Guide to help you plan team building events

Posted on 10 December 20131 August 2025 by Social Media Manager

Guide to help you plan team building events

Steps to Organising a Successful Team Building Experience

How to Plan a Successful Team Building Event

Team building can be one of the most powerful tools for strengthening communication, boosting morale, and encouraging collaboration in the workplace. However, to get real value from it, a team building event needs to be well thought out and tailored to your people. Here are a few essential tips to help you plan an event that your team will not only enjoy, but also benefit from long after the day is over.

1. Know Your Goals

Before you dive into logistics, ask yourself: what do you want to achieve? Is your aim to improve communication, reward your team for a successful quarter, onboard new staff, or simply have some fun and unwind together? The clearer your goals, the easier it will be to choose the right activity.

For example, if your focus is on encouraging cross-department collaboration, opt for an event that mixes up usual team structures. If it’s about stress relief and boosting morale, something fun and light-hearted like a music video or band-building session could be ideal.

2. Choose the Right Activity

The best team building events strike a balance between fun and purpose. It’s important to select an activity that aligns with your company culture and suits your team’s personality. An energetic sales team might thrive with high-energy music-based experiences, while a group of creatives may enjoy something more expressive or artistic.

At Rock and Roll Experience, we offer a range of music-based team activities that not only bring people together but also tap into creativity, confidence, and teamwork. From forming a rock band to starring in a festive music video, our events are designed to be inclusive, engaging and impactful.

3. Think About the Logistics

Consider the practical aspects early on. What’s your budget? How many people will be attending? Will it be at your office, a conference venue, or somewhere more unique like a recording studio? Make sure you book in advance, especially during busy times like Christmas or summer.

4. Make It Memorable

The best events are those people talk about afterwards. Include elements that surprise and delight. Use props, music, challenges, or team awards to give the event a real sense of occasion.

5. Reflect and Follow Up

After the event, take time to reflect. Ask for feedback and consider what worked well. Use that insight to shape future activities and keep the positive momentum going.

If you would like some unique team building ideas, contact us for our brochure.

Some of the companies that have experienced our corporate events

Our favourite team building events

Boomwhackers

They look like silly plastic tubes (and they are) but when the group works together they can create classical music.

Drumming

Nothing taps into that raw, primal energy better than drumming team building. Your team will connect in a way they didn’t know was possible.

Rock & roll choir

Uplifting and high energy team building. Our facilitators surprise every time and even the introverts can’t help loving this.

Thriller dance

Here your team learn the iconic Michael Jackson dance routine. It’s a hilarious team building activity.

Music video

Your team can plan, create and star in their own music video. Hilarious, crazy and brilliantly unique team building.

Rock band

Learn to play real instruments, rehearse a song and then get up on stage for the big show! Team building never rocked so hard!

Charity guitar build

Build a real, working guitar, write a song and design the packaging. At the end donate guitars to a local school.

Recording Studio Experience

Visit a working recording studio, create your own song and have it all captured in a ‘Band Aid’ style music video.

Samba drumming

Bring the excitement and energy of samba drumming team building to your workplace. Pure joy and human connection through rhythm.

Caricature workshop

Enjoy a relaxed workshop with a professional caricaturist. Learn the skills then draw your own caricature.

Morris dance

A hilarious session learning a traditional English folk dance. The most quintessentially English team building session.

Virtual music quiz

Test your knowledge with this quirky interactive and totally unique quiz. Works brilliantly as a virtual team build or for in-person events.

Beat box

Very modern and very accessible. Anyone can do this and we show you how to become expert beatboxers. A perfect energiser or team building activity.

Harmonica

Each delegate gets their own harmonica in a musical team build that sees them master the blues harp! Perfect as a short conference energiser.

Rock chior

Uplifting and high energy team building. Our facilitators surprise every time and even the introverts can’t help loving this.

Rock band

Learn to play real instruments, rehearse a song and then get up on stage for the big show! Team building never rocked so hard!

Boomwhackers

They look like silly plastic tubes
(and they are) but when the group works together they can create classical music.

Drumming

They look like silly plastic tubes
(and they are) but when the group works together they can create classical music.

Virtual music quiz

Test your knowledge with this quirky interactive and totally unique quiz. Works brilliantly as a virtual team build or for in-person events.

