Qatar FIFA World Cup, Rio Olympics Organizer Balich Wonder Studio Acquired by Banijay
variety.comNaman Ramachandran Banijay has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in live entertainment player Balich Wonder Studio.
Founded in 2013, Milan-based Balich is credited for the organization of the highest number of Olympic Games Ceremonies in the world and other events including the 2022 Qatar FIFA World Cup; Pan American Games ceremonies in Perù 2019 and Chile 2023; 2016 Rio Olympic Games ceremonies; and 2014 Sochi Olympic Games closing and Paralympic Games ceremonies.
It has also delivered a range of exclusive events for top brands including Louis Vuitton, Formula 1, Ferrari, Dolce & Gabbana, UEFA, MSC, Maserati, Bulgari, IWC, Azimut Benetti and many others.
The live entertainment group has also been involved in several public destination developments, creating resident and water shows, immersive experiences and landmark icons like the symbol of World Expo – the Tree of Life, and the Whale Shark, a 30-meter symbol suspended in Doha in 2022 to represent the country’s focus on preserving its natural environment.
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