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Programming & Entertainment
Smooth Moves: How to Create Engaging Transition Moments at Events
Moving guests from one room to another can be an unexpected place for some surprise-and-delight moments.
May 21, 2024
“We once had a premiere for a show that was set in New Orleans, and transitioning 250 guests from the screening room to the after-party was an opportunity for us to enhance the experience by bringing in a New Orleans-style second line band—who led the entire audience across a busy NYC street,' remembers Vox Media's Tara Reilly. 'It not only created a smooth transition, but it gave our audience an unexpected experience that was memorable and sparked conversation.”
Programming & Entertainment
Q&A: How Neon Carnival Became One of the Year's Most Coveted Event Invites
Hospitality veteran Brent Bolthouse discusses why the Coachella-adjacent party has stood the test of time, why he refuses to sell tickets, and the hospitality trends he's loving (and hating) right now.
April 4, 2024
Brent Bolthouse Discusses Neon Carnival 2024
Programming & Entertainment
7 Important Tips for Working with Event DJs
The right DJ can make or break the vibe of your event. Here are some tips for getting it right.
March 22, 2024
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Programming & Entertainment
SXSW 2024 Preview: Catching Up with the Festival's Chief Programming Officer on What’s New and Noteworthy
BizBash tapped SXSW’s longtime programming chief, Hugh Forrest, to dish on what to expect at this year’s fest, taking place March 8-16 in Austin, Texas.
March 6, 2024
South by Southwest 2024 is anticipated to draw 300,000 guests to downtown Austin, Texas, March 8-16 for keynote and featured speaker sessions, music festivals, brand activations, film premieres, over-the-top events, and so much more.
Programming & Entertainment
7 Wellness Trends to Expect at Large-Scale Events in 2024
From tech-infused therapies to sound healing to new food waste efforts, we spoke with seven wellness industry players to find out which trends they predict at big events in 2024.
January 24, 2024
The team from Carillon Miami Wellness Resort plans to bring a variety of touchless wellness technologies to various trade shows that can offer quick, 10-minute recharge sessions to attendees.
Programming & Entertainment
6 Things to Consider When Creating an Award for Your Event or Conference
From who you want to recognize to how you want them to feel—and what the award says about your brand—David Moritz shares all. He's the man behind some of the most recognizable trophies in the world.
January 17, 2024
A display case of Society Awards' work includes the MTV Moon Person, Inkpot Award, and the David Yurman Muse Award.
Programming & Entertainment
Call for Speakers: Ready to Inform and Inspire Your Fellow Event Profs?
BizBash is looking for speakers to take the stage—both in person and virtually—for our 2024 events.
January 3, 2024
At Connect Marketplace 2023 in Minneapolis, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler sat down with Michael Schaiman, CEO of creative technology studio GenCity Labs, for an enlightening conversation on how AI can improve an event experience.
Programming & Entertainment
Atlantis Paradise Island Celebrates 25 Years with an Event Spotlighting the Community
To commemorate the milestone, the iconic resort jetted in hundreds of A-list guests, debuted a new restaurant helmed by a Michelin-starred chef, and enlisted many Bahamas-based vendors.
December 21, 2023
Atlantis Paradise Island Celebrates 25 Years with an Event Dedicated to the Community
Programming & Entertainment
See FX's Tech-Forward Twist on the Standard Murder Mystery Dinner Party
To celebrate its buzzy new series A Murder at the End of the World, FX used projection mapping, RFID tech, costumed actors, and surprise-and-delight moments to immerse guests in the show's unique setting.
December 7, 2023
'We leaned into the idea of being 'at the end of the world' in several areas of the event with large-scale projections of Icelandic environments and custom-built windows revealing the locale,' said Hardaway.
Programming & Entertainment
Inside This Year's Vulture Festival, the Pop Culture Extravaganza That Was Planned During the Hollywood Strikes
On the 10th anniversary of the Vulture Festival, the tentpole event boasted a new venue and a star-studded lineup that was Hollywood strike compliant. Here, find out how the team accomplished it.
November 30, 2023
Vulture Festival 2023
Programming & Entertainment
5 Ways Your Body Language Is Hurting Your Event Presentations
Jacqueline Farrington—a former TEDx speaking coach and the author of The Non-Obvious Guide to Better Presentations—shares her top tips for both live and virtual event speakers.
October 24, 2023
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Programming & Entertainment
Event Inspiration: 15 Immersive Theater Moments We're Still Thinking About
Immersive theater brings together some of the most effective components of live events, including interactivity, surprise and delight, brand ambassadorship, and more. Check out some of our favorite examples.
August 25, 2023
The daylong event started off simple: Jazzercise, arts and crafts, 1980s tunes. But things quickly took an American Horror Story-appropriate turn when a bloodied hiker emerged from the woods. Throughout the rest of the day and night, guests were tormented by a campwide blackout, a chain saw-wielding killer, and other scary twists and turns. Dinner, for example, was served by waitstaff and butchers clad in leather carving masks and leather aprons.
Programming & Entertainment
Party Like It's Y2K: Inside Motorola's Mind-Bending Launch Event with Cirque du Soleil
A launch event for the Motorola Razr+ proved guests will always love a bit of IRL whimsy, even when celebrating the latest in tech.
June 27, 2023
Inside Motorola's Mind-Bending Launch Event with Cirque du Soleil
Programming & Entertainment
Call for Speakers: Ready to Share Your Expertise with Fellow Event Profs?
BizBash is looking for speakers to take the stage—both in person and virtually—for our 2023 events.
May 9, 2023
At 2023 Connect Spring Marketplace in Las Vegas, speakers Oliver Rowe with VenueIQ, Christina Zimmerman with Akire, and Lauren Harwell with Imprint Group hosted the session 'Up Next in Tech: The Latest Tech and Planning Trends You Need to Know.'
Programming & Entertainment
This Live Nation Company Is Curating Bucket-List Experiences for Music Fans
Harvey Cohen, president of the entertainment giant's new experience-focused company, Vibee, discusses what's resonating with music fans now.
May 5, 2023
Live Nation's Vibee Is Curating Immersive Experiences for Music Fans
Industry Insiders
5 Reasons to Incorporate Competition Into Your Events Strategy
Drive event ROI through custom competitions that tap into attendees’ innate desire to compete.
April 17, 2023
Custom Racing Chairs for Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Programming & Entertainment
How Instagram, Influencers, and Engagement Drove Programming at the 22nd Annual South Beach Wine & Food Festival
The famous food and wine fĂŞte made way for FoodieCon, plus a fully loaded gallery with all the food, beverage, and branding highlights.
March 2, 2023
Trade Day and Grand Tasting
Programming & Entertainment
An Insider’s Look at This Podcasting Festival That Taps Into Creativity and Culture
On Air Fest is slated for Feb. 23-25 at Brooklyn's Wythe Hotel. BizBash spoke to the visionaries behind the three-day event on why it was “made for this moment.”
February 13, 2023
An Inside Look at On Air Fest in NYC
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