Circo de Bakuza is a Canadian production company[2] located in Montreal, Quebec,[3] with a satellite office in Paris, France.[1] As of 2016[update] its most prominent production is the entire set of pre-game shows and opening and closing ceremonies for France's Euro 2016 soccer tournament.[2][4][5][6]
| Founded | 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada [1] |
|---|---|
| Founders | Vincent Drolet;[1] |
| Headquarters | [1], Montreal , Canada |
| Website | www |
Background
editCirco de Bakuza was founded in 2009 by Vincent Drolet. The name Circo de Bakuza was a Montreal street show previously created by the founder of the agency, and a reference to the bacchanalian culture. The company's first gig was for the 5th Dubai International Film Festival.[7][8] The company initially focused on galas and product launches, but rapidly produced soccer-related events as well.[9]
Major Performances
edit- 2014 UEFA Champions League Final opening ceremonies[10]
- 2015 UEFA Champions League Final opening ceremonies [6]
- 2016 UEFA Champions League Final opening ceremonies [6]
- Euro 2016 opening ceremonies[5]
- Euro 2016 pre-game shows [4][2]
- Euro 2016 closing ceremonies[6]
- 2016 Montreal Olympics 40th Anniversary of the 1976 Summer Olympics anniversary ceremonies [2]
Awards
edit- 2015 EUBEA Best Sport Event; for Berlin Opening Ceremonies of Euro 2016 [6]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Philippe de Montigny (15 June 2014). "How Montreal startup Circo de Bakuza broke into Europe's sacrosanct soccer club". Financial Post.
- ^ a b c d Damon van der Linde (11 June 2016). "Montreal's Circo de Bakuza scores biggest contract to date with 2016 Euro Cup soccer tournament ceremonies". National Post.
- ^ "Circo de Bakuza". Design Montréal. Ville de Montréal. 13 March 2015.
- ^ a b "Canadian talent to hit the pitch before Euro Championship final". CTV News Channel. CTV National News. CTV. 9 July 2016.
- ^ a b "Circo de Bakuza and Filmmaster present the opening ceremony of the UEFA EURO 2016". CNW Telbec. 10 June 2016.
- ^ a b c d e Maryse Jobin (3 June 2016). "Découvrez l'agence Circo de Bakuza qui présente l'ouverture et la fermeture de l'Euro 2016 de football" (in French). Radio-Canada International.
- ^ Damon van der Linde, Montreal's Circo de Bakuza scores biggest contract to date with 2016 Euro Cup soccer tournament ceremonies, Financialpost.com, 9 June 2016
- ^ (in French) Désiré Laval, Football: un Mauricien derrière les spectacles de l'Euro, Lexpress.mu, 16 June 2016
- ^ Harmeet Singh, The List: Circo de Bakuza puts on a good show, Strategyonline.com, 21 December 2016
- ^ Rachel Lau (25 May 2014). "A look at the Montreal company behind the Champions League opening ceremony". Global News.
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