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The Perfect Program for Your Conference, Congress or Event

Special Ideas for Conference Programs with Live Music

The Perfect Program for Your Conference, Congress or Event – Special Ideas for Conference Programs with Live Music

- Lea - 22.04.2019 -


If we're honest, many conferences are similar. Depending on the industry, often the same topics and speakers appear. So it's important to stand out when you're responsible for such an event. The "surrounding elements" of the conference determine whether customers come to your event and remember it! That's why we give some tips in this post on how the event can be designed differently with an exceptional program.


Step by Step to the Perfect Conference

Let's start with the basics. What is actually understood by the term conference? Conferences usually take place on a current topic that is viewed from different angles. Events that target companies often have an educational character and offer the opportunity to network, while scientific conferences are intended to promote exchange and discussion about a specific topic. And what's the difference between a conference and a congress? A conference lasts, as the name suggests, one day, while a congress usually takes place over several days and tends to appeal to a larger audience.

Event Schedule


  1. The opening by a keynote speaker serves as an introduction and orientation aid for the further program.

  2. Various presentations and talks deepen the topic.

  3. The concluding panel discussion offers the opportunity to exchange views on the newly gained insights.

  4. Less central, but no less important is the supporting program!

The Supporting Program Crowns the Event

One of the most important goals when planning a conference is a varied program! Live music gives every event moments that are remembered. Authentic music not only creates a special atmosphere, but also ensures unique encounters. The possibilities for using live music at a conference are diverse. Therefore, we present various ideas and concepts here:

Live Music as Program Item During the Conference

  • 1) Music flashmob for trade show reception
  • 2) Musicians as walking act
  • 3) Music as product presentation

Live Music as Highlight for the Evening Program

  • 1) Champagne reception with live music
  • 2) Dinner music
  • 3) Party band

Anyone looking for a suitable musician or band for the supporting program of a conference will find what they're looking for on SofaConcerts. For event formats and events with live music, feel free to also contact the SofaConcerts Team.




Artist Recommendations for Conferences, Congresses or Events



UPTIGHT acoustic soul

IKEA Family Concert

"Great song selection and magnificent performance! We booked UPTIGHT for two customer events at IKEA in Berlin and everyone was more than thrilled by the musical quality and the likeable characters of the band! All arrangements went super smoothly and we gladly recommend UPTIGHT!"


The High Fives

Nina's and Rainer's Stage

"The High Fives made our evening perfect! The music was uniquely beautiful, like the singer too ;-). The band was great and everyone was totally nice! We heartily recommend the band and are sure that we'll contact The High Fives for the next party."


Elin Bell

Kai Görlitz

"We were very happy about the super professional performance by Elin Bell and her band at our wedding! Communication beforehand was super uncomplicated, everything went smoothly... and her music is beautiful! Thank you again!"


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