So you’re throwing a kids party. You’ve organised the cake, purchased the decorations, know what food will be served on the day and you have an idea of the dessert table you’re creating. You realise a party needs some music. It creates a vibe in the air and minimises shyness between guests who may not know each other.

So what songs to load up on your mp4 player? You want a good mix of songs that will entertain a wide age group, not just the little kids, but the older ones too. Maybe even a few that the parents might enjoy.

We’ve asked our performers who have mastered the art of keeping young audiences entertained, to give us some suggestions of popular songs for kids parties.

1. Up Town Funk – Bruno Mars
2. Shake it Off – Taylor Swift
3. Roar – Katie Perry
4. Gangnam Style – Psy
5. Me Too – Meghan Trainor
6. No Money – Galantis
7. Can’t Stop the Feeling – Justin Timberlake
8. No – Meghan Trainor
9. I Like to Move it, Move it. – Reel 2 Real
10. Watch Me (Whip Nae Nae) – Silento
11. Party Rock Anthem – LMFAO
12. Happy – Pharrell Williams
13. Everybody Dance Now – CC Music Factory
14. Fireworks – Katie Perry
15. Play that Sax – Fleur East