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Events & Entertainment promo video

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An event or concert promo video is a countdown: date, venue, line-up and tickets. A high tempo (120–140 BPM), giant typography and beat-locked cuts bring the energy of the stage to the screen.

120–140

recommended tempo (BPM)

energetic

music mood · epic, techno

snappy

motion personality · energy 95/100

Kinetic

first recommended style

Audience

Who are you talking to?

Young adults chasing nightlife, music and experiences; they decide together with friends.

Recommended styles

In the order the industry playbook recommends them.

Color palettes

Every palette passes a readability (WCAG) check. If you have brand colors, use those.

Dark theme

Stage

Accent #FF2E93

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Light theme

Poster

Accent #E12B12

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Dark theme

Afterhours

Accent #B6FF3B

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Font pairings

Display and text font pairings; all of them are free on Google Fonts.

Display fontText fontMono
Bebas Neue 400Space Grotesk 500—
Big Shoulders 900Inter Tight 400—

Story formats

The script skeletons that work best in this industry.

1

Event countdown

Date, venue, line-up and tickets: a countdown that drives attendance.

2

Announcement

Tells one piece of news clearly: what changed, why it matters, what to do.

3

Behind the scenes

Shows the process and the people; builds authenticity and trust.

4

Customer story

Opens on a real customer's strongest line and proves the result.

5

Listicle

A numbered list ("3 reasons", "5 tips") that earns saves and shares.

6

Stats reveal

Reveals a few verified numbers in turn and says what they mean.

7

Manifesto / brand film

Says what the brand believes in short, rhythmic lines.

Hook examples

  • “November 15. One night only.”
  • “4 bands, 1 stage.”
  • “Tickets are running low.”

Call-to-action examples

Get your ticketAdd to calendar

Avoid

  • fake "last 10 tickets" pressure
  • unconfirmed artist names
  • copyrighted tracks

Niches (15)

This playbook also covers the niches below; your niche is recognized automatically when you create a video.

Dance schoolMuseumArt galleryTheater & performing artsCinemaConcert venue & live musicFestivalNightclubWedding venueFilm production companyMusic artist & bandRecord labelWedding plannerEvent agencyRadio, TV & news media

Frequently asked questions

What music works for an event promo video?

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Music at 120–140 BPM with a energetic, epic, techno feel. Instead of copyrighted songs, use music composed for the video or commercially licensed tracks.

Which colors suit an event promo video?

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The playbook's 3 palettes are Stage (dark), Poster (light), Afterhours (dark). If you have brand colors, use them, and keep at least 4.5:1 contrast between text and background.

Which style should an event promo video use?

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The first pick is Kinetic: Giant type, solid colour fields, hard hits. Alternatives: Showcase and Pop.

How long should an event promo video be?

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15–60 seconds for Reels, 15–35 for TikTok and Shorts, 6–15 for Stories. For a first video, 20–30 seconds is enough for most businesses.

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