simple turn of a clock, we can put the past behind us, and say hello to a brand new year with bright possibilities. The absolute best way to head into 2017 is to ring in the New Year with an amazing celebration. If you’re planning a December 31st shindig, there is only one place you must consider – AMJ Spectacular Events!

Here are our 5 tips for booking New Year’s Eve entertainment to start off 2017 with the right kind of party:

1. Book Early: New Year’s Eve is the biggest party holiday of the year. Don’t drop the ball and wait until the last second to start planning; all of the best venues, caterers, and entertainers will already be booked. If you are planning a celebration for this year, you should start looking for your entertainment now -as in right now. 

2. Set the theme and music!  Music is instrumental (literally!) to any great party. The right DJ or DJ equipment can help set the pace for the evening and can help you kick things into high gear if and when you want the party to really get going. Hosting a themed New Year’s Eve party?  We have decor and ideas to help you plan your themed event. If your event will be a 80’s  themed party, for example, you will want to play Bon Jovi, Madonna and other music from that decade and add on our Pacman arcade game. !

3. Capture the Evening:  You may want to give your guests something to remember the evening. How about with a image from our  Photo Booth , GreenScreen or Open Air Photo Studio it’s as entertaining as it is a great way to have them take home a favor from the party. Set up fun props that tie back to your theme and let them go to town and just have fun

4. Get Creative: Wow your guests by thinking outside of the box when booking your entertainment. You don’t want your party-goers to feel like they came to a cookie cutter party. Give them an event to remember! Entertainers such as magicians, jugglers, or impersonators make great entertainment choices when you want to add some unique flair. They are great at working the crowd and breaking the ice. We ever have air brush artists, face painters, Caricature and more! And, if you really want to be clever, consider hiring Zoltar fortune teller to let guests know what their future holds for the coming year!

5. Follow Up: Communications with your event planner should continue even after you have booked  your event. Check in with them before the event to discuss things like event timeline, song selection, attire and setup. Creating an entertainment checklist is a great way to stay organized. Remember, if you can manage to stay away from any last second surprises, you too will be able to enjoy your incredible New Year’s Eve celebration! PS don’t forget the champagne fountain.…cheers!