ELEVATE
YOUR
event
Installations
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Shade Structures
- Coverage for your stage + seating areas
- Incandescent option (includes up-lighting)
- Custom painted shade structures
- Electrical box, equipment, or production coverage for less eye sores -
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Interactive Public Art
- Custom public art commissions
- Including but not limited to sculptures, painting surfaces, seating areas, and general decor.
- Installation team + set up & breakdown
live art + Murals + Installations
DECOR, LIVE MURALS, AND ACTIVATIONS
WITH THE BEST LIVE PAINTER ROSTER ON THE EAST COAST, ABOVEGROUND HAS YOUR DECO NEEDS COVERED. SERVICES INCLUDE:
FULL LIVE PAINTER ROSTER MANAGEMENT
CUSTOM MURALS WITH YOUR FESTIVAL + LOGO
HAND MADE ARTISTIC PAINTING SURFACES
LOCAL CREATIVE VENDORS FOR YOUR VENDOR VILLAGE
HAND PAINTED SIGNAGE
LIGHTING
INTERACTIVE + CLIMBABLE INSTALLATIONS
SHADE STRUCTURES
COMMUNITY CANVAS
PERFORMANCE TROOPS
4-6 PERSON SUSPENDED HAMMOCKS
TREE NETTING
SLACK LINES + PROFESSIONAL HIGH LINE PERFORMERS
INTERACTIVE PROJECTION MAPPING
LASERS + UP LIGHTING FOR ANY TREELINE
Artists & partners
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Sweet Sounds Collective
- Live Events + Music Label
- Stage Coordination
- Promotional Outlet
- Mentorship Programs
- Community Service -
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Gallery AFK
- CNC Studio
- Woodworking + Carpentry
- Metalsmith
- Epoxy
Artist lounges + Community Spaces
COMMUNAL LOUNGE, ARTIST AMENITIES, VIP
STEP INTO OUR TRANQUIL HOSPITALITY AREA, DESIGNED TO PROVIDE GUESTS WITH A SERENE AND INVITING SPACE TO UNWIND, SOCIALIZE, AND RECHARGE.
WHETHER YOU SEEK A MOMENT OF TRANQUILITY, WISH TO CONNECT WITH FELLOW ARTISTS, OR DESIRE A REFRESHING COCKTAIL, ABOVEGROUND HAS THE PERFECT SANCTUARY - SCALABLE TO YOUR NEEDS AND ENVIRONMENT.
OUR SERVICES INCLUDE:
COMMUNAL + VIP LOUNGES
GREENROOM + ARTIST LOUNGES
HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
FURNITURE + DECOR
LOAD IN/OUT CREW
Booking & stage management
ABOVEGROUND PROVIDES A PLATFORM FOR ARTISTS TO SHOWCASE THEIR MUSIC IN HIGH-EXPOSURE ENVIRONMENTS.
ABOVEGROUND BUILDS LIVE EXPERIENCES WITH A VAST NETWORK OF ARTISTS FROM DIVERSE CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS.
OUR GOAL IS TO INSPIRE, ENTERTAIN, AND CREATE LASTING MOMENTS THAT TRANSCEND THE ORDINARY. WITH CAREFUL PLANNING, INNOVATIVE THINKING, AND A COMMUNAL APPROACH, WE BRING THE PULSE BACK TO YOUR EVENT.
OUR SERVICES INCLUDE:
STAGE MANAGEMENT
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
TALENT BUYING & ADVANCING
FESTIVAL & EVENT OPERATIONS
STAGE HOSTING + DIRECTION
BRAND CONSULTING
EVENT STAFFING
MEDIA MARKETING + ADVERTISING
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Stage design
ABOVEGROUND TRANSFORMS AN ORDINARY STAGE TO AN EXTRAORDINARY STAGE. WE WILL BRING YOUR THEME TO LIFE WITH METICULOUS ATTENTION TO DETAIL. OUR SERVICES INCLUDE:
STAGE DECOR
SHADE STRUCTURES
FABRIC + FLORAL DESIGN
LIGHTING & LASERS
WOOD CNC BACKDROPS + PROJECTION MAPPING
LED WALL + VISUAL PROGRAMMING
CUSTOM SOUND SOLUTIONS
DECOR & PRODUCTION
MEET the
team
PAUL
PAUL, OUR MUSIC SERVICES LEAD, BOASTS A STELLAR HISTORY OF PRIORITIZING THE ARTIST-FIRST MENTALITY.
AS THE FOUNDER OF SWEET SOUNDS COLLECTIVE AND PARABLE MUSIC GROUP, HE'S DEDICATED TO FOSTERING COLLABORATION NATIONWIDE. PAUL STAYS FOCUSED ON NURTURING PASSIONATE BUT OFTEN OVERLOOKED ARTISTS, CHALLENGING INDUSTRY NORMS.
HE DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF BY OFFERING GENUINE CARE TO ALL HE MENTORS. WITH METICULOUS ATTENTION TO DETAIL, YOUR EVENT IS IN VERY CAPABLE HANDS. HE THRIVES ON DELIVERING INNOVATION AND FRESHNESS WITH EVERY OPPORTUNITY HE AFFORDS.
Mike
MICHAEL IS A FREELANCE PHOTOJOURNALIST, INSTALLATION ARTIST, AND FOUNDER OF WICKED PITTSBURGH ART COLLECTIVE: A COMMUNITY OF 50+ ARTISTS AND MUSICIANS COMING TOGETHER TO STRENGTHEN THE PITTSBURGH CREATIVE COMMUNITY, AND BENEFIT A LOCAL CAUSE.
SINCE 2017, WICKED PITTSBURGH HAS PAID OUT OVER $146,000 TO LOCAL PITTSBURGH ARTISTS, AND DONATED OVER $13,000 TO LOCAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS.
HE CURRENTLY SPLITS HIS TIME BETWEEN BROOKLYN AND PITTSBURGH.