Karaoke is the act of singing with recorded background music; It originates from Japan and in Japanese it means empty orchestra.

Karaoke is rumored to have been invented in Japan in the 1970s, when fans asked a Japanese musician to provide a recording of their performance so they could sing along while on vacation. Realizing this potential, the musician developed a machine that played his songs for 100 yen; the machine was originally rented and is not immediately available in stores as they are today. Unfortunately for the Japanese musician, a Filipino businessman recognized the potential market for such a machine and patented a long-song system to sell in stores along with the music.

Karaoke’s popularity has endured since its invention in the 1970s and has continued to be a popular form of entertainment and has achieved great success around the world. Many bars, restaurants and clubs install karaoke machines in their premises or hold karaoke nights to take advantage of its popularity.

The Curry Karaoke concept was developed in Glasgow; Combining the nation’s two favorites, Indian food and karaoke, with so many CurryOke nights across the city, it’s no wonder Glasgow has been named the Curry Capital of the UK. With the Ashoka restaurant on Elderslie Street offering a Curry Karaoke package of a private function room, large Indian buffet, karaoke, party games, and costume outfits, it seems that Curry Karaoke is the ultimate in party nights. Providing a great alternative to your birthday party or average staff night, a Curry Karaoke night will provide endless fun, great food, and some brilliant photo opportunities; definitely a different kind of night out.