Veloqx is a real-estate development and investment company based in Hong Kong that constructs architecturally unique and futuristic buildings in popular areas of Tokyo. When Empire Japan was asked to design the celebration and grand opening of Veloqx’s newest building, The Ice Cubes, located in the fashionable shopping district of Harajuku and where the popular brand H&M calls home, Empire aspired to create bold visuals inspired by the building’s unique architecture.

Empire designed the party space with an icy cold atmosphere by using materials and lighting that gave the impression of a futuristic ice palace. By carefully choosing the white interior materials along with fresh ice blue lighting, the space provided the guests a chilling experience.The exterior lighting cascaded all the way up to the 9th floor of the building complimenting the architecture perfectly and creating a magnificent icy citadel highlighted by the Tokyo skyline. Through Empire’s original lighting design, the building was immediately transformed into a new landmark of Harajuku.

High-profile guests of the grand opening including the chairpersons and presidents from the top financial and real-estate companies in Asia were treated to a solo performance by a well-known Japanese violinist. A local DJ provided the icy cool soundtrack for the evening’s reception and lounge party.Empire was responsible for creating the overall concept, event design, interior and exterior lighting, talent booking, catering and bar service coordination with Japan’s top culinary brands, scripting, and full production of the event. Empire’s production of The Ice Cubes’ official opening coincided with H&M’s opening of their Harajuku store, requiring logistical coordination between the two clients.

Empire Japan is a leading producer of public and private events throughout Asia.

Needing a 'face' for their ESPRIQUE PRECIOUS line, KOSÉ Corporation, one of the leading cosmetics producers in Japan turned to Empire Entertainment Japan to secure the 'face' for their new brand.Empire Entertainment Japan, utilizing its vast worldwide network of affiliates, negotiated the contract for and ultimately secured British Supermodel Karen Elson for the entire campaign which included television spots, print ads as well as appearances in promotional events.

Karen Elson is a British super model who has been featured on covers of many international fashion magazines such as Vogue and Elle, and walked the runways for many top fashion designers including Marc Jacobs, Chanel, Dolce and Gabanna, and Versace. Her presence in ESPRIQUE PRECIOUS campaign was vital for the image of the line, and added the glamour to the advertising campaign that the client sought to deliver.

Empire is a leading source of talent for television commercials, spokesperson roles, endorsements, celebrity sponsorships and other celebrity-driven marketing initiatives.

Empire Entertainment Japan has been promoting international talent and representing them in the Japan & Asian markets to secure opportunities in television, motion picture, live performance, commercials and other areas. Such was the case with Empire Japan's newest client, hip hop musician Chris Lennon. Represented by Empire Entertainment Japan, Chris was recently cast as MTV Japan's newest VJ. Chris is a hip hop musician who has already released an album with a major record label, and possesses broad knowledge of the current music scene in Japan and the US. He also has a very outgoing personality and charismatic on screen, which makes him the perfect candidate for this position.Fluent in both Japanese and English, Chris was also selected as the red carpet reporter for MTV Video Music Awards Japan, where he also doubled as the translator and interviewed world-famous celebrities such as Nelly, Fergie, Simple Plan, and Paris Hilton.

From Colin Powell and Hillary Swank to Marco Tempest and Chris Lennon, Empire Japan has served as an effective promoter and representative of talent in Japan and Asia.

The Tokyo Game Show 2008, one of the biggest gaming events in the world, was held over a four-day period in October 2008 in the Makuhari Messe Exhibition Halls in Chiba, Japan. Attendance for the four day event reached a record high of 194,288 visitors with over 200 companies exhibiting in over 1700 booths.Empire Entertainment Japan was engaged to create the first special live concert 'The GMT : Game & Music @ Tokyo Game Show' sponsored by 'XBOX 360.'The GMT featured six Japanese headline artists who were all enthusiastic gamers. The band included Shoko Nakagawa, Schadaraparr and Asia Engineer among others. The concert was attended by thousands of game fans, costume players, and music fans.

GMT began with "Aural Vampire." Aural Vampire was chosen from the candidates of more than 300 groups at the GMT Front Act Audition held on major SNS "My Space". The bewitching gothic electro atmosphere created by EXO-CHIKA (Vampire vocal) and RAVEMAN (Masked DJ) overwhelmed the audience.Also, a game software company "Grass Hopper Manufacture", which has many of enthusiastic fans, introduced "GhM Sound Team". heating up the audience to another level. The show continued with 8 bit music performance by "YMCK". 3 members of the group gave a performance of synchronized drawing and performing tunes from animation sound tracks. Their style fused nostalgia with cutting edge technology.

The next artist on stage, "Asia Engineer," gave another astonishing performance. "Asia Engineer" is a 4 member hip hop group who got their names on the major market by singing the Olympic campaign song in Japan.Finally, moving towards the climax, the "Schadaraparr" appeared at the stage. The audience answered by cheering to the group's well experienced and high quality rap performance. For the final performance, an artist who had a sensational year, "Nakagawa Shoko" a.k.a, "Shokotan" appeared on the stage. She heated up the event stage to the hottest level, singing 6 songs including an encore performance.Through the concert, many different genres of music, such as J-POP, Hip Hop, 8-bit, Techno, and Visual were introduced.

To make sure that the crowds stay heated, Empire provided an MC and dance performances between the guest appearances, and introduced a presentation of Yamaha's new electronic instrument "TENORI-ON".Since the event was so tightly scheduled, rehearsals were held until midnight and even in the early mornings. Even with the difficult schedule, Empire was able to produce an event that satisfied both the artists and the audience.For this first time concert event in Japan, Empire was in charge of overall management, technical production, artist coordination, emcee casting, stage production and stage direction.

Empire Entertainment Japan is a leading producer of corporate and event marketing events in Japan and throughout Asia.

To commemorate the opening of their latest luxury building, "Portofino", Real Estate developer Veloqx engaged Empire Entertainmnt Japan's office to design and execute the grand reception. Veloqx is a Hong Kong-based real-estate development and investment company that constructs architecturally unique and futuristic buildings in popular areas of Tokyo.Veloqx's "Portofino" development features a small village inspired by Portofino, the most exclusive vacation spot on the Italian Riviera.Fo this grand VIP event Empire delivered a flawless experience with stunning décor and precise coordination of sound and lighting, with food and drink service, staffing and communocations mnagemnt that far surpassed the client's expectations. Empire was responsible for creation of the overall concept, talent booking, event design, lighting, sound, scripting and full production of the event.

Empire is a leading producer of building grand openings throughout the world.

To celebrate 100th anniversary year of Brazil-Japan relationship, sponsor Nichirei Acerola presented "Aoyama Brazilian Week" at Omotesando Hills, the most fashionable retail center in Tokyo.Nicheri Acerola is a producer of beverages, and, because they import most of their product from Brazil, they sought to promote their brand in Japan using the imagery of contemporary Brazilian culture rather than the old standards of football and Samba. The event would also help to promote the newly-repackaged Acerola Drink throughout the week. Working with the advertising agency partners, Dentsu and Drill, Empire Japan planned a major press release event at Omotesando Hills that featured a Brazilian art exhibition and daily live Bossa Nova performances.

On the special day of press release, Empire also produced a Brazilian Fashion show on a scale never before attempted in Omotesando Hills. Empire delivered the 2007 Miss Universe #1 and #2 champions, Riyo Mori and Natalia Guimaraes, to join the show as special guests.Throughout the week, Empire surpassed the client's expectations and facilitated massive attention from Japanese media.Empire was responsible for creation of the overall concept, talent booking, event design, lighting, sound, scripting and full production of the event. Empire also supported our client and partner agencies with outreach to press and managed press interviews with Riyo Mori and Natalia Guimaraes.

Empire is a leading producer of creative, cross cultural events in Japan and Asia.

When a world renown real estate company wanted to celebrate their annual sales leaders, they turned to Empire Entertainment Japan to produce a once-in-a-lifetime VIP tour of Japan. Empire Japan arranged for the company's top-sellers to visit popular spots in Tokyo and Kyoto, and produced a "Traditional Japanese" dinner event at the exclusive Arisugawa Shimizu restaurant.According to the theme, Empire Japan prepared traditional Japanese decoration throughout the restaurant. A custom-designed Nobori (Japanese-style banner) and Cho-chin (Japanese-style lantern) with the company's logo were produced and installed at the restaurant's entrance to welcome guests into the space.Empire Japan arranged for performances of traditional Japanese music, including a high-energy performance by Taiko drummers, and more delicate performances by musicians playing the Koto and Syakuhachi. Empire Japan also arranged for the guests to dine with a special guest - one of Japan's most respected Sumo wrestlers. Following the dinner the entire group was transported to an authentic Sumo match where they were able to cheer for their new friend.With an unparalleled expertise of Asian culture, Empire Japan is the premier producer of corporate events throughout Asia.

When one of the world's most respected internet brands was looking for a major entertainment marketing property in Japan to sponsor in connection with its Spring 2006 promotions they turned to Empire Entertainment's Japan Office for ideas. Empire Japan, working with advertising agency partner Frontage, Inc., identified the upcoming Rolling Stones, "A Bigger Bang Tour," as the perfect promotional opportunity and one that would offer extremely high visability throughout the Nation of Japan. Through careful negotiations with local partners, Empire developed a robust title sponsorship package and provided support throughout the process from contracting through to completion.

The full suite of sponsorship benefits negotiated for the client included logo inclusion and title mention of sponsor in all official media, on-line usage rights to video and images of the Rolling Stones Japan tour, a corporate client meet-and-greet with the members of the Rolling Stones, as well as on-line concert tickets promotional sweepstakes. The response from customers and clients to the promotion was tremendous, and when the Rolling Stones hit the stage - from Tokyo to Sapporo - there was no doubt as to why. With their unique energy and charisma, the Stones thrilled the nearly 150,000 fans at their 5 Japan shows with their hits including classics such as "Start Me Up", "Jumping Jack Flash", "Sympathy for the Devil" and "Jumpin' Jack Flash" in their sets.

Empire Japan is proud to have played a role in the planning and execution of the Rolling Stones 2006 Japan tour sponsorship, and to continue to support an ever-growing field of corporate sponsorship and marketing promotions.

Marco Tempest performs his next generation magic at the Apple Store in Tokyo's Ginza. Marco Tempest stunned visitors to Apple's Ginza store in Tokyo Japan with his breakthrough combination of technology and magic. Located in the middle of Tokyo's posh Ginza shopping district, on some of the world's most expensive real estate, the Apple Store is a high-profile location always buzzing with activity. Marco, visiting Japan to produce a new TV special, was invited to perform at the Apple Store during its peak December sales season. Despite short notice Marco drew an excited and diverse crowd of shoppers, families, tourists and Apple fans. Entitled "Multimedia Magic Made on a Mac", Marco's performance not only showcased his world-renowned and innovative routines, but it also demonstrated his ability to use Mac products to produce magic.

Using Wi Fi technology, integration between various products ranging from cell phones with cameras to computers to LCD screens, Marco proved once again that he is the future of magic. Under the watchful eye of the audience, Marco solved in less than 5 seconds one of the most popular (and difficult) puzzles in the world - The Rubik's Cube! Marco then asked a random audience member to imagine they were holding a card, and took a photo of them with his cell phone. After placing the cell phone face down in the hand of the subject, they were asked to reveal the card they imagined they were holding. They were then asked to look at the image on the cell phone, and were understandable amazed to see a photo of them holding the actual card that they had only imagined holding moments ago!

The Apple Store management was understandably thrilled with Marco's performance, and is looking forward to future visits to Japan when he will perform at their store again. Marco Tempest continues to blur the line between magic and technology, making Arthur C. Clarkes famous words, "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic," ring truer then ever.

Marco Tempest stars in NHK broadcast Japanese Television Special, "The Astounding World of Virtual Magic!" NHK, Japan's national broadcaster, was looking for outstanding content for a prime-time slot in their year-end schedule. They chose to partner with Empire Entertainment Japan to produce a unique television special starring Marco Tempest. Working together with NHK, Marco Tempest and Empire Entertainment developed a program packed with both Marco's world-renowned illusions customized for Japan and entirely original content. Marco Tempest filmed in the studio and on location in Tokyo for 4 days to produce the 70-minute show. Famous Japanese personalities, Jay Kabira, Riho Makise, Michiko Shimizu and the duo Napoleons, joined Marco in the studio, and were treated to an up-close and personal display of Virtual Magic. Locations such as a retail store in Akihabara – also known as Electric Town, a video arcade in Shibuya - the capital of Japanese youth fashion, and a pool & darts bar in Roppongi – the center of Tokyo's nightlife, provided a perfect background to Marco's original blend of hi-technology and illusions.

In one illusion in Electric Town Marco thrilled shoppers by changing part of the live picture on a random screen with just the touch of his finger. But the magic didn't stop there. Marco then pulled a small doll out of one TV in a bank of plasma screens airing the same show. The impromptu audience was shocked to discover that the doll, which had disappeared from the screen Marco plucked it from, was still pictured in all of the other TVs! The program was filmed and broadcast in ultra clear hi-definition, and aired for the first time during prime time on December 27. It earned an average rating of nearly 10 points, and was watched by almost 13 million people during its 70 minute broadcast. E-mails and phone calls received from viewers following the broadcast showed that many were left baffled, and Marco had single-handedly made people believe in magic again! NHK was delighted with the result, and are already in talks with Marco for new specials for 2006.

Marco continues to be a master at walking the line between the actual world we live in, and the virtual one that exists in our amazing technology and imaginations. As the creative force and production designer behind all of his work, Marco is a producer and event planner's dream. Empire Entertainment is pleased to have played a role in the development of Marco Tempest's NHK Special, and to continue to support an ever-growing field of original ventures in television and film. About NHK: The Nippon Hyoso Kyokai (NHK) dates from the early 1920s with establishment of a license fee-based national radio broadcaster. In contrast to many overseas public broadcasters, NHK is still one of the most watched channels in Japan, enjoying substantial market share across a wide demographic. The NHK group operates 54 stations throughout Japan and has 29 overseas bureaus. In 1953, after making Japan's first television broadcast, NHK introduced commercial broadcasting to Japan.

When this Major Financial Services Company sought to create a special evening for approximately 200 VIP guests attending the firm's 2nd annual Investors Conference in Japan, it called on Empire Entertainment's Tokyo office to help it create a dinner reception for it's mainly non-Japanese guests. The client's directives were that the dinner be both unique and memorable and that it effectively fuse both Eastern and Western influences, a major theme the conference.Working to the client's brief, Empire quickly outlined and began producing an extraordinary event. Empire was able to secure space at the Mitsui Club in Tokyo, a grand historical facility originally built and owned by the powerful Mitsui family of Japan. The building is now an exclusive members-only club. The club and its grounds are perhaps one of the earliest examples of East/West fusion in architecture in Japan. Built during the Meiji era, under the direction of renowned British Architect Josiah Conder, the compound consists of a large western style main hall located just inside the front gate, leading to a large 4.9 acre Japanese Garden accessible from the back terrace of the main hall.The fusion theme continued through the rest of the evening as guests were treated to a combination of Japanese and International cuisine and live dinner entertainment which successfully fused various western and eastern artistic and cultural elements in interesting and non-conventional ways.

The evening's entertainment opened and closed with energetic sword fighting performances by a group who are known for their work choreographing the fight scenes in Quentin Tarantino's motion picture Kill Bill, Vol. 1 and playing the Crazy 88 characters in the movie. The guests were also treated to a unique dance performance, during the mid point intermission, by an accomplished Japanese tap dancer tapping to the sounds of a traditional Japanese Biwa string musician. The heart of the evening's entertainment though was a live painting exhibition by talented calligrapher-painter, Toun Kobayashi, who created impromptu a large Japanese landscape painting covering the length and height of the main stage. Kobayashi sensei was assisted throughout his performance by the inspirational sounds of a musical fusion ensemble consisting of an Australian didgeridoo musician and traditional Japanese musicians playing the shamisen and the Shakuhachi flute. By the end of the program, Kobayshi sensei's performance finally culminated in a striking work of art that was traditional in its style, but also relevant to the client and the guests attending the evening's event.

The event was a huge success, thoroughly enjoyed by both the client and the guests. The only regret was that the evening had to end - at least the scripted part of the program. As those who are familiar with Tokyo know, the evening rarely ends with only one party. So Empire's staff stayed to help each guest to secure transportation and give directions to get to their next stop for the evening. Empire Entertainment's Asia-Pacific office, located in Tokyo Japan, enables Empire to better serve the needs of its clients in Japan and Asia. Empire Entertainment Japan adds to Empire's international reach by providing a high level of local expertise and on the ground support for its clients in the Asia Pacific region.

Whether you are a Japanese or Asian client planning an event locally within the region, whether you are a Japanese or Asian client planning an event somewhere else in the world, or whether you are an international organization from another region planning an event in Asia-Pacific, Empire Entertainment Japan is the ideal, full-service event production and entertainment booking partner for events in the Asia-Pacific region and throughout the world.

Empire Entertaiment was honored to produce a high profile gala event for top independent hotel marketing company, the Krisam Group. The event was held at the majestic Pleasantdale Chateau in West Orange, New Jersey and was developed around a Motion Picture theme and an invitation that welcomed guests to 'Get ready for their closeup'. As guests entered the event, they were whisked off to the soundstage on the lawn for a cocktail hour where three fully operational motion picture sets were busy shooting scenes from Austin Powers, Titanic and Casablanca. Guests were put into wardrobe and makeup and then directed by professional directors in screen tests which were videotaped. While guests shot their screen tests, the onlookers were entertained by the Todd Londagin Trio. Todd's silky smooth vocals and virtuoso trombone playing was a perfect fit for the sophisticated audience and provided just the right atmosphere for the rest of the evening.

After cocktails, guests walked down a red carpet and into a sumptuous main rotunda hall which Empire had set up and designed in the style of an Academy Awards gala. Ivory linens, green florals and gold accents painted the room in luxury. A large stage set featuring two 13' tall gold statuettes stood between two angled projection screens.The dinner was organized as an awards gala was hosted by Marco Tempest, the world's most high-tech magician. Using his amazing artistry and unbelievable multimedia skills, Marco was able to blend the digital, virtual world of technology with our everyday reality. As host, Marco wowed the audience with his "magic touch" by pulling the awards envelopes right out of a television monitor! Other mind-boggling illusions included sketching the company's logo and conjuring it out of the sketchpad into a heavy 3-D object that rolled right off the stage! Marco Tempest's charm, humor and hi-tech magic made him the perfect host.While the audience was being served their dinner, the World Famous Harlem Gospel Choir took the stage for a short but spirited and joyful performance. Entering from the back of the banquet hall, they made their way to the stage singing their crowd favorite, "Higher & Higher". By the time their powerful rhythm section joined in on the second verse, the audience was on their feet clapping and singing! Wearing their traditional Kente robes, the choir gave a dynamic and uplifting performance!

After the dinner, Empire screened the three winning screen tests for the audience who howled with laughter as the Best Actor, Best Actress and Best Film Awards were given and attendees delivered impromptu acceptance speeches before claiming their awards.After the awards ceremony, The Eturnity Band took the stage for a night of music and dancing. The audience immediately felt the energy of the 11-piece dance band and rushed to the dance floor. With a repertoire ranging from funk and soul, to disco and rock and roll, the Eturnity Band got people moving! This NYC-based band left no doubt in the audience's minds as to why they are one of the most sought-after corporate dance bands in the U.S.A.!The event was, in the words of the client: "Spectacular, amazing and perfect....all rolled into one. Our customers were dazzled, yet allowed to relax. Invigorated, yet allowed the quiet time to converse with our sponsors. Just what was needed."

Empire is a leading producer of turnkey events, managing all details from concept development and decor to production and entertainment.

When Hakuhodo DY Media Partners (an affiliate of Hakuhodo - Japan's 2nd largest advertising agency) contacted Empire's offices in Tokyo, Japan to help them create and develop concepts for a series of short films that their client NTT Docomo (largest wireless carrier in Japan) could use as the central piece for the launch of the stylish new Sony premini-II phone, Empire knew exactly what to do.Working with the client, Empire identified and contracted Jordan Rubin, an accomplished comedy writer for such comedy television shows as Comedy Central's "The Man Show" & "Crank Yankers" and NBC's "Last Call with Carson Daly," to develop concepts for the series of vido shorts.

Empire then helped to translate the comedy and worked with a Japanese director, writer and local production team in Tokyo to localized the humor for the campaign. The comedic shorts focused on both style and comedy and helped make sales points about the stylish Sony premini-II phone. The short movies were launched in serial volumes to maintain interest throughout the launch period of the new phone. To view the clips and see Jordan Rubin's profile, visit http://premini.tv

Empire Entertainment's Tokyo office is a fast growing resource of talent, speakers and integrated production and creative services for Japanese clients earching for talent from outside Japan as well as for all corporations looking to execute projects in Japan, China, Korea and throughout Asia.

