5 of the best karaoke nights in London
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There's nothing quite like a good karaoke night with friends, especially after nearly two years of social distancing. And in London, good karaoke nights are all over the place!
So whether you're a total beginner or in the mood to brave an a cappella solo, these are some of the best places to sing karaoke in London.
Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes
Because bowling + karaoke = the best kind of Friday night! Bloomsbury's private Lane Side Karaoke rooms are kitted out with plush leather sofas, plasma screens and full viewing windows onto the bowling lanes. Plus, they've got a library of over 30,000 great songs to sing.
Karaoke Box
If you want a bit of privacy when you're getting your karaoke face on, Karaoke Box is the one to choose. The private karaoke and cocktail bar has a number of small and large rooms you can book out for group karaoke. They have locations in Soho, Mayfair and Smithfield in London as well as a location in Birmingham.
Bunga Bunga
With 1000s of songs available on their state-of-the-art system Bunga Bunga in Battersea can be a great night for some karaoke. The Original Bunga Bunga Karaoke Night takes place Thursday, Friday & Saturday night apart from the last Thursday of the month.
If you're heading to their Covent Garden venue then they have SingalongaBunga Thursdays every Thursday night.
Lucky Voice Soho
If you're fed up of mediocre-quality mics and bad reverb, Lucky Voice have all you need in terms of high-tech equipment. Their quality software, high resolution displays and nearly 10,000-strong list of fully licensed karaoke songs are sure to make your night a singalong dream. They have three venues in London (Holborn, Soho and Islington) as well as a venue in Brighton.
All Star Lanes
If you need somewhere for a team bonding event at work, All Star Lanes is a great choice. With locations across London, this karaoke joint is a Retro-American boutique bowling arena with burgers, cocktails and a fantastically foot-tapping soundtrack. So if not everyone is feeling the karaoke vibes, there's plenty of other entertainment on offer!
Now wondering what to sing? Here are some suggestions:
1) Queen - 'Don't Stop Me Now'
This is probably the most challenging tune on the list, simply because of Freddie Mercury's falsetto at the beginning. We know you can do it, though - believe in yourself and channel your inner Queen!
Watch the YouTube video here!
2) Rick Astley - 'Never Gonna Give You Up'
Magic Radio fave Rick Astley dropped by the Magic Breakfast Show to give an exclusive performance to celebrate our 100% Christmas Live session. This song is one of the most beloved songs in the entire world, so we couldn't exactly leave it off! The words are easy to remember, and it's not too high or too low! You can count on Rick.
Watch his exclusive performance here!
3) Journey - 'Don't Stop Believin''
No matter how much you're freaking out over the idea of being onstage, you can guarantee your nerves will disappear as soon as your hear the first line 'JUST A SMALL TOWN GIRL!'
Listen to the song here on YouTube!
4) Neil Diamond - 'Sweet Caroline'
Who doesn't love a bit of the Diamond? 'Sweet Caroline' is a guaranteed hit on a karaoke Friday night.
Listen to the song here on YouTube!
5) Bon Jovi - 'Livin' On A Prayer'
Just keep that 'woah woah woah' going, and you'll be grand.
Listen to the song here on YouTube!
6) ABBA - 'Waterloo'
It wouldn't be a real karaoke night if no-one sang an ABBA song. 'Waterloo' has to be the surest bet here – catchy, fun and a real foot-tapper.
7) Billy Joel - 'Uptown Girl'
Everyone loves 'Uptown Girl'! It reminds us of those old 'NOW' compilation CDs we used to get for Christmas. Bring this out at karaoke and everyone will love you.
Watch the YouTube video here!
8) Robbie Williams - 'Angels'
Even Robbie Williams can't manage to sing 'Angels' live anymore without everyone singing (sometimes shouting) along from the beginning! It's no surprise though... You can't get better than this crowd-pleaser.
Watch the YouTube video here!
9) Mark Ronson - 'Valerie' ft. Amy Winehouse
'Valerie' is a perfect singalong choice! Even if you do get lost, the audience are guaranteed to be singing along with you anyway. No-one will ever notice...
Watch the YouTube video here!
10) Cyndi Lauper - 'Time After Time'
Everyone loves a bit of Cyndi. 'Time After Time' is such a classic tune – and also not one that everybody will pick! Originality is key at a karaoke night.
Watch the YouTube video here!
11) Kylie Minogue - 'Can't Get You Out Of My Head'
It doesn't get much easier than Kylie Minogue's 'la la la, la la la la la, la la la'.
Check out Kylie's live performance at Magic Radio Presents here!
Watch the YouTube video here!
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