Balich Wonder Studio

Balich Wonder Studio Integrated entertainment Group that conceives, produces and delivers live experiences. Ceremonies •

Balich Wonder Studio is an integrated entertainment Group that conceives, produces and delivers live experiences. We create visionary projects with long lasting value, from large scale ceremonies and immersive shows to events and brand experiences, from emotional and entertaining solutions for real estate projects to destination experiences. We seek and value the emotions as the ultimate experienc

e of everything we approach, and we let them emerge intensified through rare creativity, exceptional execution, vision and courage.


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The exceptional team of choreographers and dancers for the Opening Ceremony brings together — Riva & Repele, Compagnia ...
28/10/2025

The exceptional team of choreographers and dancers for the Opening Ceremony brings together — Riva & Repele, Compagnia Fattoria Vittadini, Beatrice Alessi, Adriano Bolognino, Macia Del Prete, and Dimitra Kritikidi — talents with distinct voices and styles, united by a shared purpose: translating emotion into motion.

From traditional to contemporary disciplines, from theatre to large-scale live performances, their languages intertwine to tell one story — a collective expression of humanity, beauty, and balance.
Guided by Armonia, the Opening Ceremony’s theme, their choreographies become a metaphor of unity: different movements, one rhythm.

YouTube Festival 2025 — an immersive celebration of creativity, insight, and connection.Creators, marketers, and industr...
22/10/2025

YouTube Festival 2025 — an immersive celebration of creativity, insight, and connection.

Creators, marketers, and industry professionals came together for a day filled with inspiration, collaboration, and fun.
From engaging talks to shared moments and a memorable closing show, the event celebrated the power of connection and the endless possibilities of YouTube.
Featuring brilliant industry insiders such as , , , and Mariana Lohin— with special guests Alberto Tomba and Deborah Compagnoni.

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LIDA CASTELLI, Protocol Creative Director for the Opening Ceremony of . With over 25 years of experience as Artistic and...
20/10/2025

LIDA CASTELLI, Protocol Creative Director for the Opening Ceremony of .

With over 25 years of experience as Artistic and Creative Director, Lida Castelli was the first woman to conceive an Olympic Ceremony with the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Closing and has directed iconic productions including the Torino 2006 Olympic Ceremonies, the Napoli 2019 Universiade, and the Saudi Games 2022.

ANNALISA BARBIERI, Executive Producer for the Opening Ceremony of . is an Executive Producer and Project Manager with o...
20/10/2025

ANNALISA BARBIERI, Executive Producer for the Opening Ceremony of .

is an Executive Producer and Project Manager with over 20 years of experience. Her recent works includes the Special Olympics Winter Games Ceremonies 2025, UEFA EURO Opening Ceremony in 2024, the Panamerican and Parapan American Games in 2023, and the Flag Handover Ceremony from Beijing to Milano Cortina in 2022. Additionally she has been Head of Artistic production on FIFA World Cup in Qatar and Rio Olympic Opening Ceremony in 2016.

GIANMARIA SERRA, Executive President for the Opening Ceremony of . has worked alongside Marco Balich for over 20 years,...
20/10/2025

GIANMARIA SERRA, Executive President for the Opening Ceremony of .

has worked alongside Marco Balich for over 20 years, pioneering innovative production systems for global ceremonies. He now leads the Immersive Shows and Destination Experiences division, shaping a new vision of Emotional Engineering.

BRUNO POET, Lighting Designer for the Opening Ceremony of . is an award-winning lighting designer with experience acros...
20/10/2025

BRUNO POET, Lighting Designer for the Opening Ceremony of .

is an award-winning lighting designer with experience across theatre, concerts, opera, and large-scale events. His work includes Miss Saigon and TINA: The Tina Turner Musical (West End, Broadway, International Tours), Akhnaten at the Metropolitan Opera in New York, and multiple UAE National Day ceremonies.

ANDREA FARRI, Music Director for the Opening Ceremony of . One of Italy’s leading composers for film, theatre, and telev...
20/10/2025

ANDREA FARRI, Music Director for the Opening Ceremony of .

One of Italy’s leading composers for film, theatre, and television, Andrea Farri has received the Soundtrack Stars Award at the 80th Venice International Film Festival and earned several David di Donatello and Golden Globe nominations. His style blends electronic music with classical and contemporary orchestral elements, rooted in the Italian musical tradition.

