Balich Worldwide Shows S.r.l. is Born

MILAN, December 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Marco Balich, Executive Producer of the Rio 2016 Olympic Ceremonies and Artistic Director for the Italy Pavilion - Expo 2015, announces the launch of the latest in entertainment and global show business

Newco, Balich Worldwide Shows S.r.l., has been launched by Marco Balich, Italian Olympic Producer and Creative Director for international ceremonies and events, who works worldwide in the entertainment and show business sectors. With a highly creative and cosmopolitan identity, the newco's staff will include established professionals from the world of international show business.

The new entity will design and create large-scale events, Olympic Ceremonies, permanent shows and innovative formats.

The construction of the Italian Balich Worldwide Shows hub brings together talented international individuals such as Doug Jack, Creative Choreographer and Bryn Walters, Live Action Director.

"The brand new Balich Worldwide Shows is the first step towards the establishment of a global Group with a structured partnership, which will encompass entities and talented professionals from around the world, with the aim of standing out as a leading player in the entertainment world," declares a satisfied Marco Balich. "The show business market is global and it represents a hub of styles and trends from around the world. Their ability to blend together is a unique recipe for success."

Today, Balich is considered one of the most important figures on a worldwide level in terms of Olympic Ceremony production (Master of Ceremonies). His Olympic career began in 2002 when he became Project Leader for the Flag Handover at the closing ceremony in Salt Lake City and was reinforced in 2006 when he was appointed Creative Director and Executive Producer for the Turin Olympic Ceremonies. In 2010, Marco Balich was Executive Producer and Creative Director of the Mexico Bicentennial; in 2011, he occupied the same role for the 75^th Anniversary of Shakhtar Donetsk FC and the inauguration of the Juventus Stadium. Recently, in 2012, Balich was executive producer for the Flag Handover at the London Olympic Games 2012.

For the next instalment, Rio 2016, Marco Balich will be in charge of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Olympic Games, occupying the role of Executive Producer.

Moreover, since November 2012, Balich has been Artistic Director at the Italy Pavilion for Expo 2015.

Balich Worldwide Shows - Contacts

Press Office:
Silvia Giorgi - Press Office Manager
press@marcobalich.it 
Mobile +39-334-3278386
Telephone +39-02-62032166

Communication Department:
Fabrizia Greppi - Strategic Communication Advisor
Communication@marcobalich.it 
Mobile +39-340-2194841
Telephone +39-02-62032166