Music video

Your team can plan, create and star in their own music video. Hilarious, crazy and brilliantly unique team building.

Thriller dance

Here your team learn the iconic Michael Jackson dance routine. It’s a hilarious team building activity.

Morris dance

A hilarious session learning a traditional English folk dance. The most quintessentially English team building session.

Beat box

Very modern and very accessible. Anyone can do this and we show you how to become expert beatboxers. A perfect energiser or team building activity.

Harmonica

Each delegate gets their own harmonica in a musical team build that sees them master the blues harp! Perfect as a short conference energiser.

Our team away day was all a bit last minute but Matt was fantastic with his planning!
It’s definitely something that the office will be talking about for a long time to come – 5 stars aren’t enough.

Amber-Anne Allen – PA to the COO of Trafalgar Entertainment

Are you ready to build a high performing team?

Team building is a powerful investment in your workforce, boosting trust, communication, and collaboration while reducing conflicts. Done right, it enhances employee engagement and positively impacts company culture. That’s why we create fun, energising events that help teams bond, collaborate, and step outside their comfort zones for shared success.

Unique team events to your inbox in 30 seconds

We are the UK’s leading provider of musical team building and conference energisers. Collaborate, create and do something different that forges strong human connection within your team.

Tell us where to email the details and we’ll instantly send you a PDF event brochure.

Christmas Corporate Event

Posted on 18 November 20131 August 2025 by Social Media Manager

Corporate Christmas Event

Make Your Team the Stars of Christmas: Create a Festive Music Video to Remember

Some of the companies that have experienced our corporate events

A Festive Video to Remember

🎅 Book Your Christmas Music Video Experience Today

Turn Your Team Into Christmas Superstars with a Festive Music Video Experience

If you’re looking for a memorable, fun and engaging way to celebrate with your team this Christmas, why not swap the usual office party for something truly unforgettable? Our Christmas Music Video Team Building Experience gives your team the chance to step into the spotlight, channel their inner pop stars, and create a festive video masterpiece together.

Inspired by classic hits like Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You”, this is your team’s chance to become part of the holiday soundtrack. It is packed with fun, laughter and collaboration, and results in a professional music video that your whole company can enjoy over the festive season.

Lights, Camera, Christmas!

We provide everything you need to transform your team into Christmas music video stars. From the moment we arrive, the energy builds as colleagues don costumes, get into character, and start bringing your music video to life.

Included in the experience:

A professional film crew to shoot and direct your video, making sure everything looks polished and festive.
Experienced facilitators to keep the energy high, help with choreography and scene planning, and make sure everyone is involved and having fun.
Props and costumes galore including Santa suits, elf ears, fake snow, microphones, tinsel, and more to add a festive flair to every frame.
Creative input from your team so you can design scenes, pick roles, plan group shots and personalise the video with your own company spirit.
Expert editing to produce a high-quality final music video, complete with effects, titles and seamless transitions that will amaze your team.

Where Can It Take Place?

The event is fully flexible and can be held at a location that suits you. Whether that’s a conference centre, your office, or a hotel, we bring everything needed to make it work. Alternatively, for an extra level of authenticity and wow factor, we can host your team in a professional recording studio near you. This setting gives the video a slick, studio-quality look and helps your staff feel like they are part of a real music production.

Fits Any Team and Any Budget

This experience can be scaled up or down to match your budget and group size. Whether you are a team of 10 or 100, we can tailor the format to meet your needs. No matter what scale you choose, the film crew, tutors, props and all equipment will be provided. And once the cameras stop rolling, we take care of the editing and send you a final cut that your whole company can enjoy watching together over Christmas.

Why It Works So Well

This isn’t just a bit of seasonal fun. It’s a genuine team building experience with long-lasting benefits:

Team bonding as colleagues work together on choreography, staging and costume ideas

Improved confidence as staff step out of their comfort zones in a lighthearted, supportive way
Creative collaboration where everyone contributes to the finished product
A lasting memory that your team will laugh about and share for years to come

A Festive Highlight to End the Year

Once the video is edited and delivered, it becomes the perfect centrepiece for your Christmas celebrations. Play it at your end-of-year party, share it on social media, or send it to clients and partners as a creative holiday greeting. However you use it, it’s guaranteed to bring smiles and spark conversations.

