SongDivision USA hosted another free musical happy hour this past week and the response was through the roof! Rockstar hosts, Angus Clark (Cher, Trans-Siberian Orchestra), John Lombardo (toured...
Read MoreIn these challenging times, SongDivision wants to celebrate the strengths that we have as an industry and continue to solidify those strong bonds. We wrote this Industry Anthem to...
Read MoreWhen it comes to Virtual Happy Hours, Australia and Asia do it up right! Our most recent interactive musical session featured a high-energy hour of rock & roll trivia,...
Read MoreSongDivision recently joined up with the folks from HD Premier and the Grand Wailea Resort Maui Resort for a virtual island happy hour like no other. From rock &...
Read MoreEver want to know how the science of music unites people? In this exclusive podcast, Cvent sat down with SongDivision’s John Lombardo (toured with Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins) and Sam...
Read MoreThe team from SPIN took SongDivision’s Virtual Happy Hour for a spin this past week in what was an over-the-top, high-energy entertainment affair! The session featured rock &...
Read More SongDivision’s recent ‘Lockdown Rock-Down’ in aid of Meeting Needs was an all-out virtual gala and entertainment bash featuring the very best of SongDivision’s UK musicians. The exclusive...
Read MoreSongDivision lit up the virtual space with it’s most recent musical happy hour conducted for clients, friends and fans in Asia. The session was led by SongDivision’s one-and-only...
Read MoreSongDivision UK hosted a special edition showcase of our Remote Team Anthem hosted by our one-and-only, Sam McNeill — GM for UK/Europe and award winning MC/Facilitator having delivered...
Read MoreSongDivision was awarded the Gold honor for best Activity/Experience Supplier at the 10th-anniversary Eventex Awards. Every year Eventex Awards’ global competition spotlights the best events, experiences, and suppliers in...
Read MoreRecently, ADMEI dialed up SongDivision to deliver an amplified musical happy hour for their global team. The music-fueled event was filled with non-stop entertainment from SongDivision’s US rock...
Read MoreTAG Group brought on SongDivision for a fun-filled afternoon of interactive songwriting and virtual team building. The session was hosted by SongDivision’s rockstar cast of characters: Sam McNeill...
Read MoreSongDivision teamed up with 3,500 presenters and attendees for the “YPO: Leading the Recovery Summit”, to create an original InstaHit highlighting the spectacular online event as well as deliver...
Read MoreThis past week it was Australia and Asia’s turn to experience a free musical happy hour! SongDivision pulled out all the stops with acclaimed musician/hosts, Brihony Dawson (Aerosmith,...
Read MoreIf you’re feeling a little (or maybe more than a little) worn down by virtual meetings, you’re far from alone — most are just not all that engaging, especially...
Read More On May 1st, it was Weber Shandwick’s turn to go online with SongDivision for an interactive musical happy hour! This unforgettable session featured SongDivision hosts, Angus Clark (Cher,...
Read MoreWhen it comes to the rock & roll lifestyle, you might be surprised to hear that it’s not all about drinking and late nights. While the party atmosphere may...
Read More SongDivision recently got together with Microsoft for an all-out Virtual Happy Hour filled with laughs, musical trivia and fun! SongDivision’s rock star hosts, Angus Clark (Cher, Trans-Siberian Orchestra),...
Read MoreSongDivision’s Nashville rock star, Benji Harris (toured with Cassadee Pope, Big & Rich), recently sat in on EventMB’s epic ‘Managing the Virtual Experience’ webinar, hosted by EventMB’s Founder...
Read MoreIndependent Age recently teamed up with SongDivision to experience a Remote Team Anthem virtual songwriting session. The session was hosted by SongDivision’s GM for UK/Europe, Sam McNeill —...
Read More The team from CSI DMC joined up with SongDivision for a memorable virtual songwriting and team building session, our Remote Team Anthem. Hosted by SongDivision’s all-star musicians, Benji...
Read MoreOn Monday, 20 Apr 2020, SongDivision’s UK/Europe team held a ‘Monday Funday’ Virtual Happy Hour for a host of attendees throughout Europe. The hour featured two of SongDivision’s...
Read More This past week we had the pleasure of entertaining the team from SITE Southern California with a Virtual Happy Hour featuring musical trivia, entertainment, and of course,...
Read MoreThis past week we had the pleasure of working with Verne Harnish and the crew over at the Scaling Up Summit 2.0 on an incredibly energetic and (as always)...
Read MoreWe’re all feeling a bit out of sorts, holed up in our homes with loved ones — hopefully you still love them — talking with two-dimensional versions of friends...
Read MoreA personal journey of trepidation, skepticism, and satisfyingly good fun. Alright, I’ll start by saying I was a skeptic. I mean, who wouldn’t be?! How could a...
Read MoreGot some extra time on your hands? Our musicians do too! Take a virtual lesson from real rock stars who tour the globe with today’s hottest artists — when...
