subject: Different Kinds Of Entertainment For Events? [print this page] What is entertainment? This may seem a strange kind of a question, but judging by what we have been shown recently as being entertainment today; this question has a right to be asked.
Entertainment is anything that can be defined as something that a person watches or partakes of for fun or just for leisure. Entertainment comprises of shows, concerts, television programs, gambling and stand-up comedy performances, plays etc.
Television is responsible for the vast majority of people's entertainment today. The problem is that television is not quite what it used to be anymore. Many shows are now reality programmes. There are movies that can be watched, and popular series like the soaps or other drama programmes. There are also live sports events that can be watched no matter what time of the day or night they take place. Musical concerts, historical events, and many more events can be watched on TV which saves people lots of money as they do not have to be at the event in person.
Concerts are another category of entertainment. Most concerts will be musical or could also be singing or a combination of both. Depending on the kind of music or singing will also determine what those who go to listen will wear. People would generally dress up for the opera or a classical performance, but for a musical concert like Westlife; they would usually dress much more casually. Another very popular kind of act at the moment are the impersonators or tribute bands who are generally quite entertaining. The standards are usually quite high, although impersonators have been known to mock the celebrity more than impersonate them!
Stand-up comedy can also be put into this category as it is also a form of show. There are some very good new acts taking to the stage all the time so even if you don't find the first show you attend that funny, then there is bound to be another comedian whose humour is more to your taste.
Sporting events generally have live Marching bands and musical items which render some form of entertainment seen in a show.
Gambling even though known as one of the seven sins is an entertainment activity for most people. It is generally the thrill of the win that makes them go back time and time again. It can be addictive though, and one must be careful not to waste too much money on this "sport".
So now we have determined what entertainment is perhaps you are looking to find some? Well I'd recommend the best place to start for live entertainment is an entertainment agency. They will have contacts in many of these areas and will be able to save you the hassle of trying to trace the kind of thing you are looking for by trawling through the phone book!