In 2004, Empire created a special division to work specifically to address the special needs of not for profits and charitable organizations. Headed by experienced producer Candace Sands, Empire's Not-For-Profit division provides all of Empire's usual services including site selection, event design, decor, talent acquisition and production, but also provides services unique to these events such as sponsorship sales & development, securing donated items and packages for silent and live auctions, and securing in-kind donations and gift bag items. Since its creation last year, Empire's Not-For-Profit division has produced several successful events for a variety of not-for-profit clients.

When Ronald McDonald House sought a producer for their Family Room Concert Benefit at The White Plains Performing Arts Center, Empire rose to the occasion and helped them produce a very successful fundraiser.The event, which was principally sponsored by HBO and attended by more than 400 guests, was hosted by Anthony Haden Guest and emceed by Shon Gables. The event featured both a live auction that was emceed by Rusty Burke, and a silent Auction that raised significant funds through the sale of packages such as:- An HBO Sopranos Package including 2 tickets to the Spring 2005 Premiere and After Party- A 7 day all-inclusive Royal Carribbean Cruise- A NASCAR Top 9 drivers signed posterThe McDonald's Gospel Choir performed an upbeat and inspirational set and was followed by a high energy dance concert with funk legends Kool and the Gang. Kool and the Gang's show included all of their hits such as "Celebration," "Get Down On It," and "Ladies Night."

Empire's Not-For-Profit division is a unique resource for charitable organizations of every size.

When Huis Ten Bosch, a European style resort located in Nagasaki Japan, needed to find a great central attraction for their Autumn Festival they turned to Empire Japan to deliver contents that were unique to Europe.The client wanted to emphasize the fact that new and exciting things were happening at Huis Ten Bosch, while remaining true to the European romantic theme of the resort. It was important that the attraction generate interest from the media and result in significant PR exposure for the park. It was also important that word-of-mouth be generated from park guests themselves.To meet these challenges Empire Entertainment's Japan office identified Master Painter Kurt Wenner as the answer to Huis Ten Bosch's needs.

Working with Empire and Dentsu, Huis Ten Bosch's agency, Kurt developed ideas for two separate street paintings based on the theme of metamorphosis. He also allowed for the integration of Huis Ten Bosch's Autumn Harvest Festival into the context of the pieces. Both designs prominently featured Huis Ten Bosch's name, allowing for maximum PR and word of mouth exposure (through both PR and guest photos). Kurt's ability to combine extraordinary drawing talent with a perspective technique virtually lost in today's creative process created large scale one of a kind works that dazzled park visitors.Kurt Wenner's works utilize a Baroque era painting technique called Anamorphism. Wenner's unique and innovative use of anamorphic perspective creates unforgettable images that combine the painted surface with its surroundings into a single composition that appears 3-dimensional.Kurt's first work for Huis Ten Bosch, "The Banquet of Circe," was inspired by Homer's Odyssey. The painting features a scene where the sorceress Circe offers a bountiful harvest to the hungry companions of Ulysses, but the magical food transforms them into animals.Kurt's second work "The Triumph of Puck" was inspired by Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, and features Puck, having transformed the farmer "Bottom" into a donkey as the sprites harvest grapes, pumpkins, chestnuts, and mushrooms in the foreground.These paintings were both executed on the floor's flat surface using Kurt's hand made pastel chalks. They represent the first street paintings Kurt has ever created in Japan, and were tremendously well received by Huis Ten Bosch, the media and the park guests.

Four television stations visited the park and filmed Kurt's work in progress, with a total of over twenty minutes of on-air coverage (ten minutes of that being a live broadcast from the park). Five newspapers also covered the event, publishing articles with images of Kurt's artwork.Huis Ten Bosch was thrilled with both the artistic and PR results of the project, and has expressed interest in inviting Kurt back to Japan in 2005 to create new works.For this event Empire identified and contracted the artist, was responsible for all production logistics associated with the performance, and performed as the on-site producer.

Empire is a leading provider of unique talent of every kind from around the world and serves as a one-stop source of talent to a variety of buyers including resorts, theme parks, fairs, festivals, casinos, colleges, and performing arts centers in addition to corporate meetings, events and trade shows.

Dentsu and Dentsu Tec needed to produce a major press event in Tokyo for their client, a leading manufacturer of electronics products. They chose to partner with Empire Entertainment through its newly formed Asian arm to identify, book, and produce a world-class talent for their event.The press conference event was held to introduce the client's new line of flat panel LCD and Plasma televisions - most of which are high-definition. Dentsu and Dentsu Tec determined that it was important that the talent be both energetic and beautiful in order to wow the live audience. It was equally important that the act successfully demonstrate the new televisions' ability to accurately represent the brilliance of color, and also the very spirit of the performance.

Dentsu and Dentsu Tec's plan was to film the act in high-definition in advance of the actual press conference. During the press conference the pre-recorded and edited film would be shown on the new screens. As the pre-recorded sequence came to a close, a massive curtain on the side of the hall would be opened, and the actual performers would be revealed. The artists would then go on to perform a couple of numbers.For this demanding and exciting project, Empire identified the world-renowned Argentine Tango ensemble, Forever Tango, whose show is currently appearing on Broadway, as a perfect fit. The raw energy of Forever Tango's dances, coupled with the beautiful costumes and engaging live music was the ideal subject for this project.Forever Tango delivered 4 dancers and an accompanying band of five musicians(Cello, Violin, Piano, Bass and the Bandoneon) who performed in front of approximately 200 journalists at the popular Tokyo nightclub Ageha.

The event was a great success, and we at Empire are proud to share in the praise Dentsu and Dentsu Tec received from their client.For this event Empire contracted the artists, was responsible for all production logistics associated with the performance, and performed as the on-site producer.Empire Entertainment's new office in Tokyo Japan now enables Empire to better serve it's wide existing base of Japan-based clientele and also to better service the needs of our other clients throughout the world for projects in Japan and elsewhere in Asia.

Two weeks prior to his 40th birthday, Empire Entertainment was asked to secure the entertainment, sound and lights for an elegant club event designed by Colin Cowie at the Ritz-Carlton in Washington, DC for basketball superstar and American icon Michael Jordan's 40th birthday party. Empire Entertainment had the challenge of finding the appropriate dance band and current club DJ while providing suitable sound and lighting to fit not only within a pre-approved budget, but within the fabulous Colin Cowie décor plans. As with every event on this scale, sound and lighting must be the finest quality and appear seamless within the structure of the décor scheme, which in this case was a three level "club" created using the three ballrooms largest ballrooms in the lower level of the Ritz-Carlton. Sound and lighting, for the entertainment and décor, was set up three days prior to the event making it possible to hide virtually every single cable and speaker. Even the front of house console was invisible to the guests.

For the entertainment, Empire Entertainment selected perhaps the most exciting dance band available in the 11 piece Eturnity Band, featuring former James Brown drummer Tony Alston, and radio personality and club DJ Funk Master Flex. Empire Entertainment handled all aspects of the evening's production, including talent and stage management, coordination with the transition from cocktails to a "reveal" of a hidden dance section. The party, dubbed "Club Michael", was one of the most memorable events we've ever been a part of.

At a worldwide meeting of all SONY executives in Yokohama, Japan LUMA was included to create a spectacle of illumination for the opening and closing of the general session. LUMA utilized Ten foot wings with illuminated leading edges to create giant "fans" of light. LUMA also incorporate the SONY logo in a routine in which the logo was projected onto giant moving silk flags. The non-verbal nature of LUMA'a routines make them ideal for international audiences from the world over.

For a client dinner event held for a high level Japanese and American audience at the Four Seasons Chinzan-So in Tokyo, Empire conceptualized, designed and produced a series of traditional Japanese entertainment vignettes that were performed between courses. The evening's 'Four Seasons' theme featured live entertainment, Ikebana (floral arrangements) and stage design that symbolized each of Japan's seasons. The Autumn segment featured Taiko drummers & dancers performing before an arrangement of harvest foliage. The Winter segment featured an ensemble of Koto & Shakuhachi, a dance by a solo performer in a sea of fog and a giant brush stroke painting backdrop that was created live by renowned suiboku-ga artist Tohun Kobayashi. The Spring vignette celebrated the cherry blossom (Sakura) festival and featured female dancers dressed in furisode kimono performing a traditional dance with fans & cherry blossom boughs. The Summer piece was based on the fireworks festivals that are held each Summer throughout Japan. This finale included a fiber optic simulation of fireflies, singing children with glowing lanterns, the renowned Tokyo Dagekidan Taiko Drum Troupe and a team of dancer / acrobats. The breathtaking performance concluded with simulated fireworks and a standing ovation.

Empireは、伝説的なテネシー州ナッシュビルのグランド・オール・オープリーにて、約2000人の企業クライアントの従業員を集め、グラミー賞受賞アーティストのGavin DeGrawによる音楽の夜を演出しました。クライアントは、全国各地から集まる観客を楽しませ、会場を盛り上げられる親しみやすいアーティストを望んでおり、DeGrawはその期待に応えました。

イベントは、25人のインセンティブ受賞者とのミート＆グリートと、Cクラスエグゼクティブ向けのプライベートレセプションから始まり、DeGrawはその場の会話と和やかな雰囲気を見事に演出しました。そして、90分以上にわたるヒット曲やカバー曲、DeGrawのユーモラスなエピソードを交えたコンサートが展開され、観客はステージ前まで押し寄せ、席を忘れて楽しみました。

Empireはクライアントチームと密接に連携し、単にタレントを提供するだけでなく、ロジスティクスの調整やセキュリティ手順、プロダクションやステージ管理を含む、イベントのスムーズな進行を徹底しました。

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Empireは、2024年7月16日と17日に初の「Travel + Leisure World’s Best Summit」をプロデュースしました。イベントは、親会社Dotdash Meredithのニューヨーク本社の壮大な会場で開催され、旅行やホスピタリティ業界のCEOや幹部が集まり、旅行、ホテル、ラグジュアリー体験、レストランの現状についてのシンクタンクとして機能しました。さらに、ソーシャルメディアやAIなどの外部要因がこれらの業界をどのように変革しているかについても議論されました。

サミットは、Dotdash Meredithビル内の300席の洗練されたシアターで開催され、T+L編集長のJacqui GiffordとDotdash MeredithのCEO Neil Vogelとの対談から始まりました。その後、Jacquiが持続可能性とファミリー旅行に関する最初の2つのパネルディスカッションも進行しました。昼食を挟み、航空旅行の未来や文化的イベントの力についての議論が続きました。これには、「The Talk」のAmanda Kloots、Paravel CEO Andy Krantz、New Yonder創設者兼CEO Paul Tumpowsky、Hyattのライフスタイル・ラグジュアリーブランドVP Christine Vinesse Thomasなどのパネリストが参加しました。1日目は、Empireが装飾を手掛けた共用エリアでのカクテルパーティーで締めくくられました。

2日目は、「比類のない体験を提供する」ことに関するパネルディスカッションからスタートし、その後「ウェルネスの重要性」について議論されました。昼食時には参加者同士が内容について議論し、その後「ソーシャルメディア時代の旅行」に関するパネルが行われました。シェフでレストラン経営者のDaniel BouludやEmbark Beyondの創設者兼CEO Jack Ezonなどのパネリストが登壇し、ステージプログラムはJacqui GiffordとBobbi Brownによる対談で締めくくられました。

Empireは、Travel + Leisureの「World’s Best Summit」のプロダクションパートナーとして、業界の知識人やイノベーターたちが集まり、アイデアを交換するこの貴重な場を創り出せたことを光栄に思っています。

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Empire  delivered Nashville Legend, A.J Croce & band for a private, surprise birthday party.

The event took place at The Crosby Club in Rancho Bernardo, San Diego, an exclusive members - only venue overlooking The Crosby Club Golf Course designed by world renowned Golf Course Architect Brian Curley and one of golf’s greatest players, Fred Couples.

Surprising the intimate audience of friends and family, A.J performed a soulful mix of his legendary fathers Jim Croce’s hits including “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown'', “Operator” and “New York’s Not My Home”, and his own original music like “So Much Fun” & “Better Day”. 

A born storyteller, guests got the exclusive experience of hearing first hand incredible stories of A.J’s life, and the history behind his fathers music and his legacy. 

It did not take long for everyone in the crowd to get up from their seats & hit the dance floor. It truly was a night of celebration for the past & the future. 

Empire was responsible for securing talent and working closely with the artist and client production and logistics teams to ensure that every detail came off flawlessly.

Empire is the world’s leading producer of headline entertainment for intimate audiences and bespoke, private concert experiences.

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Empireは、長年の業界パートナーであるAwards 360からの招待を受け、2024年フランス・カンヌで開催された「Cannes Lions」期間中に、著名な変革コンサルタント会社COLLINSとそのゲストのための3日間にわたるインフォーマルな屋外イベントを共同で開催しました。このイベントは、美しく修復されたフランスのヴィラを舞台に、カンヌライオンズの忙しいスケジュールの中で、洞察に富んだ会話とライブ音楽、そしてシグネチャーカクテルを融合させたオアシスとしてデザインされました。

このイベントは、ビジネスリーダー、マーケター、クリエイターたちが、フレンチリヴィエラの美しい風景を楽しみながら、オープンマインドな議論を行える空間を提供することを目的としていました。プログラムは毎日、厳選された親密な観客を魅了し、意味のあるつながりを育む場となりました。

夜には、Moyses dos Santos Bandの圧倒的なパフォーマンスと、Mike Jurkovac率いるVASTチームが提供するゲストシンガーが登場し、深夜までゲストを楽しませました。

Empireは、EMEA地域におけるグローバルな展開をさらに広げるため、フランスで厳選された体験を提供しました。イベントの物流、技術プロダクション、ステージ管理、装飾、全体のプロジェクト管理をリードし、すべての参加者にとってシームレスで記憶に残る体験を実現しました。

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初めて、世界の名だたる料理レストランを祝う「The World’s 50 Best Restaurants」が、ラスベガスの華やかな舞台で開催されました。Empireは、William Reed Mediaと協力し、象徴的なウィン・ラスベガスでこの特別なイベントをプロデュースしました。

世界中から1,200人以上の参加者が集まり、数日にわたって開催されたこのイベントでは、ファインダイニング界のリーディングエキスパートによって選ばれた、世界最高の50のレストランが紹介されました。

正式なプログラムは、William ReedのCEOであるCharles Reed氏がホストを務める記者会見から始まり、50 Best組織の主要メンバーが今後の展望を語り、国際メディアの質問に答えました。ラスベガス観光局によって制作されたスティーヴ・アオキのオリジナルソング「Yes Chef」をフィーチャーした楽しいビデオも披露されました。

その後、#50BestTalksが行われ、トップシェフたちが食と飲み物業界における創造性と洞察を共有しました。ゲストは、シェフのJosh Nilandによるフィッシュアイアイスクリーム、Eleven Madison ParkのシェフDaniel Hummによるセルトゥースカクテル、Top Chef出身のシェフKwame Onwuachiによるクラシックなコズミックブラウニーのアレンジを味わいました。

日が沈む頃、ウィンのイーストパビリオンと芝生で「Chef’s Feast」が開催され、スポンサーによる多様な体験型アクティベーションが行われました。このイベントでは、シェフたちが料理をしないでリラックスできる場となり、ゲストはキュレーションされた軽食やカクテルを楽しみ、Beroniaの栓抜きやEstrella Dammのエプロンなどのブランドアイテムが入ったグッディバッグを受け取りました。

翌日の祝賀会では、レッドカーペットや写真撮影のスペースが設けられた美しくキュレーションされたレセプションが行われ、候補となったシェフたちは、Aspire Lifestylesが提供した50 Bestのシグネチャーレッドスカーフを身につけ、夜を彩りました。スポンサーによるアクティベーションは20以上に上り、トップバーテンダーやシェフが腕をふるった特製フードやドリンクが提供されました。

スポンサーには、San Pellegrino + Acqua Panna、Amex/Resy、Estrella Damm、Beronia、Kaviari、Craft Irish Whiskey、Woodford Reserve、Tequila Ochoなどが含まれ、精巧なカクテルと軽食の楽園が広がりました。Justin & The Swingbeatsは、クラシックなラスベガスのヒット曲やモダンな曲をジャズ風にアレンジした音楽を披露しました。

イベントのハイライトであるアワードセレモニーは、スペインのブロードキャスターOlivia Freijoによって進行され、いくつかの特別賞が発表されました。今年のNo.1は、バルセロナのDisfrutarが受賞し、創造的でテクニカルに優れた料理と遊び心あふれるプレゼンテーションで称賛されました。

セレモニーは50 BestのFacebookおよびYouTubeチャンネルでライブ配信され、世界中の視聴者が受賞リストをリアルタイムで楽しむことができました。

セレモニー後、ゲストはEncore Beach Clubでのアフターパーティーに向かい、エルヴィス・プレスリーやマリリン・モンローのそっくりさんとの写真撮影ができる「Welcome to Las Vegas」サイン（LVCVA提供）で歓迎されました。DJ Freddy Bは、夜遅くまでパーティーを盛り上げ、Disfrutarの受賞を祝うシャンパントーストで締めくくられました。

Empireは、50 Bestチームや他のパートナーと緊密に連携し、この素晴らしい祝典を実現しました。Empireの担当は、全体的なプロダクション管理、スクリーンコンテンツやグラフィックの制作、技術設計および管理、ライブストリーム、スポンサー実施およびアクティベーション、ステージ管理、タレントブッキング、そして全体的なロジスティクスでした。Empireは、このイベントをラスベガスのホスピタリティの中心に輝かせることができたことを誇りに思います。

Empireは、2024年の「Outright International Celebration of Courage Awards & Gala」を3年連続でプロデュースできたことを非常に光栄に思います。

このイベントは、ニューヨーク市のPier Sixtyでプライド月間の幕開けとして500名のゲストを迎え、LGBTIQの人々の人権向上を支援するために100万ドルの資金を集めました。

カスタムブルーカーペット、カクテル、ディナー、プログラム、そしてDJ Robi D Lightがホストするアフターパーティーが特徴のこの夜は、環境ストーリーテリング、滝のようなセットデザイン、カスタム「Celebration of Courage」サインとデコレーションを通じて、Outrightのブランドとミッションを具現化しました。

メインイベントは、ドラァグクイーンでテレビパフォーマーのベベ・ザハラ・ベネットが司会を務め、グラミー賞、エミー賞、トニー賞を2度受賞したビリー・ポーター、アドビ財団、ミティニ・ネパールが表彰されました。ニューヨークのオークショニア、ハリー・サンタ・オララによる活気あふれるライブオークション、ビリー・ポーターの特別パフォーマンス、Outright Internationalのエグゼクティブディレクター、マリア・シェーディンや、Outright Internationalの理事会共同議長キャシー・テオとエリオット・ヴォーン、俳優でプロデューサー・活動家のウィルソン・クルズ、俳優で作家のダニエル・K・アイザックなどのスピーチが行われました。ゲストには、インディーポップトリオのBETTY、ニューヨークのリアル・ハウスワイフでファッションデザイナー兼ビジネスウーマンのジェナ・ライオンズ、アーティストでディレクターのキャス・バードなどが参加しました。

Outrightは、世界中のパートナーと協力して、LGBTIQ人権運動の能力を強化し、LGBTIQの人々に対する人権侵害を記録し、声を上げ、包括性と平等のために活動しています。

Empireは、プログラム開発、スピーカーおよびタレントの手配、セットとデコレーション、技術制作、プロジェクト管理、物流など、Outrightチームと協力し、この完璧なイベントを実現できたことを誇りに思います。

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CyberArkは、人間と機械のアイデンティティを保護し、ハイブリッド環境を安全に保ち、AIによる脅威から守るソリューションを提供する、アイデンティティセキュリティの世界的リーダーです。CyberArk IMPACTは、アイデンティティセキュリティの最新の進展を共有する重要性を扱い、デジタル世界をより安全にすることに尽力するトップの専門家や組織を集める場です。Empireは、2年連続でCyberArkと協力し、「IMPACT 2024」のプロデュースを行いました。

今年のIMPACTイベントは、テネシー州ナッシュビルのJWマリオットで開催され、EmpireとCyberArkは協力してホテルのコンファレンスセンターを没入型のブランド体験空間に変貌させました。カスタムデザインのシーンエントランス、照明で彩られたCyber Arena（エキスポホール）、そして壮大なキーノート会場がその特徴です。さらに、ナッシュビル体験を深めるためにオフサイトでのイベントも開催されました。パートナーデーは、カントリーミュージック殿堂博物館でCyberArkの目標と実績を披露し、参加者全員がLuke’s 32で開催されたIMPACT Soireeに招待され、ライブカントリーミュージック、ナッシュビル料理、そしてロデオ体験を楽しみました。

IMPACTは、月曜日の夜、JWマリオットの屋外の芝生スペースをトランスフォームしたウェルカムレセプションからスタートしました。The Royal Houndsによるパフォーマンス、オードブル、芝生ゲーム、タップトラック、Hattie B’sのフライドチキンが提供され、ゲストをナッシュビルへと歓迎しました。この芝生スペースは、JWマリオットのホスピタリチームがキュレーションしたランチや、ナッシュビルのフードトラックオプションも楽しめる場としても活用されました。

今年のキーノートプログラムは火曜日に開始され、Kara Swisher、シャークタンクのRobert Herjavec、CyberArk CEO Matt Cohen、CyberArk創設者兼エグゼクティブチェアマンのUdi Mokadyなどの著名なスピーカーが登壇しました。LEDリストバンドがウェルカムの演出に使用され、キーノートの開始を合図しました。CyberArkはJWマリオット内のすべてのイベントスペースを活用し、57以上のブレイクアウトセッション、30のハンズオンラボやトレーニング、そしてパートナーや投資家向けのカスタマイズイベントを開催しました。

今年の「IMPACT 2024」は、参加者数が過去最高を記録し、素晴らしいフィードバックを得て大成功を収めました。Empireは、この成功に貢献できたことを誇りに思い、今後も革新的で未来志向のイベントのプロデュースを続けていくことを楽しみにしています。

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View The Space (VTS), a leading real estate software company, held their annual conference VTS Accelerate at Chelsea Industrial on May 9, and brought together over 300 clients, influential thought leaders and employees for one day of keynote presentations, panel discussions, experiential exhibits and networking opportunities.

