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October 28, 2012
Lightwire Theater
Lightwire Theater
Dance group Lightwire Theater combines art, technology, and puppetry in their performances. Glowing characters come to life as performers and puppets outfitted in electroluminescent wire move around a pitch-black stage. In addition to their classic shows Darwin the Dinosaur and The Ugly Duckling, Lightwire Theater can also create custom tailored performances for events. Prices vary depending on the number of performers and length of the piece, and the group requires that the performance space be dark.
Photo: Courtesy of Blue Moon Talent
Svet the Hip-Hop Violinist
Svet the Hip-Hop Violinist
Svet is a singer and classically trained violinist who became fascinated with the hip-hop scene after moving to the U.S. from Bulgaria. His performances blend the classical sound of the violin with rock, reggae, house, and electronic music.
Photo: Courtesy of Blue Moon Talent
Lindsey Norton
Lindsey Norton
Seventeen-year-old Lindsey Norton is an acrobatic dancer whose distinctive style includes tumbling and flexibility tricks. For special events, prices range from $1,500 to $2,500 in addition to traveling expenses for two.
Photo: Tim Grable
William Close and the Earth Harp
William Close and the Earth Harp
Third-place runner-up William Close plays the Earth Harp, a large string instrument rigged to the surrounding architecture and environment with strings that can extend up to 1,000 feet in length. Close wears cotton gloves covered in violin resin, and plays the musical instrument-slash-installation by running his hands along the strings to create cello-like tones. Accompanied by percussion and other instruments, performances can range from ambient and trance-like to theatrical and energetic.
Photo: Courtesy of Elan Artists
SandStory
SandStory
Fifth-place finalist Joe Castillo claims to be America’s first sand animation performer. His act, SandStory, involves Castillo using sand to illustrate stories on top of a light table. His performances are choreographed to music and projected onto a large screen. Performances can include selections from previous stories or can be customized for the event. His private event fees range from $15,000 to $25,000, plus travel expenses.
Photo: Courtesy of SandStory
Eric Dittelman
Eric Dittelman
Semifinalist Eric Dittelman combines mind reading with improvisation comedy. From playing blindfolded Pictionary to predicting the future, Dittelman has performed at comedy clubs, colleges, and private events across the country.
Photo: Virginia Sherwood/NBC
Tim Hockenberry
Tim Hockenberry
AGT semifinalist Tim Hockenberry is a singer, pianist, and songwriter with a voice that has been likened to Ray Charles and Tom Waits. Hockenberry can be hired for private or corporate events for a fee ranging from $10,000 to $17,500 plus travel expenses; costs vary depending on whether he plays alone or with his band. Performances in the Midwest or the South require an additional $500 per band member; East Coast performances are an additional $1,000 per band member.
Photo: Courtesy of Tim Hockenberry
The Magic of Puck
The Magic of Puck
Orlando-based comic magician Malcolm Puckering's act, The Magic of Puck, combines classic magic tricks with contemporary humor. With more than 40 years of experience, Puckering customizes his shows for events and can also hypnotize audience members. Fees range from $1,350 to $3,500, plus travel expenses.
Photo: Fredde Lieberman/Lieberman Photography
Donovan & Rebecca Acrobatics
Donovan & Rebecca Acrobatics
Married couple Donovan Jones and Rebecca Peache have received international recognition—including setting a Guinness World Record—for their acrobatic performances. Jones and Peache specialize in aerial acrobatics and acrobalance, a combination of partner lifts and hand balancing. The performance is suitable for a variety of event themes and types of music. The event space's ceiling must be at least 14 feet high to install a rigging point.
