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When Google Executives Do Karaoke, the Setup Has to Match
There's a version of karaoke that happens in a dive bar on a Tuesday. Cheap monitor on a stand, binder full of laminated song sheets, someone's laptop running the tracks. It works for what it is.
Then there's the version Flipside Fun built at the Lodges at Deer Valley on June 1, 2022 — a fully staged, dual-screen karaoke production for the executive board members of Google. Same concept, entirely different execution.
This was a corporate team-bonding event for a group that operates at a high level professionally. The setup needed to reflect that. It needed to feel like an event, not an afterthought. And when the photos came back showing a stage full of executives belting out lyrics under gold lighting with two large projection screens flanking the room, it was clear the goal was met.
The Venue
The Lodges at Deer Valley is not a casual event space. Tucked into the Deer Valley Resort area, it carries the kind of natural elegance that comes with exposed wood-beam ceilings, warm ambient lighting, and a setting that immediately communicates quality. When a venue already brings that level of atmosphere, the entertainment setup needs to rise to meet it rather than undercut it.
That's the challenge with corporate karaoke in an upscale space. You're bringing in production equipment — screens, cables, rigging, a stage — and the goal is to make it feel like it belongs. When the setup is done right, guests walk in and see a polished, intentional environment. When it's done wrong, they see gear that looks out of place.
The Flipside Fun setup at Deer Valley threaded that needle cleanly.
The Stage Setup
The stage was the centerpiece of the room. Draped in full black with gold star string lights running along the front edge, it anchored the space and gave guests a clear destination — a place to stand, perform, and own the moment. That physical framing matters more than people realize. When there's a proper stage, guests commit to the performance differently than when they're just standing in the middle of a room holding a microphone.
The gold tinsel backdrop behind the stage added visual depth and tied into the event's elegant gold-and-black aesthetic. Combined with gold chrome and clear balloon clusters at the base, the overall look was upscale without being overdone. It communicated celebration and sophistication at the same time — which is exactly the balance a high-end corporate event requires.
Dual Projection Screens
Two large projection screens flanked the stage on either side, both running the Flipside Fun branded KaraFun interface. This served multiple purposes. First, it ensured visibility across the entire room — no matter where guests were seated or standing, they could follow along with the lyrics, engage with the performance, and feel part of what was happening on stage. Second, it elevated the visual production of the room significantly. Two large lit screens transform the feel of a space in the same way a well-lit stage does. It shifts the environment from "room with some equipment" to "venue with a production."
A third, smaller screen was positioned facing the stage itself — a dedicated monitor for performers so they could read lyrics without turning away from the room. This is a detail that separates a professional karaoke setup from an amateur one. When a performer has to glance sideways or look away from the audience to find their place in the lyrics, it breaks the moment. With a forward-facing monitor on stage, they can stay engaged with the crowd and actually perform, not just recite.
Wireless Microphones
Wired microphones are fine. Wireless microphones change the experience. For a group of executives getting on stage together — and based on the photos, several did at once — freedom of movement matters. It lets people spread out across the stage, lean into the crowd, move with the music, and actually enjoy themselves rather than managing cord length.
The wireless setup also contributes to the overall aesthetic. No cables running across a stage means the visual stays clean, which is consistent with the level of presentation the rest of the setup demanded.
Why Karaoke Works for Corporate Bonding
There's real value in what karaoke does for a group of professionals who spend most of their time in structured environments. It's participatory in a way that a dinner or a presentation isn't. It asks people to be a little vulnerable — to get up, take a microphone, and perform in front of their colleagues. That shared experience, especially when it goes well and people genuinely have fun, creates a different kind of connection than a meeting room ever could.
For a group of Google executives, the social dynamics are real. These are high-performing, driven people who are used to being competent. Karaoke removes the professional armor in a controlled, fun way. No one is being judged on their metrics. Everyone is on stage for the same reason — to enjoy the night and share something with the people around them.
Looking at the second photo from this event, that's exactly what happened. A group of guests on stage, fully committed, clearly having a good time. Gold sequins and all. That's the goal.
What Corporate Entertainment Setup Actually Requires
Events at venues like the Lodges at Deer Valley come with a higher standard of expectation at every level — catering, venue presentation, event flow. Entertainment has to hold up to that same standard. That means the equipment is professional-grade, the setup is clean and intentional, the branding is considered, and the overall visual presentation matches the room.
It also means reliability. A corporate event for a company like Google is not the moment to troubleshoot a software crash or fight with audio feedback. The setup needs to be tested, the equipment needs to be dependable, and whoever is running it needs to know what they're doing when something unexpected comes up — because something always does.
Flipside Fun has run enough corporate events across the Salt Lake Valley to understand what that level of preparation looks like. It's not just about bringing the right gear. It's about showing up with a plan, building a setup that communicates professionalism before anyone even steps on stage, and executing cleanly through the full arc of the event.
The Details That Made It Work
A few elements came together to give this event its character beyond just the equipment. The gold-and-black aesthetic — stage draping, balloon clusters, tinsel backdrop, star lights — gave the room a cohesive look that felt curated. The Olympic rings featured at the podium added a themed element that tied into the spirit of competition and teamwork in a lighthearted way. The KaraFun platform running on both projection screens gave guests an intuitive, modern browsing experience for song selection rather than thumbing through a paper binder.
None of these details are accidental. Each one is a small decision that adds up to a room that feels considered — where the entertainment provider clearly thought about the guest experience and not just the technical checklist.
Planning a Corporate Event in Utah
If your company is planning a team event, private party, or corporate function in the Salt Lake Valley or Park City area and you want an entertainment setup that matches the quality of the occasion, Flipside Fun is built for exactly this kind of work. Whether it's karaoke, DJ, full production, or a combination — the approach is the same: show up prepared, build something that looks and sounds right, and give your guests something worth talking about.
Reach out to start the conversation.