Step into the spotlight on Tipitina’s world-famous stage,
backed up by world-famous musicians such as Cyril Neville, Rockin'
Dopsie, Jr., Marva Wright, Eddie Bo, Kermit Ruffins, and a team
of top New Orleans session musicians.*
Each of your guests can have their own shot at fame, as a vocalist
or instrumental soloist in a gala all-star performance. Or we’ll
split your guests into small groups, teach them New Orleans music
on-the-spot, and send them into a celebrity-judged Battle of the
Bands.
From Rehearsal Studio to Standing Ovation
Your group’s star day starts in private practice studio,
in the heat of a full-fledged band rehearsal. Guests bond with
the professional musicians and other group members, learn the
lyrics, and experience the theory behind the music. The performers
work out their choreography, costuming and presentation, while
plotting how they will sing and dance to victory over the competition.
The culmination of each on-stage team building exercise is a start-studded
performance on the world famous Tipitina’s stage. Participants
will be dazzled by the lights, the music, the surroundings, the
audience, and the applause. Each competing singer or group takes
a turn on stage, showing off their hard work, and raising the
roof (or bringing down the house) for the adoring fans and encouraging
judges.
Judging is usually handled by well-known celebrity performers
who may even cap off the festivities with a performance of their
own! The event can be emceed by a local luminary, or your company’s
own CEO. Participants leave with a custom CD and/or videotape,
as a keepsake souvenir of the event.
Party Like a Rock Star
Naturally we'll serve up fantastic food and drinks, befitting
your guests’ star status. Options range from water and soft
drinks, with limited snacks, to a full bar with a lavish buffet,
including oyster shucking, carving stations, dessert stations
and more.
Tipitina's Special Events staff has more than twenty years of
experience in food service and event production. All catering
is handled by our professional team, including chefs, food tenders,
waiters, bartenders, and bar backs, all in uniform.
Tipitina's will give your group the star treatment, like nowhere
else in the world.
*
Celebrity cast will vary depending on availability, and is subject
to change without notice.