Photo: Stuart Hendry
Bria Kelly
Bria Kelly
Singer-songwriter Bria Kelly has fronted several bands, including her current group Bria Kelly & Friends, which has a folksy sound reminiscent of music by Bonnie Raitt and John Mayer. For events, the 16-year-old can perform solo, as a duo, or in a larger group. Kelly, who lives in Virginia, is available to travel throughout the U.S.
Photo: East Beach Photography
Dancers in Orlando
Dancers in Orlando
Drip combines live music and dancers who utilize elements such as sand, paint, and water in an up-close, sexy performance before an audience that stands for the duration of the show. The production opened in November 2012 in a new 5,100-square-foot venue on International Drive. Groups can book a private performance for 300 people. The venue is also available for concerts, art shows, and other purposes.
Photo: Marc harmon
Illuminated Dancers in Los Angeles
Illuminated Dancers in Los Angeles
Companies such as Google and Disney have booked North Hollywood-based iLuminate. The performance troupe combines art and technology to create illusions and choreography in the dark for a buzzworthy effect. Dancers wear bodysuits outfitted with wirelessly controlled lights that coordinate with the dancers’ movements. Performances by iLuminate start at $6,000.
Photo: Courtesy of iLuminate
DJ Michelle Pesce spun poolside at H&M's Coachella party.
DJ Michelle Pesce spun poolside at H&M's Coachella party.
Photo: Michael Kovac/Getty Images for H&M
Toronto-based street painter David Johnston uses chalk to make realistic trompe l’oeil images at live events for brands such as 20th Century Fox, Canon, and Loblaws. He creates the seemingly 3-D scenes and objects on flat surfaces such as cement or canvas.
Toronto-based street painter David Johnston uses chalk to make realistic trompe l’oeil images at live events for brands such as 20th Century Fox, Canon, and Loblaws. He creates the seemingly 3-D scenes and objects on flat surfaces such as cement or canvas.
Photo: Courtesy of David Johnston
French artist Antonin Fourneau practices water light graffiti, a process that involves using a damp sponge brush to draw on an installation made from thousands of small LED lights that light up when touched by water. Fourneau’s interactive performances are customizable, allowing audience members to try their hand at the art form.
French artist Antonin Fourneau practices water light graffiti, a process that involves using a damp sponge brush to draw on an installation made from thousands of small LED lights that light up when touched by water. Fourneau’s interactive performances are customizable, allowing audience members to try their hand at the art form.
Photo: Filip Wolak Photography
Companies including Google and Disney have booked iLuminate. Dancers wear bodysuits outfitted with wirelessly controlled lights that coordinate with the dancers’ movements, resulting in sci-fi visuals.
Companies including Google and Disney have booked iLuminate. Dancers wear bodysuits outfitted with wirelessly controlled lights that coordinate with the dancers’ movements, resulting in sci-fi visuals.
Photo: Courtesy of iLuminate
Kansas City, Missouri-based Quixotic Fusion offers an eclectic swirl of acrobatic feats, pulsing rhythms, and colorful digital images and light projections. The group can perform from five-minute openers to 75-minute features.
Kansas City, Missouri-based Quixotic Fusion offers an eclectic swirl of acrobatic feats, pulsing rhythms, and colorful digital images and light projections. The group can perform from five-minute openers to 75-minute features.
Photo: James Duncan Davidson
Harley Viera-Newton
Harley Viera-Newton