The program featured a full day of mainstage content from morning to evening, and included multiple sessions and customer awards that were distributed throughout. Guests also experienced the custom-built “Product Zone” where VTS’ newest software was unveiled, and attendees were able to interact with the VTS product and sales team while connecting with each other.

The creative look & feel of the event was produced via collaboration between Empire and These Days, VTS’ creative agency.

Working hand in hand with the VTS team, Empire managed all aspects of production including fabrication, printing, catering, budgeting, staging, technical production and venue management.

Empire is a leading producer of bespoke B2B customer events.

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映画館向けのビデオ広告およびコンテンツパートナーシップの提供において全国的リーダーであるScreenvision Mediaは、2024年のUpfrontを開催しました。約500人の広告主、メディアバイヤー、業界のプロフェッショナルが、マンハッタンのミッドタウンにあるJazz at Lincoln Centerに集まり、映画の力がブランドセールスを向上させ、高品質なインプレッションを提供することについて学びました。

到着したゲストは、ウェルカムドリンクや軽食、Screenvisionに関するトリビア、そして独占映画予告編を楽しみました。バーチャル参加者はライブストリームに参加し、会場に来た参加者はFrederick P. Rose Hallに集まり、National Ad SalesのCROであるChristine Martinoの挨拶を聞きました。その後、CEOのJohn Partillaが登壇し、俳優でプロデューサーのAlec Baldwinとの一対一の対談を行いました。

ステージプレゼンテーションの後、参加者はErtegun AtriumとAppel Roomへ移動し、DJ L3NIの音楽、映画をテーマにしたフォトブース、そしてFitz and the Tantrumsのサプライズパフォーマンスを楽しみながらカクテルを楽しみました。

イベントの終了時には、ゲストはQRコードをスキャンしてFandangoギフトカードを受け取り、Upfrontの後も映画館での魔法の瞬間を楽しめるようにしました。

Empireは、プレレセプション、プログラム、本レセプションの全てのイベントロジスティクスとスケジュールを管理しました。Empireのチームは、Upfrontのロゴを活用してユニークなブランドアイデンティティを構築し、プログラムグラフィックやアニメーション、家具や装飾の選定、デジタルおよび印刷された看板など、イベント全体にわたるクリエイティブ要素を展開しました。

Empireのプログラム、技術、タレントチームは、Screenvision Mediaと密接に協力し、メインステージプログラムと本レセプションでのヘッドライナーパフォーマンスを成功裏にプロデュースしました。

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Empireは、2024年5月8日（水）にシプリアーニ42丁目で開催された「スマイルトレイン25周年ガラ」のプロデュースを再び担当できたことを光栄に思います。カクテルレセプション、着席ディナー、スターが集う「ブルーカーペット」、表彰プログラムを通じて、300名以上のゲストが集まり、四半世紀以上にわたる包括的な口唇裂・口蓋裂治療の功績を祝いました。

最初のストップは、「Pup-Jitoラウンジ」と呼ばれる特別なフォトスポットで、Brutus Brothがスポンサーとなり、ゲストは口唇裂に影響を受けた子犬たちと一緒に写真を撮り、テーマに合わせたシグネチャー・カクテル「Pup-jito」を楽しみました。

ジーニー・マイを司会に迎えた感動的なプログラムでは、ナオミ・グラッシーズ、シスター・ショバ・ロナパン、キモラ・リー・シモンズといった著名人が表彰され、スマイルトレインの会長兼CEOのスザンナ・シェーファーをはじめとするスピーカーが登壇しました。スマイルトレインのこれまでの活動と未来へのビジョンが強調され、組織の「200万回目の手術」も発表されました。

グラミー賞ノミネートアーティスト、ジョーダン・スパークスは、「When You’re Smiling」やヒット曲「No Air」、「I Wanna Dance with Somebody」をパフォーマンスし、DJジャジー・ジェフがリードするアフターパーティーが始まりました。

また、ジャスティン・ロング、ケイト・ボスワース、エリザベス・ギリーズといった著名なVIPも、この素晴らしい笑顔の力をスタイリッシュに祝いました。イベントは8億以上のデジタルインプレッションを生み出し、広範なポストイベントの話題を巻き起こしました。People Magazine、Essence、The Wall Street Journalといった著名な出版物がイベントの意義と影響を取り上げ、Good Morning Americaなどもソーシャルメディアを通じてイベントのリーチを拡大しました。Empireは、Smile Trainと密接に連携し、戦略的なパートナーシップと緻密な計画をもって、この25周年記念ガラを忘れられないものにしました。

Empireは、イベントのクリエイティブ要素の指揮、会場の確保、現地のタレント管理、そして円滑な技術制作とプログラムの実施を担当しました。

Empireは、Smile Trainの25年以上にわたる素晴らしい活動をサポートできたことを誇りに思い、今後も引き続き支援していきます。詳細および寄付については、smiletrain.org をご覧ください。

Empire presented Barenaked Ladies for a private corporate group in Washington DC on May 8, 2024. The super fun and engaging quartet put on a great show filled with upbeat hits including “One Week”, “Pinch Me”, “If I Had $1,000,000” and “The Big Bang Theory Theme”. As usual, the band requested information about the corporate client in advance and worked some of the executives and other issues relevant to the company into the show in a comedic way, which the attendees loved.

Recommending and contracting headline talent has been a core expertise of Empire since its inception and remains a valuable part of our overall event production services.

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Empireは、ニューヨークのCipriani Wall Streetで開催された第28回Webby Awardsを、20年連続でプロデュースできたことを光栄に思います。ショーのハイライト映像は、 からご覧いただけます。

今回のホストには、Peacockの「The Amber Ruffin Show」や「Late Night with Seth Meyers」で活躍するAmber Ruffinを起用し、彼女はテクノロジーに精通したモノローグでショーをスタートさせました。

毎年のことながら、Webby Awardsではインターネット界の最高の功績を称える受賞者が輝きました。Julia Louis-Dreyfus、Keke Palmer、Shannon Sharpe、Laverne Cox、Kara Swisherなど、多くの著名人が受賞しました。Webbysはインターネット界で最も権威ある賞とされており、受賞者には5ワード以内での受賞スピーチが許されています。今年の受賞者たちは、その5ワードで強いメッセージを伝えました。

生涯功労賞を受賞したKara Swisherがステージに上がり、有名なアビエーターサングラスをかけ、「I Ain’t Done, Tech Bros」（まだ終わってないぞ、テック界の兄弟たち）という力強い言葉を残しました。そして、ポッドキャスト「Wiser Than Me」でポッドキャスト・オブ・ザ・イヤーを受賞したJulia Louis-Dreyfusは、「Listen to old women, MOTHERFU#*ERS!!!」（年配の女性の言うことを聞け、〇〇野郎ども！）と堂々とメッセージを伝えました。

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Empire was thrilled to collaborate with Allen Media Group to present its 2024 Upfront on Wednesday, April 24 at Avra Rockefeller Center in New York City. 

Byron Allen, Founder, Chairman & CEO, Allen Media Group hosted the program which showcased the Allen Media Group brand portfolio, presenting new programming and strategy for the new year, and ad sales opportunities to an audience of 200 guests of national advertisers from across the country. The program featured several of Allen Media Group’s executives and network talent including Michael Senzon, President, Digital, Allen Media Group, Jim Cantore and Stephanie Abrams, Meteorologists from the Weather Channel. 

Empire worked with Allen Media Group's marketing team to produce a creative vision to modernize the upfront look & feel, as well as developed scripting and motion graphics for the on-stage presentation. Empire also provided staffing onsite for the stage management and consultation on technical production and stage design.

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Pratt Industries, America's 5th largest corrugated packaging company and the world's largest privately-held 100% recycled paper and packaging company, recently unveiled its newest facility in Austell, Georgia. The Super Sheet Factory Grand Opening event celebrated this milestone, drawing over 200 political leaders, stakeholders, and clients from the greater Atlanta area.

Empire played a central role in organizing the event, including setting up a presentation space for speeches by Pratt Industries Executive Chairman, Anthony Pratt, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, and others, while also managing the logistics for key attendees. To guarantee another successful celebration and opening, Empire secured the acclaimed 14-time Grammy-winning artist Dan Tyminski and his band.

In collaboration with Pratt Industries, Empire managed all technical, logistical, and contractual aspects of the event, contributing to a memorable kickoff of their latest endeavor.

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For the 9th consecutive year, Empire served as Target Corporation’s production partner for their Financial Community Meeting - an annual presentation by the company’s leadership to analysts and media.

The event was held once again at The TimesCenter in the heart of Times Square, New York City. Target announced their 2024 growth plans, earnings, and recent accomplishments, along with strategies for continued growth for 2024 and beyond.

After a networking breakfast, Target CEO Brian Cornell took the main stage to provide his thoughts on the company’s growth in 2023 and his perspective for the upcoming year, highlighting Target’s partnerships with Apple, Starbucks, CVS and Levi’s, as well as growth in the company’s owned brands such as Good & Gather, Gigglescape, and Cat & Jack.

At the conclusion of the presentation, Target’s leadership team engaged in an Investor Q&A segment which was immediately followed by a series of one on one Q&A interviews with Media.

Empire worked closely with Target’s team to plan and execute each component of the event.Empire oversaw permitting, venue management, technical production, programming, budgeting, creative design, catering, and virtual and in-person American Sign Language Interpreters.

Empire is proud to work with Fortune 50 corporations like Target to produce their most important business communications events.​

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Empireは、オーストラリアのメルボルンで開催された食品・飲料業界を称えるイベントのプロデュースにおいて、Visyをサポートできたことを光栄に思います。

ディナーには、Visyの会長アンソニー・プラット、オーストラリア首相アンソニー・アルバニージ、そして世界的なポップスター、ケイティ・ペリーのライブパフォーマンスがフィーチャーされました。

ゲストは到着後、温かい歓迎を受け、カクテルとカナッペを楽しみながら、モダンポップソングのクラシックアレンジを演奏するエレガントな女性弦楽四重奏の音楽を堪能しました。

カクテルの後、ゲストは着席し、アンソニー・プラット、アルバニージ首相、ビクトリア州首相ジャシンタ・アレンの挨拶がありました。

ディナーサービスの後、ケイティ・ペリーがステージに登場し、1時間にわたる彼女のヒット曲を披露し、会場全体が盛り上がりました。「Last Friday Night」「Roar」「California Gurls」「Firework」といったヒット曲で観客を魅了し、フルバンドでのパフォーマンスを楽しませました。

ケイティのパフォーマンス後、閉会の挨拶が行われ、ドリンクやデザートを楽しみながら、DJ Femmeことナタリー・ネヴィルが曲をかけ、ゲストはケイティ・ペリーとのミート＆グリートの機会を楽しみました。

Empireは、ケイティ・ペリーの手配、ロジスティクス管理、および技術プロダクションを担当しました。また、Visyのエグゼクティブリーダーシップ、マーケティング、運営チームと密接に連携し、この重要なイベントを計画・実行しました。

Empireは、Visyのイベント成功をサポートできたことを誇りに思い、世界中でプライベートコンサートイベントをプロデュースするリーディングカンパニーとして、今回のイベントに貢献できたことを喜んでいます。

Empireは、グラミー賞ノミネートでマルチプラチナのシンガーソングライター兼プロデューサーであるチャーリー・プースと、UKを拠点とするDJ＆バンド「Jungle」をプライベートイベントに提供しました。

ニューヨークのノーホーにある象徴的なナイトクラブ「The Nines」で開催されたこのイベントには、少人数の友人や家族が集まり、ライブ音楽と祝賀の夜を楽しみました。

チャーリー・プースはグランドピアノでサプライズの親密なセットを披露し、「We Don’t Talk Anymore」「Attention」「When I See You Again」といったヒット曲を演奏しました。リラックスした雰囲気の中、チャーリーは観客のリクエストに応じて即興で楽曲を披露し、集まった人々が一緒に歌う楽しい交流の場となりました。

チャーリーのパフォーマンスに続き、2024年のBrit Award受賞者である英国のエレクトロニックミュージックプロジェクト「Jungle」が、夜遅くまでライブデュオDJセットを披露しました。

Empireは、タレントの手配および技術プロダクションを担当しました。

Empireは、親密な観客やオーダーメイドのプライベートコンサート体験における世界有数のエンターテインメントプロデューサーです。

Empireは、アラブ首長国連邦アブダビで1週間にわたるハイレベルなビジネスイベントシリーズを手掛け、世界各国から300人以上のゲストを招待しました。

ビジネスディスカッションや刺激的な討論、ネットワーキング、没入型の体験に加え、シリーズには以下の要素が含まれていました：

40人以上のスピーカーによる25時間以上のプログラムおよびコンテンツローカルおよび国際的な才能によるパフォーマンスと、グラミー賞受賞アーティストによる印象的なコンサートエレガントなプールサイドレセプションや晩餐会から、エミレーツパレスでの息を呑むようなディナー、アラビアンスタイルのBBQを砂漠で楽しむディナーまで、5つ以上のディナーイベント

アブダビの海岸沿いでの壮大なビーチ花火ショーアラビア砂漠の砂丘上での600台のドローンによるオリジナルショーF1カーレース、ゴルフ、アブダビの名所を巡るスピードボートツアー、シェイク・ザイード・グランドモスクやルーブル美術館のプライベートツアー、熱気球ツアー、ラクダ乗り、砂漠の日の出ヨガ、アラビア砂漠ドライブ、鷹狩りの展示など15以上のアクティビティEmpireは、全体のプロジェクト管理、クリエイティブおよびプロダクションのコンセプト設計・実行、プログラムおよびエンターテイメントの開発、ゲストのロジスティクスなどを提供しました。Empireは、世界中の主要企業向けに最高級の会議やイベントを提供できることを誇りに思います。

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Empire teamed up with Bravo once again to produce the premiere party and screening for Vanderpump Rules’ Season 11 at the iconic Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, CA. 

The Palladium was transformed into an homage to Vanderpump Rules, with sleek white, purple and burgundy lounge furniture, lush leafy tropical foliage and an abundance of fresh flora in pink and purple, all aglow with pink and purple LED lighting.

Before and after the premiere episode screening, guests grooved to beats from DJ Dazzler, purchased VPR merch, nibbled on delicious fare including SUR’s fried goat cheese balls, and shared photos and videos on social media. The event hosted over 350 guests and featured specialty cocktails (e.g. “Pumptini”), a video booth, and fan photo ops with VPR cast including Lisa Vanderpump, Ariana Madix, James Kennedy, Katie Maloney, Lala Kent, Scheana Shay, Tom Sandoval, Tom Schwartz, Ally Lewber and Brock Davies.

Empire managed the venue, technical production, design & decor, photo/video activations, guest logistics & registration, printing and branded collateral, and food & beverage.

Empire is honored to have been chosen to produce this sensational night and to work on another event with our collaborators at Bravo.

In December 2023, Endeavor once again held their annual Gala at New York’s Glasshouse, featuring floor-to-ceiling views of New York City and the Hudson River. Guests first entered into the Drinks & Experiences space, where they enjoyed innovative hors d'oeuvres by Pinch Food Design and specialty cocktail & mocktail bars provided by Los Amantes, Drought, Rabbit Hole, NotCo and Thrive Farmers. After cocktails guests proceeded through an experiential hallway into the main area for the seated dinner in the massive, designed space where table centerpieces, screen content, flown lighting and printed collateral all mirrored Endeavor’s colorful, visual event theme.

The dinner program included keynote remarks by Endeavor Co-Founder and CEO, Linda Rottenberg and Managing Partner of West, Joanna Rees. There was also a fireside chat between Martin Escobari and David Vélez. Endeavor celebrated the achievements of Gibran Huzaifah, Karim Beguir, and Sergio Fogel by presenting them with The Lindas award. The program was then brought to a close with an invitation to the High-Impact Party hosted by Hannah Bronfman. Of course, this spectacular dinner segment was catered and serviced by Pinch Food Design.

After dinner, guests moved through a neon-lit tunnel to the High-Impact Party in the cocktail space, which had been transformed into an upscale lounge featuring music by MICK, a Plinko Board to win prizes consisting of products from Endeavor Entrepreneurs, a secluded space with mental health murals, and an immersive art gallery highlighting key high-impact entrepreneurs.

Empire is a leading producer of innovative not-for-profit galas and is proud to support Endeavor Global’s work.

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韓国の大手企業であるHanwhaは、2023年11月17日にニューヨーク市のグラスハウスで「LIFEPLUS NY」という初のイベントを開催しました。LIFEPLUS NYは、アメリカ各地のトップ大学に通う韓国の大学生や大学院生を集め、若手の才能を支援し、学生たちのキャリア発展と個人の成長の機会を提供することを目的としています。

イベントは、金融、テクノロジー、芸術の分野で活躍する著名なスピーカーを迎えたカンファレンスからスタートしました。ディナーとネットワーキングセッションの後、参加者たちは会場内の別のスペースに移動し、アフターパーティーが始まりました。司会を務めたのは、ソーシャルメディアスターで「Righteous Eats」の創設者でもあるジェイキ・チョ氏で、彼が紹介したヘッドラインコンサートには、韓国のトップヒップホップ＆R&Bレーベル「AOMG」のサイモン・ドミニク、GRAY、Loco、LeeHiという4名のアーティストが出演しました。2時間にわたるコンサートの後、イベントはDJディロン・フランシスによるダンスパーティーへと続きました。

韓国の大手企業であるHanwhaは、

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Empire Entertainment was thrilled to help produce the 2023 New York Public Radio Gala at The Plaza Hotel on November 14th. This gala serves as the City's flagship public radio station’s biggest fundraising event of the year.

The program featured actor and comedian Roy Wood Jr. as Gala Host, with remarks by LaFontaine E. Oliver, CEO and President, NYPR; Timothy A. Wilkins, Board Chair, NYPR; EdYim, Chief Content Officer and SVP, WQXR; George Bodarky, Community Partnerships & Training Editor, WNYC; Jodi-Ann Malarbe, Community Partnerships Fellow, WNYC; and Emily Tow, President, The Tow Foundation.

Guests were also treated to musical performances by J’Nai Bridges, the Brooklyn College Opera Theater, and the High and Mighty Brass Band.

Empire Entertainment's role encompassed the comprehensive development of the program run of show, technical production management, and the creative design of screen graphics. In addition, Empire undertook the production and editing of three feature videos, along with the post-gala video assets, including a captivating gala sizzle reel.

