Four-Time Grammy Winning Artist, Seal, Performs During a Very Special Wedding in Monte Carlo
When event designer, Thomas Noel received a request from his Russian client for an internationally-known musical performance at his upcoming wedding in Monte Carlo, he turned to Empire Entertainment to secure the perfect artist.Taking place at the Sporting Club of Monte Carlo, facing the Mediterranean, the wedding performance would have to be a magical experience equal to the spectacular setting. With that vision in mind, Empire set about securing the always-elegant superstar, Seal, to perform to this very special celebration.With talent secured, Empire worked closely with the EDI team, Seal, and local vendors to ensure that all international logistical and technical elements were advanced properly. This included working out the timing of the performance perfectly, to follow a precisely-timed fireworks display.As guests marveled at fireworks overhead, their attention was diverted while Seal took the stage and began his extraordinary set for the delighted wedding guests, bride and groom.
Throughout the 90 minute performance, Seal sang his hits such “Kiss From a Rose,” “Don’t Cry,” “Crazy,” “My Vision,” and “Love’s Divine,” frequently wading into the dancing audience, and inviting guests up to the stage to dance along the band, and the happy newlyweds.Another highlight of Seal’s performance were songs from his two recent Soul albums, including classic’s such as Al Green’s “Let’s Stay Together” and “Here I Am (Come And Take Me)” and Teddy Pendergrass’ “Love TKO.” Immediately following his set, Seal participated in a meet & greet with close friends and family of the bride and groom. For this incredible event, Empire was responsible for proposing, negotiating, contracting, and advancing all logistical elements for Seal, as well as working with the design team to coordinate all production elements, schedules and layouts. Empire Entertainment is a leading provider of talent for private events and celebrations around the world and has presented events large and small throughout the French Riviera.
Guests received their first taste of technological innovation at registration, where they were welcomed by name on a reactive LED screen installation covering the full width of the entry wall. A large lunch café was created with a décor scheme that incorporated custom-built, ceiling-high steel LED frames draped with foliage to create smaller, intimate restaurant-style spaces that displayed both technology and nature.
A series of breakout sessions presented content targeted to attendees’ varied interests, while imagery displayed throughout the venue showcased real-life applications of how products designed to empower developers help to unleash the power of data and reimagine possibilities that will improve our world.
Every element of Microsoft Connect(); from registration, breakfast and keynote, to lunch and evening cocktails, were custom-designed to communicate exacting brand messaging and to deliver a high-touch guest experience to this important audience. The keynote and breakout sessions were livestreamed through an onsite studio built for this purpose and content was watched online by millions around the world.
Empire is proud to collaborate with Microsoft on this annual, top-tier business communication event.
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