The act that leads into the bells
A ten to twenty minute aerial act or laser show, placed right before the countdown so the night has a clear peak moment.
New Year's Eve Events
New Year's Eve
Any clock can do the countdown; the moment before it is ours to build
We run the show side of a New Year's Eve party: an aerial act or laser show as the central number right before the grapes, Living Champagne moving through the room, a Vogue-style photocall for the gala photo, and a live cocktail bar so the drinks counter is part of the party, not just a service point.
31 December competes with every other party of the year on one thing: it's the one night where something memorable is expected at an exact moment, right before the bells strike midnight. That fifteen or twenty minute window before the countdown is where an aerial act or laser show earns its place: it delivers the gala moment that makes everything before it feel like build-up.
The rest of the night is built around that moment: Living Champagne Chandellier as room entertainment while guests arrive and take their first drink, a Vogue-style photocall for the photo that hits social media before dinner does, and a live cocktail bar that turns the counter into another part of the party instead of a queue.
It works the same in a hotel ballroom, a restaurant running its own New Year's Eve evening, or a private company party. What changes is the format of the central show: a high-ceilinged room can take the full aerial act, a lower space swaps it for a laser show or grand illusion magic.
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A living statue that opens the party
Living Champagne Chandellier moves through the room as guests arrive, welcoming them without needing a stage or interrupting the reception.
A live cocktail bar instead of a queue
Turns drink service into part of the show: guests watch their cocktail being made instead of waiting in line checking their phone.
How we set it up
Tell us about the space and midnight's exact time
Ballroom, restaurant or private space; available ceiling height and the exact time the countdown falls.
We propose the central show
Aerial, laser or grand illusion magic depending on the space, timed exactly before midnight.
We build the rest of the night around it
Where Living Champagne goes, where the photocall sits and where the cocktail bar works, without clashing with dinner service.
We set up with margin and rehearse the act before guests arrive
The central show is rehearsed on site that same evening, never improvised on the night itself.
Formats and ideas that work
- Aerial show as the central act before midnight
- Laser show for ballrooms with lower ceilings
- Grand illusion magic as an impact alternative that needs no extra height
- Living Champagne Chandellier welcoming guests at the entrance
- Vogue photocall for the night's gala photo
- Live cocktail bar or Aperol Spritz cart as part of the bar service
- LED casino tables for after the bells
- Disco ball and gala styling for the rest of the party
Why 31 December needs booking further ahead than the rest of the year
31 December is the most requested date of the year for gala shows: worth booking by October or early November, especially if the act you want needs a high ceiling or a large crew.
The rest of the night, photocall, cocktail bar, styling, can be finalised in December; what needs fixing with more lead time is the central show, since that's what sells out first.
Frequently asked questions
How much ceiling height does the aerial show need?
It depends on the exact act, but as a rule of thumb you need at least 5-6 metres of clear height. If the room is lower, we suggest a laser show or grand illusion magic, which don't need that clearance.
Can the show be timed to the exact minute of midnight?
Yes, that's standard: the timing is rehearsed that same evening so the act finishes right before the countdown starts.
Does the live cocktail bar replace the venue's own bar?
It can complement the existing bar or be the main drinks service, depending on what you need; we decide once we see the space and guest count.
Can we book just the photocall, without the rest?
Yes, though for a gala night we usually recommend pairing it with at least one room act, since that's what brings the space to life as guests arrive.
How far ahead should we book 31 December?
It's the busiest date of the year alongside December in general: it's worth locking it in by October or early November to secure the central act you want.