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Empireは、スポーツを通じた青少年育成と教育を目的とする非営利団体「New Heights」と再び提携し、2023年10月26日（木）に開催された第7回「GameChangers Ball」のプロデュースを担当しました。この祭典は、ブルックリンのクラウンハイツにあるNew Heightsの拠点「Major R. Owens Health & Wellness Community Center」（さまざまなスポーツ施設や教室、オフィス、コミュニティスペースを備えた会場）で開催されました。

祭典は、NYジェッツの公式DJであるジョン・ブレイクによるライブDJセットとカクテルレセプションで幕を開けました。ゲストは到着後、Farmer’s Organic GinとMichter’sがスポンサーを務めるシグネチャーカクテルを楽しみながら、カスタム3Dフォトブースで友人と写真撮影を楽しむことができました。

レセプションが終わると、New Heightsのボランティアによってゲストはバスケットボールコートに案内されました。コートは、着席ディナーのためのボールルームに変身しました。バスケットゴールと、学生アスリートの成長を支援するNew Heightsの使命を強調するため、Empireはバスケットゴールから花が咲き誇る新しいステージデザインを発表しました。

プログラムは、グラミー賞受賞シンガーソングライターのJ. Hoardによるバルコニーでのパフォーマンスで始まり、ビリー・ジョエルの「New York State of Mind」をカバーしました。続いて、取締役会長のマーク・パトリコフとNew Heightsのエグゼクティブディレクターであるテッド・スミスがステージから出席者に挨拶をし、スピーカー、卒業生、受賞者が、New Heightsがどのように彼らの生活やコミュニティにポジティブな影響を与えてきたかを共有しました。オークショニアのパット・タリーによるライブオークションが成功裏に終了し、ミルウォーキー・ブルワーズの会長であるマーク・アタナシオにGameChanger Awardが贈られてプログラムは締めくくられました。

Empireは、New Heightsと密接に協力し、会場の手配、ケータリング、装飾、プログラム、技術プロダクションなど、イベントの全体的なプロデュースを担当しました。Empireは、ファンドレイジングイベントのリーディングプロデューサーであり、30年以上にわたり、主要な非営利団体や財団にサービスを提供してきたことを誇りに思います。

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Presented in Dakar, Senegal this year, the 19th Grand Challenges Annual Meeting hosted over 60 sessions across 2 venues, and over 4 days, with over 1,400 attendees, promoting the sharing of information across global health verticals. This year’s Grand Challenges Annual Meeting was the largest to date. During daily plenary sessions, delegates heard from the likes of Bill Gates, Senegalese President Macky Sall, Comoros President Azali Assourmani, U. S. Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman, and a wide range of scientific leaders representing various fields of research. Added to this year’s event were several musical and artistic elements, including an evening concert by Senegalese musical superstar and health advocate Youssou N’dour and a performance by the Kanjele Gospel Choir. It was a privilege to be involved in another meaningful and impactful Grand Challenges Annual Meeting.

To learn more and view the sessions visithttps://www.grandchallenges.org/annual-meeting​

Empireは、E!から依頼を受け、新しいリアリティコンペティションシリーズ「House of Villains」のプレミアパーティーをプロデュースしました。ジョエル・マクヘイルがホストを務めるこの大ヒット番組では、リアリティTV史上最も象徴的な10人の悪役たちが一つの豪邸に住み、さまざまなチャレンジを通じて互いに策略を仕掛け合い、賞金と「アメリカの究極の悪役」のタイトルを競い合います。

ウェストハリウッドのレストランYsabelで開催されたこのプレミアパーティーには、「House of Villains」のキャストと、多数のソーシャルメディアインフルエンサーやプレスが参加しました。

ソーシャルメディアでの話題を最大化するため、Ysabel全体に「House of Villains」のブランディングがシームレスに組み込まれ、インスタ映えする瞬間が無限に作り出されました。エントランスには巨大な8フィートの蛇に巻きつかれたE!のロゴ、20フィートのステップ＆リピートの大きなプロジェクション、ビニールで装飾されたラウンジの階段、そしてバスルームには悪魔の角を模したミラーが配されました。

さらに、ゲストは2つのスタイリッシュなカスタムビデオアクティベーションに参加でき、自身が「悪役になる」瞬間を撮影したり、ジョニー・フェアプレイの「RIP GRANDMA」墓石など、悪役キャストを象徴する小道具を使ってポージングを楽しんだりしました。また、キャストのボイスオーバー、たとえばボビー・ライツの「正直に言うよ。俺は悪役だ。でも、楽しい悪役なんだ（I’m going to be flat out honest.I AM a villain. But I’m a FUN villain.)」というセリフに合わせて、「悪役インスピレーション」を選びながら撮影できました。

ゲストは、スペシャルカクテル「The Bad Apple」と「The Supervillain」を片手に、Ysabelの美味しいコンテンポラリーアメリカ料理を楽しみました。メニューには、和牛の串焼き、フライドチキンスライダー、マッシュルームリゾットなどが含まれました。DJ Dazzlerが音楽で会場のエネルギーを高め、Magic & Cocktailsのミクソロジストたちはスモークバブルや火の演出を加えながらドリンクを提供しました。

Empireは、会場、デザイン＆装飾、ゲストのロジスティクス、フード＆ドリンク、技術プロダクション、ビデオアクティベーション、DJ、許可申請など、体験型イベントやプレミアショーなども専門にプロデュースしています。

第78回国連総会のテーマは、「信頼の再構築とグローバル連帯の再燃：全ての人々に平和、繁栄、進展、そして持続可能性をもたらすために、2030アジェンダと持続可能な開発目標（SDGs）の行動を加速する」でした。

このテーマを反映し、17の持続可能な開発目標（SDGs）を再び軌道に乗せるという緊急のニーズに応えるため、国連総会の週にSDGパビリオンが国連敷地内に特別に設置され、世界のリーダー、ビジネスリーダー、NGO、セレブリティ、アドボケートたちが集まり、目標を推進するためのフォーラムが開催されました。

カスタムメイドの会場には、世界的に有名なデザイナー、エス・デヴリンが手掛けたインタラクティブなシーンインスタレーションに囲まれた大規模なテント構造が設置されました。16フィートの高さのモノリスそれぞれがSDGsの1つを表し、飢餓撲滅や質の高い教育、責任ある消費と生産、持続可能な都市とコミュニティなど、文化的コラボレーターによるマルチメディア展示が含まれていました。

パビリオン内部は、100本以上の生きた樹木や植物によって森林を再現し、来場者を別世界へと誘いました。これらの植物はすべてニューヨークに自生する種で、パビリオン終了後は、地元のニューヨーク再生プロジェクト（NY Restoration Project）によって新たな命を得ました。このプロジェクトは、ニューヨーク市の5つの行政区で庭園の改修や公園の再生、植樹などを通じて街の景観を改善するためにコミュニティと協力して活動しています。

パビリオンのプログラムは、2030年のSDGs達成期限の折り返し地点を象徴する「ハーフタイムショー」で幕を開けました。ショーは、地元ブルックリンのユース音楽・アートプログラム「Brooklyn United」のパフォーマンスで始まり、オーランド・ブルーム、サブリナ・ドウレ・エルバ、ニコライ・コスター・ワルドー、リチャード・カーティスなどのスピーカーが登壇しました。夜は、グラミー賞受賞アーティストのヨーヨー・マとアンジェリーク・キジョーによる音楽パフォーマンスで締めくくられました。

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ハイレベルウィーク中、SDGパビリオンでは15以上のユニークなプログラムが開催されました。中でも「Women’s RiseLunch」には、女優ナタリー・ポートマン、ヨルダンのラーニア女王、デザイナーのダイアン・フォン・ファステンバーグ、ベルギーのマチルド王妃などが参加し、元ニュージーランド首相のジャシンダ・アーダーンと慈善家のメリンダ・ゲイツとのステージ上での対談を楽しんだ後、ランチを楽しみました。他の注目プログラムには、アントニオ・グテーレス国連事務総長とバルバドスのミア・モットリー首相が参加したSDGアドボケート会議、Raeshem Nijhon監督による映画『The Agreement』の上映会、そしてカナダのジャスティン・トルドー首相が講演した「Global Carbon Pricing Challenge, Driving Global Climate Action」などが含まれます。

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Empireは、国連パートナーシップオフィス、国連財団、Project Everyone、その他多くのパートナーと協力し、2023年のSDGパビリオンを開催できたことを光栄に思います。

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2023年のSDGパビリオンのプログラムやハーフタイムショーの様子は、[こちら]  でご覧いただけます。

第78回国連総会のテーマは、

Co-founded in 2017 by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Project Everyone, the Goalkeepers event takes place during the annual United Nations General Assembly in New York City and brings together Heads of State and international Sustainable Development Goals “Goalkeepers” (those spearheading various missions in their local communities) alike. Among other themes, this year’s Goalkeepers focused on the challenge of fighting global inequality.

Kicking off the two-day event, the 2023 Goalkeepers Global Goals Awards were presented at the Frederick P. Rose Hall at Jazz at Lincoln Center on September 19, 2023. The Awards program commenced with a performance by the renowned Tamil dancer and choreographer, Usha Jey. Swedish singer Zara Larsson, and Tiwa Savage, accompanied by the Harlem Gospel Choir, performed throughout the ceremony.

Award winners included Human Rights Activist Eden Tadesse, maternal and newborn child health advocate Ashu Martha Agbornyenty, and Farmlink Project, recognized for their impactful efforts in combating food insufficiency and hunger.

Host Elaine Welteroth guided the program as global changemakers were honored for their work. Award presenters included Melinda French Gates, Zimbabwean-American actress Danai Gurira, model and activist, Sabrina Elba, and Olympic swimmer and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, Yusra Mardini.

After the Goalkeepers Awards program guests entered the Atrium space featuring the signature custom build of the Goalkeeper wheel and a ceiling gallery installation overlooking Central Park to enjoy a networking reception with cocktails and custom food bars. Guests interacted with a ribbon photo backdrop and bespoke GK lettering as a backdrop to their festive photos, while enjoying the vibe set by Hot 8 Brass Band and DJ Belinda Becker.

The next morning, over 500 guests were welcomed back to the main Goalkeepers event, hosted by Canadian media personality, Lilly Singh, with an uplifting opening performance by Jon Batiste and Hot 8 Brass Band.

After the opening, programming began with keynote remarks by Melinda French Gates and Bill Gates presenting The 2023 Global Goalkeeper Award to Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, followed by a seated conversation with Andrea Mitchell, President Ruto, Melinda French Gates, Prime Minister De Croo and Bill Gates.

Throughout the day other speakers delivered impactful messages, including a conversation between Phoebe Gates, Karlie Kloss, and Kathryn Finney.

Session moderators included Journalist Andrea Mitchell, Anchor and Political Correspondent, Abby Phillip, Newborn and Child Health expert Dr. Rasa Izadnegahdar , and Pulitzer Prize winner and Journalist, Nicholas Kristof.

This year, there were performances by various artistic groups, including the Femme Fatale, and Grammy award-winning artist Cynthia Erivo.

Between and after content sessions and as breakfast, coffee breaks, and lunch were enjoyed, guests were invited to experience activations in the Atrium including the “Goalkeeper’s Library” where the titles from the Goalkeepers community were available for the guests to take. After lunch, the guests networked and socialized along to the music of DJ Belinda Becker.

Empire was proud to again work with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Project Everyone, and many other partners to present Goalkeepers 2023.

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Empire was thrilled to support Pratt Industries to produce the Grand Opening of their sixth, 100% Recycled U. S. Paper Mill & Box Factory, this one in Henderson, KY.

The event featured Pratt Executive Chairman, Anthony Pratt, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, U.S. Ambassador to Australia, Caroline Kennedy, Australian Ambassador to the U.S. Kevin Rudd, Lonnie Ali, and numerous dignitaries, and members of the media.

Upon arrival at the new $700 million facility, guests were received at registration with a warm Pratt welcome and directed inside for a tour of the state-of-the-art factory, leading into the main event space where they were greeted with various mocktails and local southern bites, including Kentucky Fried Chicken.

The stage program began with a bluegrass performance by 14 time Grammy Award-Winning Dan Tyminski Band, followed by the unveiling of a commemorative plaque.

At the conclusion of the stage program, guests enjoyed passed desserts, and left with farewell gifts that included Kentucky Derby glassware, Woodford Reserve Bourbon Balls, and Pratt Industries-branded water bottles.

Empire worked closely with Pratt’s executive leadership, marketing and operations teams to plan and execute each component of this important grand opening. Empire oversaw stage program, staging, screen content, technical production, room layout, tenting, furniture, budgeting, guest experience, and more.

Empire is delighted to work with clients like Pratt Industries in key moments of their corporate growth and to support their involvement in local communities.

In September 2023 Empire produced a successful, day-long convening at The Shed at Hudson Yards in NYC for an international audience focused on scientific advancement. The one day conference included plenary session, breakouts, roundtables and a reception.

On Saturday, June 17, Empire worked with one of our private clients to produce a private cocktail reception, dinner, and top tier live entertainment at the spectacular Four Seasons Hotel in Philadelphia.

The evening featured special performances from comedian Brian Regan and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Daryl Hall, who wowed guests with intimate renditions of “Maneater,” “Rich Girl,” "Sara Smile,” “Private Eyes” and “Out of Touch” among many others.

The comic and musician also treated special guests to an exclusive meet and greet experience.​

Empire presented Grammy Winner and movie star Janelle Monáe for a corporate event in Los Angeles.

The energy from Janelle and her band at their first live show in over three years was palpable and reciprocated by the attendees as the superstar performed brand new songs like “Float” and “Lipstick Lover” along with hits from earlier albums, including “Make Me Feel” and “Tightrope”.

Empire is a leading producer of headline music for corporate events.

Empire was proud to produce an exclusive Andy Grammer concert for top sales performers of one of the world’s leading telecommunication companies during an incentive trip to Montreux, Switzerland, to celebrate their performance and achievements.

The private concert took place at Auditorium Stravinski with Andy and his band performing all his quadruple-platinum and platinum singles including “Honey, I’m Good”, “Keep Your Head Up,” and “Don’t Give Up On Me”.

Guests were treated to a delicious dinner in the impressive venue and premium access to some of the best seating in the house. To cap off the exciting evening, VIP attendees had an exclusive meet & greet with Andy after the concert.

Empire was responsible for securing the artist and advancing all logistical and production elements at Auditorium Stravinski to support the performance.

Empire is a leading provider of headline music & entertainment for corporate events and celebrations around the world.

Empire was proud to partner with Bravo once again to produce bi-coastal screening parties for Vanderpump Rules’ hotly anticipated Reunion Part 3 episode at SUR Restaurant & Lounge in Los Angeles and at Haswell Green’s in New York CIty.

SUR Restaurant & Lounge, located in West Hollywood and co-owned by Lisa Vanderpump, an original cast member of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, has been the home base for the show Vanderpump Rules, which has documented the drama stirred up by the restaurant’s gorgeous staff since 2013. In the wake of the recent media blitz around a cheating scandal that rocked the cast and was coined the name “Scandoval,” the LA viewing event at SUR provided a thrilling backdrop for fans to celebrate together in the place where it all began. In NYC, Midtown bar Haswell Green’s was transformed into a kind of SUR-annex, with sleek white lounge furniture, lush leafy tropical foliage and an abundance of fresh flora in pink and purple.

The LA & NYC events hosted over 200 guests each, and featured themed specialty cocktails (e.g. “Pumptini!” and “Revenge Dress”), menus that included SUR’s famous goat cheese balls, roaming photo booths, and fan photo ops with Vanderpump Rules cast including Lala Kent, Jax Taylor, Brittany Cartwright, Scheana Shay, and Brock Davies in NYC, and Katie Maloney, James Kennedy, and Ally Lewber in LA.

Before and after the screening, fans grooved to beats from DJ Dazzler in LA and DJ L3NI in NYC, purchased VPR merch, and shared photos and video on social media. Additional standout moments came when Jax Taylor went behind the Haswell Green’s bar to serve Pumptini! shots, Scheana Shay jumped onstage to sing along to her original song “Good As Gold”, and over at SUR, James Kennedy grabbed the mic and pumped up the crowd before the final reunion episode of Vanderpump Rules’ wild and shocking Season 10.

Empire managed the venues, technical production, design & decor, guest logistics, registration, printing and branded collateral, food and beverage, and security.

Empire is honored to have been chosen to produce this fun-filled night and to work on another event with our collaborators at Bravo.

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Empireは、再びThe Public Theaterと提携し、セントラルパークで毎年開催される祭典をプロデュースできたことを大変嬉しく思います！

今年も「Gala on the Green」は大成功を収め、カクテル、ディナー、フラワークラウン、そしてリン・マニュエル・ミランダ、ブランドン・ヴィクター・ディクソン、クリストファー・ジャクソン、マリーア・ジョイ・ムーン、アナ・ウゼールによるパフォーマンスが繰り広げられました。プログラムでは、チャック・シューマー上院議員、ルイス・ミランダ、パトリック・ウィリンガム、オスカー・ユースティスの挨拶もあり、マルラ・トーレスとダレン・ウォーカーが称えられました。イベントの最後には、アナ・ウゼールによる「New York New York」の圧巻のパフォーマンスが披露されました。その最中に大雨が降り出すこともありましたが、ゲストたちは傘とグラスを掲げ、ショーはそのまま続行されました。

The Public Theaterは、アートとアーティストへの支援を集め、すべての人のための演劇制作への取り組みで新たな記録を打ち立てました。Empireは、このような素晴らしいイベントを作り上げるためにThe Public Theaterと協力できたことを非常に誇りに思います！

The Public Theaterのプログラムや会員・支援者になる方法について詳しくは、こちらをご覧ください。 http://www.publictheater.org/

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Empire was honored to once again produce Outright International’s annual Celebration of Courage Gala in 2023.

The red carpet, cocktails, program, and afterparty for 450+ was hosted during Pride Month at Pier Sixty in New York City.

Outright’s brand was brought to life through environmental story-telling, a cascading set design, and custom Celebration of Courage bar signage and decor.

Guests were seated for dinner and the main event honoring the Eastern Caribbean Alliance for Diversity and Equality (ECADE), Google.org and the Queer Cast of Star Trek: Discovery. The program featured show host BeBe Zahara Benet; Star Trek awardees Wilson Cruz, Blu del Barrio, and Anthony Rapp; Outright International Executive Director, Maria Sjödin; and Outright International Board Co-Chairs Kathy Teo and Elliot Vaughn.

The evening raised $1 million in funding, with a very energetic live auction hosted by New York auctioneer, Harry Santa-Olalla.

Outright is dedicated to working with partners around the globe to strengthen the capacity of the LGBTIQ human rights movement, document and amplify human rights violations against LGBTIQ people, and advocate for inclusion and equality.

Empire was proud to work with the Outright team to deliver a flawless event.

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CyberArk, a leading provider of Identity Security and Access Management tools, held their annual conference, IMPACT23 on May 22-24, 2023, hosting more than 1200 attendees from over 30 countries.

Held at The Hynes Convention Center, in the heart of Boston, MA, this year’s event brought together industry leaders to discuss the ever-expanding attack surface, attacker techniques and trends in identity-based cyber attacks, and the latest innovations in Identity Security technology.The event kicked off on Monday with an appreciation day for CyberArk’s Partner community, as well as specialized trainings and certifications for attendees, all of which culminated in a Welcome Reception in the Boylston Hallway, overlooking the Boston skyline, where guests were able to network, demo CyberArk technology, engage with Sponsors, and enjoy featured entertainment.Guests returned on Tuesday for a full day of compelling keynotes & integrated breakout sessions. Guests then headed out to House of Blues to enjoy cocktails, classic Boston fare, continued conversations, and a headline performance by the band “Neon Trees” known for their singles “Everybody Talks” and “Animal.” On Wednesday, the meeting concluded with the final keynote sessions and award ceremony by CMO, Simon Muyal. The live-streamed event extended the IMPACT’s reach and message to an additional 2300 attendees in over 80 countries. Empire worked closely with CyberArk’s teams to plan and execute each component of the event. Empire oversaw catering, venue management, talent booking, registration, technical production, rigging, warehouse storage, budgeting, creative design, printing, and more.

Empire was thrilled to once again help produce the Environmental Defense Fund’s (EDF) annual staff retreat, Community 2023.

The multi-day, hybrid retreat packed with keynotes, breakouts, and activities for 900+ in person staff members from over 10 countries worldwide was hosted at the Mohegan Sun in Connecticut, and online for remote participants.

Highlights included the Welcome Reception and EDF Expo on Day 1; welcome remarks from Mohegan Tribal Elder Beth Regan; a Community Chat and Q&A with EDF President Fred Krupp and Executive Director Amanda Leland; keynotes with CNN’s Chief Climate Correspondent Bill Weir and Comedic Thought Leader Michael Jr.; the EDF Staff Awards Ceremony; karaoke; a dance party with DJ Ian Ali; and Wellness Fair featuring yoga, biometric screenings, and much more.