Read MoreCalling all musicians and music enthusiasts! Looking for your moment to shine in the meetings and events industry, as well as unleash your inner rock star? The Events Industry...
Read MoreLeading interactive music provider, SongDivision, releases Remote Team Anthem service to address the growing demand for virtual team building solutions. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 4 March 2020 Not long ago,...
Read MoreTeam building in the modern work environment can be a real challenge. With multiple office locations and the advent of telecommuting, rising travel costs, and unpredictable limitations like virus...
Read More When you’re chatting with Antonio Chiappetta, you can’t help but be drawn in by his positivity, thoughtfulness, and most of all, his passion for music. Casually peering out...
Read More HRD Summit is the premier gathering for People Directors on the planet, with multiple conferences annually in Europe and the US. The event attracts HR professionals, including Chief...
Read MoreThis past month Hard Rock International announced BreakOut®, a collection of experiential offerings provided by a select group of partners, including SongDivision, to elevate their MICE programming. Hard Rock’s...
Read MoreAre you positioned to succeed in the 2020’s? Dave Grohl is, and your company culture can learn a lot from him. Long-term success as a rock star takes careful...
Read MoreRedefining corporate culture, as with composing a piece of music, requires creativity, patience and consistency. In 2016, Tony Lombardo, newly appointed CEO of Lendlease Asia, an international property and...
Read MoreWith the Chinese New Year taking place later this month, and with 2020 being the Year of the Rat, we thought we’d celebrate a little early with a list...
Read MoreMusic has long been a part of sales kickoffs and annual meetings to entertain, inspire and communicate key messaging. But did you know there was a time when the...
Read MoreWhen it comes to sales kickoffs, it’s all about attitude. To inspire confidence among your teams and keep spirits high, the energy level of your conference has to build...
Read More What is it about team building that gets our palms sweating and hearts racing? When you stop to think about it, it is a strange scenario in which...
Read MoreThe second annual Battle of the Bosses, Halloween Edition, took place at Mulligans on the Blue in Wailea on Monday, October 28th. The Battle of the Bosses is an...
Read More For 9 years and counting, IMEX and SongDivision have been uniting the meetings & events industry using music. At this year’s IMEX America, music made its way into...
Read More SongDivision and Songhaven are proud to release our Anthem in celebration of BBC Music Day. Lyrics for the Anthem were written over several Songhaven engagements by people living...
Read MoreThere’s no doubt that music festivals have taken the world by storm, as has demand for consumer experiences in general. Music festivals allow us to experience new ideas, collaborate...
Read MoreLove it or hate it, there’s no denying ‘Old Town Road’s’ 19-week run atop the Billboard Hot 100 — the chart’s longest-running number 1 song . So, how...
Read MoreSongDivision will partner with UK-based Songhaven to create an Anthem in support of BBC Music Day written by those living with dementia. Music is a powerful artform with the...
Read More Camp Imua was created in 1976 by long-time SongDivision partner, Imua Family Services. The camp provides a week-long outdoor experience for children with special needs and disabilities, giving...
Read MoreJodi is a powerful singer, and a fan-favorite among SongDivision clients. For over a decade, this gifted singer and songwriter has toured with Trans-Siberian Orchestra receiving two gold records....
Read MoreSongDivision vocalist, Natasha Stuart, is no stranger to the big stage. She’s belted out notes with some of the biggest names in the business, including Richard Clapton, Jimmy Barnes,...
Read MoreWith several countries worldwide celebrating their independence in July including Argentina, Belgium, Canada, Colombia, France, and the United States, it got us thinking a lot about anthems. An anthem...
Read MoreSam McNeill and Tom Billington caught up with Will Curran from EventIcons at IMEX Frankfurt to discuss InstaHits and create a custom song from scratch with the cameras rolling....
Read MoreWinter is here for the Southern Hemisphere, and your conferences and events need music more than ever! We get it, Winter can be a difficult time to motivate your...
Read MoreSummer is here, and the music festival season is in full swing, so why not use it to your advantage? We get it, this time of year can be...
Read MoreAcclaimed Aussie pop star, Brihony Dawson, has worked with Grammy-winning producers and rock legends worldwide, and now she’s ready to make your events legendary. Brihony’s energy and charisma can...
Read MoreJune 30th is fast approaching, are you hitting your employee engagement goals? Whether you operate on a fiscal or calendar year, the end of the quarter represents a time...
Read MoreCan going to concerts help you live longer? A new study conducted by O2 and behavioral scientist, Patrick Fagan, seems to think so. Intrigued by their findings, we thought...
Read MoreGlobal Meetings Industry Day (GMID) is about celebrating the impact that the meetings and events industry has on businesses, economies, and communities. Several GMID’s ago, SongDivision created an anthem...
Read MoreIt’s April – three full months into the year and the start of a fresh quarter – and you’re likely evaluating the effectiveness of your sales kickoffs and early-year...
