It doesnt matter whether youre the CEO, event manager, event intern or the coffee maker, music affects us all and we have just the playlist to motivate all eventprofs.
Sometimes our everyday distractions cause us to procrastinate, which reduces our productivity and leads us into a downward spiral, however, music can not only be a motivator but can also create a better environment to work in. Different music types can also contribute to our moods, with some lifting you up and others making you sad but whether its motivation, inspiration or relaxation, music can provide us with the perfect backdrop when its time to knuckle down and get things done. Here is just the playlist to motivate every event professional.
Eye Of The Tiger Survivor
Everyone knows the iconic Rocky scene and this song has created almost an automatic reflex between listening and motivation. As soon as it comes on, its time for you to put the work in to be the best!
Lose Yourself Eminem
A rap that has everyone on their seats cheering for the underdog, and I bet you at least know some of the words!
Lose yourself in your work and never ever let it go, you only get one shot do not miss your chance to blow, because opportunity comes once in a lifetime.
Born To Run Bruce Springsteen
For the event planner that enjoys being out of the office, this is the motivational anthem when you are stuck behind all that paperwork! You were born to run, and plan, and visit venues.
I Dont Get Tired Kevin Gates
A motivational track all about keeping working and how you never get tired, which is a skill all event planners need with all of the jobs eventprofs do every day.
Counting Stars OneRepublic
A great, fast-paced song for the days when you are trying to meet deadlines. Youre bound to put this on repeat.
In The End Linkin Park
Theres something motivating about heavy rap and this song is no different, but its a reminder that in the end, it doesnt matter, leave your work at the door and dont take it home with you.
Beautiful Day U2
When the sun is shining and everything is falling into place, this is a feel good tune that will help to give you the energy and motivational boost you need, after all its a beautiful day!
This Is What You Came For Calvin Harris Ft. Rhianna
An event anthem that will help keep your focus and eye on the prize as you try to focus on what your attendees came for!
I Will Survive Gloria Gaynor
As an eventprof you will always have days where you think you wont make it, this is the perfect motivational song to remind you that you will!
Dont You Worry Child Swedish House Mafia
Other than an awesome beat to work to, to get you in the zone, this track is helpful when everything seems to be going wrong and you need something to calm you down, theres a plan for you!
Dont Stop Believing Journey
If ever there was a motivational song to keep yourself believing in yourself, this is it. Journey are an essential on any motivation playlist.
Stronger Kanye West
While he may be a controversial personality, Kanye knows how to rock a record. This is a great beat that highlights how much hard work makes you stronger.
Tubthumping Chumbawumba
For the comeback that you are working on, this is the ultimate song for never letting them beat you down and its catchy too!
Cool For The Summer Demi Lovato
A great track that is particularly great if youre working angry, it just has the vibes you need to push on through and get it done, even if you arent happy about it!
Here Comes The Sun The Beatles
A really calming song that just lifts you up, especially in the morning when you have to get straight down to work, this song puts you in the mood.
Beauty And A Beat Justin Bieber Ft. Nicki Minaj
Whether you like Bieber or not, you cant argue with a decent dance beat to get you moving in your chair and if you dont know Nickis rap part way through then you havent lived.
The Worlds Greatest R Kelly
There is only one way to be the worlds greatest eventprof and that is working hard. Thankfully R Kelly has made it and hes showing you how.
MMMBop Hanson
Who doesnt remember the fresh faced Hanson? A feel good song still going strong in the motivation category 20 years later!
Remember The Name Fort Minor
Its all about personal branding in this song by Fort Minor. As well as having a catchy chorus it reminds you of what it takes to be remembered.
Dog Days Are Over Florence + The Machine
A really motivational track that will get you tapping your feet and picking up the pace because your dog day is nearly over.
Girl On Fire Alicia Keys
Although possibly an empowering female power ballad, Alicia Keys has a powerful set of lungs and whoever you are, you have to appreciate and be motivated by it.
Happy Pharrell Williams
A feel good summer song that can give you a pick me up at your desk or even add an extra spring in your step during the commute, either way you shouldnt skip this one.
With A Little Help From My Friends The Beatles
Highlighting the importance of teamwork, The Beatles is a great song for late meetings or when you all have to stay late to meet a deadline - a team building tune
Roar Katy Perry
A reminder that you always have a voice and you should put your own personal stamp on things, with this empowering song by Katy Perry.
Radioactive Imagine Dragons
This powerful song will help to keep you focused and is a little out there for drowning out all of the other distractions!
The Climb Miley Cyrus
A powerful ballad that reminds you that everyone faces struggles and needs to overcome obstacles so this is a great motivator for troubleshooting or if you are going through a rough planning phase.
All I Do Is Win DJ Khaled
Be a winning eventprof and have a positive mental attitude and confidence in yourself so that you just win, win, win no matter what.
Believe Cher
This Cher classic is hard not to sing along to and will definitely have you believing in yourself when youre done.
Billionaire Travie McCoy and Bruno Mars
For your inner entrepreneur this song will help to remind you what you are working towards, whether it is a promotion or just experience to help you start-up your own business in the future, a billionaire is always a great position to aim for, like other millionaire event planners!
Its My Life Bon Jovi
If youre trying to quell your rebellious side, this is the song to listen to while trying to be productive and get all your work done as it allows you to take all of your frustrations out while singing along.
Never Give Up On A Good Thing George Benson
Sometimes things can be getting you down but this song teaches you to appreciate the good things and not to give up on them.
Raise Your Glass Pink
This powerful anthem celebrates the weird and wonderful and will definitely motivate you to come up with some innovative and creative ideas! Who wants to have an event like someone elses anyway.
Unwritten Natasha Beddingfield
A reminder that you can always do things to change your current situation and nothing is set in stone, perfect for the days where everything is seemingly going wrong!
You Cant Always Get What You Want Rolling Stones
In events as well as life you cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes, you just might find, you get what you need, or at least so say the Rolling Stones.
I Gotta Feeling Black Eyed Peas
This is a perfect pre-event anthem that will have you in high spirits for the day or evening ahead and the beat is pretty motivating for productivity too!
Walking on Sunshine Katrina and The Waves
A classic tune that will make you feel like its summer time, even on the rainiest of days and will keep you company in the office to motivate you to plough through your work just to get outside.
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If your playlist isnt quite big enough then here are some other motivational songs to add:
- Stronger Britney Spears
- Never Forget You Zara Larsson, MNEK
- This Is Gospel Panic! At The Disco
- Good Feeling Flo Rida
- Man in The Mirror Michael Jackson
- Around The World Daft Punk
- Im Still Standing Elton John
- Africa Toto
- Highway To Hell - ACDC
- Forever Young Jay-Z Ft. Mr Hudson
- In The Air Tonight Phil Collins
- Affirmation Savage Garden
- Go The Distance Michael Bolton
In Conclusion
There are a variety of genres in this playlist so hopefully there is something for every event planner covering smooth classics and punk rock to rap, pop and hip hop. Whatever your flavor it is bound to be motivational so check out our playlist on Spotify and get back to work with an extra boost!
Which tracks would you add to the playlist? Comment below to let us know what to add!