Proms and homecomings are some of the best occasions to create memories that last for a lifetime. You have a party-friendly environment, good music, food and snacks, and something to heat things up, and the list can go on. You meet up with friends and have all you need for an unforgettable night out. This blast happens assuming that you set up some things before the event, like choosing metal and rock songs that animate the party and cater to more people’s tastes, as well as adding killer elements that make the party rock you like a hurricane!
Do you want to check out some tried-and-tested tips for the best prom or homecoming possible?
Have a rocking playlist
There’s hardly any element that’s more game-changing than music. It can’t just break a party or make a party, but also determines the intensity of the feelings, thus the memories that stick with us through time. And you certainly need beautiful lingering memories!
Now, some songs bond people, aka party starters. While your taste may be niche, you probably know the lyrics to some of the most popular songs to date, like Green Day’s “Boulevard of Broken Dreams,” Guns N’ Roses, “Paradise City,” or Alice Cooper’s “Poison.” The best part of it? Suppose there aren’t many metal lovers, meaning that your prom or homecoming will need to accommodate more rock tastes. Some all-time favorites are bringing all sorts of tastes together; think Aerosmith’s “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” or AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck.” It’s almost impossible not to raise a few!
Music can make everyone feel included
As with most parties, an entire group can’t share the same exact taste. And that’s great! Variety in ions and preferences is what animates a fun night out. But going to the DJ setup to continuously ask for a song or looking up songs individually takes time, effort, and opportunities to live it up. Fortunately, there are a few hot apps and AI-based tools that can mix styles depending on your requests in the form of prompts.
- Riffusion – Uses AI to generate music from text prompts and can mix styles together.
- Boomy – AI-generated music platform that lets you create mashups and original tracks easily.
- AIVA – Composes music in different styles and can be used to create mashup-like compositions.
- Harmonai – Open-source AI tool that helps generate and mix music tracks.
- Serato DJ – A professional DJ software with an automatic mashup feature.
- Virtual DJ – Popular for live mashups and song mixing.
Simply ask participants in your group chat to share one or a few artists or songs they love. Then, dedicate a few minutes to the app that suits you most to create some fantastic mashups. Everyone will feel included, and the best part is that the likelihood of knowing the bulk of songs is high enough to guarantee a blast!
A rock-and-metal paradise
For a true rock-and-metal paradise, think beyond the usual prom set up and aim for a full concert-like experience. You can integrate almost endless elements, like dramatic lighting, a live performance stage setup, a DJ setup, and so on. Take microphones and sing the night away.
Consider adding an industrial or gothic vibe with dark colors, LED lights, and fog machines for that psychedelic feel. Decorate with band posters, vinyl records, and metallic accents to create a backstage or rock-club vibe, and encourage participants to feel free to bring anything they think could enliven the party as long as it’s safe and non-controversial.
Dress however you want
Rock and metal do make people feel good for being themselves and showing their true colors, whether it means leather jackets, ripped jeans, combat boots, or studded accessories. And by these, we mean wearing them at a highly important event like the prom or the homecoming.
Encourage guests to ditch the dress code and only dress how they feel.
Maybe your best friend wants a glam metal look and would feel best to wear some sequins and boots. The “soul of the party” probably wants to feel comfortable in a colored t-shirt and his favorite sneakers. And maybe, just maybe, there are girls who’d love standing out and shining in some dream-like dresses. After all, who doesn’t want to look like a dazzling queen at their prom or homecoming – events that occur once in a lifetime? The prom teaches you the world of fun nights out and the homecoming reminds you of the good old times shared together.
Disclaimer
Keep in mind that homecoming is usually less formal than the prom and can involve sports games, a barbeque, pep rallies, and so on. There are many activities to do on both occasions, and you want to feel comfortable, stylish, and charming. Your garments can be shortcuts to making you feel fabulous.
Create the ultimate setting
Who wouldn’t love to enjoy the prom or homecoming in a space that reminds of rock festivals or that looks like an underground club? You can set up a stage with a backdrop that resembles a concert tour and jazz it up with spotlights and pyrotechnic visuals. A VIP lounge area could be created like a green room for participants to chill, tables could feature album cover centerpieces, and chairs could be easily moved around for more flexibility in activities.
Do you want to make the night unforgettable? You can add a graffiti wall for guests to sign and leave messages. This can’t help but add an authentic touch.
Guarantee fun rock-and-metal activities
Make the night interactive with fun activities that fit the theme, like a photo booth with rockstar props, microphone stands, and fake backstage es. These can encourage guests to channel their inner rock legends.
Similarly, you can host an air guitar or lip-sync battle for entertainment, letting the audience vote for the winner. A “Battle of the Bands” type of contest where local student musicians could perform and make the night even more special. Instead of traditional slow dances, encourage guests to headbang to power songs. And if you or anyone else like “slamdancing,” ensure you have a designated “mosh-friendly” area that eliminates possible risks of getting harmed.
By combining a killer setup, rock-inspired fashion, and interactive entertainment, your rock-and-metal prom or homecoming can become an electrifying, high-energy experience that will be ed long after the final countdown.
