How to Host a Karaoke PartyIn Feburary 2016 06,

In Feburary 2016 06,
The music and sound system are essential so your friends can show off their singing skills. If your budget allows, hire a karaoke DJ equipped with a full sound system and extensive collection of karaoke songs. If you have a tight budget, borrow a variety of karaoke CDs from friends and family and hook up a portable karaoke machine to your stereo system. Take some time and catalog the songs before the party so your friends can find and select songs. A sign-up sheet allows you to line up the music in advance and keeps everyone singing with only small breaks between songs. Don't forget extra batteries for the microphones and alcohol wipes to disinfect the mic between performers.
Make Them Sparkle
Install a small platform or stage in a corner of the room. Hang gold or silver translucent drapes behind the stage; for extra sparkle, hang twinkle lights behind the drapes to backlight the singer. Frame the stage with rope lights, outlining its edge to prevent tripping. A small spotlight or an adjustment of your track lighting illuminates the singer's face without obscuring the karaoke machine's screen. Add more bling with seasonal or theme decorations such as sparkling snowflakes from the ceiling or palm trees and more twinkle lights flanking the stage.
Provide a Comfortable Space
While some guests may dance during the singers' performances, providing plenty of comfortable seating keeps the guests' attention on the singer. Cushioned benches and folding chairs around the perimeter of the room and small tables scattered for beverages and snacks allow guests to relax and enjoy the party. Replace bulbs in light fixtures in the party room with lower-watt or colored bulbs to maintain reduced lighting while allowing guests to see where they're walking as they approach the stage. A brighter lamp placed on a table near the entry allows guests to read the song catalog and select their favorites.
Set Up the Buffet
On the opposite side of the party room or in an adjoining room, set up the buffet. A party without food isn't a party. Keep hot foods such as barbecue chicken wings, ribs and nachos in chafing dishes. Arrange cold appetizers and foods such as shrimp, potato salad, sliced meats and cheeses on plates or bowls nestled into ice. Set up a separate table with an assortment of adult beverages, sodas and a punch bowl for the non-imbibers of the group.
Prevent Party Glitches
Some karaoke parties make a slow start, as shy friends may require copious amounts of adult beverages before they're willing to sing. Recruit an extroverted family member or hire a vocalist to sing a set or two before the karaoke begins. Once encouraged to participate in a group, it's easier for a reluctant guest to get up and sing a solo. Remember to clap and encourage everyone brave enough to sing. Plan for designated drivers or taxis, or for friends to sleep over to ensure everyone makes it home safely after the party.
In Feburary 2016 06,