Halloween parties can be epic. Seriously, costumes, candy…karaoke? Absolutely! What better way to carry out an evening of debauchery and camp than with a full-service karaoke setup for when the bubbling cauldron of punch kicks in?
Monster Mash, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Billie Eilish – there is an entire spectrum of music to sample and sing along to come October 31. You just need to know how to put it all together.
Don’t fear the reaper. We’ve put together some essential Halloween karaoke steps to guarantee a devilishly good time. Check out our checklist below:
1. Get your karaoke equipment set up
A killer, home karaoke set-up is critical for a Halloween spooktakular. You will want to be sure you have the right equipment for your party. If you are just having a few friends over you can likely get away with a karaoke app and a blue tooth microphone. But if you are having a larger party you will want to have a proper set-up with microphones, a sound system, a mixer, and an epic karaoke software.
You can read our step-by-step karaoke set-up guide here.
Of course if you are in need of a karaoke app for the night, Singa comes with one of the largest music libraries, featuring thousands of songs and artists – from classic to modern takes. Singa can be used on mobile, iPad, and smartTV. You can also create your own Halloween playlist on Singa to run the night smoothly.
If you've got the time and you're willing to completely outfit your space with venue-level equipment upgrades, there are some external systems available for your Halloween bash that can awaken the dead. Adding a mixer and a sound amplifier system to your big-screen TV-and-external-speaker setup can create a massive auditory experience that’s ideal for parties with 100+ guests. If you plan to get you own equipment you can check out our recommendations for some professional grade karaoke software:
But beware: the bigger the party, the harder it is to outdo yourself next year.
2. Dig up decorations that scream Halloween
There really is no other type of seasonal house party that begs for decorations like a Halloween party. Depending on how wild you want to go cutesy and camp, or life-altering-ly horrific – a proper karaoke bash deserves some trimmings.
Rent a couple of fog machines, some dry ice, bolts, and chains to hang from the ceilings, or keep it PG and opt for a massive disco ball instead. Whatever you think is most likely to keep your guests dancing and vibing to the karaoke setup, make it happen.
3. Gag them with a Halloween menu
Keeping the karaoke party going is only achievable by having nibbles and refreshments on hand through the night. And since it's Halloween, the opportunities for creativity are endless. Find some appropriate catering ideas: a blood-red cauldron of punch, peeled grapes, zombie brain cupcakes.
Go nuts! Just try to ensure that you’ve got a versatile spread of eats and drinks available. And be thoughtful about it: ask ahead to see if there are dietary restrictions––and always have some non-alcoholic options at the ready. Keeping your ghoulish guests satisfied means they’ll be able to last longer.
4. Curate the perfect Halloween karaoke playlist
Needless to say, it’s not a karaoke party without music. That’s why, we’ve left the most important step until the end. The perfect Halloween karaoke songs t is essential to a Halloween house party. It helps people select their songs faster, and can early get people started singing right from the start.
In order to create the right ambiance, you'll want to have a go-to selection of audible moans, chains, and screams at the ready. We're talking blood-curdling werewolf howls, chainsaw rips, the whole shebang.
You can check out our Halloween karaoke playlist here.
Then, once the party has kicked off in a major way and guests are ready to hit the microphone, you should have the perfect karaoke playlist available for them to choose from. Classic camp, bloody horrific, and modernly morbid: these are some of the best songs for the occasion.
5. If all else fails… hit the town
Take your planned at-home Halloween party on the road. Things happen – if the thought of hosting becomes too overwhelming, or if it’s just not the right vibe for your living room, the Singa venue finder is perfect for sourcing karaoke bars and venues in your area. Choose the one with the ideal capacity to accommodate your guest list or the one that best fits your plans for a spine-tingling Halloween-themed evening.
There you have it! All the steps necessary for throwing the most awesome Halloween-themed karaoke party – plus a last-resort detour option, too. Stick to the above suggestions and your totally freaky karaoke event will go on to become the stuff of spooky legends.