NYC Live Event Production & Event Planning

Trusted by Respected Institutions, Associations, and Corporations

The Big Wave
Experience

Big Wave Events is a full-service event production company backed by over 50 years of event production experience and cutting-edge technology. We provide event design, layout and management using our own state-of-the-art audio, video, lighting, decor, floral and catering services to transform an empty site to a beautifully themed event. Our in-house team is experienced, talented, and highly reviewed; we are committed to quality with personal attention to every detail from inception to completion of each event. Our goal is to integrate every live event production aspect so you can have a remarkable experience without going over budget. Our high-grade services have been utilized by some of the most renowned companies in the world, and we've also had tremendous success with a diverse range of organizations, including universities, tech companies, and much more! We cater to events in New England and the Tri-state area, but we'll go the extra mile to make your event a hit wherever it is. Contact us today, and we'll bring the party to you, near or far!

Learn About Us

We have all you need to make your next event spectacular! We bring decades of experience in layout, design, management, and production to your live event. So you know you’re in the best hands for the perfect occasion.

CORPORATE & ASSOCIATION

Give your guests something truly unforgettable. From meetings and conferences to tradeshows and conventions, we make everything effective, efficient, and professional down to the very last detail.

EDUCATIONAL & INSTITUTIONAL

From the world-renowned Yale University to local high schools, we can transform any location into a warm and inviting atmosphere equipped with cutting-edge web streaming services. Admissions open houses, athletic awards, proms, dances, masses, convocations, and graduation ceremonies—we’ve done it all on campus!

PRIVATE EVENTS

Develop deeper personal connections in your own exclusive gatherings. We specialize in craftsmanship and customization to create one-of-a-kind experiences for private gatherings, both big and small. Whether it's weddings, bar mitzvahs, sweet sixteens, or company and holiday parties, we've got it all!

NON-PROFIT EVENTS

Keep your audience engaged, open up new sponsorship opportunities, and have your crowd cherish every moment. We want to help you have a good time for a good cause.

BIG WAVE DRIVE-IN MOVIE

Gather your friends and family for a nostalgic '70s experience at our drive-in movie events. Featuring 4K laser projectors and surround sound/FM transmission. Snuggle up with some popcorn as you soak in the cool night air!

CLUB BIGWAVE™

Bring the energy of a nightclub to your next event with our complete self-contained entertainment package. Transform any space into an electrifying dance floor, and let your guests get lost in the vibe!

Advanced Line-Array Audio System

4k High-Definition Video

State-Of-The-Art Event Lighting

Innovative Event Layout & Decor

Staging & Trussing

Generators & Power Distribution

Livestreaming Package

Marcie Wistar

Special Events, Hotchkiss School

Your team was awesome! They did a great job and were super professional. I was extremely impressed, thank you

Brett Galley

Director of Special Events, Hollywood POP Gallery

What a pleasure working with you last night. The CEO called me this morning to say they have received nothing but positive feed back about the party last night and they cannot wait to work with us again soon. Thank you for your professionalism, great staff and attention to detail; honestly I was blown away by your amazing set up.

Thomas Farmen

Headmaster, Rumsey Hall School

The Rumsey Hall School's long partnership with Big Wave grows stronger each year. With your help, our Annual Auction has become a showcase event. Big Wave's skill in lighting, sound and visual presentation emphasizes the culture of the School in the most positive way. Additionally, The Maxwell A. Sarofim '05 Performing Arts Center, Lufkin Rink and our new Dining Hall have state of the art systems installed and maintained by your responsive, forward-thinking company. I look forward to our continued work together.

Jennifer Hornor

Head of Languages, St. Paul's School

Big Wave made quite the splash at St. Paul’s School! It was clearly the best dance that SPS has ever seen. Thanks to the light show and the crisp sound, there was never a dull moment and everyone stayed at the dance until the very end. The gym was transformed into a nightclub, the set-up was very impressive and exciting. It was a pleasure working with Big Wave; they were very helpful, reliable and creative. They certainly know this age group, and they were a joy to work with for the adults as well. We hope to have them back many times in the future!

Zsofia Nagy

Activities Manager, Old Oaks Country Club

Everything went great, as always. Your staff was very accommodating and attentive. You can definitely count on us for next year!

Eric Peterson

Director, Manhattan Special Events, New York City Parks & Recreation

Big Wave has been a part of some of our largest and most adventurous events and programs. I can count on them to develop a reasonable solution to almost any problem and to roll with the punches inherent in working with the New York City Parks. In short, they are reasonable, reliable and flexible.

Andy Holtz

Director of Development, Sustainable America

The décor that you provided for the Gala was magnificent, and the acoustics and sound were excellent. You successfully transformed an echoing, empty, concrete box on the third floor of our office building into an elegant Gala space. I have heard nothing but praise from the attendees. Thank you for your grace, generosity, and for your skills in providing a lovely space for our event.

