A 10 Step Guide to Planning your End of Year Celebration in Sydney

Planning a Sydney Christmas party can feel like a full-time job, but don’t stress — we’ve got you covered. At Untamed Entertainment, we specialise in corporate Christmas party entertainment, from drag queens and magicians to DJs, burlesque acts, fire performers, circus artists and so much more. This 10-step guide will help you create an unforgettable end-of-year celebration.

Pictured- Burlesque Artists greeting guests at a private event with feathered fans

1. Choosing a venue

There are so many great options in Sydney for hosting your Christmas party. And since it’s over summer, the choices are pretty much unlimited! From stunning rooftop bars to boats, private dining areas to hotel function spaces — the options are endless. We’re happy to recommend venues based on previous events we’ve booked.

Pictured- The Colombian Hotel rooftop, 125 Oxford st Darlinghurst www.thecolombian.com.au

2. Catering

You can host your celebrations anywhere, and not every venue will have a bar or food offerings. But there are plenty that do, with great inclusive packages, and also many amazing caterers and mobile bar services that can come to you. You choose the flavour for your end-of-year celebrations!

Pictured- The Bespoke Bartender, Sydney Mobile Bar and Flair Bartender www.thebespokebartender.com

3. To Theme or not to Theme

Everyone loves a dress-up. Whether you go formal or pick a theme, we’ve booked entertainment for so many different styled events. Not everyone celebrates Christmas the same way, and with so many different cultures, traditions, and fun ideas to get in the spirit — it’s all about choosing your own adventure. Looking for inspo? Just ask us!

Christmas Party theme ideas- Masquerade Ball

4. Music for Christmas parties

Music sets the tone for the whole evening, and obviously the more festive, the better! From live singers to saxophonists, DJs, drummers, and more — we’ve got you covered when it comes to booking the background sounds for your celebrations.

Pictured- DJ Hamo playing at an event for QT Hotel Parlour bar

5. Photography & Memories

With so many ways to capture memories, popular choices include traditional photo booths with print-outs, 360 photo booths for the video experience, and of course — professional photographers. Whilst we may not offer the former, we can recommend some great companies we’ve worked with previously, or book one of our talented photographers or videographers for a more personal touch. Or if you are wanting a real personalised keepsake, our caricature artists are a super popular alternative.

Pictured- Caricature cartoon artist illustration taken from a corporate Christmas event

6. Choosing Entertainment

Being one of Sydney’s leading entertainment agencies, if you’re looking to hire event entertainment in Sydney that’s fun, fabulous, or completely out-of-the-box, this is where we’ve got you covered. From drag queens to magicians, DJs, burlesque performances, fire shows, cultural acts, and roving artists — our range of talent means your team will be talking about it long after the party ends.

7. Interactive Activities

When it comes to interactive entertainment, nothing is more popular than Drag Queen game night! From Drag Bingo or Trivia to a Drag Queen hosting karaoke — all of these are great ways to get everyone involved, and we know everyone loves a competition! Whilst bingo might be more luck than skill, trivia is always a popular choice to see who’s the “smartest in the office.” And as for karaoke — everyone loves the sound of their own voice, so enough said, let them battle it out on the mic! And who better to judge and bring that added sass, spark, and glamour than a quick-witted Queen! Not to mention, a fabulous show at the end!

8. Roving Entertainment

From magicians and fortune tellers, snake dancers to roving burlesque artists with beautiful feather fans, contortionists and acrobats, champagne skirts or life-sized martini glasses — our sophisticated artists can greet guests and even serve drinks on arrival with ultimate flair.

9. Showtime!

From choreographed dance shows to cultural entertainment, circus and sideshow acts, burlesque performances, drag queen shows, fire and LED displays, DJs and live musicians, and so much more — check out our Sydney entertainment options. Don’t see what you’re after? Ask us. Chances are we can help, and we’re always happy to refer you to someone who can if not.

Pictured- Fire breather performing at NRL dinner event

10. The most important part — asking your boss!

You’ve worked hard all year, and you deserve to let loose for one day! Or if you are the boss, hot tip: show your staff appreciation for working so hard all year, and celebrate yourself too!!! It’s not easy being the boss!!!

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Happy Holidays!