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Do you remember the days when a party of family and friends would mean a sing-song session around the piano or a guitar? Technology has much to blame for taking these precious moments away from us. Nowadays our parties are plagued by the drone of the television and the Playstation, all turned on for the purpose of entertaining our guests.

Well this summer do something different and throw a Karaoke Party. You could use a normal DVD player that has a Karaoke function, or a Karaoke machine or even a Playstation - equipment that you probably already have in your house. What better way than to use technology to reclaim your lost memories!

We may have the equipment, but what can we do to hold a memorable Karaoke Party?

1. Choose your guests

Participation is the key to a memorable Karaoke Party. Make sure you invite those who are not shy to participate and love to put on a show. Not only will they sing they will also encourage others to get up and do the same thing. Also there's nothing worse than having the microphone continually used by only one member of the party. So when choosing your guests make sure you have a good combination of singers who will not take their singing too seriously.

2. Theme and Music

Now that you have chosen your guests, you must determine your selection of music. To simplify you can select a theme for the party. Be it a theme according to the genre of the music or the era. You can even get your guests to dress up for the part. If you are really organised, you can ask your guests to suggest a few songs each which you can then have for the day. Don't forget to include one or two upbeat pieces, these really bring up the mood.

3. Drinks

All singers need to replenish the fluids in their body. Make your choice of drinks unique. You could serve beverages like honey and lemon which would soothe the parched and 'stressed' throat of your singers. To add a bit of twist you could spike the drink with a bit of alcohol. This is a party after all. Importantly don't forget to have an endless supply of spring water with ice.

4. Food

Finger food should be adequate for a Karaoke Party. Nothing too sticky, too spicy or too dry for the throat. You wouldn't want your microphone to get too dirty or your singers' throat to get too scratchy. Something to fuel your singers like sandwiches, mini quiche and something to soothe the throat like dried fruits. Don't forget to supply your singers with utensils.

Lastly, don't forget that you are the host. While you should have fun and sing along, you must remember that you are the lubricant for a smooth party. If you are too busy with the food and drinks, get someone you know to 'mc' the event. This person should be prepared to encourage others to sing and to do the technical side of the event.

Now you have the ideas, go out and have the party.

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