Ready to Roll?

If you want something fresh and festive to boost team morale and close the year on a high, this is it. Let us bring the cameras, the costumes and the Christmas cheer. Your team brings the energy, creativity and spirit. Together, we’ll create a one-of-a-kind Christmas music video that celebrates your team in the most joyful way possible.

Book your Christmas Music Video Team Building Experience today and give your team something to sing about this holiday season.

See some of our other festive offerings below.

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Saxophonist

Looking for the perfect soundtrack to your festive celebration? Our Christmas Jazz Saxophone Performer brings smooth, soulful sounds with a seasonal twist.

Crimbo Bingo

Get your team in the festive spirit with Christmas Bingo! A lively, music-filled twist on the classic game. Perfect for corporate parties, laughter, prizes, and holiday cheer guaranteed.

Solo Pianist

Add a touch of class to your next event with our professional solo pianist, perfect for corporate dinners, drinks receptions, award ceremonies, and conferences.

Carol Singers

Bring timeless festive charm to your event with professional Christmas carol singers. Dressed in traditional attire, they’ll perform classic carols and seasonal favourites to create a warm, nostalgic atmosphere.

Magicians

Our highly skilled magicians will bring the mystery and awe to your event with some amazing magic performances. These can be delivered as stage shows, or as close up performances whilst roaming between the delegates.

Jazz Band

Looking to elevate your next corporate event with world-class live festive music? Our professional jazz band brings timeless sophistication and cool, laid-back vibes to any setting.

Singing Waiters

Bring surprise and delight to dinner with our expert singing waiters. After seemingly being part of the service, they suddenly spark into life with a microphone and burst into song whilst interacting with the astounded diners.

Gatsby's Reverie

Create a laid back festive mood with top class acoustic live entertainment. Suitable for drinks receptions to roam between guests or a full blown evening party show.

Dominion Ultimate Band

If you need something special then we have the 9 piece extravaganza band. When big impact is needed then this is the option for you.

DJ

Book a world class, professional DJ to fill the dance floor at your corporate event. It gives total flexibility over musical genres and party moods so we can create the perfect vibe to fit your needs.

DJ + Live Music Fusion

Turn your event into an unforgettable celebration with our high-energy Sax & DJ Ibiza-style performance! Perfect for corporate events, luxury parties, product launches, and more.

Live Music Quiz

Test your Christmas knowledge with this quirky, interactive and unique team building music quiz. Drawing on a wide range of eras and tastes there is something for everyone. Perfect after dinner entertainment.

Christmas Choir

Uplifting and high energy. Learn a festive song and create a harmonious team building session with leaves everyone in high spirits.

Video Christmas Card

Create a unique video Christmas card in teams and share it with colleagues, clients or on your company website. A fantastic team build session.

Christmas Rock Band

Learn to play real instruments, rehearse a Christmas song as a band and then get up on stage for the ultimate festive rock show!

Right Hook Party Band

The Right Hook deliver the punch that you need for maximum effect at any party. Packed full of classic songs from the 50s up to current hits, there is something for everyone.

Make A Music Video

Our favourite Christmas team building event is the Christmas themed Make A Music Video team building event. It’s unique, brilliant and hilarious.

caricaturist

Our caricaturist will spend time with your delegates and expertly create hilarious Christmas caricatures of them. Bring delight to the room when they receive a one off, bespoke piece of art.

The Nightshades

For the freshest hits from our most modern band, this female fronted band blend modern pop with rock classics to perfection!

BGT Finalist

Mike Woodhams, a sensational singing impressionist and finalist on Britain's Got Talent, has become a favourite entertainer for global events. You can book Mike for an exclusive performance at your conference.

The Buenavistas

Spanish & Latin Band performing the best music by the Gypsy Kings, Buenavista Social Club, and other well known latin hits to bring the passion and music of Spain and help you create unforgettable memories.

Book amazing Corporate Christmas Entertainment in 3 simple steps

What we do and why we do it

Our raison d’être is to use the power of music to create team experiences that leave every delegate smiling, full of positivity, and feeling a closer connection with their colleagues.

We don’t do cookie cutter events. We listen to you to learn what impact you want to have and then we create the perfect session to achieve it.

