Organizing THE New Year Party
Hosting a kick-ass new year party!
Start off with Goal-setting
The first step is to set goal and vision for the event. Determining event goals will help you in defining your success parameters and plan things you need to get done along with the deadline.
Identify your target audience
Once you have your goals ready, it is time to define your target audience. Are you targeting affluent people or the ones belonging to mid class? The arrangements for the party will be made depending on the age group and social profile of your potential attendees.
Select venue that complements the profile of your target audience
Next, you need to select a venue depending on the social profile of your attendees. Finalize a site as per the number of guests you are anticipating. If you are planning for DJ, music band or dance floor, you might need additional space. Do not forget to check car parking facilities. Make arrangements for Wi-Fi access. Ask about all the charges of the venue beforehand and take the time to read the rental contract twice — check the damages clause, look for the charge per hour in case event extends beyond agreed timings and go through the cancellation policy.
Arrange for the best of Food and Drinks
Make your event a great choice to ring in the New Year and what better way than to offer guests the best of drinks and the most indulging cuisines! Therefore, consider keeping the best of foods & beverages and drinks. From mocktails to premium liquor, different kind of sodas to beers and shots, stock it up wisely. Serve complimentary champagne for the guests. Plan for an extravagant four-course or six-course menu. If you are want to go for A la carte options, ensure you have a broad range of food delectable cuisines.
Choose a ticketing partner to sell out your event
Most importantly, find a ticketing partner who will ensure your events are completely sold out. If you want to decide on the best ticketing partner, you need to evaluate the features provided by all the event ticketing platforms. This guide can help you to know how to choose a right event ticketing partner.
Associate with a partner who are pioneers in the field of events and entertainment. Go for a partner who has a winning number of registered user base, offers promotion features and smooth ticket buying experience, has an impressive social media presence, and is trustworthy and secure enough when it comes to customers’ personal data and your honor.
Start marketing your event ASAP
The sooner you do it the better! Plan for a great publicity of your event. Explore all possible options of pre-event publicity — go for Press Release, post online event calendars on your website and social networking sites, send out email notifications to your prospective attendees. Leverage on your Ticketing Partner’s user base, be a part of their banners, mailers and campaigns. Utilising these channels for your event which help you build a strong connection with your target audience. Use all of these platforms to spread the buzz and see your party rock!
Pull up your diary and pencil in your spends
Establish a budget for your grand New Year party. Keep a diary handy and pen down the smallest of spends, even the cost incurred on travel and accommodation for special guests. Our post shall help you know the ways of establishing a budget for your event and price ticket accordingly. Read the post here
So are you ready to organize New Year Party? Let’s take the plunge!