Empire’s scope of work included overall project management, consulting on run of show development and technical production, speaker advancement, stage scenic design, environmental wayfinding design, screen content design and animations, Cvent website/app design, stage management, and overall logistics.

Empire is proud to have worked with EDF to deliver a very memorable staff retreat.

Photo credit: Terrence Irving Photography

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Empireは、ニューヨーク市のシプリアーニ・ウォールストリートで開催された第27回ウェビー賞をプロデュースできたことを光栄に思います。

2年連続で、Empireはデイリーショーやホワイトハウス記者会でおなじみのロイ・ウッド・ジュニアをホストとして迎え、彼はAIの台頭などについて、テクノロジー知識を生かしたモノローグでショーを始めました。

毎年恒例のように、ウェビー賞ではインターネットのベストを称え、今年はSZA、シャロン・ホーガン、アンダーソン・クーパー、ホダ・コットブ、トビー・ンウィグウェなどが受賞しました。ウェビー賞はインターネット界で最も栄誉ある賞として知られており、受賞者がスピーチを5語以内に収めることがルールです。しかし、今年の受賞者たちは、5語で十分であることを証明してくれました。

ウェビーアーティスト・オブ・ザ・イヤーを受賞したSZAは、大歓声に包まれながらステージに立ち、彼女の5語を使って皮肉を込めて「 The internet scares me. Thanks! 」と述べました。

ショーでは、ジョージ・フロイドの殺害やイランの女性抑圧など、インターネットが重大な社会問題に注目を集め、対話を継続させるのにどのように貢献したかが強調される感動的な瞬間もありました。

ショー終了後、参加者は期待の高まるアフターパーティーのためにマーキーへと移動し、Empireが招待したDJジャジー・ジェフがフロアを盛り上げました。

Empireは、レッドカーペット、ショー本番、そしてアフターパーティーに至るまで、イベントのほぼすべての側面をプロデュースしました。今年のパートナーには、デザイン全般を担当したSpecial Guestや、レッドカーペットとメディアルームを盛り上げる役割を果たしたSunshine Sachsが含まれます。

Empireは、2005年以降、すべてのウェビー賞ライブイベントをプロデュースしており、ウェビー賞のチームをEmpireファミリーの一員と考えています。

フルショーはこちら(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lxvb1-GZACw)からご覧いただけます。

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Empire was honored to work with VTS, a leading real estate software company, on VTS Accelerate, which took place at Center 415 in May 2023 and brought together 400 employees, investors and influential thought leaders for two days of keynote presentations, panel discussions, breakouts, and freestyle networking opportunities.

The event’s goal was to offer a better understanding of VTS’ products and their impact, spark inspiration, build connections and offer tools to navigate the challenges of the industry. The conference content was specifically designed to educate members of the C-Suite and senior leasing and asset management executives how to integrate data and technology to stay competitive.

Day One of the event provided a full day of stage content from morning to evening, and included keynote sessions, fireside chats, panels, Q&As, breakouts, and concluded with a customer award ceremony. Day Two, attendees returned for a half day of panels and workshops. Guests also experienced the custom-built “Product Zone” and “Activate Zone” where VTS’ newest software was unveiled, guests were able to interact with the VTS product and sales team while connecting with each other.

Attendees enjoyed breakfasts, snacks, and lunches provided by the design-focused and delicious PINCH Food Design. The raw space of Center 415 was transformed with custom fabrication, printed graphics and thoughtfully selected furniture. The venue was divided into multiple areas, including two stages, the product zone, the activate zone, registration lobby and a hospitality space for meals.

The design of the event was produced via collaboration between Empire and These Days, VTS’ creative agency based in London. Working hand in hand with the VTS team, Empire managed all aspects of production including fabrication, printing, catering, budgeting, staging, technical production and venue management.

To learn more please visit: https://accelerate.vts.com/

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FOX presented its 2023 Upfront at New York’s Manhattan Center.

The Cocktails, Presentation and post-show Reception event for 1000+ took place in the Hammerstein Ballroom transformed with a massive LED set design and elevated, in-the-round bar & stage.

The program featured Gordon Ramsay, Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter, Michael Strahan, Erin Andrews, Carli Lloyd, Rob Gronkowski, DJ Natasha Diggs and many more.

Empire was thrilled to work with the teams from FOX Entertainment, Sports, News and Tubi to deliver a flawless event.

#FOXUpfront2023 #EmpireProduced

Empire was honored to work for the first time with The Legal Defense Fund to produce their 35th National Equal Justice Awards Dinner (NEJAD), at The Glasshouse in NewYork City.

Founded by Justice Thurgood Marshall, LDF has a significant legacy in promoting civil rights progress and remains committed to actively advancing civil rights today. With a history spanning over eight decades, LDF, alongside its partners, has made substantial strides in enhancing the dignity and citizenship of Black individuals in America.

NEJAD serves as a platform to honor past achievements, recognize ongoing efforts, and inspire continued action. This year's Gala, themed "The Future Is Ours," paid tribute to LDF's core values and foundational narrative.

Upon arrival at the Glasshouse, attendees embarked on an immersive experience on the sixth floor. They were warmly welcomed with a red carpet moment, providing an opportunity to capture their photographs against a branded backdrop. As guests proceeded through an exhibit highlighting impactful LDF work, they were guided to the main cocktail lounge, where they were greeted by an atmosphere adorned with emotive photography, mood-enhancing music, and signature cocktails. This carefully curated ambiance fostered a celebratory and futuristic atmosphere, setting the tone for the evening.

As attendees mingled and celebrated the power of their community, a moving performance by the young faces of Brooklyn United Drumline signified the end of the cocktail reception and led the audience of over 600 guests into the dining room to take their seats for dinner.

Angela Vallot, co-chair of LDF's Board of Directors, took the stage to address the audience and introduced the evening's esteemed host, Sade Baderinwa of ABC News. Baderinwa welcomed guests and then invited Janai Nelson, LDF's President, to share her perspective on the profound meaning of "The Future Is Ours."

Subsequently, honorees were recognized, with attorney Fred Grey receiving the prestigious Thurgood Marshall Lifetime Achievement Award, followed by the acknowledgment of the National Equal Justice Award recipients: the Emerson Collective (presented by Geoffrey Canada), Nike, Jordan, and Converse brands (presented by Carmelo Anthony), as well as Vista Equity Partners' CEO, Robert F. Smith (presented by Spike Lee.)

The award ceremony culminated in a performance by the acclaimed, Grammy Award-winning singer Ledisi, who performed her music as well as that of Nina Simone.

After a brief close to the evening, the festivities continued as attendees adjourned to the lounge/bar area for an unforgettable future-themed after-party with DJ Trauma.

Empire was proud to serve as overall producer for the event, handling multiple aspects including run of show and creative narrative (with Paul Oakley Stovall), technical design & production (with Studio Productions), decor (with Red Maple Leaf), content and video production (with Januari1 Films), catering (by Olivier Cheng), venue liaison, guest experience, and registration (led by Advance NY).

Together the evening created a memorable and impactful experience, furthering LDF’s mission of advancing equal justice and civil rights for all.

​Empire was proud to produce an exclusive Keith Urban performance one of the world’s top corporations during an incentive trip to Chicago.

The concert took place at The Chicago Theatre with a private headline concert by four-time Grammy winner Keith Urban. Keith and his band brought the audience together for this special evening and performed all his greatest hits including “Brown Eyes Baby,” “Blue Ain’t Your Color,” and “One Too Many”.

Guests were treated to an open bar throughout the historic venue and premium access to some of the best seating in the house. VIP attendees won an exclusive meet & greet with Keith prior to the concert, where they were able to memorialize this exciting night.

Empire was responsible for securing the artist and advancing all logistical and production elements at The Chicago Theatre to support the performance.

Empire is a leading provider of headline music & entertainment for corporate events and celebrations around the world.

Empire presented Sheryl Crow for a corporate group in Salt Lake City, just a week after the Grammy-winner was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Sheryl thrilled the attendees with mega-hits including “If It Makes You Happy”, “Soak Up The Sun”, “All I Wanna Do”, “Every Day Is A Winding Road” and many more.​

On Tuesday, February 28, 2023, Empire once again served as producer to Target Corporation for their 2023 Target Financial Community Meeting, an annual presentation by the company’s leadership to analysts and media.

This year the event was held at The TimesCenter in the heart of Times Square, New York City. Target announced their 2023 growth plans, earnings, and recent accomplishments, along with strategies for continued growth for 2023 and beyond.

After a networking breakfast, Target CEO Brian Cornell took the main stage to provide financial perspective for the upcoming year, highlighting updates on Target’s partnerships with Apple, Starbucks, and Ulta Beauty, as well as growth in the company’s owned brands such as Good & Gather and All In Motion.

At the conclusion of the presentation, Target’s leadership team engaged in an Investor Q&A segment which was immediately followed by a smaller Q&A session with media only.

Additionally, Target leaders had one on one live broadcast interviews where they further discussed Target’s financial performance and plans.

As in past years, Empire worked closely with Target’s team to plan and execute each component of the event. Empire oversaw permitting, venue management, technical production, programming, budgeting, creative design and catering. Empire also managed new accessibility features that had not previously been included, such as virtual and in-person American Sign Language Interpreters.

Empire is proud to work with leading corporations like Target to present their important business communications events.

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As part of a unique collaboration with Vietnamese singer Hà Anh Tuấn, Empire delivered the Grammy Award-winning artist Kitaro as the special guest performer for a two-night concert event in Ninh Binh, Vietnam.

In the months prior Kitaro collaborated with Hà Anh Tuấn to rearrange and record five songs for an upcoming digital release. The track list includes Kitaro’s classic songs “Koi” and “Silk Road” with new lyrics written in Vietnamese for the project. The other three songs are hits by Hà Anh Tuấn: “Một Mình Một Sớm Ban Mai”, “Xuân Thì”, “Tháng Tư Là Lời Nói Dối Của Em”. The collection is expected to release globally in mid-2023 with versions in Vietnamese, English, and Japanese.

Nearly 12,000 attendees made pilgrimage to the Hoa Lu Ancient Capital in the beautiful mountainous region of Ninh Binh for Hà Anh Tuấn’s sold-out concert series THE GLORIOUS HORIZON featuring Kitaro’s first-ever show in Vietnam.

Following Hà Anh Tuấn’s performance of Kitaro’s “Koi” & “Silk Road”, a 40-foot high globe rotated 180-degrees to reveal the master himself. Kitaro’s show-stopping performance included his well-known compositions “Aqua” and “Matsuri”, for which he played both synthesizer and taiko drums.

Backed by the 34-piece live band, including the Saigon Pops orchestra, Kitaro also performed his arrangements of the three hit songs by Hà Anh Tuấn. As a final surprise song for Kitaro, Hà Anh Tuấn presented the master’s song “Caravansary” with new Vietnamese lyrics and featuring the rapper Đen Vâu.

As part of his visit to Ninh Binh, Kitaro joined the environmental organization RỪNG VIỆT NAM to unveil a reforestation and wildlife protection project at Cúc Phương National Park. After a brief press conference deep within the national park, Hà Anh Tuấn and Kitaro spent the morning planting trees for future generations.

In addition to artist booking and contract negotiation, Empire advanced all technical and creative aspects of Kitaro’s participation for these events, including staging, sound, lighting, run of show, schedule, rehearsals, and hospitality. Working with our long-time partners in Vietnam, Empire coordinated all air transportation, hotel accommodations, ground transportation, and visa acquisition.

Empire also provided consulting on all matters regarding music arrangement and production, live video recording, content release and distribution, licensing, interactions with press and media, interviews, and press releases.

Empire is proud to develop unique collaborative projects between global musical artists for events in new markets such as Vietnam and beyond.

The FISU World University Games Winter is an international collegiate multi-sport competition held biannually. In January 2023, Empire was proud to produce the ceremonies of the 31st World University Games in the historic Herb Brooks Arena, bringing together teams from more than 50 countries centered around the theme of Saving Winter.

The Opening Ceremony began with an ancestral welcome and land acknowledgement by Theresa Bear Fox, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, and Oneida Indian Nation. Following the opening address, the parade of Nations began. The lively parade set to a bespoke musical composition included 1,500 athletes from 50 nations and featured dancers from the Joffrey Ballet School and skaters from the Skating Club of Lake Placid.

Following the parade, Christopher Kinney, a bobsledder who competed in the 2018 Olympic Winter Games, sang a moving rendition of the National Anthem. Welcome speeches were made by Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games Organizing Committee James Mckenna, FISU President Leonz Eder, and New York State Governor Kathy Hochul, who declared the games officially open.

As the lights dimmed, dancers from the Joffrey Ballet School and aerialist Sarah Sporich set the stage for the torch relay featuring Environmentalist Bill McKibben; FISU alumnus and Adirondack Park Commissioner Art Lussi; and Olympians: Jim MIller, Andrew Weibrecht, Mark Grimmette, and Billy Demong.

The creative portion of the show was divided into three segments. The first, Gathering in the Light, featured a diverse group of skaters from American Ice Theatre wearing custom costumes from designer Liz Vandal. Skating cameraman Jordan Cowen captured their modern movements and a quick-change costume element midway through the song. The second segment, Sharing in the Light, was an elegant and moving piece backed by a set piece featuring the mountains of the Adirondacks. Aerialists Angela Kim, & Pawel Walczewski wowed the crowd with their acrobatic feats 40 feet above the ice. The third segment, Celebrating Winter, featured five 40-foot tall kabuki trees native to the region, an uplifting skating performance by American Ice Theatre, punctuated by the daring moves of aerialist Sarah Sporich. At the end of Celebrating Winter, the audience watched as the hydro-electric powered cauldron was lit to signify the start of the Games.

The Closing Ceremony celebrated the 11 days of competition while also paying tribute to Torino, Italy, the host of the next FISU University Games Winter in 2025. The ceremony welcomed back Christopher Kinney to sing the National Anthem. Remarks were made from James McKenna, President of Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games Organizing Committee; Robert Rodriguez, New York Secretary of State; and Leonz Eder, Acting President of the International University Sports Federation. The Mayor of Torino, Stefano Lo Russo, welcomed the world to join him in Torino and introduced Pinguini Tattici Nucleari, an Italian rock band who made their US debut. Theresa Bear Fox and representatives of the Akwesasne Nations returned to close the circle opened 11 days prior, extinguishing the sustainable cauldron and honoring the heritage of this very special area, bringing the ceremonies and Games to a close.

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SHOWTIME® continues to be a pioneer in LGBTQ-inclusive programming and has carried on making these often overlooked stories accessible to the masses through their hugely popular revival, The L Word: Generation Q. This reboot has something for everyone by bringing back some of the original show’s favorites as well as a new, younger cast to relate and empower this new generation of queer youth.

This winter, SHOWTIME® called on Empire again to help promote the third season of The L Word: Generation Q by enhancing a series of 10 weekly viewing party events in New York and Los Angeles leading up to the season finale. Empire sent brand ambassadors, L Word swag, and custom-made neon signs to each location. The wedding-themed finale viewing parties featured additional enhancements including temporary tattoos, a photo booth, and even a wedding cake for guests to enjoy afterwards.

At Henrietta Hudson in NYC and The Semi-Tropic in LA, fans were treated to surprise attendance from many of the show cast including Jacqueline Toboni, Jamie Clayton, Jordan Hull, and Rosie O’Donnell, as well as appearances by celebrities such as Chrishell Stause and Fletcher. SHOWTIME®’s enhancements to the weekly viewing parties brought in record attendance at the bars, peaking at around 650 total guests for the finale episode watch parties in New York City and Los Angeles.

The third season of The L Word: Generation Q is available on-demand on SHOWTIME™.

Photo Credit: Alberto E. Rodriguez/SHOWTIME®

Nearly a year after bringing John Legend to Vietnam for the inaugural VinFuture Prize, Empire delivered Grammy Award-winning artist Christina Aguilera for her first-ever performance in Vietnam. The second annual VinFuture Prize award ceremony took place on December 20, 2022, at the historic Hanoi Opera House before a live audience of 250 VIPs including the Prime Minister of Vietnam, Phạm Minh Chính. It was broadcast live throughout Southeast Asia and the world on Vietnam Television (VTV). Christina Aguilera’s show-stopping performance included her hits “Beautiful" and “The Voice Within“ with her band, and for the finale, an intimate performance of “A Million Dreams”. The event also featured the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra with acclaimed Conductor Honna Tetsugi and traditional Vietnamese ballet performances.

The VinFuture Prize Foundation is an independent and non-profit organization in Vietnam. The Foundation was established with the vision of catalyzing meaningful changes in the everyday lives of millions of people by honoring transformational technological innovations at a global scale. https://vinfutureprize.org/ The first global award of its kind from Vietnam, the VinFuture Prize presented US$4.5 million to international scientists to support breakthrough scientific research and technological innovation. In addition to the the Grand Prize, three special prizes recognized female innovators, outstanding achievements in emerging fields, and in developing countries. In addition to artist booking and contract negotiation, Empire advanced all technical and creative aspects of Christina Aguilera’s participation for the event, including staging, sound, lighting, LED screen graphics, teleprompter, run of show, schedule, and dressing room hospitality. Empire also provided consulting on all matters regarding artist interactions with press and media, television interview, press releases, broadcast / livestream, and music licensing concerns. Working with our long-time partners in Vietnam, Empire coordinated all air transportation, hotel accommodations, ground transportation, visa acquisition, and local sightseeing excursions.

Empire Entertainment is proud to deliver global musical artists for events in new markets such as Vietnam and beyond.

In December 2022, Endeavor was once again able to hold their annual Gala after a two-year hiatus. The gala brought together 500 network members, including global entrepreneurs, top investors, and international industry leaders, to celebrate 25 years of Endeavor. Empire was proud to once again support this year’s gala to raise critical funds to support the high-impact entrepreneurship movement around the world.

This year’s gala took place at New York’s Glasshouse, featuring floor-to-ceiling views of New York City and the Hudson River. At cocktails, guests enjoyed hors d'oeuvres served on innovative serving vessels and specialty cocktail bars featuring a selection of hand-crafted cocktails provided by Codigo and Casa Lumbre. Afterwards guests proceeded through an experiential hallway into the main area for the seated dinner in the massive, designed space where table centerpieces, screen content, flown lighting and printed collateral all mirrored Endeavor’s colorful, visual event themes.

The dinner program included keynote remarks by Endeavor Global Chairman, Edgar Bronfman Jr., and Co-Founder and CEO, Linda Rottenberg. This year, the Gala featured a candlelight performance by Fever, composed of string musicians amongst a backdrop of thousands of candles, and The Multiplier Effect recital, featuring spoken word by Marco Fisbhen and percussion by Roger Squitero.

Endeavor celebrated the achievements of Martin Migoya, Mudassir Sheikha, Nadine Hachach-Haram, Peter Njonjo and Songe LaRon by presenting them with The Lindas award. This spectacular dinner segment was catered and serviced by Pinch Food Design.

After dinner, guests moved through a starlit tunnel to the High-Impact afterparty in the cocktail space, which had been transformed into an upscale lounge featuring music by DJ MICK.

Empire and the Endeavor team collaborated closely to ensure that the organization’s mission was showcased at the Gala in addition to highlighting entrepreneurs in their network. This year, guests had the opportunity to try their hand at a wheel of fortune to win prizes consisting of products from Endeavor Entrepreneurs. A secluded networking space featuring decor by Bearaby and Havenly allowed guests a retreat to speak with one another and foster these important entrepreneurial relationships. Attendees were able to document their time at the gala with a photo booth provided by Mashbooths. Attendees experienced an interactive, projection activation brought to life by Rise New York & Partners, mapping the Endeavor multiplier-effect while the DJ spun.

Empire is a leading producer of innovative not-for-profit galas and is proud to support Endeavor Global’s work. Endeavor is transforming the economies of 40+ growth markets by helping entrepreneurs scale, create jobs, and multiply their impact by becoming outstanding role models, mentors, and investors to the next generation of founders.

To learn more, visit www.endeavor.org

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To celebrate all that Dartmouth alumni, friends and family have done to make The Call to Lead capital campaign an audacious success, in the Fall of 2022 Dartmouth continued to collaborate with Empire to produce the event series titled “Give a Rouse", convening the Dartmouth community and thanking them for their contributions and support.

Following the inaugural event of the series at New York City’s Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Give a Rouse Tour continued on to four more shows around the nation: Wang Theatre Boch Center, Boston; Warner Theatre, Washington D.C.; Moonlight Studios, Chicago and August Hall, San Francisco. Hosting over 1,300 guests, the cross-national event was a huge success.

