Fête24 Delivers Comprehensive Audio Visual Production for Private Party in Paris

It's been an absolutely whirlwind start to 2025, and we're only just finding the time to catch up on writing about some of the incredible events we've been part of! One that particularly stands out was a spectacular private party we supplied just before Christmas in Paris.

While it’s fair to say we’re better known as wedding event production suppliers in Southwest France, it was brilliant to get the call for this high-end private celebration in the capital. Plus, having cut our teeth on countless corporate events and private parties during our years based around London and Surrey, we were more than ready to bring that same level of production expertise to this Parisian celebration.

Overhead Truss and Carefully Curated Lighting Production Setup Creates the Foundation for a Parisian Party Event

The first challenge was creating the visual centrepiece for this impressive 24m x 18m marquee. For us, that started with the lighting hire package. We flew 18 meters of F34 truss from the roof structure, then used white fabric sleeves to completely hide the silver truss and all the cabling. For context, the client wanted a clean, elegant look that blended in seamlessly with the white marquee, and we were more than happy to oblige. 

With a maximum payload of just 600kg evenly distributed across the roof structure, we had to be incredibly strategic about our equipment choices. Every fixture needed to be both compact and lightweight while still delivering the brightness and power required for this scale of celebration.

Against that brief of efficiency and impact, we went for a mixture of 8 Showtec Phantom 120 wash lights and 6 of our hybrid LED moving heads onto the overhead truss system. These fixtures gave us the perfect combination of size, weight, and output, given the project constraints. 

We also mounted a pair of ETC Source4 units on the truss, which served as key lighting for the front of the stage during the earlier speeches and presentations. 

However, we weren’t done there. We were also briefed to beef up the exterior lighting for the venue to make it safer to navigate and more appealing. We didn’t hold back and positioned a whopping 40 QB1 wireless LED uplighters to illuminate the walkways, access points, and facilities. 

Sound System and Staging Production Deliver Professional Performance Quality

For the audio setup, we supplied a d&b audiotechnik Q series PA system as specifically requested by the performing artist. The system comprised 6 Qsubs and 6 Q1 speakers, all driven by a pair of MC2 Delta100 amplifiers. 

This was the first outing for our Delta100s, and we were blown away by the upgrade over the previous D12s we'd used in the past. The sound quality was second to none, and it’s always good to get such immediate feedback that you’ve made the right investment!

Then our work moved onto the DJ booth itself. We provided a custom setup along with a pair of Pioneer CDJ2000NX2 CD players and a DJM900NX2 mixer, but what really made it special were the integrated LED screens. 

The rear screen measured an impressive 4000mm wide by 2500mm high, while the front of the booth featured a 2000mm by 1500mm screen. We used our top-of-the-range F3.9mm video screen technology with Novastar processing to deliver custom visuals that perfectly complemented the DJ's performance.

For the performers themselves, we provided individual wireless Sennheiser G4 in-ear monitoring systems for the guitarist, bongo player, and saxophonist, while the DJ used a pair of d&b M4 wedge monitors. Everything was controlled through our reliable Midas M32R live mixing desk paired with a DL32 stage rack.

The staging itself was a two-tiered custom build: an 8000mm wide by 1000mm deep section at 300mm height for the front tier, and a 4000mm wide by 3000mm section at 600mm height positioned in the rear alcove of the marquee. We finished everything with black cord carpet and used high-gloss gold acrylic for the stage fascias.

Another Successful Event Production in the Books for Fête24

We remained on site throughout the evening to oversee all the technical elements, and there's nothing quite like seeing a party in full swing with all your equipment performing perfectly. We’ve also got some incredible footage of the celebration over on our Facebook page that really captures the energy of the night, if you want to see what our production looked like in full swing.

Whether you're planning a milestone birthday party, wedding, or any other private event that deserves the full production treatment, we'd love to help make it unforgettable. Give us a call on +33 (0)7 66 43 02 11 or drop us an email at bonjour@fete24.com. 

We'd be delighted to have a chat about what you’ve got in mind and explain how we can bring the same level of technical expertise and attention to detail to your special occasion, whatever it may be.