Live Events

What Live Events does

Live Events Holdings LLC is a privately held, family-owned (Vitale family, fifth generation) full-service live event production company headquartered in New Castle, Pennsylvania, operating a national network of wholly-owned regional production companies (Delicate Productions in Los Angeles/Thousand Oaks, Gemini Light Sound & Video in Dallas, Zenith Lighting in Orlando, and Live Events–Atlanta), plus the legacy Pyrotecnico fireworks and PyrotecnicoFX special effects businesses. The platform was assembled in June 2022 when CEO Stephen Vitale raised capital and acquired eight regional entertainment companies in a roll-up; the company traces its roots to Pyrotecnico, founded in 1889, which executes approximately 3,000 fireworks shows annually and is recognized as the largest fireworks display production company in the United States.

The company delivers end-to-end technical production — lighting, audio, video, rigging, special effects, pyrotechnics, and drone light shows — to concerts, music festivals, touring artists, corporate events, sports venues, religious gatherings, government and community celebrations. Its technology stack includes tier-1 production inventory (d&b audiotechnik GSL/KSL/XSL, L-Acoustics K1/K2, Martin Audio MLA, Elation, Ayrton, Yamaha Rivage PM5/PM7, GrandMA3, Ross Ultrix, ROE LED) and a drone show fleet via its partnership with Nova Sky Stories. Revenue is generated through project-based professional services engagements (full-service production), equipment dry-hire rentals, and hardware sales, with quote-based pricing tied to event scale and scope; ancillary revenue comes from entertainment logistics through subsidiary FXpedited. The customer base spans 10,000+ organizations over ten years and includes Tool, Post Malone, Odesza, Justin Bieber, BottleRock (10-year relationship), Coachella, NFL Super Bowl LVIII (four consecutive), F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, Notre Dame, SEPHORA, EY, HighRadius, CPAC, and the National Medal of Honor Museum.

The company is in a post-roll-up integration phase, having rebranded Active Production & Design as Live Events (Atlanta) in November 2025, expanded Delicate Productions into a 50,000 sq ft facility, and added senior leadership including President Mark DeVincentis and National Production Director Daniel Lamphier. It is a privately held LLC with no disclosed institutional or PE backing, operating across the United States with no public pricing or self-service channels.

Name

Live Events

Legal name

Live Events Holdings LLC

Website

https://liveevents.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Live Events is a privately held, family-owned US full-service live event production company delivering lighting, audio, video, rigging, special effects, fireworks, and drone shows to concerts, sports, corporate, and community clients through a national network of regional production brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Event Production Services

NAICS

Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711), Performing Arts Companies (7111)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Special Effects (Pyro, Lasers, Confetti, Fog) (MPAGAKAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Temporary Structures (Truss Roofs, Tents, Barricades) (MPAGAKAK), Seasonal & Holiday Events (Ticketed) (THAJAFAJ), Corporate Meetings & Conferences (Internal/External Business Events) (MPAGAHAA)

Keywords

• Live event production
• Event production services
• Fireworks displays
• Special effects services
• Production equipment rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

New Castle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Full-Service Production Services: End-to-end event production including lighting, audio, video, rigging, and special effects for concerts, festivals, corporate events, sports, and special occasions. Revenue is project-based with pricing tailored to event scale and requirements.
2. Dry Hire & Equipment Rentals: Equipment-only rental solutions for clients who need gear without full production support. Flexible packages scale from individual items to full systems, with tour-ready prep including labeling, casing, and documentation.
3. Gear Sales: Sale of new and professionally maintained production equipment through dealer relationships with industry-leading manufacturers. Available through production hubs and warehouses in Dallas, Orlando, Atlanta, and Los Angeles.
4. Fireworks Displays: Fireworks display services for community events, sports games, concerts, and celebrations. The company executes approximately 3,000 fireworks shows annually, serving as the largest fireworks provider in the U.S.
5. Special Effects Services: Special effects services including flames, lasers, cryogenics, atmospheric effects, and indoor pyrotechnics for touring, sports, festivals, and award shows.
6. Drone Light Shows: Drone light show services through partnership with Nova Sky Stories, offering aerial storytelling with fleet of light drones for major events and celebrations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Live Events is a network of full-service live event production companies providing end-to-end event production encompassing lighting, audio, video, rigging, and design, along with specialized offerings in fireworks displays, special effects (flames, lasers, cryogenics, pyrotechnics), and drone light shows. The company serves concerts, festivals, touring productions, corporate events, sports, and special occasions through regional production brands (Delicate Productions, Gemini Light Sound & Video, Zenith Lighting, Live Events–Atlanta) and the Pyrotecnico/PyrotecnicoFX fireworks and special effects businesses.