“For a dinner party geared to the fashion set, you can’t go wrong with Harley Viera-Newton—she’s a fabulous gal who will already be best friends with half of your guest list.” —Michael Fragoso

Photo: Courtesy of Harley Viera-Newton
Mike Nouveau; Timo & Alan; JD Samson
Mike Nouveau; Timo & Alan; JD Samson

“I have a few favorites—the identity of the designer should be at the forefront, so the DJ should match. I love Mike Nouveau for his edgy style and crowd-pleasing music; Timo & Alan because they’re designers themselves; and JD Samson (pictured) because her live performance background gives her a great versatility.” —Bruce Starr

Photo: Control Top
Victor Carreon, a.k.a. DJ Limbs
Victor Carreon, a.k.a. DJ Limbs

“DJ Limbs was brought up in Switzerland, the Philippines, and the United States, and his cultural diversity allows him to weave together genres to bring his audience a careful balance of familiar and edge. Whether it is a post-punk and new wave set with house and indie dance mixed in, or quirky covers of timeless tunes, Limbs can play to a crowd’s hip side.” —Shelley Anderson

Photo: Courtesy of DJ Limbs
Valissa Yoe
Valissa Yoe

“For a marketing launch of indie-scene queens, I recommend the red-haired vixen Ms. Valissa Yoe—I’ve seen her everywhere from underground house sets at Le Baron, to gay pride parties at the Standard with Les Garçons, to in-house events at Topshop.” —Michael Fragoso

Photo: Courtesy of Valissa Yoe
Mia Moretti
Mia Moretti

“Mia Moretti is the perfect fit for a product launch—her fashion and nightclub experience and her transatlantic notoriety help attract top tastemakers. Plus her eclectic music selection helps turn any event into a party to remember.” —Bruce Starr

Photo: Barry Brecheisen for BizBash
Alexa Zajdel, a.k.a. DJ Lecks
Alexa Zajdel, a.k.a. DJ Lecks

“DJ Lecks can spin anything from deep house and lounge cuts to hip-hop, Top 40 remixes, EDM, and club tracks, making her a great fit for a variety of crowds, but definitely for a hip, younger audience. Her passion for all things music is unparalleled.” —Shelley Anderson

Photo: Courtesy of DJ Lecks
AndrewAndrew
AndrewAndrew

“I’d recommend a cool, hip duo like AndrewAndrew. While they for sure have that cool, insider vibe—and have been on HBO’s Girls—they know all sorts of crowds. I’ve even seen them spin for the Hamptons set over at the Lambs Club—very must-have for this sort of crowd.” —Michael Fragoso

Photo: Courtesy of AndrewAndrew
Michaelangelo L’Acqua
Michaelangelo L’Acqua

“Michaelangelo L’Acqua’s sophisticated style, extensive experience with ­luxury brands, and longstanding commitment to charities—­especially Amfar, which he’s worked with for years—make him perfect for this atmosphere.” —Bruce Starr

Photo: Courtesy of Michaelangelo L'Acqua
Tyler Huffman
Tyler Huffman

“With decades of experience in live music and DJ sets under his belt, connecting with crowds is Tyler Huffman’s specialty. His eye-catching turntable sets dabble throughout a variety of genres, but he’s particularly fond of Motown classics and 1980s hits.” —Shelley Anderson

Photo: Shelley Anderson/Cage and Aquarium Productions
TellAvision
TellAvision

TellAvision, the live art show that rose to popularity thanks to an appearance on NBC’s America’s Got Talent, is a moving storybook that uses wireless technology and incorporates video screens with performers to tell a tale. Created by Tampa, Florida-based Event Show Productions Inc., the performance can be customized for each event. Pricing is available upon request.

Photo: Courtesy of Event Show Productions
Painted Alive
Painted Alive

Dos Equis’s “Most Interesting Masquerade” in New York’s historic Masonic Hall in 2012 featured what at first glance appeared to be a painting of a lion. But a closer look revealed that the image was brushed across the bodies of two seated women, their feet just barely breaching the frame of the shadow box. Mirrorball commissioned New Orleans-based artist Craig Tracy to create the living canvas, a process that took approximately 10 hours. Guests were encouraged to pose for a photo with the models to share on social media via nearby iPads.

Photo: Courtesy of Mirrorball
The Living Vines
The Living Vines

It really is a jungle out there thanks to Living World Entertainment’s the Original Living Vines, which come to life through a set of choreographed moves to create a fascinating leafy tableau for events. The human foliage can also interact with guests and comes in seasonal shades—including lush spring greenery or wintry branches. To book, contact Orlando-based Key Artist Group. Pricing is available upon request. 

Photo: Courtesy of Living World Entertainment
Talking Vending Machines
Talking Vending Machines

People have largely become immune to the vending machine—an innocuous part of daily life that distributes everything from candy and subway passes to iPhones. Talking vending machines, however, offer a witty way to break through the familiarity and create surprise. Machines custom-built by SoHo Experiential that dispense a variety of goods—including food, beverages, coupons, and electronics—can be set up at events and controlled via remote camera feed so the operator has an authentic, direct interaction with guests. Pricing is available upon request. 

