Remember the best event you’ve ever been to?
We are the architects of your ideas.
When you work with BML-Blackbird you choose [what your vision is to make your show or event come to life], and we produce it together, seamlessly! Our production expertise is vast and can be tailored to your specific needs. Whether you need a company that will produce the entire show or event in North America (or beyond), or look to BML-Blackbird to also include the provision of all necessary staffing, management, on site management team, and all necessary equipment, BML-Blackbird can be trusted to bring your event from concept to completion.
Building trusted relationships for more than 40 years.
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Make an impression, no matter the industry.
From concerts and festivals to corporate, fashion and sporting events, BML-Blackbird has done it all. We’ve been making waves throughout the Northeast, from Manhattan to Long Island, Brooklyn to NJ. No matter what industry you’re in, our technical production experts have the knowledge and experience necessary to tailor all your lighting, sound and video to meet your unique needs.
FESTIVALS
An outdoor festival can be a tricky production to pull off, but with BML-Blackbird as your technical event production partner, there’s no need to worry about unexpected weather conditions, difficult terrain or crowd safety. We’ve done big festivals all over the country and know what it takes to make it work.
SPORTING EVENTS
Professional league halftime shows, rallies, promotional events – whatever team, whatever venue, BML-Blackbird will be there. From New York-based teams to those across the river in NJ, our impeccable prep and planning for all sporting events ensures a fast turnaround, always.
TOURS
An event tour often involves special logistics and requires custom packages to meet unique needs. BML-Blackbird has the extensive inventory, flexibility and adaptability to organize a successful tour.
THEATER & DANCE
Success of beautifully intricate performances is all about preparation and a full knowledge of the venue space and audience expectations. Every live theater and dance performance runs flawlessly with the experienced BML-Blackbird technicians behind the scenes.
CONCERTS
BML-Blackbird has a long history and experience in the concert industry where we always utilize the latest technology. We specialize in one-time productions in and around Manhattan and have the quick and accurate setup, show production and equipment move-out down to a science.
CORPORATE EVENTS
We’re in the business of professionalism and discretion where corporate events are concerned. We guarantee a clean and organized overall aesthetic to position your company in the best light possible (pun intended).
TRADE SHOWS
We’ve built some great partnerships working with annual trade shows. These long-standing relationships allow us to fully understand and navigate the complex logistics of convention centers, providing the very best for our clients every time.
NONPROFIT EVENTS
Meeting expectations and staying within budget is always our focus when providing any kind of technical production for nonprofit events. From NYC galas to sponsored dinners out in Brooklyn or NJ, BML-Blackbird project managers are your partners in creating an organized and memorable occasion for a good cause.
FASHION
The fast-paced, ever-changing world of fashion calls for an event production partner that can adapt quickly and with laser precision. There’s only one chance to get it right. At BML-Blackbird, we always do.
PRIVATE & SOCIAL EVENTS
Looking to create the wedding, Bar/Bat Mitzvah or Sweet 16 of your dreams? We’ll make your once-in-a-lifetime event one you’ll always remember and one your loved ones will talk about for years to come.
SCHOOL EVENTS
Equipment rentals are a common need at many colleges, universities, high schools and private schools. We provide production support for performances, graduations and other school-sanctioned events.
For 40 years, we’ve been a part of
some pretty memorable moments.
From solving to unique and complex venues in Manhattan, to rolling out stages for halftime show performances in NJ, we’ve seen and done it all. Explore our case studies for a behind-the-scenes peek into the everyday world of technical event production.
Diverse services mean we’re ready for anything.
Whether you choose to create a custom full-service package, or really just need us to ‘wow’ an audience with stellar lighting, we’ve got the equipment and the experts ready and able to provide every service at any event in NYC, NJ or across the country.
FULL PRODUCTION & EVENT PACKAGES
At BML-Blackbird, we specialize in creating custom packages to suit the specific needs of your event. Not only will you receive the exact lighting, audio or video services you need, but our full-service package includes all the personnel you need for set up, operation and teardown.
STAGING
When creating a staging solution for any event, safety is key – but don’t think that means your options are limited. Want to put a car on stage? No problem, we’ve done that. All our staging equipment is properly rated for safety and our staff is expertly trained. So bring us your biggest ideas and together we’ll find a way to make it happen.
EQUIPMENT
RENTALS & SALES
BML-Blackbird’s 50,000-square-foot warehouse in Secaucus, NJ is home to a massive inventory of technical equipment, available for both sale and rent (and even with or without installation). If you don’t find what you’re looking for here, we work with dealerships across the U.S. and around the world and are more than happy to go in search of the equipment you need.
AUDIO
Don’t let your event fall flat. With 40 years in the business, we know a thing or two about audio production and have the experienced technicians and latest technology to avoid such pitfalls. Crisp, clear sound is delivered through all our audio consoles and speakers, processing and amplification equipment, microphones, monitors and DJ gear.
Lighting Design Christopher Ragan
LIGHTING
Event lighting is a critical part of any show or performance, so of course it’s at the core of what we do. The behind-the-scenes boys (and girls!) at BML-Blackbird are experts at their craft. From concerts to theater, fashion or dance, our skilled technicians will illuminate every event beautifully.
RIGGING & TRUSS
Suspending thousands of pounds above a sea of people is an art (and a dangerous one at that). With the safety of your audience at stake, you need to be sure you’re in business with the best. With BML-Blackbird, you are. Safety is our number one concern, and we do not make mistakes.
VIDEO
Professional video services are the difference between making an event forever memorable to easily forgettable. BML Video Services have the expert technicians to select and operate only the best LED walls, projectors and IMAG camera packages to take the experience of your event from ordinary to extraordinary.
Lighting Design Christopher Ragan
DESIGN
Comprehensive, flawless design – the goal of every event coordinator. At BML-Blackbird, our design services are primarily focused on lighting composition and execution. Our project managers work with designers every day, both our trusted creative professionals and those appointed by our clients. We work together to achieve a cohesive overall aesthetic that meets all expectations.
Equipment where you need it, when you need it.
Convenience is not something you’d assume when planning an event, but it’s something we always ensure. BML-Blackbird’s massive 50,000-square-foot warehouse in Secaucus, NJ is home to an extensive inventory of technical equipment available for rent or for sale, for whenever you need. Have a concert in Brooklyn you need lighting for? We’ve got you covered. Need some audio for a corporate event in Hoboken, NJ? We’re here to help.