Take the name and the song together
The note field is where the song goes. A list of names without songs means you stop the night to ask everyone what they picked.
Ask for the artist as well as the title. Half of all songs share a name with a different song.
Use an open list, not fixed spots
An open list has no cap, so the queue grows as the night goes on. That matches how karaoke actually works.
Sign-ups are ordered by when they arrived, so the sheet is the running order. Read it top to bottom and nobody argues.
Keep the queue moving
Announce the next two singers, not just the current one. The next person can get ready while the current song finishes.
If someone wants out, their personal link cancels their spot and the queue closes up. You do not have to keep a list of who changed their mind.
Common questions
- How do I keep a karaoke queue fair?
- Go strictly in sign-up order and say so at the start. If someone wants a second turn, they sign up again and go to the back of the list.
- Can two people sign up for a duet?
- Yes. One person signs up and puts both names in the note, or each person signs up and writes the same song. Either reads clearly on the sheet.
- How many songs will fit in a night?
- Plan for about fifteen songs an hour once you allow for changeovers and applause. A three hour night holds roughly forty five slots. If more people sign up than that, say so early and let the list run in order rather than promising everyone a turn.