Each event followed a similar format, with adaptations and localizations for each city. Upon arrival, guests were met with a Dartmouth-themed exterior presence and live music experience. Guests registered at Dartmouth-branded, wooden check-in desks and then entered a theater space to enjoy the program.

The 45-minute stage program included monumental screen projections, a series of videos that told the story of A New Day at Dartmouth and summarized the achievements of The Call to Lead comprehensive campaign. The program paid tribute to Dartmouth’s outgoing president, Philip J. Hanlon, and re-energized the community about how Dartmouth’s future leaders will shape a better world.

The conclusion of the stage program included a multimedia effects sequence that combined video projection, animated special effects, remote-activated light-up bracelets and theatrical lighting to emphasize the idea of Dartmouth “greenlighting” the future.

Excited guests wearing bracelets lit in green exited the theater program to attend the after-party. Guests mixed, mingled, and networked while enjoying a curated menu of food and drinks; a live jazz band; and multiple activities, including ping-pong on green and white tables, a photo booth in which they posed in a canoe, an interactive social media wall, and a variety of Instagram-worthy backdrops including a sculptural installation of large scale letters spelling out “Dartmouth.”

Empire worked closely with several Dartmouth departments, faculty, alumni, and volunteers, as well as many creative, communications, production, and events partners to plan and execute the events. Empire’s role included concept development, venue acquisition, registration, run of show and program development, scripting, screen content production, technical production, catering, permitting, security, scenic, décor, budgeting, staffing, and guest logistics & experience.

Empire is honored to work with Dartmouth to help them scale their unique educational model around the world. The Call to Lead has raised over $3 billion overall to realize three overarching goals: advancing Dartmouth’s distinctive educational model to its fullest potential; making discoveries that improve the human condition; and preparing students for lives of wise leadership. To learn more about The Call to Lead: a Campaign for Dartmouth, visit: https://calltolead.dartmouth.edu/

Empire is a leading producer of high-level events, both on and off campus, for Ivy League schools and many of the world’s leading educational institutions.

athenahealth is a leading cloud-based healthcare technology company that connects clinicians, patients, payers, and partners in differentiated ways. athenahealth’s Thrive Summit is an annual event that brings together more than 2,000 of the brightest minds in healthcare for three days of keynote presentations, panel discussions, intimate breakouts, and freestyle networking opportunities, all with one simple goal in mind: Let’s thrive together to create healthcare as it could be.

It was no small feat. Empire brought this mission statement to life at the massive Austin Convention Center in Austin, TX. Working within more than 150,000 square feet of blank space, Empire crafted hundreds of networking areas, 60+ custom partner booth opportunities, a stunning Keynote stage fit for a 2,000-person audience, and a central athenahealth hub showcasing the brand’s products and services – and providing an anchor to the Expo Hall experience. Every element of the event was crafted in the inviting and accessible experience athenahealth strives to deliver to its customers. Empire designed every aspect of the event with the intention of bringing the digital brand to life and connecting attendees to learn, share, and grow.

From the “Connection Lounge” filled with soft seating for casual conversations to the “Coaching Café,” where attendees could schedule 1:1 meetings with athenahealth representatives and the lively Expo Hall mini-stages that offered TedTalk-style content, each space was created with the intention for anyone from senior leaders to prospective customers to feel welcome and excited to be a part of athenahealth.

Working hand in hand with the athenahealth team, Empire managed all aspects of the creative design and development, production, fabrication, budgeting, staging, talent coordination, technical production, and venue management.

To learn more please visit: https://www.athenahealth.com

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Empireは、スポーツを通じた青少年育成と教育を目的とする非営利団体「New Heights」と再び提携し、2023年10月26日（木）に開催された第7回「GameChangers Ball」のプロデュースを担当しました。この祭典は、ブルックリンのクラウンハイツにあるNew Heightsの拠点「Major R. Owens Health & Wellness Community Center」（さまざまなスポーツ施設や教室、オフィス、コミュニティスペースを備えた会場）で開催されました。

祭典は、NYジェッツの公式DJであるジョン・ブレイクによるライブDJセットとカクテルレセプションで幕を開けました。ゲストは到着後、Farmer’s Organic GinとMichter’sがスポンサーを務めるシグネチャーカクテルを楽しみながら、カスタム3Dフォトブースで友人と写真撮影を楽しむことができました。

レセプションが終わると、New Heightsのボランティアによってゲストはバスケットボールコートに案内されました。コートは、着席ディナーのためのボールルームに変身しました。バスケットゴールと、学生アスリートの成長を支援するNew Heightsの使命を強調するため、Empireはバスケットゴールから花が咲き誇る新しいステージデザインを発表しました。

プログラムは、グラミー賞受賞シンガーソングライターのJ. Hoardによるバルコニーでのパフォーマンスで始まり、ビリー・ジョエルの「New York State of Mind」をカバーしました。続いて、取締役会長のマーク・パトリコフとNew Heightsのエグゼクティブディレクターであるテッド・スミスがステージから出席者に挨拶をし、スピーカー、卒業生、受賞者が、New Heightsがどのように彼らの生活やコミュニティにポジティブな影響を与えてきたかを共有しました。オークショニアのパット・タリーによるライブオークションが成功裏に終了し、ミルウォーキー・ブルワーズの会長であるマーク・アタナシオにGameChanger Awardが贈られてプログラムは締めくくられました。

Empireは、New Heightsと密接に協力し、会場の手配、ケータリング、装飾、プログラム、技術プロダクションなど、イベントの全体的なプロデュースを担当しました。Empireは、ファンドレイジングイベントのリーディングプロデューサーであり、30年以上にわたり、主要な非営利団体や財団にサービスを提供してきたことを誇りに思います。

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Across three cities and over the span of one month, Empire produced three private concerts for a major anniversary of one of our corporate clients in Chicago, Deer Valley and Palm Springs.

The series opened with Alicia Keys at the Chicago Theater on Wednesday, September 21, followed by a stand-up set from Jerry Seinfeld at the Montage Deer Valley a month later on Sunday, October 22. The series was brought to a close with an astounding performance by Stevie Wonder at The Show Theater at the Agua Caliente Resort on Thursday, October 27.

Alicia Keys’ 90-minute set for approximately 1,000 guests included some of her best known hits including Fallin’,This Girl is on Fire, and Empire State of Mind, among many others. Prior to the performance, Alicia participated in an intimate meet and greet in one of the sponsored lounges for the client’s executives and guests.

Legendary standup comedian Jerry Seinfeld brought the roughly 250 guests in attendance to fits of laughter with a 45 minute set packed with jokes about family life, vacationing in the mountains, and some on-the-spot improvisations with the audience.

Ending the anniversary event series with a bang, Stevie Wonder wowed 1,200 guests with an almost two-hour set of his classics including Superstition, Sir Duke, and I Wish. Wonder and his full band received a standing ovation from the crowd after the unforgettable performance.

Empire contracted all artists and handled all aspects of logistics and onsite management and provided technical supervision for all shows.

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Joby Aviation, Inc. is a California-based transportation company developing an all-electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft which it intends to operate as part of a fast, quiet, and convenient service in cities around the world.

Empire was honored to produce Joby’s inaugural “Field Trip” at the Marina Municipal Airport pilot production facility in October 2022. This private event was a full day venture for guests introducing them to the process behind the revolutionary aircraft with on-stage talks from Joby’s CEO, CFO, and Head of Aircraft OEM.

Joby invited guests to start the day off with breakfast and coffee before the program began. Following breakfast, guests were led through a tour of Joby’s pilot eVTOL aircraft manufacturing line and took an early look at what future skyports may look like. Guests also got a chance to pilot a virtual Joby aircraft in a flight simulator.

Beside being a public airport, Marina Municipal Airport is used as Joby’s Flight-test site and is home to the pre-production prototype aircraft. Joby Field Trip guests had the grand opportunity to witness a test flight themselves while Joby’s Chief Test Pilot talked through its route and the aircraft’s notable attributes.

At the end of the day, Joby’s executive staff hosted a Q&A session for their guests, opening the floor to questions about the company, process of aircraft evolution, and passenger experience. Empire was thrilled to be a part of the inaugural Joby Field Trip coordinating logistics, creative presentation design, and technical production.

To learn more about Joby Aviation, please visit: https://www.jobyaviation.com/

In October 2022, Empire was honored to work with Ketch to launch the Privacy Matters Conference at the Public Hotel in New York City.

This ethically-minded conference, hosted by Jonathan Joseph, Ketch’s Head of Solutions and Marketing, focused on how companies can be more mindful in their usage of consumer data in a progressively digital world. The daytime conference began with a networking breakfast, including a Ketch branded coffee bar and an opening session featuring welcome remarks from Ketch CEO, Tom Chavez. A series of main stage sessions and panels took place throughout the duration of the day featuring presenters such as TedX speaker, Linnette Attai, UM Worldwide’s Chief Privacy Officer, Arielle Garcia and President and Chief Operating Officer of MMA Global, Lou Paskalis. A case study on Data Stewardship by Ketch’s Director of Sales, Diego Mejia, and DISH Network’s Senior Privacy Counsel, Coleman T. Lechner and Head of Data, Measurement & Analytics, Kemal Bokhari closed out the morning session and led the attendees into a catered lunch by the Public Hotel.

After lunch, the data privacy education continued, with sessions featuring speakers from organizations such as Kelley Drye & Warren LLP, Connecticut Attorney General's Office, SafeGuard Privacy, Loeb & Loeb, IAB Tech Lab, Network Advertising Initiative (NAI), 6sense Revenue AI, Sandals Resorts, Publicis, Digitas, and Habu. In the evening, attendees headed over to Hotel Indigo's 15th floor bar, Mr Purple. This posh spot with terraces served passed hors d’oeuvres & cocktails to the data-conscious crowd into the night. Empire’s scope of work included overall project and production management, talent booking, technical production, venue management, programming, development, and creative design. Empire is proud to have worked with Ketch to produce their Privacy Matters Conference.

Empire was honored to once again partner with GREENTECH, to produce their second annual GREENTECH FESTIVAL at Truman Brewery in London on October 13 & 14, 2022.

GREENTECH, a Berlin-based group, brought their green sustainability and technology innovation summit to life over two programmed filled days at Truman Brewery, located on London’s historic Brick Lane, and attended by more than 1,000 visitors.

Night one featured a black-tie gala hosted by Céline Flores Willers with a seated dinner featuring a completely vegetarian & sustainable menu, dynamic video screen content, speeches and musical performance by New Atlantis Project, followed by a cocktail reception who took in the exhibitors while listening to DJ Kim Kong. Stage participants included Amanda Jobbins of Vodafone, Andrew Doyle of Audi, and Illac Diaz of Liter of Light.

Day two’s festival-style conference saw over 600 unique visitors for a series of keynote remarks, panels, fireside chats hosted by Natasha Elkington, and later bootcamps and an “Investors Gourmet” networking lunch designed to connect startups and venture capitalists. Speakers included Marco Voigt and Sven Krüger, Co-Founders of GREENTECH FESTIVAL, Giovanni Sacchi of the Italian Trade Agency, world-renowned designer Sir Paul Smith, race car driver Charlie Martin, Albert Cheung of Bloomberg, Financial Times’ Finola McDonnell and more.

Throughout both days attendees toured multiple sponsor and exhibitor activations from various industries including an Audi electric car, an electric MINI, Vodafone’s Extreme E vehicle. Other exhibitors included E.ON, Green Future Project, the Italian Trade Agency, Notpla, Magway, eROCKIT, Ma Petit Planéte and Maucher Jenkins.

Empire served as the overall event producer, coordinating all logistics, technical production, sponsor management and fulfillment, creative design and execution. The second GREENTECH FESTIVAL London was a great success and a tremendous lead up for GREENTECH FESTIVAL Singapore on November 17 & 18, 2022.

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Empire was proud to partner with Pratham USA to produce their annual NYC Gala at Cipriani Wall Street. Over 600 guests gathered together to support Pratham’s mission in improving access to quality learning opportunities for children and young people across India and beyond. We were delighted to see the Pratham NY Tri-State Chapter raise a record breaking total on the night.

Guests were invited to a cocktail reception at 48 Wall Street where they dined on delicious South Asian cuisine by Buhkara Grill. Then they were escorted across the street lined with a red carpet and a dhol player graciously welcoming them to a seated dinner and program at Cipriani Wall Street.

The program featured remarks by Chairman of Pratham USA, Deepak Raj; CEO of Pratham Education Foundation India, Dr. Rukmini Banerji; and Pratham USA CEO and Global Executive, Manisha Bharti. The highlight of the evening was when Host of The Daily Show, Trevor Noah, held an incredible, inspirational and enlightening conversation with Pratham Board member and CNN Host, Fareed Zakaria.

Pratham Board Director, Ila Paliwal and Indian-American comedian, Anish Shah, kicked off a lively pledge drive followed by a successful auction with auctioneer Mark Turner.

DJ Rehka, who was the trendsetter who established Basement Bhangra, turned the volume up with a high energy set that had everyone on the dance floor with Bhangra, international hip-hop and drum beats. It was a wonderful night of sharing, learning and giving, where thousands of children and young people’s lives will be changed through learning with Pratham’s programs.

Working closely with Pratham USA, Empire served as the overall event producer, managing elements including venue, catering, program development and technical production. Empire is a leading producer of fundraising events and has been proud to serve leading not-for-profit organizations and foundations for nearly three decades.

For more information on Pratham, please visit https://prathamusa.org/

Empire was proud to produce the closing party for a three-day business conference in Las Vegas for 1,500 attendees.

The final event took place in Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas with a private headline concert by the Barenaked Ladies.

The band brought the audience together for this special evening and performed all their greatest hits including “One Week,” “If I Had a Million Dollars,” and the Big Bang Theory theme song.

The event also featured custom client branding throughout the venue, open bar and food stations catered by Blue Ribbon, a dance party by DJ Crykit, and an immersive photo booth by Pop Up Photo Op.

The evening culminated with a confetti moment immediately following Barenaked Ladies’ final song.

Empire was responsible for proposing, negotiating, contracting, and advancing all logistical and production elements at Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas and Barenaked Ladies’ performance.

Empire Entertainment is a leading provider of talent for corporate events and celebrations around the world.

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Empire was proud to partner with UNITAS to produce their 5th Annual Gala at Cipriani South Street. Over 450 guests gathered together for the first time since 2019 to support UNITAS' mission to disrupt human trafficking and to provide opportunities for survivors to thrive.

Held during the height of Fashion Week, there was a packed red carpet and a cocktail reception with gorgeous florals, generously donated by Sunshine Bouquet. Then guests sat down for a delicious dinner and program hosted by Emmy award winning journalist and WABC-TV News Anchor Sade Baderinwa.

The program featured remarks by UNITAS CEO Tonya Turner, Executive Vice President Lamont Heibert and three distinguished honorees: President and Founder of ESD Global Self Defense, Yehudit Zicklin-Sidikman; Human Trafficking Survivor and Educator, Jessica Kay; and Lieutenant Amy Capogna of the NYC Police Department Detective Bureau, Vice Human Trafficking Unit- Human Trafficking Squad. All were honored for their courageous work in the fight against trafficking and advocacy for a safer and violence free tomorrow. A live auction then followed with high energy auctioneer, Harry Santa Olalla, where overall they raised $1 million to continue UNITAS' vital work.

Evening highlights included an incredible live performance by multi-platinum singer Natasha Bedingfield, who performed four songs including a cover of Prince’s classic “Purple Rain,” the Grammy-nominated “Unwritten,” “These Words,” and “Pocketful of Sunshine, plus performances by Pharell-produced recording artist/singer Cris Cab and violist David Carpenter of The Carpenter Trio.

Working closely with UNITAS, Empire served as the overall event producer, managing elements including venue, catering, décor, program development and technical production. Empire is a leading producer of fundraising events and has been proud to serve leading not-for-profit organizations and foundations for nearly three decades.

For more information on UNITAS, please visit https://www.unitas.ngo/

今年で2回目を迎えたUnfinished Liveは、3,000人以上の参加者を現地とオンラインで集め、より公正なインターネット、経済、社会を構築するための解決策に焦点を当てました。

このイベントには、188名の世界クラスのスピーカーが参加し、メインステージのプログラム、ライブポッドキャストの録音、インタラクティブなワークショップ、魅力的なマスタークラス、数多くの活発なディスカッション、アーティスティックな表現、比類のないネットワーキングの機会が提供されました。

Unfinished Liveでは、新技術がより強固な民主主義と公正な経済を支える未来を探り、現状に挑戦するネットワークやムーブメント、人々を祝いました。個人データの所有と管理、信頼とプライバシーの保護、ソーシャルメディアの修復など、イノベーションとコラボレーションによって実現可能な未来を見据えました。

ホストには再びバラトゥンデ・サーストンが登場し、注目のプログラムには、マリア・レッサとヴィヴィアン・シラーの対話で、世界中の民主主義に対する偽情報の脅威が取り上げられました。フランク・マコートとケビン・ルースは、Project Libertyがどのように革新的な技術を活用して、より健康的なインターネットと公正な未来を創り出しているかを探りました。また、トリスタン・ハリスとマリア・ブリッジがリードするマスタークラスでは、テクノロジーから人類を守るための知恵について議論が行われました。クレオ・アブラムは、物理世界とデジタル世界をつなぐ最新のイノベーションを共有するイドリス・サンドゥにインタビューしました。コリー・ドクトロウは、ポッドキャスト「Seize the Means of Computation: A Big Tech Disassembly Manual」のライブ収録を行い、ニナ・マクニリーは《The False Mirror》で無意識の世界を探る振り付けパフォーマンスで観客を驚かせました。

また、Unfinished Liveの期間中、The ShedではRefik Anadolとのコラボレーションによる「The Project Liberty Experience」も開催され、個人データの所有と管理が可能な社会を具現化した挑発的で完全没入型の環境が提供されました。無料で一般公開され、未来を見据えたこのスペクタクルでは、テクノロジー、アート、組織、アイデアが一体となって、より良い未来を築くための取り組みを探求し、体験することができました。

Empireは、UnfinishedチームおよびUnfinishedの多くのパートナーと密接に協力し、このハイプロファイルな集会のために、インスピレーション溢れるスムーズな進行と放送を実現しました。Empireは、メインステージプログラム、Podcast Stage、Forum、Collaboratoryステージのショー進行を担当し、ライブ視聴者およびバーチャル視聴者に向けた放送を成功させました。Empireは、T StrategyおよびPlan Experientialと協力し、ショーのすべての側面をプロデュースしました。また、チリの戦略・クリエイティブデザインエージェンシー「Felicidad」とも連携し、Unfinished Liveのデザイン資産とビジュアルの素晴らしい展示をライブプログラム内で実現しました。Empireは、Unfinished Liveの誇りあるプロダクションパートナーです。

Unfinished Liveについて
Unfinished Liveは、テクノロジスト、ジャーナリスト、思想家、アーティスト、そしてチェンジメーカーが集まり、倫理的なテクノロジーと市民参加の力を活用して、より公正で持続可能な未来を築くことを目指す年次集会です。Unfinished Liveでは、現在のデジタル環境がもたらす最も緊急の問題に対処するための実現可能な解決策が探求されます。

Project Libertyについて
Project Libertyは、民主主義に最適化されたウェブを構築するための初の取り組みであり、Unfinishedエコシステムの重要な要素です。Project Libertyは、テクノロジー、ガバナンス、ムーブメントの3つのトラックを組み合わせ、公共の利益のためにデジタル市民インフラを再構築する包括的なアプローチを採用しています。Project Libertyの核心には、次世代のインターネットの基盤となり、ユーザーが自分のデータを所有・管理できるようにする画期的なオープンソース技術「Decentralized Social Networking Protocol (DSNP)」があります。

McCourt Instituteについて
McCourt Instituteは、創設パートナーであるジョージタウン大学とパリ政治学院（Sciences Po）とともに、新しい技術の開発においてデジタルガバナンスを優先し、将来のウェブに組み込むことを目指して、技術者と社会科学者を結びつけ、研究を支援しています。DSNPとProject Libertyの変革力を実現するために、Unfinishedはムーブメントリーダー、社会的影響を持つ組織、そして多様なパートナーのネットワークを動員し、活力ある多人種民主主義と公正なデジタル経済の実現を目指しています。

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In February 2020, Empire was honored to work with Jerusalem Venture Partners, JVP, to launch the CyberTech hub at Margalit Startup City in SoHo, New York City. This high profile event, co-hosted by JVP Founder, Erel Margalit and Gwyneth Paltrow, was one of the last, large in-person events to take place before the pandemic.

Since that launch, the JVP CyberTech hub successfully helped to identify, incubate, fund and scale a host of innovative startup companies in various technology verticals.