Tonette Cookson

Director of Development, Red Cross Greenwich

Big Wave has provided lighting, sound, logistical advice and consistent service for the past two years, helping the Greenwich Red Cross put on the most spectacular event possible. Their services and creativity are outstanding and we have been very pleased with the work they have done for us.

Ruth Burton

Development Officer, Phelps Memorial Hospital Center

Thank you for all you did for us to make the President’s Reception a success. I am very appreciative for all your hard work, diligence and the consideration you extend to Phelps.

Paul Cavanna

Principal, Fairfield Warde High School

Big Wave Events is fantastic! They are professional, educator friendly, and put together an outstanding product. They produced a graduation ceremony for us that exceeded all expectations.

Cynthia Groetsch

Event Manager, Siemens

Big Wave has successfully produced four of our annual galas for our hearing instrument division. A key part of these events has been the Club Big Wave. Your surround sound audio system, video projections coupled with your vast music library and your colorful light show gets better every year.

Gilda Parker

Event Planner, Houston Cellular

Your high-tech, high energy dance oriented event is just what we needed to close the year at our annual company holiday party. Club Big Wave ROCKS!

Andrea Michaels

President, Extraordinary Events

Big Wave is the only event production company I call to produce a dance oriented event any where in the world.

Steve Kemble

Principal, Steve Kemble Event Design

Club Big Wave transforms any room into a high energy club that ROCKS!

MaryAnne Kanacki, CMP

Vice President, Westfield Group

Your team did an amazing job for us once again. The show was fabulous and I can’t thank you enough for helping to make yet another event for us great. Your on-site staff was professional and very responsive. I really enjoyed working with Big Wave. Thanks again so much.

Carla Valencia

Executive Assistant, Syska Hennessy Group, Inc.

Thank you for your follow up calls. I was very happy with the services your team provided for our Holiday Party. The Ballroom looked spectacular thanks to you! The DJ was great. He was very patient with us as far as our music preferences and there were many. You will definitely be hearing from me for our next Holiday Party. I am looking forward to working with you again, and happy that I have found a partner in you for Syska’s future entertainment needs!

Michael Iannazzi

Executive Director of Public Relations, Sacred Heart University

Many thanks for all your great work last week for the launch of the John F. Welch College of Business at Sacred Heart University. It was a flawless event.

Janelle Hunter

Conference Planning and Special Events, Leidos

First and foremost I wanted to thank you for making our event such a success. Your lighting was spectacular and really gave our tent a celebratory vibe. You and your team were a blast to work with.

Kim Klopstock

Owner, The Lily and the Rose Catering

It was such a delight to work with you. The pictures were beautiful and your lighting was truly spectacular. I would love to work with you ANYWHERE, those automated pin spots are so convenient and their warm white light set the whole tone for the evening.‍

Daniel Camenga, MS, MBA

New Haven Symphony Orchestra

It was such an incredibly positive experience working with your team. I’ve been hearing so many fantastic comments about the Gala – much of which ties back to the efforts from Big Wave. Some have said this was the BEST NHSO Gala ever!

Elliott Fox

Managing Director, Emlin Theater

Thank you for an excellent job, the lighting & sound was incredible. We look forward to working with you again soon.

Bre Bologna

Deputy Director of Events, Office of Development, Yale University

I had the pleasure of working with Big Wave for our annual Sterling Fellows Gala. This event is held each year for Yale’s most generous benefactors. The event took place at the Lanman Center, a 57,000 square foot multipurpose gym. Big Wave executed my vision exactly. The lighting they designed created a beautiful ambience, the 300’ of thirty foot tall drapery turned a cavernous athletic center into an intimate and glamorous event venue. The audio and visual needs were spot on. They worked tirelessly to incorporate our logo throughout the décor, making the event feel special and one of a kind. I look forward to working with Big Wave Events in the future.‍

Antoinette Ladarola, Ph.D.

President and Head of School, Lauralton Hall

Last Saturday's event at Lauralton Hall was a great success thanks in part to your participation. Our Athletic Center was absolutely transformed with your creativity and ingenuity and the presentation was truly lovely and added so much to our success that evening. We continue to receive such wonderful feedback from everyone who attended. Thank you again for your efforts in helping to make our campaign kick off event a memorable one!

Ed Testa

AVP for Advancement Services, Stony Brook University

The Generation One event received rave reviews from across many different groups. The Big Wave Team was great and the room transformation of our gym wowed everyone. Thanks!‍

Jean Clarizio

Meetings & Events Manager, Siemens

Your expertise put together a fantastic event and we enjoyed working with the Big Wave team. Our customers had a good time and we are still receiving great feedback.