Product overview

Live Events is a network of regionally established, nationally reaching full-service production companies offering end-to-end event production. The company operates as a unified platform combining multiple specialized sub-brands: Delicate Productions (Los Angeles), Gemini Light Sound & Video (Dallas), Zenith Lighting (Orlando), and Live Events Atlanta (formerly Active Production & Design), plus Pyrotecnico (fireworks) and PyrotecnicoFX (special effects), all under one umbrella with over 150 years of combined experience. The core offering is full-service live event production encompassing lighting, audio, video, rigging, special effects, fireworks, and drone light shows, with ancillary services including equipment rentals (dry hires) through individual regional companies and logistics through FXpedited.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full-Service Event Production End-to-end event production service managing every detail from planning to execution, with integrated expertise in lighting, audio, video, rigging, and design for events of every scale. Sold to event organizers, agencies, production firms, and corporate clients.
• Lighting Production

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% compliance with noise ordinances at BottleRock Napa Valley festival over 10 years
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers34 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor, notable and core.

• Amp'd EntertainmentminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 January 2026Creative DJ company providing live mashups and remixes at Live Events–Atlanta showcase event, anchoring the venue and maintaining energy throughout the evening.
• LLL Event RentalsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 January 2026Luxury event rentals sponsor at Live Events–Atlanta showcase, transforming space with velvet sofas, cocktail tables, branded DJ booth, and patio pyramid heaters. Logo featured in drone light show finale.
• Proof of the PuddingminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 January 2026Culinary partner at Live Events–Atlanta showcase, delivering savory bites, interactive trend stations, and curated menu with exceptional presentation and service.
• Corporate MagicnotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 March 2025Worked with Corporate Magic to produce the National Medal of Honor Museum grand opening in Arlington, Texas. Pyrotecnico and Live Events Productions network delivered 360-degree immersive production including 1,100+ drone show and fireworks display.
• Mike Cartolano (Melrose Pyrotechnics)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2023Mike Cartolano from Melrose Pyrotechnics established the relationship with Navy Pier Chicago over 20 years ago. Melrose Pyrotechnics has since merged with Pyrotecnico.
• Canto USAnotableTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2023Gemini Light Sound & Video collaborated with Canto USA on lighting upgrades for Cross City Church in Texas. Canto USA provided RETRO Series LED retrofit kits enabling energy reduction from 78,000 to 11,232 watts.
• Wolfgang Puck CateringminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Collaborated on Georgia Aquarium Pride event that won Allie Award for Best Overall Technical Production.
• YES Event DesignsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Collaborated on Georgia Aquarium Pride event that won Allie Award for Best Overall Technical Production.
• Nova Sky StoriescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 September 2022Partnership announced September 2022 to produce drone light shows at major events across North America. Pyrotecnico leverages Nova Sky Stories' fleet of light drones to offer drone sky stories as part of its entertainment solutions. The partnership combines Pyrotecnico's 130+ years of fireworks expertise with Nova Sky Stories' drone technology. Nova Sky Stories was co-founded by Kimbal Musk in June 2022, developed by pioneers with 10-15 years of drone technology development.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Clair Brothers: Clair Brothers is a Pennsylvania-based audio production company that designs and deploys sound systems for tours, festivals, and corporate events. Directly comparable to Live Events' audio production capabilities and shares Mid-Atlantic heritage.
• Atomic Lighting: Atomic Lighting is a Mid-Atlantic-based event lighting production company serving concerts, festivals, corporate events, and special events. Directly comparable to Live Events' regional lighting operations and competes for similar contracts.
• Garden State Fireworks: Garden State Fireworks is one of the largest pyrotechnics display companies in the U.S., producing fireworks for major sports venues, theme parks, and municipalities. Direct competitor to Pyrotecnico for community and sports fireworks contracts.
• Bandit Lites: Bandit Lites is a leading concert lighting production company headquartered in Knoxville, TN, providing lighting design, equipment, and crew for major tours and festivals. It competes directly with Live Events' lighting division across the music touring market.
• Fireworks by Grucci: Fireworks by Grucci is a six-generation American fireworks company based in New York, executing large-scale pyrotechnic displays for sports, civic, and international events. Direct competitor to Pyrotecnico in the U.S. fireworks display market.

Broad incumbents

• Production Resource Group (PRG): PRG is the largest global provider of event production services, offering lighting, audio, video, and rigging for concerts, corporate events, and broadcasts. It is the closest broad incumbent to Live Events with significantly larger scale and global reach.
• Solotech: Solotech is a major North American event production company providing audio, lighting, video, and rigging for tours, festivals, and corporate events. It directly competes with Live Events' Delicate, Gemini, and Zenith subsidiaries for touring and large-format work.
• Freeman Company: Freeman is a leading event experience company providing event planning, audio-visual production, and exhibit services for trade shows and corporate events. Overlaps with Live Events' corporate and trade show production verticals at the broader incumbent level.
• Encore (formerly PSAV): Encore Global is the largest provider of event technology and venue services for hotels, convention centers, and corporate meetings. Competes with Live Events' corporate events division for in-house AV and staging contracts.

Emerging players

• Nova Sky Stories: Nova Sky Stories (co-founded by Kimbal Musk) is a leading drone light show provider for major events, festivals, and brand activations. Strategic partner to Pyrotecnico with potential future vertical overlap in the emerging drone entertainment category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Go_LIVEEVENTS

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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