Based on this success, JVP expanded on its successful model to capitalize on the rise of the Climate Tech sector, and turned again to Empire to help them launch their new ClimateTech Hub with an all-day conference and an evening launch event and after-party during UN Climate Week in September, 2022.

The daytime conference began with an Israeli networking breakfast and an opening session featuring welcome remarks from Dr. Erel Margalit, Chairman and founding Partner of JVP, along with JVP partners- Yoav Tzruya, Fiona Darmon, Gadi Porat, Sara Thomas, Marge Breya, Rinat Remler, Shimrit Kenig and Ilan Ron. A series of main stage sessions and company presentations took place throughout the duration of the day and were livestreamed as a hybrid event.

In the evening, a ribbon cutting ceremony took place at the doors of the Margalit Startup City, to commemorate the formal launch of the Climate Tech Hub. The Ribbon cutting took place on a green carpet on which a branded MINI Cooper V-vehicle was parked. Over 400 guests enjoyed cocktails before the evening stage program and toast featuring Dr. Erel Margalit, Moshe Lion the Mayor of Jerusalem, Mike Peyton, Vice President of MINI of Americas, Lisa Lambert, Chief Technology & Innovation Officer of National Grid, and Satya Tripathi, Secretary General of the Global Alliance for a Sustainable Planet. Following an onstage toast moment, the event transitioned into an party with cocktails, passed hors d’oeuvres and dancing!

Empire’s scope of work included overall project and production management, microsite design & development, technical production, permitting, venue management, programming, development, and creative design.

Empire is proud to have worked with JVP to produce their Climate Tech Launch.

To learn more visit https://www.jvpvc.com/press-releases/jvp-mini-urban-x-city-new-york-partner-launch-international-climate-tech-center-margalit-startup-city-nyc/

Empire was proud to produce the first ever North American Greentech Festival at The Shed, Hudson Yards on September 15 & 16, 2022.

GREENTECH SHOW, a Berlin based group, brought their green sustainability and technology innovation summit to life over two programmed filled days in the McCourt Theater at Hudson Yards’ renowned The Shed, attended by more than 1,000 visitors.

Night one featured an black-tie optional gala hosted by Louise Houghton with a seated program of awards, dynamic video screen content, a climate change awareness visit from Frankie the Dinosaur, speeches and musical performances followed by a cocktail party for over 300 guests who took in the conference exhibitors while listening to DJ Kim Kong. Attendees fêted special prize winner Carlo Ratti, Director of MIT’s Senseable City Lab, Mobility prize winner ZeroAvia and Community winner Clean Energy Leadership Institute. Additionally, there was an onstage appearance by Frankie the Dinosaur whose viral video (voiced by actor Jack Black) warns of extinction, and a riveting musical performance by Davie. Day two’s festival style conference saw over 600 unique visitors for a series of keynote remarks, panels, fireside chats, and bootcamps both on site and at the United Nations, as well as a “Investors Gourmet” networking lunch designed to connect startups and venture capitalists. Speakers included Marco Voigt and Sven Kruger, Co-Founders of GREENTECH FESTIVAL, as well as Christopher Michelbacher of Audi, Jenny Bofinger-Schuster of Siemens.

Throughout both days attendees toured multiple sponsor activations from various industries including an Audi electric car, a prototype flying car created by LEO Flight, Parley for the Oceans’ sustainable clothing line and multiple other sustainably focused startups. In addition to hosting a “Building Sustainable Communities” breakout session, partner Siemens had numerous executives participate in on stage panels. Additional sponsors onsite included Pave Motors, Natch Natural Toothpaste Tabs, Green Future Project, Fraîche, Civilized Cycles, and Hevo.

Empire served as the overall event producer, coordinating all logistics, technical production, sponsor management, creative design and execution. The first ever US GREENTECH FESTIVAL was a great success and a tremendous lead up for the October 2022 GREENTECH FESTIVAL London event, also produced by Empire.

To learn more, please visit https://newyork.greentechfestival.com

ビル＆メリンダ・ゲイツ財団とProject Everyoneによって2017年に共同設立されたGoalkeepersイベントは、ニューヨーク市で毎年開催される国連総会の期間中に行われ、国家元首や各地域で持続可能な開発目標（SDGs）に取り組む「Goalkeepers」（地域コミュニティで様々なミッションを推進する人々）を集めています。今年のGoalkeepersでは、特に「世界的な不平等と戦う」という課題に焦点が当てられました。

2日間にわたるイベントの幕開けとして、2022年Goalkeepers Global Goals Awardsが9月20日にリンカーンセンターのフレデリック・P・ローズホールで開催されました。アワードプログラムは、ジョージ・ザ・ポエットのスポークンワードパフォーマンスと、ブランディ・ヤンガーのハープの伴奏で開幕しました。

ホストのトゥメロ・モトホトアネの進行のもと、世界のチェンジメーカーたちがその業績を称えられました。受賞者には、環境活動家のヴァネッサ・ナカテ、児童健康権擁護者のラディカ・バトラ、アフガニスタンのジャーナリストであるザハラ・ジョヤ、そしてCOVID-19の影響下でパンデミック対策を議論するためにリーダーを集めた功績で、欧州委員会委員長のウルズラ・フォン・デア・ライエンが選ばれました。

アワードのプレゼンターには、ビル・ゲイツ、メリンダ・フレンチ・ゲイツ、パキスタンの活動家マララ・ユスフザイ、カナダのYouTuberリリー・シン、女優で人道主義者のアンジェリーナ・ジョリーが登場しました。

Goalkeepers Awardsプログラム終了後、ゲストたちはセントラルパークを見渡せるアトリウムに移動し、カクテルやカスタムフードバーを楽しみました。ゲストはカスタムデザインのGK文字を背景にしたGIFブースで写真を撮り、DJアミラとケイラの演奏で盛り上がりました。

翌朝、400名以上のゲストが再びメインのGoalkeepersイベントに迎えられ、ナイジェリアのメディアパーソナリティであるエブカ・オビ・ウチェンドゥがホストを務め、ハーレムゴスペル合唱団によるパレル・ウィリアムズの「Happy」の壮大な合唱パフォーマンスが披露されました。視覚的コンテンツは有名なTreatment Studiosが手掛けました。

オープニング後、バルバドスのミア・モトリー首相とスペインのペドロ・サンチェス首相による基調講演が行われ、両首相とビル＆メリンダ・ゲイツの対談が続きました。ビルとメリンダはその後、ナイジェリアのモハメド・バズム大統領との対談も行いました。

その日のプログラムでは、他にも多くのスピーカーが感動的なメッセージを伝えました。例えば、東アフリカのマーケティング担当副社長キャサリン・ムダチ、南アフリカの医師Dr.トラレン・モフォケング、作家ヘレナ・アンドリュース・ダイアー、ナイジェリアの作家チママンダ・ンゴズィ・アディーチェは、メリンダ・フレンチ・ゲイツと共に「女性の力」についての対談を行いました。また、NASAの科学者シンシア・ローゼンツヴァイク博士、リディンウェ・マジェレ・シバンダ教授、シェフのピエール・チャイムは、ビル・ゲイツと「世界を養う方法」について議論しました。作家のレネー・ディレスタとジャーナリストのゴヴィンドラジ・エティラジは、ビル・ゲイツとカール・ペンと共に偽情報について話し合い、シエラレオネの市長イヴォンヌ・アキ・ソーヤー博士、サッタ・F・シェリフ、ミカエラ・ローチ、スークミート・シン・サチャル、プラジャクタ・コーリが感動的な対話を繰り広げました。

セッションのモデレーターには、イギリスのテレビ司会者ジュン・サーポング（国家元首セッション）、アフリカの農業・栄養専門家ンディディ・オコンコ・ヌウェリ（ビル・ゲイツの食料安全保障セッション）、俳優・作家・講師のカール・ペン（ビル・ゲイツの偽情報セッション）、記者のジンル・エサムア（Goalkeepersコミュニティセッション）、ケニアのメディアパーソナリティであるジャネット・ムブグア（メリンダ・フレンチ・ゲイツセッション）が務めました。

今年は、ハーレムゴスペル合唱団、シンコペーテッド・レディース、バレリーナデュオが「女性の力」セッション中にパフォーマンスを披露しました。

セッションの合間や朝食、コーヒーブレイク、ランチタイムには、ゲストがアトリウムに設置された「Goalkeeper’s Library」を体験し、Goalkeepersコミュニティの書籍を自由に持ち帰ることができました。ランチ後、ゲストたちはDJケイラとアミラのビートに合わせて交流し、ネットワーキングを楽しみました。

Empireは、ビル＆メリンダ・ゲイツ財団、Project Everyone、そして他の多くのパートナーと再び協力し、2022年のGoalkeepersイベントを成功に導けたことを誇りに思います。

Goalkeepersイベントの詳細については、こちらをご覧ください。

持続可能な開発目標（SDGs）についての追加情報は、こちら(https://sdgs.un.org/goals)をご参照ください。

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For the first time in three years, Interstate Waste Services brought their reception back to Las Vegas – this time treating over 900 partners, clients, and guests to an evening event at the XS Nightclub in Wynn Las Vegas.

Guests enjoyed the spring weather outdoors with drinks, bites and seafood based on a classic Italian menu, while listening to classic covers performed by the Christina Amato Band and sets by the XS Nightclub’s DJ. Guests were also entertained by sleight of hand magicians and had the opportunity to sample cigars.

By activating a deck with lounge furniture and highboys over the famed XS pool, guests were immersed in the outdoor space, experiencing 360-views including the Vegas nighttime sky, Wynn/Encore hotels, and lavish interior of XS. With lines of eager attendees throughout the evening, there was no better place to be in to celebrate and end the experience at Waste Expo 2022!

The Summit of the Americas is an annual gathering of Western Hemisphere heads of state and government leaders to discuss common policy issues, affirm shared values and commit to concerted actions to address challenges faced in the Americas.

The Ninth Annual Summit of the Americas, held in Los Angeles, hosted President Joseph Biden and many other leaders with a focus on “Building a Sustainable, Resilient, and Equitable Future” in the Western Hemisphere.

At this year’s Summit, the Global Methane Hub, a nonprofit that supports The Global Methane Pledge, hosted a side reception at the Grammy Museum Rooftop Terrace to bring together leaders from across the Americas to showcase collective efforts to accelerate methane mitigation towards meeting the Global Methane Pledge.

In addition to ministers and high-level officials from Argentina, Barbados, Canada and Uruguay, the event featured keynote remarks by Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry, and California Governor Gavin Newsom.

The reception was livestreamed and covered by global media facilitated by SKDK, a leading progressive communications and political consulting firm

Empire was proud to support this important event.

To learn more about the Global Methane Pledge and the work of the Global Methane Hub, visit https://globalmethanehub.org

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​Empire was proud to partner with the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) once again, this time to produce their Connection 2022 staff retreat on June 7-9 at the Hilton in Atlanta, Georgia and online.

The hybrid event convened approximately 600 in person and 250+ virtual attendees from across the globe to connect with each other regardless of their location. For those opting to attend in person, it also marked EDF’s first staff retreat physically together again since before the Covid-19 pandemic.

Early arrivals and leadership meetings were held over the course of two days prior to the official start of the retreat. By day three, a robust program of plenaries, breakouts, concurrent meetings/workshops, and EDF social events were in full swing.

Highlights included all-staff and team meetings, a fireside chat and Q&A with EDF President Fred Krupp and Executive Director Amanda Leland, a dinner keynote with bestselling business author and EDF 2020 Staff Retreat speaker Dan Heath, the EDF Staff Awards Ceremony, Q&A breakouts on the topic of global operations, karaoke, a dance party, and much more.

Applicable meeting rooms at the Atlanta Hilton were equipped with technology and meeting operators to enable and facilitate interactivity between in-room and online participants so that sessions were inclusive and engaged everyone attending in real time.

All sessions were made available on the event website/app developed for Connection 2022, allowing virtual attendees to join live, watch session recordings on demand at a later time, or to schedule 1:1 meetings with others. Similarly, in-person attendees utilized the app and website to reference the agenda, schedule meetings, and watch sessions on demand that they missed.

Empire worked closely with EDF to deliver this incredible retreat for all their employees. Empire’s scope of work included overall project management, consulting on run of show development and technical production, speaker advancement, Cvent event website/app development and design, stage scenic design, environmental wayfinding design, stage management, Covid-19 safety protocol management, and overall logistics.

Empire is honored to have worked with EDF to create a truly memorable staff retreat. To learn more about the Environmental Defense Fund and to support their mission visit: https://www.edf.org/

After 10 years in the making, the first-ever list of North America’s 50 Best Bars, sponsored by Perrier, was debuted on June 7th, 2022. Empire was proud to partner with 50 Best to produce this inaugural event, live at New York City’s iconic venue, Capitale.

More than 600 cocktail aficionados from across the continent came to New York for the event, which countdown the 50 finest drinking destinations from Canada, US, Mexico and the Caribbean, judged by the leading experts in the North American Bar community.

Guests arrived in style to a red carpet and step and repeat, and the bar nominees were given signature red scarves to wear throughout the evening. There were 17 various sponsor activation bars, each serving 3 or 4 signature cocktails made by the finest bartenders showcasing their craft.

From Perrier, Naked Malt, Torres, Altos, Matusalem, Michters, Remy Martin to Asahi, Roku, Nikka, Scappys and Campari to name a few, it was a cocktail heartland for beautifully crafted libations. DJ Leni kept the party going all night with the hottest beats so guests could party the night away.

Then the ceremony, the moment everyone had been waiting for, began. Hosted by emcee Ms. Franky Marshall, an NYC Bar legend, she took us from No.50 down to No.1 fiercely and elegantly, also announcing some very special awards in between. It was NYC’s own Attaboy (@attaboy134) which took the No.1 spot. Nestled in the Lower East behind an unmarked door, this small but mighty boxcar bar known for their Prohibition era cocktails won the coveted Best Bar in North America Award.

The entire ceremony was live streamed on 50 Best’s Facebook page and 50 Best Bars TV YouTube channel so viewers could witness the official list to the hottest bars on the continent.

Empire Entertainment worked very closely with 50 Best, Twist London and other partners to deliver this remarkable night of celebration. Empire’s scope of work included overall management, screen content and graphics creation, technical design and management, livestream, sponsor fulfillment and activation, stage management, talent booking and overall logistics.

Empire was incredibly proud to partner with 50 Best and bring the awards celebration for the first time to North America, shining a light on the best in hospitality.

To learn more about 50 Best Bars and their awards, visithttps://www.worlds50bestbars.com/northamerica/ or 50 Best Bars TV YouTube channel to view the ceremonyhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfVWlNK-F5k3hnA3qLLrOg .​

Empire recently presented and produced three headline concerts in three cities. In May 2022, we produced a performance by the legendary Ms. Lauryn Hill in NYC for a very lucky private art gallery audience of 300 people. Ms. Hill was dressed to kill in a space-age themed outfit and floored the crowd with hits like “Lost Ones", "Doo Wop (That Thing)” and her iconic cover of “Killing Me Softly”. That same month we also presented Pitbull for an electrifying show at Club LIV at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami. “Mr. Worldwide” and his dancers had the private venture capital crowd jumping along to chart-toppers such as “International Love” and “Feel This Moment.” And finally, in early June 2022, Empire presented pop sensation Andy Grammer for an insurance company’s private conference in Santa Barbara. The outdoor show at the Fess Parker Winery was a spectacular setting for Andy’s feel-good performance with platinum-selling songs including “Honey I’m Good” and “Good To Be Alive”.

Empire has been a leading resource for headline entertainment since our inception in 1993. Artists we have presented and/or produced for our clients include Adele, Justin Timberlake, P!nk, Jerry Seinfeld, John Mulaney, John Legend, Sebastian Maniscalco, Seth Meyers, Andrea Bocelli, David Copperfield, David Blaine, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys, Rihanna, Taylor Swift and hundreds more.

​Empire was proud to partner with OutRight Action International, to produce their “Celebration of Courage Gala” on June 6, 2022 – at the top of Pride Month - at the Tribeca Rooftop in New York City.

OutRight Action International works to combat the systemic violence, persecution and discrimination that LGBTIQ people face around the world. OutRight is the only global LGBTIQ organization with consultative status and a permanent presence at the United Nations Headquarters, where they advocate for human rights and equality for LGBTIQ people worldwide.

The gala hosted 380 guests and began with a rooftop cocktail reception overlooking the city and the Hudson River. The guests enjoyed drinks and passed hors d’oeuvres, while listening to positive, queer-centric music via DJ Robi D Light.

Guests were then seated in the 12th floor dining space, decorated in an elegant rainbow color palette. During dinner, the stage program recognized three distinguished honorees: Feminist Lesbian & Academic Activist Gloria Careaga, Proctor & Gambles’s Senior Director of Global LGBTQ + Equality, Brent Miller, and Artist & Activist and Co-Founder of Pussy Riot, Nadya Tolokonnikova (who received her award remotely). OutRight board members also participated in the stage program.

The evening also featured a live and silent auction where over $800,000 was raised! The night was capped by continuing the party on the rooftop, a suitable close to the festive evening.

Empire is honored to have worked with OutRight Action International and its featured guests and honorees to create a truly memorable gala.

Empire looks forward to partnering with OutRight for many years to come. To learn more about Outright Action International and to support their mission visit https://outrightinternational.org

​After a 3 year interval, Interstate Waste Services brought their legendary Waste EXPO reception back to Las Vegas – this time hosting nearly 900 partners, clients, and guests to an exciting evening event at the XS Nightclub at the Wynn in Las Vegas, NV.

Guests enjoyed the spring weather outdoors with drinks, bites and seafood based on a classic Italian menu, while listening to classic covers performed by the Christina Amato Band and sets by the XS Nightclub’s DJ. Guests were also entertained by world class sleight-of-hand magicians including Doug McKenzie, and had the opportunity to sample freshly rolled cigars.

By activating XS Nightclub's pool deck with lounge furniture and highboys, guests enjoyed the excitement of the Las Vegas night al fresco, experiencing 360-views including the Vegas nighttime sky, Wynn/Encore hotels, and lavish interior of XS.

With lines of eager attendees throughout the evening, there was no better place to be in to celebrate and end the experience at Waste Expo 2022!

In May, Empire, working alongside the many teams at Dartmouth College, produced the historic opening and celebration of Dartmouth’s newly-transformed West End of campus with an unprecedented festival of ideas – the Dartmouth Innovation & Technology Festival – which highlighted the intersection of science, technology, business, engineering, energy, and entrepreneurship.

The multi-day festival welcomed over 1,000 attendees including Dartmouth alumni from around the world, students, faculty and senior leadership as well as members of the public to the newest district of Dartmouth’s storied campus. Guests toured the state-of the-art educational infrastructure and collaborative learning spaces of the new Class of 1982 Engineering and Computer Science Center, The Arthur L. Irving Institute for Energy and Society, the Magnuson Center for Entrepreneurship, and the DALI Lab, all now strategically neighboring the Thayer School of Engineering and the Tuck School of Business.

The festival featured various events and activities including the Magnuson Startup Competition Semi-finals and Finals, Academic Sessions, building tours, community cookouts & entertainment, food trucks, a light show and other interactive experiences and installations.

On the main evening, following the building dedication of the Class of 1982 Engineering and Computer Science Center, guests made their way to an elegant gala dinner in a clear roofed tent that celebrated Dartmouth’s Tradition of Innovation, its real-world impact and its visionary future - launching a new era of innovation and technology, underpinned by liberal arts scholarship and supercharged in part by the co-location of these new synergistic institutions.

The Gala dinner was hosted by Laurel Richie, Former Chair of the Dartmouth Board of Trustees and co-chair of The Call to Lead campaign for Dartmouth, and included remarks by Dartmouth President Philip J. Hanlon. Among the many high points of this evening were a presentation of the McGuire Prize for Social Impact to Prof. Jason McLellan, a researcher who’s work at Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine was instrumental in the development of the MRNA Covid-19 vaccine. The Gala dinner concluded with presentations by several students sharing their visions for how their academic work will change the world and concluded with the guests joining a student celebration and DJ party that featured a spectacular light show that illuminated the entire West End that was co-created by Dartmouth student DJs and a world class lighting team.