Melissa Reuther

Marketing Communications Manager, Linuxcare

How can we thank you enough for such an incredible party at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York. As you probably remember, the challenge with this event was creating an environment where 2,000 very different guests, everyone from hard-core Linux “techies” to executive level management, could have a great time. And I have to say that this party met and actually exceeded our expectations as to how much everyone enjoyed themselves. The room setup was amazing, the lighting and music created a truly cool and hip environment, and it looked incredibly professional from the moment you entered the huge space.

Christine Afiouni

Director of Sales, Mayflower Inn and Spa

As always, your team did an incredible job this past week for a very important client at the Mayflower! From the flower design, to the special lighting adding to the atmosphere and the impeccable audio equipment delivering outstanding sound, you helped me make the event a very memorable one.

Ed Mockus

Senior Associate Athletic Director, Yale University

I have had the pleasure over the past several years of working with Big Wave and their capable staff on special events held at Yale University’s Lanman Center. Big Wave has successfully transformed our facility from a large basketball practice space into an elegant ballroom for several of our major awards and fundraising dinners. The creativity, personal touch and professional service they provide combine for a simply exceptional and satisfying experience. And, the care for the facility, the quick build and the rapid strike out make them a top performer in the industry. Most importantly, it’s the ‘oohs and aahhs’ from our event attendees as they enter these enchanted venues confirms for me that choosing Big Wave is the right decision.

Paul Timpanelli

President and CEO, Bridgeport Regional Business Council

Once again, please accept my thanks and congratulations for an absolutely fabulous job that Big Wave did for us at the Barnum Festival Ringmaster's Ball! It was a great party and you helped to make it so in a Big way!

Jennie Whitaker

Seedling Communications

Thank you for everything you guys did! The event was a huge success. Your team came through and made us feel really comfortable all weekend. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Greg Hatzis

Principal, Fairfield High School

I want to thank the team at Big Wave for another flawless production. You guys really are top notch and come through for us – problem solving along the way and making it all work beautifully. I know we are a small job for you in the big scheme of things, but you never make us feel that way. Awesome work.

David Cappiello

Former Connecticut State Senator

Thanks for your help with the first lady event (Laura Bush) at the Rizzo home in Danbury, CT. The sound was perfect and the lighting effective. I hope your staff enjoyed the event as much as I did.

Jill Moran, CSEP

Special Events Producer

The Providers’ Council’s annual convention and expo is an important event for us each year. We were pleased to have Big Wave bring a new level of excitement to the day with their lighting and technology for this celebration of the fine work done in the human services by professionals in the Commonwealth.

April Hodson

Planning and Operations, Pfizer

On behalf of Pfizer Inc at Groton/New London Laboratories, thank you for your ‘over-the-top’ coordination and performance during the Pfizer Global Research and Development Achievement Awards Banquet. We were wondering if and how we could surpass last year’s spectacular event…if that were even possible. You made it happen for us again this year! From your transformation of an ordinary room into a lighted extravaganza to your impeccable timing of our Honorees’ entrance, everything was wonderful! Our guests are still talking about the evening. In fact, here is a comment that I received in a thank you note from one of our Honorees, “…just being nominated for an award was humbling. To experience the actual ceremony was numbing…we were awestruck by the entire event.” Again, thank you very much. Please extend my appreciation to your team. I can confidently recommend your services to anyone who requires the best!

Scott Kloster

General Manager Milbrook Country Club

“Big Wave is great, their events are always a big hit with our members. The 'Drive in Movies' we do on the 9th fairway have actually brought in new members! We have also used them for several Bar Mitzvah's and found the quality and service excellent. They take great pride in their work… kudos!

Julianne Maksym

Manager of Operations, Vaccine Research and Development Pfizer

“A big thank you to Big Wave. It was a great night with a nice turnout and perfect weather. The crew was fantastic- Looking forward to our next movie night!”

MaryEllen Callaghan

Vice President for Strategic Initiatives Iona University

“I wanted to reach out with a big THANK YOU!! An event of this magnitude requires tremendous planning, coordination, communication, and grit! – and you all worked together so beautifully to orchestrate a fantastic event. It was a big lift and you exceeded every possible expectation, thank you so much for helping to make Iona U shine!”

Denise Tiberio

Senior Associate Dean of Students Sacred Heart University

“Big Wave’s equipment is top notch, their team is knowledgeable and easy to work with and most importantly, they make us look good!”

David Chu

Vice President CEMA

“As a meeting planning professional at a trade association, I've had the pleasure of working with Big Wave for over ten years. They combine the creativity you'd get from a boutique ad agency with the technical professionalism you'd get from a big production company. They're always beside me, on the spot, providing solutions and executing last-minute changes. As a meeting planner, they make me look good! And as to pricing, they beat the pants off the big in-house A/V services you find at hotels and convention centers!”