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In competitive markets like New York and New Jersey, succeeding as an event lighting company requires many unique qualities and talents. It not only takes hard work and a deep understanding of the technology, it also takes an incredible team of dedicated professionals that share a passion and love for what they do…. oh, and an ability to roll with the punches!
From a small beginning in the 70s to becoming one of the top event lighting companies in the NYC area, BML-Blackbird’s management has led our team to the top of their game in one of the most competitive markets in the world! From humble beginnings to a multi-million dollar operation and trusted partner of some of the major players in the industry and brands in NYC, BML-Blackbird has kept the ideals and principals it was founded on so long ago.
BML-Blackbird has been providing technical event production services to clients for decades and has earned the distinction of being one of the leading event lighting companies in NYC. We’ve done it by providing excellent service to all kind of clients from small local events to spectacular worldwide television broadcasts, major corporate events and football halftime spectaculars!
While the cornerstone of the business has always been about service, BML-Blackbird has grown by sticking to a philosophy that is built on strong core values like education, service and ethics.
Let’s examine the seven core business principles that took BML-Blackbird to one of the top event lighting companies in NYC!
Passion
We love what we do and it shows. Ask any BML-Blackbird employee and they will tell you this fact. Focusing the senses is accomplished through the magic of technology. Whether it’s a wedding, a dramatic play, a concert, a business meeting or a product presentation, the purpose of production is to focus attention and accentuate the subject of the event. Our passion is creating magic through the use of technology.
Education
To remain one of the leading event lighting companies in NYC requires constant study and life-long education. Technology changes rapidly. We provide life-long learning opportunities for our staff to help them keep up with the latest trends and technologies. To understand the possibilities available through technology requires a depth of knowledge about the tools used as well as a deep level of talent and creativity. Our employees attend trade shows, new product releases and demonstrations to stay on top of the trends. We work closely with many manufacturers and often have access to and set the standards for many new emerging production technologies.
Diversity
We’ve built a diverse team full of different personalities, specialties and experiences who all share a passion for the industry and our clients. Our team members have years of experience in the industry in lighting, sound, video, staging, audio and production.
They’ve been involved in some of the major entertainment moments in our lifetime including Live Aid, Liberty Weekend, Custom lighting design for the Coca Cola Olympic City, The Met-Life Stadium Opening featuring Green Day broadcast live on national television and many, many more. Our team consists of some of the leading members of the audio, lighting and production industries.
Relationships
We build relationships with our clients that often last for years. The event world is always changing and our clients know that we provide them with solutions and advice based on our knowledge and experience. We aren’t just hired guns, we strive to be a part of our client’s team. It’s been our company motto since day one, and continues to drive operations today. We bring the same level of passion, dedication, experience and knowledge to every client we work with, whether it’s the New York Jets or your daughter’s wedding!
We’ve worked and built relationships with venues, caterers, production companies, designers, suppliers, manufacturers and other vendors in the industry. These relationships have helped to make us one of the leading event lighting companies in NYC.
Resourceful
Our 50,000 square-foot warehouse in Secaucus is packed with sound, lighting, video and staging equipment, but that doesn’t mean we sometimes don’t have that one piece you’re looking for. We’ve built our business on trying to never say “no.” If we don’t have it, we’ll find it and if we can’t find it and can build it, we will! We have relationships with vendors and manufacturers throughout the industry, from all over the country. Our network allows us to get that one special piece you’re looking for when others can’t.
Adaptable
Growing any business requires the element of adaptability. You need to be able to structure the business to survive in good times and bad times, incorporate technological changes effectively, and build a strong, dedicated team of employees who can grow their skills and adapt to all the constant changes.
The technical event production industry also requires levels of adaptability on a weekly, daily and immediate basis. Clients’ budgets change, needs change, and you need to be fast on your feet to adapt and offer alternatives. Add to that the immediate need to adapt when something goes awry in the middle of a show and you need to come up with a fix in real-time. Our team is ready and we’re experts at coming up with innovative fixes on the spot, and under the gun. You probably won’t even notice!
Experience
With over 40 years in the business, we’ve worked on just about every type of event. From small weddings to trade shows to halftime extravaganzas, we’ve done it all. We have experience in broadcast TV, live performance, theatre, corporate events and on movie sets. We always bring the same knowledge, dedication, experience, expertise, and passion to each and every job we do.
From humble beginnings to a multi-million dollar company, it’s been a long journey! BML-Blackbird is one of the leading event lighting companies in NYC precisely because we’ve stuck with our core values and philosophy. We’ve built relationships that have lasted decades and a team of diverse talented individuals that all share the same set of values and passion for our industry. Give us a call for your next event and let us show you the BML-Blackbird difference!