PAOLO FANTIN, Production Designer for the Opening Ceremony of . is a renowned set designer with extensive experience in...
20/10/2025

PAOLO FANTIN, Production Designer for the Opening Ceremony of .

is a renowned set designer with extensive experience in opera and drama. His work includes productions at La Scala, Salzburg, and the Royal Opera House, collaborating on operas and films such as Rigoletto and Gianni Schicchi. He received awards like the Abbiati Prize and the International Opera Award for Best Set Designer.

MASSIMO CANTINI PARRINI, Costume Designer for the Opening Ceremony of . has designed costumes for over 110 internationa...
20/10/2025

MASSIMO CANTINI PARRINI, Costume Designer for the Opening Ceremony of .

has designed costumes for over 110 international productions across film, theatre, and live events, including collaborations with renowned directors. His work has earned him two Oscar nominations, six David di Donatello Awards, and a European Film Award.

LULU HELBAEK, Creative Director for the Opening Ceremony of . is the creative director behind Italy’s first permanent i...
20/10/2025

LULU HELBAEK, Creative Director for the Opening Ceremony of .

is the creative director behind Italy’s first permanent immersive show, Giudizio Universale. With over 20 years in global entertainment, she has directed major international ceremonies with Balich Wonder Studio and contemporary circus productions with Cirque du Soleil. Her work also spans luxury fashion and music formats.

DAMIANO MICHIELETTO, Creative Director for the Opening Ceremony of . is a prominent opera and theatre director, known f...
20/10/2025

DAMIANO MICHIELETTO, Creative Director for the Opening Ceremony of .

is a prominent opera and theatre director, known for acclaimed productions performed in leading venues worldwide, such as Goldoni, Gogol, and Brecht, as well as opera and immersive installations.
His productions have earned top international awards, including the Laurence Olivier, Abbiati, and Casta Diva.

SIMONE FERRARI, Creative Director and Deputy Creative Lead for the Opening Ceremony of . is the youngest director to le...
20/10/2025

SIMONE FERRARI, Creative Director and Deputy Creative Lead for the Opening Ceremony of .

is the youngest director to lead an Olympic-level ceremony. His work as Creative Director spans Cirque du Soleil shows, X Factor television, contemporary theatre, music tours including the MTV EMAs with Måneskin, performances for Robbie Williams, Sting, and many more, as well as fashion shows and major international ceremonies.

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Balich Worldwide Shows is an Italian-based company operating globally in the live shows production market. BWS creates, designs and produces large scale events, entertainment icons, special projects and is highly specialized in Olympic Ceremonies.

Marco Balich, Gianmaria Serra and Simone Merico founded the company in 2013, after more than twenty years of cutting-edge and successful experiences in global events. They joined forces to combine their creative, productive and business development skills, sharing a vision of a new era in the live entertainment industry.

Company Credits: 2020: Leila, the Land of Imagination, Riyadh - Saudi Arabia 2019: Saudi National Day Show, Riyadh - Saudi Arabia 2019: Lima 2019 Pan and Para Pan American Games Ceremonies, Lima -Peru 2019: Napoli 2019 30th Universiade Opening and Closing Ceremonies, Naples – Italy 2019: Milano-Cortina 2026 Direction of the presentation and videos that led to the assignment, Losanna – Switzerland 2019: AQUA. Leonardo da Vinci’s Water Vision, Milan - Italy 2018: Indonesia 2018 Asian Para Games Opening and Closing Ceremonies, Jakarta - Indonesia 2018: F1 Milan Festival, Milan - Italy 2018: Giudizio Universale. The Sistine Chapel Immersive Show, Rome - Italy 2018: Fang Fu Forever, Beijing - China 2017: Ashgabat 2017, 5th Asian Indoor & Martial Arts Games Opening and Closing Ceremonies, Ashgabat - Turkmenistan 2017: Dubai World Cup Show, Dubai - UAE 2017: Abu Dhabi 2019 Special Olympics Flag Handover, Graz - Austria 2016: Burj Khalifa Show, Dubai - UAE 2016: Mother of the Nation, Abu Dhabi - UAE 2016: 45th UAE National Day, Abu Dhabi - UAE 2015: 550th Anniversary of Kazakh Kanate, Astana - Kazakhistan 2015: Expo Milano 2015 - Padiglione Italia and Albero della Vita, Milan - Italy 2014-2017: Intimissimi on Ice, Verona - Italy 2014: Fairy Tale Wedding, Puglia - Italy 2014: Sochi 2014 Paralympic Opening and Closing Ceremonies, Sochi -Russia (Creative Direction and Executive Production) 2014: Sochi 2014 Olympic Closing Ceremony, Sochi - Russia (Creative Direction & Artistic Executive Production)

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