Request details and costs for Corporate Christmas Entertainment

What People Say

“It wasn’t just creating a choir, the energy and the way in which you engaged with the crowd was brilliant. Even on the toughest of days, you all managed to get most of them involved! I absolutely loved it every day! I only wish we had more than 45 mins!!”

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Rebecca Nicholson - Retail Support Manager UK & Ireland -Tiffany & Co.

“The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive! Everyone loved it – I even overheard one person telling someone it was the single best team event they’ve ever done. So thank you so much to you and the team for making it a great afternoon.”

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Louise Scanlon Telefonica

Team Building – Make A Music Video

Posted on 25 July 20137 November 2025 by Social Media Manager

Team Building – Make A Music Video

Design and star in your own music video

Music Video Team Building

This is one of our most popular music based corporate team building events. Here clients are given the chance to design, plan and perform in their own music video.

They will need to pull together, get creative and find their inner rock star.

This takes the excitement to a whole new level as they design, plan, and turn the video into a reality.

Almost every time, people are surprised to see a totally different side of their colleagues that they didn’t know existed.

Team Size

5-80+
Duration

2 - 4 hours
Room size

Dependent on group size

As well as being a great, fun experience, this is also an excellent way to use corporate music sessions to tackle real business team dynamic problems that are disruptive in the workplace.

Just as a new product, service or project of any kind would start in the boardroom with brainstorming before key decisions are made and then serious planning takes place leading up to design, implementation and launch of the final product, the rock band music video will follow the same pattern.

Here each rock band team member needs to understand their role within the team in order to work together and make the most of their combined creative output. Their wildest, most exciting ideas will be encouraged, but then reality and logistics will be carefully considered as they will need to actually produce this within the limitations of time, budget, and resources.

Video narrative and content can be left open or can follow strict guidelines which might be related to the company or even a specific forthcoming project.

The possibilities are expansive but which team will produce the best video and follow the brief?

The end result will be captured and professionally edited which the team keep as a memento to create enduring memories from this positive shared experience.

Recreate a Famous Music Video

We can select the famous song together with you so it creates the right message. We can run this as a seasonal experience (such as the Christmas video below) or to fit a specific theme for your team.

Excellent songs to recreate include the Band Aid Christmas single ‘Do they know it’s Christmas’ with Duran Duran, Sting, Phil Collins, et al; as well as Lou Reed’s collaborative version of ‘Perfect Day’ with the likes of Elton John, Heather Small and Bono featuring.

As these are big group videos, and also very famous iconic works, they lend themselves very well to this event.

This session begins by splitting into sub teams, each tasked with re-writing the lyrics for specific parts of the song. This is where it starts to come to life and become very personal to that group.

They then need to think about the logistics of filming their ideas and liaise with the film crew to see what is possible.

Next up they need to rehearse the filming of their section to make sure it is slick.

They are then ready to get the cameras rolling and commit it to film.

Once all the sub groups are filmed, we film the big ensemble scenes that involve the whole team. It is hilarious, chaotic and intensely unique to the team.

We then edit the video and deliver it back to you for the premier screening!

Get in touch with us HERE to discuss your corporate training, team building or away day.

You can see some example videos below but why not get in touch to tell us what you need.

At Rock & Roll Experience, we offer a diverse array of music-based team building tailored to infuse vitality into your event:

Boomwhackers: These seemingly simple plastic tubes become instruments of harmony as participants work together to create classical music pieces, highlighting the importance of collaboration.

African Drums: Tapping into primal rhythms, drumming sessions enable teams to connect on a fundamental level, fostering unity through the collective creation of compelling beats.

Rock and Roll Choir: An uplifting and high-energy activity where even the most reserved individuals find joy in uniting their voices, culminating in a powerful group performance.

Beatboxing: This modern and accessible form of musical expression encourages participants to explore their vocal potential, culminating in a collaborative rhythmic showcase.

Thriller Dance: Delegates learn the iconic Michael Jackson routine, promoting teamwork and laughter as they master the choreography together.

Harmonica Sessions: Each participant receives a harmonica and, under expert guidance, learns to play the blues, culminating in a collective musical experience that resonates with achievement.

We even create bespoke sessions when a client has a specific need for something different. One example is this multi session in Dublin.

