SiriusXM Media’s 2025 Upfront embodied the brand’s mission of bringing listeners closer to what they love — transforming Storied NYC into a dynamic celebration of storytelling, culture, and connection. More than 275 advertising and marketing leaders gathered for an evening that showcased SiriusXM’s most influential voices and its unmatched ability to unite audiences through sound and experience.

The program featured on-air talent including Alex Cooper, Andy Cohen, Kelly Ripa, Tinx, and Jenny Slate, each bringing the brand’s creative energy to life through captivating presentations that highlighted SiriusXM’s impact across music, podcasts, and pop culture.

The night culminated in an intimate performance by Mumford & Sons — a powerful finale that captured the emotional connection at the heart of the SiriusXM experience. 

Every detail, from production design to show flow, was crafted to reflect the brand’s spirit and deliver a night that brought audiences, creators, and culture closer together.

For the sixth year, Empire partnered with the The Gates Foundation and Project Everyone as their production partner for Goalkeepers 2025—the iconic annual gathering of world leaders, changemakers, and advocates working toward the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

Empire’s mission was to deliver a flawless production for this pivotal event, celebrate the Goalkeeper changemakers, execute a program highlighting child survival with key speakers, and encourage content creation and social presence. This included design and creative elements, LED installation, food & beverage management, registration and logistics for high-level speakers and attendees.

The event returned to Jazz at Lincoln Center during the 80th UN General Assembly, where host Olivia Wilde guided an impactful program. Highlights included performances by Jon Batiste with ballerina Ingrid Silva and later alongside the PS 22 Chorus, BK United Drumline, and 12-year-old tap dancer Khloe Reynolds. Speakers such as Bill Gates, Latif Nasser, Indonesian Minister of Health Budi Gunadi Sadikin, Pastor Rick Warren, and Krista Tippett addressed critical progress in reducing child mortality. The Global Goalkeeper Award was presented to Pedro Sánchez, President of the Government of Spain, by Bill Gates, followed by a conversation with Alessandra Galloni, Editor-in-Chief of Reuters.

Empire is proud to continue its long-standing partnership with the Gates Foundation, Project Everyone, and collaborators to bring this globally recognized event to life—an evening that inspired leaders and reminded the world: We Can’t Stop at Almost.

Empire was proud to again work with the Gates Foundation, Project Everyone, and many other partners to present Goalkeepers 2025. To learn more about the Goalkeepers event, please visit: https://www.gatesfoundation.org/goalkeepers/ 

Grammy Award–winning pop star Meghan Trainor took the stage for a private event in London. From securing her appearance to producing the performance, our team also coordinated an intimate pre-show meet & greet with VIPs, creating a seamless and memorable experience for all guests.

Performing alongside six dancers, Meghan delivered a dynamic 60-minute set featuring chart-topping hits like “All About That Bass” and “Dear Future Husband.”

Her high-energy show kept the 900-person audience engaged from start to finish, with crowd interaction and selfies that made the night unforgettable.

A longtime corporate client engaged our team to produce an exclusive gala headlined by multi–Grammy Award-winning rock legend Sting. Held at the newly renovated Waldorf Astoria New York, the event welcomed approximately 1,500 guests for an unforgettable evening.

The evening opened with a cocktail reception and a dramatic ballroom reveal, where guests enjoyed a captivating Greatest Showman–inspired performance by French troupe Inspiration Music.

When Sting took the stage, he delivered an electrifying performance, blending iconic hits with his signature storytelling. The evening built to a powerful finale that left guests with a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Our team was responsible for securing the artist and managing all aspects of technical production, staging, talent logistics, and stage management—delivering a flawless and unforgettable evening for both the client and their guests.

When 2,000+ guests gathered at The Wynn Las Vegas, the entertainment was nothing short of spectacular: two consecutive nights of chart-topping talent. 

The first night featured an electrifying set from OneRepublic, blending their biggest hits with a special medley of chart-topping songs written by frontman Ryan Tedder for icons like Beyoncé, Adele, and the Jonas Brothers.

The following evening, Kelsea Ballerini captivated the audience with her signature mix of charm and powerhouse vocals, performing fan favorites and delivering a standout cover of Fleetwood Mac.

By pairing global pop-rock stars with a country powerhouse, our team delivered a dynamic entertainment experience that left guests energized, connected, and inspired long after the final encore.

The second annual Travel + Leisure World’s Best Summit—a dynamic, two-day gathering of industry leaders and cultural tastemakers shaping the future of travel, bringing the bold T+L editorial vision to life.

