Vladislav L. Digital Audio Marketer

Music for ice skating rinks

Folk fun

Man learned to slide on ice long before the formation of a civilized society. Could you imagine that the most ancient bone ice skates were created around 3200 BC? Most likely, then they were used exclusively for practical purposes: to quickly move along frozen rivers and lakes, mainly during hunting.

As an entertainment, ice skating gained its popularity worldwide only in the 19th century. It was then that the skating rink became a place where people of different classes constantly flocked: from princes to peasants, festivities and holidays were held nearby, music accompanied skating until nightfall. In the past few years, this fun has received a new round of development and popularity. Skating rinks are built and flooded everywhere: from small regional sites to the central squares of the capitals.

Today, entire parks are turning into skating rinks, where it is possible not only to ride in circles, but also to explore the labyrinths of alleys between snow-covered trees, along the way stopping to grab hot coffee in an elegant shop on the side of the ice track.

The warmest place in winter

Regardless of the place and size, the atmosphere of the ice rink is imbued with magic: children's laughter, warm cozy clothes, hot tea or mulled wine, smiles of friends and relatives, ice skates, small crumbs of ice, the shine of a mirror surface - all this is wrapped in some kind of charm and a sense of celebration.

Naturally, this atmosphere is complemented by music, which is an indispensable, and often fundamental, element for the skating rink. It sets the mood and captures the riders in its whirlwind.

There are venues where music for skating is performed live: full-fledged stages are being built nearby, where concerts and other entertainment events are held in parallel. Most often, such large-scale events take place at large central skating rinks, where the musical arrangement is carefully designed and is an integral part of the budget. Typically, these events are timed to coincide with the holidays. But the warm atmosphere of the ice rink is preserved every day! And in many respects it depends on how well the playlist is chosen.

Ice rinks are not all the same.

When choosing music for a ice rink, you should pay attention to several aspects:

- Day of the week and time of day. On weekdays, in the morning and at lunchtime, the music can be simpler and more cheerful. On weekends and evenings, something more romantic and calm will do. The ice rink is a frequent place for dates and warm meetings.

- Holidays. On the eve of the New Year and Christmas, there is no escape from the classic and beloved by all songs. And don't go against the flow. Such familiar festive music for the ice rink will be the key to success.

— Type and size of the rink. For example, an indoor small ice rink is likely to be popular with people who focus specifically on ice skating. It can be athletes who came to practice, people who want to be distracted and be with themselves, parents who brought children to teach them how to ride. In this case, the music at the rink should be as neutral and unobtrusive as possible. Because ice is still playing the lead violin here.

But a large outdoor skating rink in the park will almost certainly serve as a place for relaxation, communication and entertainment. Couples of all ages, couples with and without children, schoolchildren and students, tourists, loud groups of friends, and other people who live an active lifestyle gather here. They not only ride here, but they also communicate, eat, drink, and enjoy life.

And this is where the ice rink music comes into play. A platform like this might, for example, host a band with live instruments for a concert, as well as a DJ, and launch a festive playlist featuring Frank Sinatra and Jingle Bells. As a result, before settling on one or more musical concepts, you may always consult with professionals, solicit their advice, or listen to unique selections online. We already have various ready-made playlists for ice rinks so you can get innovative and ambient licensed ice skating music with just a single click. So, check out our music catalog by clicking the link.

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