Public events require the cooperation of area leaders, city and local governments, vendors, talent, staff, volunteers, etc, all working toward a common goal. StarEvents has years of experience addressing all the unique details, large and small, necessary for the production of high quality events. Our experience lets us know what questions to ask and what options are possible. Essential work and planning must be completed weeks, months and sometimes years in advance to pave a smooth path to success. We’ll work with you all along the way to make sure that all aspects of the event happen in a timely and professional manner.

CONSULTATION & PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

The first step in development of a new event is defining what your goals are for the event and your organization. Once you have a clear understanding of the end result that you want your event to produce, StarEvents can then construct a concept and event that will have the best chance to satisfy those objectives. There is virtually no limit to the possibilities. Conceptual design, proposal generation, grant application, budgetary estimates, security and safety proposals and media plans are just a few of the services that we can provide to get your event off the ground and running strong.

COMMUNITY & GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

Plain and simply, your public events MUST have the support and cooperation of local community leadership to be successful. StarEvents can coordinate every part of the application, proposal and permitting processes, as well as assess and present the potential economic/social benefits, impacts and issues associated with public festivals.

SITE EVALUATION & DESIGN

Many times, advantages and issues with a specific venue that are plainly apparent to seasoned event planners can go unnoticed to the untrained eye. StarEvents staff is cognizant of all variables and contingencies involved with transforming public and private land into a premier event location. We can evaluate, overcome and plan for such functional issues as power, water, service delivery, layout of facilities, weather, parking, traffic and a host of other issues.

CONTRACT NEGOTIATION & RESOLUTION

Through our own extensive contract experience, solid connections in the industry and working relationships with the area’s highest quality talent and vendors, StarEvents can get you the most competitive prices and terms for all the entertainment and outsource services necessary to make your event world class. Negotiation, terms, payment schedules and relationship management are performed for all event business partners.

EQUIPMENT & LOGISTICAL MANAGEMENT

Depending on your specific needs and venue, a host of rental products and services can be contracted for, sited, and managed at your event. The following are just some of the tools we can use to create a smooth running event:

• Mobile Stages – Portable, Platform, and Trailer
• Professional – Grade Sound Equipment and Lighting
• Heating and Cooling Equipment
• Storage Containers and Trailers
• Power Generators, Distribution, and Water Pumps
• Indoor and Outdoor Lighting and Towers
• Beverage Coolers & Carbonated Dispensers
• Fencing & Street Barricades
• Sanitation Equipment (Portable Restrooms, Trash Cans, Hand Washing Stations)

PROMOTION & MARKETING

An integral task in creating a public event is informing the people in your area about the event and providing value to your sponsor community. StarEvents can create fully integrated, targeted marketing campaigns that utilize our event promotion experience and vast customer and attendee databases. Newspaper, radio, posters, flyers, billboards, email and fax can all be utilized to get the word out. Star also enjoys considerable editorial and community contacts that allow us to generate a great deal of free press and buzz for our events.

SPONSORSHIP

The support of the business community can make all the difference between a profitable and unprofitable event. StarEvents’ experienced and capable sales staff can use its contacts to solicit sponsorship dollars from local, regional and Fortune 1000 companies by providing them value through our marketing/promotional campaigns and on-site visibility. See our Sponsors section for examples of some of our past event sponsors.

Exhibitors

StarEvents has contacts with literally hundreds and hundreds of private purveyors of food, art, and crafts throughout the Midwest. We can get the word on your event out to them immediately and enhance the cultural significance, entertainment experience and budget for your event through their participation.

SECURITY & SAFETY

Limiting liability and potential for harm to event attendees, while creating a clean, inviting environment, is of chief concern to StarEvents. We develop solid working partnerships with local law enforcement and emergency response organizations so that there is a plan for all possible contingencies. We employ local law enforcement as well as experienced contractors who know how to handle all possible circumstances, while maintaining a positive, friendly, safe, clean environment for all attendees.

STAGE & PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

For all the work that goes into planning live entertainment to be truly successful, entertainers must be managed with precision and tact from the moment they sign on to the moment they leave the stage. Star will create a live experience that will wow your audience and create excitement at your event. We employ the latest in stage, performance, sound and lighting technologies to make your event a truly entertaining experience.

FAMILY & YOUTH ENTERTAINMENT

Trinity Irish Dancers
Andy Head
Route 66
Jesse White Tumblers
Skribble Monsters
Little Nashville
Sharp Cookies

Theatre – Public theatre helps to raise and create cultural awareness and diversity in your community. StarEvents can provide all the necessary support to make a local or traveling theatrical presentation a runaway hit.

CULTURAL ENTERTAINMENT

StarEvents can craft intriguing event theme programs for Irish, Celtic, German, Italian, Indian, African, Latin, Polish, Russian, Nordic or any other cultural or lifestyle background. Traditional dancing, singing, art, sporting events, food and entertainment can be blended together to create an experience that celebrates the unique qualities of an ethnic group’s history and culture.

Public Sporting Events – We can design and execute events for any and all ages and skill levels. 5K races, 10K races, marathons, triathlons, bicycle races, golf tournaments, swimming, tennis tourneys, basketball tournaments, baseball tournaments, flag football tourneys, soccer tournaments and extreme sports.

Sporting events are a great way to promote teamwork and healthy activities in your community. Car races, motorcycle races, boat races, balloon races, extreme sports. StarEvents will bring in the most exciting and talented sporting events available.

Carnival & Circus – StarEvents has long-established relationships with the Midwest’s safest and highest revenue-generating carnivals and circuses.

Antique & Classic Auto Shows – All ages enjoy the sights and sounds of vintage cars, motorcycles and other vehicles, drawing enthusiasts from all over the region.

The following are just a few of the types of acts and attractions we can add to your event:
Holiday Celebrations, Fireworks & Parades, Petting Zoos, Pony Rides, Sleigh Rides, Climbing Walls, Clowns, Magicians, Face Painters, Dunk Tanks, Caricature Artists, Basketball Tournaments, Henna Artists, and much more.

TALENT

StarEvents works with local, regional and nation acts. We can coordinate all aspects of talent management, including; concept, program design, artist solicitation, budgets, contract negotiation, and stage management for your event or music venue.

StarEvents has vast experience booking every kind of entertainment for live events.  Rock, Pop, Soul, Hip-Hop, Blues, Disco, Alternative, Blue Grass, Americana, Progressive, Adult Contemporary, Jazz, Blues, and Classical. We can put together a compelling and exciting music lineup for your event or venue.