Rendering: Courtesy of Kenco Milliciano
Court of the Masquerade
Court of the Masquerade

Consumer engagement agency Mirrorball designed four Dos Equis events held in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Miami in 2013, where a group of six over-the-top characters—the Mastermind, Jester, Temptress, Provocateur, Explorer, and Voyeur—personified the party atmosphere. Guests who stepped into the Jester’s Tea Room were subjected to the troublemaker’s tricks, while those who wandered into the Voyeur’s Parlor caught a glimpse of the elaborately costumed performer peering through a mirror. Pricing is available upon request.

Photo: David Ditzler
So Shady
So Shady

Tryon Entertainment reworks traditional notions of event lighting into an opportunity for living decor. The company’s “So Shady” concept transforms models into human lamps by covering the women head to toe in metallic, bejeweled bodysuits and concealing their heads with artfully lit shades. These “lamps”—which appeared at the F5 Networks Technology Conference Closing Party at Rockefeller Center in 2012—can be positioned standing near furniture or sitting on a table to complete the illusion of an inanimate decor element. Pricing is available upon request. 

Photo: Courtesy of Tryon Entertainment
Human Digital Mapping
Human Digital Mapping

As an elevated alternative to body painting, Kate Kelley, director of business development and strategic partnerships at SoHo Experiential, suggests digitally mapping images or designs onto a human body. Projection allows the decor to evolve instantly before guests’ eyes, offering brands the opportunity to shift themes or refresh content without costume or makeup changes. Projection actors can be strategically placed throughout an environment as sculptures or as more functional elements, either to hold displays or serve drinks. Kelley suggests creating your own projection mapping with the Meta Agency. Pricing is available upon request. 

Photo: Talisman Brolin
Electric Disco Starz
Electric Disco Starz

“Electric Disco Starz” from Tryon Entertainment involves a four-member crew wearing sleek suits and disco-ball-shaped heads with LED scrolls that can be customized to display a brand message or event name. The squad of performers can act as greeters or interact with the crowd during an event, as it has done annually since 2011 at the Allstate Life Insurance New York 13.1 Marathon. Pricing is available upon request. 

Photo: Courtesy of Tryon Entertainment
Table Ladies
Table Ladies

Chicago’s Redmoon Theater—renown for its dreamlike events—showcases “Table Ladies” as part of its Redmoon for Hire program, from which planners can source the theater’s collection of performers, atmospheric elements, and “food service performance devices” for private and corporate events. The Table Ladies are two corseted and wigged performers who circulate among guests wearing Victorian-inspired, oversize hoop skirts that act as tables to display appetizers or desserts. Similar food displays are also available through Redmoon, such as “Floating Trays” (hardwood surfaces attached to backpacks) and “Briefcase Servers” (open briefcases featuring miniature puppet shows within the lids). Pricing ranges from $1,200 to $3,600 for the Table Ladies, from $1,200 for the Floating Trays, and from $700 to $1,800 for the Briefcase Servers; services are available in the Chicago area.

Photo: Courtesy of Redmoon Theater
Dance Troupe Projection
Dance Troupe Projection

While projected signage has long been an event staple, utilizing a dance troupe to create branding blurs the line between marketing and art in order to tease a product launch or showcase a company’s breadth of creativity. Silhouetted behind a translucent screen, dancers can use their bodies to shape words or objects related to the event—as Pilobolus, a modern dance company famous for its shadow theater, has done for brands such as IBM and Google. Pricing available upon request.

Photo: Courtesy of Pilobolus
Light Beings
Light Beings

For an otherworldly performance, two illuminated creatures, with laser beams shooting from each finger, appear from a starry background. Combining laser technology and choreography, “Light Beings,” created by Living World Entertainment, is available as a full-stage production or as individual extraterrestrials that can interact with the audience. To book, contact Orlando-based Key Artist Group. Pricing is available upon request.

Photo: Courtesy of Living World Entertainment
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Photo: Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Teen Vogue
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