Read MoreFrom The Bee Gees to The Carpenters, AC/DC to Van Halen, some of the greatest bands in history proved that when family is involved, everyone’s a winner. But as...
Read MoreAre you listening to attendees or talking at them? Over the past fifteen years we’ve had the privilege of being a part of some of the biggest corporate events...
Read MoreWhat is it about an amazing keynote presentation that can leave an audience riveted? Why is it that some keynotes resonate while others fall short – even at the...
Read MoreIn a recent interview with hall of fame radio host, Dayna Steele, Angus Clark discusses the music business and the unique connection that music has with corporate team building....
Read MoreA new year, a new opportunity to incorporate engaging and innovative team building activities into your meetings and conferences. While team building should certainly be fun and entertaining, the...
Read MoreWith the Chinese New Year nearly upon us and the important role music plays in celebration, we thought we’d kick-off the Spring Festival with our Top 10 list of...
Read MoreAs you prepare for 2019, you’ve likely thought about how best to engage your workforce to inspire the performance needed for a successful year. You’ve scheduled employee reviews, performance...
Read MoreYear-end corporate parties aren’t what they used to be, and even if they were, conservatism within today’s office culture would grind them to a vinyl-screeching halt. What’s not to...
Read MoreYes, as much as we hate to break it to you, playing music at your event requires a license, even if you’re only playing a couple of songs off...
Read MoreEver questioned whether or not music helps or hurts your office environment? You’re not alone. In fact, the answer is not as clear cut as you might think. Much...
Read MoreWe know, it’s only October, but chances are, you are already deep into planning for your company’s annual year-end event. When it comes to hosting a stellar celebration, having...
Read MoreSongDivision held its first ever ‘Battle of the Bosses’ competition on September 22nd in Maui benefitting Imua Family Services. The competition featured bosses from Four Seasons Resort Maui at...
Read MoreYou might be wondering why you would consider writing a song for your business. Fair question, and one we encounter often at SongDivision. Put simply, experiencing music through songwriting...
Read MoreIt’s that time of year again, where you welcome the best and brightest graduates into your business and get them started on the right foot. However, with nearly half...
Read MoreWhen it comes to event programming, quality-over-quantity is the key to generating meaningful audience engagement. While certain formats call for longer-form sessions, sometimes you’re just looking for a quick-hit...
Read MoreSongDivision presents its inaugural music event to raise money for Imua Family Services. LAHAINA, HI – SongDivision lives to unite people through music. With over 15 years of experience...
Read MoreThe IMEX team have been using the power of music to build relationships since their Las Vegas launch in 2010, where we first had the opportunity to partner with...
Read MoreEvent Manager Blog asked us to share some insights into how music can be used for events. In this video, we give you 5 new ideas that you may...
Read MoreLegendary guitarist Earl Slick speaks candidly with SongDivision founder Andy Sharpe about his work with David Bowie and John Lennon. He describes what it’s like to meet and work...
Read MoreDo I Need a Music License for My Events? The answer is, yes. It’s the law, and it’s the right thing to do. We all expect to get paid...
Read MoreMusic is powerful. It evokes emotions and transforms people in ways they could never have imagined. But don’t just take our word for it. There is scientific research that proves...
Read MoreFast Company discusses how Angus Clark & SongDivision rock the business world. Angus Clark, SongDivision’s General Manager for the Americas, recently sat down with Fast Company to discuss music,...
Read MoreWhy does team building matter? And how can music improve the experience? Let’s start with team building. In our many years of experience, we’ve come across our fair share...
Read MoreWe’ve all complained about the music being too loud at events. Even though event organizers know attendees want to have conversations and get to know each other, the music...
Read MoreI Hate Team Building by Marsha Sharpe, SongDivision I hate ‘team building’. Everyone hates ‘team building’. That’s because too often, activities are generic and selected with little consideration for...
Read MoreA three-hour team building session won’t fix a bad company culture. There is no silver bullet. Good company cultures are based on trust, and trust takes time to build....
Read MoreWe forget blog posts. We forget PowerPoint slides. But we remember emotions. We remember how a person, place or event made us ‘feel.’ So to help celebrate Global Meetings...
Read MoreMusic is an important ingredient to event design. Like a great film score or soundtrack, event music has the ability to evoke our emotions and emphasize key messaging at...
Read MoreIn a recent airing of Catalyst, ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) featured a segment entitled ‘Music On The Brain’ focusing on the effectiveness of music in the treatment of brain injuries...
Read MoreIn this Micenet article featuring our very own, Sam McNeill, three industry leaders give their top 5 reasons you need team building at your next event. ROI should be your...
Read MoreOur very own Sam McNeill, General Manager for UK & Europe, sat down with Mike McAllen from Grass Shack Events & Media to discuss music, top industry tips, inspiration,...
Read MoreSongDivision’s General Manager for UK & Europe, Sam McNeill, chats with Events Uncovered about how music and memory are intrinsically linked and why this is a very powerful tool within events....
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