By incorporating these music-based team building sessions, you not only elevate the energy levels but also create memorable experiences that reinforce the value of teamwork and collective creativity.

You can see some of the videos below but why not get in touch to tell us what you need.

The Rock & Roll Experience is an organisation that you NEED at your event, no matter how big or small. I recently booked the Rock & Roll Choir experience and it really was a phenomenal experience. Highly recommend.

Rebecca Farnworth – Head of Operations at OTD Limited

About Rock & Roll Experience

Fun team building events

The Rock & Roll Experience was founded to provide unique, fun team-building events that foster real connections. With years of expertise in music, education, and corporate events, our team has performed worldwide at top venues across the UK and Europe, and with major music icons appearing on prominent TV shows.

Connecting through music

The team has taught music to a wide range of people, from children to adults, in corporate settings and workshops for 3,000+, as well as to those with learning difficulties. These experiences have taught them to connect with individuals, recognise their unique needs, and help them succeed through music.

Exceptional experiences

We listen to our clients, understand their goals, and deliver events that exceed expectations. We’re passionate about creating experiences that bring joy, smiles, and positive energy. Our team delivers events across the UK and Europe, taking the time to understand your needs from the planning stages.

Our favourite team building events

Boomwhackers

They look like silly plastic tubes (and they are) but when the group works together they can create classical music.

Drumming

Nothing taps into that raw, primal energy better than drumming team building. Your team will connect in a way they didn’t know was possible.

Rock & roll choir

Uplifting and high energy team building. Our facilitators surprise every time and even the introverts can’t help loving this.

Thriller dance

Here your team learn the iconic Michael Jackson dance routine. It’s a hilarious team building activity.

Music video

Your team can plan, create and star in their own music video. Hilarious, crazy and brilliantly unique team building.

Rock band

Learn to play real instruments, rehearse a song and then get up on stage for the big show! Team building never rocked so hard!

Charity guitar build

Build a real, working guitar, write a song and design the packaging. At the end donate guitars to a local school.

Recording Studio Experience

Visit a working recording studio, create your own song and have it all captured in a ‘Band Aid’ style music video.

Samba drumming

Bring the excitement and energy of samba drumming team building to your workplace. Pure joy and human connection through rhythm.

Caricature workshop

Enjoy a relaxed workshop with a professional caricaturist. Learn the skills then draw your own caricature.

Morris dance

A hilarious session learning a traditional English folk dance. The most quintessentially English team building session.

Virtual music quiz

Test your knowledge with this quirky interactive and totally unique quiz. Works brilliantly as a virtual team build or for in-person events.

Beat box

Very modern and very accessible. Anyone can do this and we show you how to become expert beatboxers. A perfect energiser or team building activity.

Harmonica

Each delegate gets their own harmonica in a musical team build that sees them master the blues harp! Perfect as a short conference energiser.

Rock chior

Uplifting and high energy team building. Our facilitators surprise every time and even the introverts can’t help loving this.

Rock band

Learn to play real instruments, rehearse a song and then get up on stage for the big show! Team building never rocked so hard!

Boomwhackers

They look like silly plastic tubes
(and they are) but when the group works together they can create classical music.

Drumming

They look like silly plastic tubes
(and they are) but when the group works together they can create classical music.

Virtual music quiz

Test your knowledge with this quirky interactive and totally unique quiz. Works brilliantly as a virtual team build or for in-person events.

Music video

Your team can plan, create and star in their own music video. Hilarious, crazy and brilliantly unique team building.

Thriller dance

Here your team learn the iconic Michael Jackson dance routine. It’s a hilarious team building activity.

Morris dance

A hilarious session learning a traditional English folk dance. The most quintessentially English team building session.

Beat box

Very modern and very accessible. Anyone can do this and we show you how to become expert beatboxers. A perfect energiser or team building activity.

Harmonica

Each delegate gets their own harmonica in a musical team build that sees them master the blues harp! Perfect as a short conference energiser.

Amber-Anne Allen – PA to the COO of Trafalgar Entertainment

Are you ready to build a high performing team?

Unique team events to your inbox in 30 seconds

We are the UK’s leading provider of musical team building and conference energisers. Collaborate, create and do something different that forges strong human connection within your team.

Tell us where to email the details and we’ll instantly send you a PDF event brochure.