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DMCs Go Big: Big Events from the Special Events 2016 '25 Top DMCs'
Special Events Staff Jun 28, 2016

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ACCESS stages Future Sensations

Thousands visit the interactive art exhibit Future Sensations over eight days in Philadelphia thanks to the work of ACCESS.

50-ton art displays

Here, one of five multi-sensory, interactive, 50-ton art displays constructed to celebrate the client company’s 350th anniversary, thanks to work from ACCESS.

Giant Thanksgiving Day parade

More than 750,000 people attend the 6ABC Dunkin Donuts Thanksgiving Day Parade in Philadelphia each year, the ACCESS team notes with pride.

AXS Group and the Rock 'n' Roll Journey
Purple Point Photography

Denver-based AXS Group creates a rousing entertainment experience with more than 75 live musicians, vocalists and dancers that takes event attendees on a rock 'n’ roll journey with three custom vignettes.

Vocalists included top 10 performers from both "American Idol" and "The Voice," while the cast of 20 dancers was made up of all local Colorado talent. 

AXS rock battle
Purple Point Photography

Before the doors opened, performers came to life as a rock battle started in the foyer between the women and men to “We Will Rock You.” 

As guests entered the ballroom, “We Built This City” was booming from the onstage band and vocalists.

Guests were immersed in the first vignette, with the rock cast/dancers spread throughout the room and launching into a high-energy rock battle as the song transitioned to “We’re Not Gonna Take It!” thanks to AXS.

AXS rock vs. rap battle
Purple Point Photography

Vignette two continued the theme of rock mash-ups with a rock vs. rap battle in both song and dance.

Vignette three represented rock anthems as several iconic ballads transitioned into classic rock moments featuring various singers.  

AXS creates a rousing finale
Purple Point Photography

After a few exchanges, all performers came together for the final moment as “I Love Rock 'N’ Roll” brought the performers and audience together on the dance floor and had everyone rocking all night long, the AXS team says with pride.

Bixel and Co. channels Hollywood glamour

Higher education meets the glamour of Hollywood at this gorgeous event at Paramount Studios.  

Los Angeles-based Bixel & Co. produced this event for a world-class university, with the goal of capturing the essence of Classic Hollywood.

California meets the French Riviera thanks to Bixel and Co.

This "California chic" beach bash from Bixel and Co. mirrors the French Riviera.

Clients enjoyed aperitifs and seafood specialties while relaxing on the beach.  

Stunner for a start-up

This event was held at the Four Seasons Los Angeles for a high-end local start-up company. 

"Creating sheer elegance was the objective of this function," the Bixel team says with pride, "and we have produced three events for the client since."

S.F. City Hall in a Bixel event

Bixel & Co. turns to San Francisco’s breathtaking city hall to create this magical event for a longtime client.

MC&A lights up the night

Honolulu-based MC&A puts a twinkle-light canopy over a President's Club dinner at the Grand Hyatt Kauai.

Rustic elegance from MC&A

MC&A creates a farm-to-table dinner featuring turquoise chevron table runners, vinewood bistro chairs with chestnut shantung chair pads, and Edison bulb string lighting at the Four Seasons Hualalai.

White party from MC&A

Overview of a 2015 welcome reception White Party featuring assorted white textured linens, chiffon canopies, and white leather lounge groupings at the Fairmont Orchid, all thanks to MC&A.

MC&A goes retro Hawaiian

MC&A creates a retro vibe at this welcome party with vintage surfboards and Hawaiian postcards at the Four Seasons Hualalai.

 

Overview of MC&A event

Overview of four waves of an incentive program with a retro theme from MC&A.

Exciting gala from MetroConnections

Minneapolis-based MetroConnections stages a gala dinner where aerialists take to the stage to add awe and excitement.

MetroConnections treats all guests to a front-row seat

Additional on-site video services allow the entertainment to be seen by all at the MetroConnections gala.

MetroConnections engaging general session

Custom stage design, content and audio-visual services create a professional and engaging general session from MetroConnections.

Welcoming staircase from MetroConnections

Stair decals and organizational branding create a unique “welcome” for international attendees at an event from MetroConnections.

A moving experience from MetroConnections
Jon Benjamin Photography

The MetroConnections transportation team services nearly 2,000 attendees for a conference in Vancouver, B.C.

Falconry fun thanks to Spectra

As part of a Scotland country house activity day, guests enjoy a falconry experience close-up thanks to the team from London-based Spectra.

Spectra takes over The Shard

Spectra brings in "Super Hoopers" to entertain guests at the contemporary space The Shard, with its amazing views above London.

Gala dinner in Hampton Court Palace courtesy of Spectra
Scott Margetts

Spectra treats a lucky few to a gala dinner in the Tudor Great Hall of Hampton Court Palace.

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