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"I do know you can change people's mood in a heartbeat, if you change the lights." ~ Michael Ahern

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SERVICES

"I do know you can change people's mood in a heartbeat, if you change the lights." ~ Michael Ahern

Michael Ahern Production Services creates unique and memorable events that connect people through live performance.
For 30 years, we have provided unparalleled experiences for clients including Fortune 500 companies, world-renowned recording artists, and non-profits. We specialize in transforming production challenges into flawless large and small-scale events on time and on budget. With combined creativity and knowledge, we handle all aspects of multimedia production to develop customized and powerful events that deliver beyond expectations!

WHAT WE DO

We deliver high caliber events where every aspect of the production supports the client’s artistic vision and objectives. By bringing together a team of the best and brightest in the industry, this company carries Michael’s legacy of unwavering integrity, drive for excellence, and love of creative and challenging work into every project.

PROJECTS

Concerts
Product Promotions
Galas & Receptions
Fundraisers
City, State & Federal Events
Award Ceremonies
Conferences
Festivals
Street Events

SERVICES

All components of Event Production
Vendor Management
Coordination of Production Personnel
Sound, Video & Lighting
Stage Management
Travel Coordination
Artist Liaison
Indoor and Outdoor Staging
Live Video/TV streaming

Media Coordination and Liaison
Talent Procurement
Municipal Agency Liaison
Budget Management
Permits and Licensing
Rigging, Roofs, Tents
Security Coordination
Design Talent
Fundraising Strategy

BIO and TRIBUTE

“Michael excelled with a challenge.
He liked oddball projects, stuff nobody else thought we could do.”

Michael Ahern was a well-known and visionary leader in the production and music industry. He had a remarkable and distinguished career bringing creative concepts to life that others deemed impossible. Michael changed the face and very construct of large touring shows, producing once in a lifetime live experiences around the world.

After beginning his career as the Stage Manager at the famed original Fillmore East in New York, Michael went on to become the Production Coordinator for International Tours with:

The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Prince, Bob Dylan, Queen, Paul McCartney & Wings, Madonna, Elton John, Santana, U2

He coordinated both LIVE AID Concerts in Philadelphia and London in 1985 and also the A Conspiracy of Hope tour of six benefit concerts on behalf of Amnesty International in 1986.

Michael’s expertise was also highly sought out for such diverse events as:

Opening and Closing ceremonies at the 1992
Barcelona Olympic Games
Papal Mass at Giants Stadium
Annual Clive Davis Pre-Grammy shows in LA and NY
The Recording Academy’s GRAMMYs on the Hill Awards
NY Giants Super Bowl victory celebrations at City Hall
Multiple events for the NYC Bloomberg Administration
Special events for the New York Stock Exchange
PEN Awards ceremony
Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame award shows
The MUSE (Musicians United for Safe Energy) concerts
Various events for Quincy Jones Productions
Tribute in Light with the 9/11 Memorial & Museum

Tribute in Light

Following the 9/11 attacks, New York City leaders wanted to restore the Manhattan skyline and provide a meaningful commemoration. Michael helped realize this vision by producing Tribute in Light with the 9/11 Memorial & Museum. For one night, Tribute in Light sends two beams of light into the night sky. It continues to be produced annually by Ahern Production Services.

Tribute in Light - produced by Michael Ahern Productions. Video produced by Gareth Smit for The New York Times.