What matters most
Build around the guest of honour’s era and favourites, then widen for a mixed-age crowd.
Points to work through
- Plan the key moments — arrival, cake, any speech or toast — with the right song ready.
- Balance nostalgia with current tracks so every generation gets a turn on the floor.
- Confirm a few personal must-play songs and the story behind them for the right placement.
- Keep a short do-not-play list to avoid any awkward memories.