Our team led production and experiential design, transforming communal spaces into meaningful moments rooted in place and purpose. A Visit Seattle-branded café featured native Washington greenery and local purveyors, while day two saw the same space refreshed with a moss-forward Travel + Leisure Co. installation—an evolving environment that mirrored the summit’s narrative arc.

Programming curated by T+L Editor-in-Chief Jacqui Gifford, the event featured a lineup of thought-provoking panels and keynotes exploring how technology, wellness, design, and storytelling continue to transform the travel landscape. Standout speakers included Tracee Ellis Ross, and Selma Blair. 

The summit not only charted emerging industry currents, but also set the tone for how summit-style gatherings can meaningfully influence the future of travel.

For the second year, Hanwha—South Korea’s seventh-largest business conglomerate and a Fortune Global 500 company—partnered with Empire to produce Hanwha Finance’s annual Global Mentorship Camp, a four-day conference and retreat that takes place in over 10 locations across San Francisco and Napa Valley. The attendees consist of 30 selected mentors and mentees, who respectively, are experts and aspirants in alternative investments. 

The program featured keynotes, fireside chats, and shared meals designed to spark meaningful connections. The main conference, held at Hanwha’s new AI Center in San Francisco, hosted eight industry leaders who shared candid insights from their careers in an intimate and interactive setting.

Beyond the conference, curated activities—from sailing on the Bay to a private whiskey tasting—created relaxed opportunities for connection. In Napa Valley, attendees took part in panel discussions and workshops before enjoying golfing, wine tasting, and a thrilling supercar drive through the vineyards. The experience concluded with an exclusive dinner at Seven Stones Winery, where guests celebrated new connections.

Our team oversaw every detail, blending professional programming with memorable experiences to create an inspiring environment for growth, connection, and mentorship.

Our talent booking team secured and managed global superstars OneRepublic for an exclusive private event in Cincinnati. With 3,000 fans on their feet from start to finish, the band delivered an unforgettable performance of their biggest hits, including “Counting Stars” and “Good Life.”

Leveraging our deep expertise in booking and managing top-tier talent, we ensured a seamless experience that met—and exceeded—the client’s objectives. Following the success of this event, we’re thrilled to have contracted OneRepublic for additional private concerts later this year in Las Vegas and Nashville.

The 2025 Public Theater Gala was a magical night under the stars, celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Hamilton, the 50th Anniversary of A Chorus Line, and The Public’s commitment to accessible theater with the grand reopening of the renovated Delacorte Theater, home to Free Shakespeare in the Park.

After nearly two years of construction, 650 guests were thrilled to return to the Delacorte, captivated by the vibrant atmosphere on the gala lawn. The event was a resounding success, raising over $2.5 million, to fuel The Public Theater’s 2025–26 season productions and advance the Forever Public campaign.

The Rahul Shah Trio set the atmosphere for the cocktail hour where guests were delighted by instant portrait photography to commemorate the occasion. In celebration of Hamilton’s 10th anniversary, Leslie Odom Jr.’s jubilant performance filled the air with energy, while Renée Elise Goldsberry’s graceful, effortless vocals lifted the night to new heights, culminating in a thrilling countdown to illuminate the Delacorte. Passionate remarks by Executive Director Patrick Willingham, Artistic Director Oskar Eustis, and Board Chair Luis A. Miranda Jr. honored the enduring support of the Jerome L. Greene Foundation and designer Paula Scher, whose bold artwork framed the lawn’s perimeter.

Since 2022, Empire has proudly collaborated with The Public Theater to produce their annual gala. Our team weaves creativity and precision to craft an unforgettable experience, ensuring every moment reflects The Public Theater’s mission of accessible, transformative theater.

Outright International kicked off Pride month with their 35th Anniversary Celebration of Courage awards & gala raising over a million dollars in funding for its programs and LGBTIQ communities worldwide.

For the fourth consecutive year, we collaborated with the Outright team to produce a beautiful event at Pier Sixty for 500 guests featuring a VIP Red Carpet experience, cocktails, dinner and program, and an afterparty hosted by DJ Robi D Light.

The evening brought Outright’s brand to life through environmental storytelling, a cascading set design, and custom Celebration of Courage signage and decor.

The program was led by Producer, Author, Queer Eye Host, and human rights activist Karamo, honoring Deutsche Bank for the Outfront Award, among others.

Highlights included an energetic live auction hosted by auctioneer, Harry Santa-Olalla, special video introduction by Cyndi Lauper, remarks from Outright International Executive Director, Maria Sjödin, and more.

We are honored to partner with Outright International. To learn more about their mission please visit https://outrightinternational.org/