Category Archives: Event Customisation

What to get when they want nothing: The Art of Gifting What do you give to someone who wants nothing and has it all? Today, find out how you can give someone the gift of an experience – a timeless present: Some people are gift-giving wizards – we all know at least one person who […]

Ho ho ho! Merry Star Wars Christmas! Recently, we received a request from a client asking if we could help them put together a Christmas themed event. We’d just begun to dust our hands for an easy job, but then the client added an extra request: Can you incorporate Star Wars? The kids love it. […]

Every day we receive call after call from our clients who want to hold an event with an awesome theme. The client has often already had many team meetings/group emails/staff ballots prior to this phone call to come up with their event theme. So they know what they want – but they need us to assist […]

Looking back on 2016 with Applause Entertainment 2016 has been an absolute whirlwind adventure at Applause Entertainment. With more Murder Mysteries, Game Show LIVES, paparazzi hordes, and general fun than we have had ever before, it’s time we start looking back on 2016 and some of the crazy moments we had this year. It’s truly […]

Norton 360 Product Launch Experience No matter what sort of event you are holding, if you want immersive engagement – and we mean the proactive, excited kind of engagement – then you’ll have to create an event experience that captivates your crowd. This was the case when Norton 360 by Symantec came to us (a few […]

What’s the difference between a normal MC, and a character MC? That’s like asking about the difference between decaf and a regular coffee, or a bicycle and a motorbike: you feel like you’re getting the same thing, but it’s just missing an extra oomph. A Character MC is that extra oomph your event may be […]

Trivia Nights are a staple for get-togethers, group events, even fundraising. Read on to find out more about Game Show LIVE Quiz nights range from primary school trivia nights, to pub trivia nights, all the way to large scale trivia competitions. The excitement of a well-organized Trivia Night can create long-lasting laughs and good memories. […]

Event Trends you shouldn’t Ignore We’re seeing some definitive trends when it comes to corporate and private events alike. Unlike fads, these trends are proving to reflect a prevalent desire in both event attendees and organizers. If you’re planning to hold an event, no matter how big or small, take a look at some of […]

Super Spooky Seasonal Entertainment Last week, we were talking about the art of body painting. With Halloween coming up, you’ll be seeing a lot more body and face painting for costumes, or just for a bit of fun. We love Halloween, because it’s a time when everyone’s wearing costumes – which we do all year […]

How to Hold Your Own Spring Racing Carnival Event There’s no better way to experience Spring Racing than to attend the races themselves. But, for those of you who can’t make it down to the tracks, or who doesn’t prefer limping home with sprained ankles and fractured pride, we’ve got something that you can enjoy […]

Hollywood likes to portray Hens and Bucks nights (or Bachelor’s and Bachelorette’s parties) as big, glamorous, boozy nights out. Complete with crazy adventures and at least one surprise stripper. In reality, those parties are wildly expensive and often intimidating for shy guests of the bride or groom. All the boozing and cruising can get out […]

Applause Entertainment has been featured as a highly recommended Event Entertainment provider on Hire Intelligence’s comprehensive and definitive guide to event planning. This guide is a fantastic tool that will help event planners across Australia, and we are very excited to be featured. The guide includes insightful tips and industry-savvy advice to help ease headaches […]

Often we get asked, “Are you events management?” and we would answer, “Yes, but…” I suppose the more accurate term, even though it’s not as mainstream, is “entertainment consultancy”. It perfectly summarizes what we do: we consult our clients on entertainment for their event. But that doesn’t really cover all the things that we do […]

Seriously… can you take a joke? Are people becoming too sensitive? Can we still take a joke? Or should we be more discerning about what we consider to be humorous? Political correctness is a touchy subject – sure, there are some things that are definitely a no-go zone, and some jokes that can be widely […]

Celebrate the Four Seasons at Applause Entertainment For Melbournians, experiencing all four seasons in one day is not a novelty. For those who live in less temperamental parts of Australia, there are still ways you can experience the four seasons…at your next celebration or event! Read on to find out how entertainment can help you […]

4 Reasons why you should Hire a DJ for your Event Music is an important and unomittable part of any event, whether it be a big birthday bash, a corporate function, a public festival, or even for promotional campaigns. More than just background music, the right mix of tracks can make the difference between a […]

5 Questions to ask to choose Event Caterers like a PRO – Guest Blog by ACC Catering We at Applause are proud to collaborate, and work alongside with, many talented suppliers in the events industry. The success of every event is due to the accumulation of the expertise of the many suppliers and services across […]

Worried you will need to make awkward small-talk at your event? How will a diverse bunch of people come together at your event? How will you create a warm and welcoming atmosphere, leading to the perfect and memorable event? Roving characters might be the event entertainment for you! If you’re about to hold an important […]

So you want to know why you should attend workshops? You’ve come to the right place. Getting hands on when learning something is often the best way to go – we see our kids do it all the time. There’s something about learning through playing that really gets results. In the corporate environment, there can […]

If you’re looking for unique Christmas party ideas you’ve come to the right place! There are numerous aspects of planning the big end of year event that will make or break the overall experience for your guests – including, but not limited to, finding the right venue, organizing delicious catering to keep them happy, and […]