Two days of special Academic Sessions included keynotes, panel discussions, fireside chats, and compelling conversations with technology, business and innovation leaders, mostly Dartmouth alumni, on topics ranging from artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency, to wearable technology, electric vehicles and health care. Speakers included: John Burnett, Cofounder of Omniex (acquired by Gemini Trust Company), Christine Kim, Research Associate, Galaxy Digital, Akin Sawyerr , Managing Director, Feleman Limited. Matt Slaughter, Paul Danos Dean of the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, Richard Barth MD, Geisel School of Medicine, Co-founder of Cairn Surgical Inc. Kaitlin Maier, Cofounder & CEO, Reia, Amogha Tadimety, Cofounder & CEO, Nanopath, Samantha Truex, CEO, Upstream Bio, Sherri Oberg, President and CEO, Particles for Humanity, Keith Dunleavy, Founder and CEO, Inovalon, Inc., Andrea Reisman Johnson, Cofounder and CEO Rally Reader, John Sargent, Founding Partner, BroadReach Group, Eugene Santos, Professor of Engineering, Dartmouth, Daniel Rockmore, William H. Neukom 1964 Distinguished Professor of Computational Science, Kevin Hand, Astrobiologist, NASA Jet Propulsion Lab, Colin Meyer, Assistant Professor of Engineering, Dartmouth, Laura Ray, Myron Tribus Professor of Engineering Innovation, Dartmouth, Tracy Wolstencroft, former partner Goldman Sachs, former CEO National Geographic, Justice Amoh, Cofounder, Clairways Smart Lung Monitoring, Jeff Bemowski, Cofounder, Clairways Smart Lung Monitoring, George Boateng, Cofounder and CEO, SuaCode.ai, David Kotz, Provost, the Pat and John Rosenwald Professor in the Department of Computer Science, and the Director of Emerging Technologies and Data Analytics in the Center for Technology and Behavioral Health, Maria Nyamukuru, PhD candidate, Annie McLane Kuster, United States Representative, Abby Hopper, President and CEO, Solar Energy Industries Association, Aly Jeddy, Senior Partner and Consultant, McKinsey & Company, and Dan Reicher, former US Assistant Secretary of Energy among others.

Keynote speakers included Dave Girouard, Founder and CEO, Upstart, Freeman A. Hrabowski III, President, University of Maryland Baltimore County, Kristen Morrow Johnson, Business Operations & Implementation Manager, Ford Pro Charging, Ford Motor Company, and Rob Portman, United States Senator, U.S. Senate who appeared live virtually.

Highlights of the One Dartmouth Start-Up Competition Finals presented by the Magnuson Center for Entrepreneurship included the final three start-up finalists presentations to a judges panel that included Errik Anderson, Ulysses Diversified Holdings, Caroline Hribar, COO, Bionic, Geoff Ralston, President, Y Combinator. Closing Remarks and Announcing of the One Dartmouth Start-Up Finalist Winners was by Jeff Crowe, Senior Managing Partner, Norwest Venture Partners

Empire worked with the Dartmouth advancement, marketing and communications, facilities and operations and leadership teams for months to design, refine and ultimately deliver the entire Dartmouth Technology & Innovation Festival.

Empire was thrilled to once again support Dartmouth College for this historical milestone and we are excited to support Dartmouth in the years ahead to revolutionize how we think, teach, learn, and lead.

Nextdoor, the neighborhood social network, recognized some of their super amazing, never-not-there-when-you-need-them neighbors from across the country with a nationwide awards program called “The Nextdoor 100”.

After almost 50,000 nominations were submitted, a panel of celebrity judges selected 100 winners from across the country. Judges included singer Tim McGraw, FIFA Women's World Cup champion Brandi Chastain, comedian Cedric the Entertainer, President of Gannett Maribel Perez Wadsworth, Editor-in-Chief of Woman's Day Meaghan Murphy, Founder of Operation HOPE John Hope Bryant and CEO at URL Media S. Mitra Kalita. To celebrate the initiative and bring neighbors together in real life to promote kindness, Nextdoor partnered with Empire to produce three, simultaneous Nextdoor 100 Block Parties across America - in Atlanta, GA; Indianapolis, IN; and Sacramento, CA.

Each free and open to the public event featured hyper-local hosts, multiple vendors and small businesses, food trucks, arts & crafts, family-friendly activities, live music, and award ceremonies to honor finalists in each market for their acts of kindness.

In Atlanta, the stage program was led by Heather Catlin, local host and reporter from WSB-TV, and featured performances by Atlanta native and American Idol contestant Andrew Weaver, hip-hop artist Svnday, an all-female a cappella group Octave Atlanta and music spun by Atlanta-based DJ Wally Sparks.

In Sacramento, the host was Mark S. Allen, a local celebrity and anchor at ABC10 and the DJ throughout the day was Eddie Z who is the former in-game DJ for the Sacramento Kings. There were also performances by Ryan Hernandez & Friends, a rock band whose members are all Sacramento natives; Consci8us, a rapper and youth educator; and The Gold Souls, a soul & funk band based in Sacramento.

In Indianapolis, the day was led by local host, reporter Rashika Jaipuriar from IndyStar. Throughout the day Indianapolis-based DJ B-Rad spun hits that got the crowd dancing all afternoon. There were also performances from Indianapolis natives including soul artist Bashiri Asad and soulful singer / songwriter The Girl Called BOOKS.

Empire worked closely with the Nextdoor team as well as other creative and production partners from the initial phases of concept development through final execution. Among other roles, Empire was responsible for site selection & contracting, tenting, staging and technical production, signage and branding, staffing, security, talent contracting, stage management and the creation of media and promotional content.

Empire is extremely thankful to have been a part of these celebrations and congratulates all the Super Amazing neighbors who were honored.

Visit https://thenextdoor100.com to learn more.

Empire was proud to partner with The Public Theater to produce their annual Gala, live and in person.

This year’s theme, the “Gala on the Green” began with guests arriving at The Delacorte lawn for a sunset cocktail hour. After a quick check-in and COVID compliance process, guests enjoyed views of Central Park with a step-and-repeat for photos, a fun flower crown making activity as well as a sketch artist, who artfully captured guests' portraits. DJ Rich Medina kicked the night off with an upbeat set during cocktails before a brass band led the guests to the lawn outside The Delacorte Theater for the seated dinner and program.

Once the 700 guests were seated, they enjoyed an evening program that featured performances by Renée Elise Goldsberry, Oscar Isaac, Kimber Elayne Sprawl, Kelli O’ Hara, with remarks by Actress and Public Theater Trustee, Danai Gurira, Artistic Director of the Public Theater, Oskar Eustis and Public Theater Board Chair andTheater Producer, Arielle Tepper, all under the stars and sprinkled twinkle lights.

The event was emceed by Liev Schrieber and honored the singular Gil Shiva, whose leadership, integrity, and stewardship of the Susan Stein Shiva Foundation have guided The Public Theater for decades.The dinner ended with The Public presenting its second annual Community Leadership Award to Jamie Maleszka, Director of Creative Arts at The Fortune Society, one of Public Works' founding community partners, while guests dined on delicious desserts by Union Square Events.

With an online auction, ticket sales and in person donations, The Public Theater raised over $2.2 million supporting the arts, artists and commitment to producing theater for all.

Empire worked closely with The Public Theater, Hometown Flower Co, Rana Florals and many other partners to deliver this beautiful night. Empire’s scope of work included overall management and coordination, technical design and production, decor, logistics and vendor coordination.

Empire was extremely proud to partner again with The Public Theater and bring back live events stronger than ever.

To learn more about The Public Theater and their programs and to become a member and supporter, visit http://www.publictheater.org/

Photos by: David Nicholas

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Empire produced the 26th Annual Webby Awards at Cipriani Wall Street in NYC on Monday, May 16, 2022. The full show is available to view now at watch.webbyawards.com

After two years of being a virtual event due to the pandemic, the energy in the room was tangible as the best of the best on the internet gathered to be honored for their work online.

Empire booked Roy Wood Jr. (from the Daily Show with Trevor Noah) to host the show, and his tech-savvy monologue brought the house down.

Winners and presenters at the event this year included Megan Thee Stallion, Ben Stiller, Drew Barrymore, Takashi Murakami, Questlove and many more. The Webbys are considered the Internet’s highest honor, and the show is renowned for allowing winners just 5 words for their acceptance speeches. This year’s winners showed just how powerful and clever so few words can be:

• Professor Anita Hill accepting the Webby Award for her Public Service & Activism, General Series (Podcasts): “Take equality seriously, for real.”

• Adam Scott accepting the Webby Award for Best Actor addressing the recently leaked Supreme Court draft that would overturn Roe v. Wade: “Supreme Court…..eat my shorts”

• Laverne Cox accepting the Advocate of the Year Award: “Transgender. Unstoppable. Beautiful. Belongs. Everywhere.”

• Chef Gordon Ramsay: “No cursing tonight? F*ck me!!!”

Empire was proud to once again have the show feature a stage and set designed by David Korins Design (the creative force behind the scenic design on shows such as Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen, and Beetlejuice, as well as the 2022 Academy Awards). Empire produced nearly all aspects of the event, from the Red Carpet, the Media Lounge where winners went for interviews and portraits, and of course the show itself.

Empire is honored to have been chosen to produce every live Webby Awards event since 2005, and we consider the Webby Awards team part of the Empire family.

For more information on this year’s Webbys, check out #Webbys across Instagram, Twitter and TikTok to catch up on the fun, and watch the show now!

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The reviews are in for this year’s NewFront presentations, and it’s official, Tubi’s NewFront was a hit. MediaVillage’s Simon Applebaum assessed what worked and didn’t work across each presentation, and reported that when it came to Tubi’s, “there was nothing that didn't work."

Tubi, FOX Entertainment’s free ad-supported video on demand service (AVOD), joined dozens of other leading tech and entertainment firms for the triumphant in-person return to the IAB’s biggest annual event series. Empire has worked with FOX’s world-class creative services team for decades, so it was no surprise when they reached out to work with them and the Tubi team to produce their first simultaneous in-person and virtual NewFront event, welcoming 170+ in-person guests plus a dual livestream to an additional audience of 2,000+ media buyers and planners.

The Tubi NewFront began with guests arriving to Manhattan’s West Side to a fully branded experience in the newly opened modern Glasshouse venue. Past a swift check-in, Covid compliance and badging process, guests stepped out of the 6th floor elevator to breathtaking views of the Hudson River through floor-to-ceiling windows. Once inside, guests enjoyed a cocktail experience in a fully Tubi-branded living room environment complete with a series of stations where they could test drive Tubi’s interface and content offerings on iPads and various smart devices. Celebrity DJ and media personality Nick Cannon provided an upbeat soundtrack to the pre-show while the red carpet and step & repeat hosted Tubi’s VIPs.

Guests were then welcomed into a specially created immersive theater to view the stage program which featured both in-person and pre-recorded presenters. Screens surrounded the entire audience, immersing them in the Tubi interface and mimicking the look and functionality of the dynamic platform. As host Vivica A. Fox and a series of Tubi executive speakers appeared, guests were transported into environments representing the breadth and depth of Tubi’s content catalog of over 40,000 films and television series. These environments included riding horses in the wild west with Brad Pitt, romantic walks in Paris and even a world stage soccer game experience with Réal Madrid. The concise 45-minute program with sizzle videos, surround motion graphics, live moments and surprises conveyed to the audience the reason why Tubi is experiencing explosive growth and is positioned for much, much more.

After the stage program and after-party ended, guests were greeted by a Tubi-branded double decker bus to shuttle them to their next destination.

Empire worked closely with Tubi Ad Sales Marketing, FOX Creative Services, Glasshouse, Relish Caterers and many other partners to deliver the program. Empire’s scope of work included overall concept ideation, scripting, screen content and graphics production, technical design and management, stage management and overall logistics.

Empire was extremely proud to collaborate with Tubi on this year’s NewFronts event and looks forward to collaborating with Tubi as they grow for years into the future.

To read more, visit:

https://www.mediavillage.com/article/tubi-is-pushing-the-pedal-on-originals-and-ad-opportunities/

​Empire was honored to help produce the Environmental Defense Fund’s (EDF) Vision 2030 Talks on Thursday, April 7, 2022.

The all-staff webinar featured 10 five-minute talks followed by an engaging Q&A session, hosted at two different times for employees across the globe. Vision 2030 is EDF’s plan for bold climate action in this pivotal decade, reflecting EDF’s mission of “A vital Earth. For everyone.”

EDF staff members spoke on key initiatives covering three broad goals, focusing on places around the world where they can make the most difference in stabilizing the climate, strengthening people’s ability to thrive in a changing climate, and supporting people’s health. The initiatives span a wide range of topics including innovation, transportation, markets, nature, methane, fisheries, agriculture, water, clean air, and chemicals.

Program highlights also featured remarks by EDF’s President Fred Krupp and Executive Director Amanda Leland, who provided context on the Vision 2030 plan. The program gave EDF employees the opportunity to learn about initiatives outside of their own teams, uniting the staff around current achievements and of what’s yet to come to realize Vision 2030.

Empire worked closely with EDF on producing the program, with scope of work including program development, creative design, coordinating in-person shoots, conducting remote records, video editing, and subtitling the entire program in several foreign languages.

Empire is a leading producer of virtual events of every kind: corporate & non-profit conferences, fundraising galas, experiential marketing engagements, festivals, concerts and more.

We are proud to support the Environmental Defense Fund. To learn more about Vision 2030, please visit: https://vision2030.edf.org/

In April 2022, more than 3,200 of the world’s most engaged social entrepreneurs, social innovators and leaders in finance, philanthropy, academia, government, business, media and the arts community gathered online for the annual Skoll World Forum.

With an opening plenary & awards ceremony and closing plenary session hosted by Femi Oke anchoring the multi-day program, attendees heard from world leaders, activists, and notable voices including Donald Gips, Marla Blow, Samantha Power, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Jonathan Dotan, Jola Mukherjee, Githinji Gitahi, Michelle Bachelet, Alaa Murabit, and Jonas Poher Rasmussen among others – sharing stories and experience to fuel the global audience’s efforts to creating social and environmental impact.

The program also included performances by five-time GRAMMY Award Winner & Founder, Batonga Foundation, Angélique Kidjo, GRAMMY- Nominated Musicians Amadou & Mariam and Playwright, actor, and professor Anna Deavere Smith.

To bring the 2022 Forum’s theme, “Face/ Forward", to life, the Empire and Skoll teams worked hand-in-hand to design and execute the event’s creative motif – using custom animations, curated footage, and creative filming techniques intended to emphasize “a sense of space and place".

A two-day in-person shoot took place in San Francisco, bringing together seven award winners from around the globe for the first time, capturing their in-person interactions, remarks and acceptance speeches, and memories in a custom living room set. One virtual participant, unable to travel from Brazil joined the group live in a unique hybrid appearance.

Working hand in hand with the Skoll team, Empire managed multiple aspects of the session production, including speaker management and briefings, set design, international filming (on-site and remote), budgeting, creative, host preparation, remote recording and video editing.

To learn more and experience the Skoll World Forum content, visit https://skoll.org/2022-skoll-world-forum-face-forward/

Empire is a leading producer of thought leadership events and virtual events of every kind, and has been proud to serve leading not-for-profit organizations and foundations for nearly three decades.

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Empire was thrilled to once again work with Samsung on their annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest. The nationwide competition motivates Middle and High School students to use S.T.E.M. (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) to approach solutions to real-world issues impacting their communities.

After months of hard work, problem-solving and preparation, the 10 national finalists pitched their prototypes in front of the panel of esteemed judges at Samsung 837.

Following the Pitch event, the students were treated to private tours throughout NYC, including The Museum of Illusions, a bus trip on The Ride, and a dinner cruise on the Hornblower Lexington, which included a trip under the Brooklyn Bridge, and time spent right in front of the Statue of Liberty.

The next day, the schools were invited back to Samsung 837 for a special brunch and the final reveal event, where the three National Winners were announced. Each of the seven national finalist schools were awarded $50,000 in Samsung technology and classroom materials, and the top three winners each won a total of $100,000 in Samsung technology and classroom materials.

Empire was thrilled to again collaborate with Samsung Solve for Tomorrow on this fabulous program and to continue our long tradition of work in S.T.E.M. (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education events.

To see the Pitch and Reveal Event, please visit: www.samsungsolvefortomorrow.com

On Tuesday, March 1, 2022, Empire had the pleasure of producing Target’s Financial Community Meeting 2022, an annual presentation by the company’s leadership to analysts and media. This year the event was held at The TimesCenter in the heart of Times Square, New York City. Target announced their 2022 growth plans, earnings, and recent accomplishments, along with their strategies for continued growth for 2022 and beyond.

The event began with a catered breakfast and quality networking time for the attendees. Once guests entered the main theater, Target leaders discussed its plan to invest up to $5 billion to continue scaling its operations in 2022. Target will invest in its physical stores, digital experiences, fulfillment capabilities and supply chain capacity that further differentiate its retail offerings and drive continued growth.

At the conclusion of the presentation, Target’s leadership team engaged in an Investor Q&A segment which was immediately followed by a smaller session with media only.

Additionally, Target leaders had one-on-one live broadcast interviews where they further discussed Target’s recent achievements and success.

Empire worked closely with Target’s team to plan and execute each component of the event.

Empire oversaw all aspects of coordinating, permitting, venue management, technical production, programming, development, budgeting, creative design and catering. Empire also managed new accessibility features that had not previously been included, as well as health & safety measures to ensure the safety of all persons in attendance.

Empire is proud to have worked with Target to produce their 2022 Financial Community Meeting to showcase Target’s growth and successes.

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Working with our long-time partners in Asia, Empire delivered multiplatinum and Grammy Award-winning artist John Legend for his first-ever visit to Vietnam.

The inaugural VinFuture Prize Award Ceremony took place on January 20, 2022 at the historic Hanoi Opera House before a live audience of 250 VIPs including the Prime Minister of Vietnam, Phạm Minh Chính, and was broadcast live throughout Southeast Asia and the world on Vietnam Television (VTV).

John Legend’s world-class performance included his hits “You Deserve It All" and “All of Me“, and for the finale, a special rendition of John Lennon’s “Imagine”. The event also featured performances by the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra with acclaimed Conductor Honna Tetsugi and Vietnamese-Canadian classical pianist Đặng Thái Sơn.

The VinFuture Prize Foundation is an independent and non-profit organization in Vietnam. The Foundation was established with the vision of catalyzing meaningful changes in the everyday lives of millions of people by honoring transformational technological innovations at a global scale. https://vinfutureprize.org/

The first global award of its kind from Vietnam, the VinFuture Prize presented US$4.5 million to international scientists to support breakthrough scientific research and technological innovation. In addition to the the Grand Prize, three special prizes recognized female innovators, outstanding achievements in emerging fields, and in developing countries.

In addition to artist booking and contract negotiation, Empire advanced all technical and creative aspects of John Legend’s participation for the event, including staging, sound, lighting, LED screen graphics, teleprompter, run of show, schedule, and dressing room hospitality. Empire also provided consulting on all matters regarding artist interactions with press and media, television interview, press releases, broadcast / livestream, and music licensing concerns.

Empire coordinated all air transportation, hotel accommodations, ground transportation, and visa acquisition. For this unprecedented event, Empire worked closely with the client team to confirm changing border restrictions and PCR testing requirements for travel to and from Vietnam, Japan, Singapore, and the United States, and to arrange a private charter into Vietnam where no commercial flights were available.

Empire Entertainment is proud to deliver global musical artists for events by forward-looking organizations such as VinFuture Prize in Vietnam and Asia.

Empire was honored to help produce the Environmental Defense Fund’s (EDF) 2021 Hybrid Staff Retreat on Wednesday, December 1.

The annual Staff Retreat, which is typically held over several days and shared with employees across the globe, gives EDF employees the opportunity to celebrate their achievements from the previous year and for their leadership team to set the tone for what's to come in the upcoming year. This year, Empire was tasked with consolidating a typical several day event into a 3-hour long program that was engaging, informative and celebratory.

The Zoom Webinar, which featured live and pre-recorded remarks, panel discussions and original video content was viewed by over 600 EDFers internationally. Program highlights include remarks by EDF’s President Fred Krupp, Executive Director Amanda Leland and current sitting US Senator Tammy Duckworth. Speakers joined the program both remotely from their homes as well as in-person at EDF’s New York and Washington DC offices, where small, live audiences also participated in the event.

Empire also worked closely with EDF to create three original videos, which highlighted what it is currently like to work at EDF and where employees hope the organization will go in the future. To create these videos, Empire interviewed over 60 EDF employees from across the globe, each of whom answered a standard set of questions. The responses were then cut together to create the videos, titled “A Look Back from 2030,” “How Will We Get There,” and “What It Will Be Like to Work at EDF?”, all of which included the 60 EDF voices across the three videos.

Empire’s scope of work included the development of the program’s run of show, technical production consulting, creative design of the live stream screen graphics, and production and editing of the feature videos.

Empire is a leading producer of events including corporate & non-profit conferences, fundraising galas, experiential marketing engagements, festivals, concerts and more.