who we are

Founded and led by Julie Mercier, Mercier Entertainment is a Calgary-based event production management company powered by a vast network of experienced professionals, creative partners, and technical specialists. With over two decades of experience, we deliver world-class events that combine precision, creativity, and collaboration — from concept to completion.

We offer a comprehensive range of production services designed to ensure the success of every event. Our team provides expert pre-planning and design consultation, guiding clients through the process of conceptualizing and shaping their vision into reality. We specialize in professional sound and lighting design, using state-of-the-art audio and visual technology to elevate the guest experience.

Through our talent buying and management services, we source and secure top-tier performers, curating entertainment that is both memorable and engaging. Our stage management and logistics coordination ensure seamless execution at every stage, while our set-up and tear-down services provide efficiency and peace of mind from start to finish.

Over the years, our network has brought to life major events, including The Alberta Tattoo & Arts Festivals Circle Festival, Northwestival, Glow, The Taboo Shows, Calgary Pride, Splash of Red, and the groundbreaking Drag Brunch at Nashville North during the 2022 Calgary Stampede.

At Mercier Entertainment, we cultivate long-term strategic partnerships and pride ourselves on creating events that inspire, engage, and run flawlessly. With our full suite of production services and trusted industry network, we turn ambitious ideas into unforgettable experiences.

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some of what we do

A DJ performs at an outdoor night event in an urban setting, with modern buildings and futuristic structures in the background.

  • Event production management is the process of planning, coordinating, and executing all the technical and logistical elements that bring an event to life. From concept to cleanup. It ensures that sound, lighting, staging, visuals, schedules, staff, and performers all come together seamlessly.

Aerial performer hanging upside down in a star shape during a stage show, with a backdrop of sparkling lights and a dark background.

  • Rigging refers to the suspension, support, and secure installation of equipment such as lighting, audio systems, video screens, drapery, aerial performers, or scenic elements using trusses, motors, cables, and safety hardware. It’s the behind-the-scenes engineering that allows elements to hang safely above the audience or stage.

A woman dressed in black leather outfit and thigh-high boots performing a fire act on stage, holding a flaming staff above her head with both hands. She is wearing a hat and standing amidst smoke, with an abstract background projected on a screen behind her.

  • Video design is the process of creating, programming, and managing visual media that is displayed during an event including projections, LED walls, motion graphics, and live camera feeds. It combines creative storytelling with technical precision to enhance the audience’s visual experience and align with the event’s artistic or brand vision.

Performers on stage at Hex Halloween and Entertainment Expo, surrounded by flames, with a large dragon mouth prop and a sign in the background.

  • Stage management is the practice of organizing, coordinating, and supervising everything that happens on and around the stage during an event or performance. The stage manager ensures that performers, crew, and technical teams are all in sync so the show runs smoothly, safely, and on schedule.

Four women standing together on stage, posing for a photo. Behind them is a large black screen with a white geometric and fire symbol and text that partially reads 'Bour' and 'ire.' The women are dressed in bold, edgy outfits with boots and accessories, smiling and looking confident.

  • Talent buying is the process of sourcing, negotiating, and contracting performers or speakers for an event. A talent buyer works on behalf of a venue, festival, or client to secure the right artists, ensuring the lineup aligns with the event’s goals, budget, and audience.

Tattooed man playing electric guitar on stage with purple lighting, wearing red sunglasses, a sleeveless shirt, and dark jeans.

  • Sound design refers to the audio system design, setup, and operation that ensures clear, balanced, and powerful sound throughout an event or performance. It includes everything from microphones and speakers to mixing consoles and monitoring systems — all calibrated to suit the venue and audience size.

A performer on stage holding two pink fans, wearing a black outfit with red fabric, under dramatic stage lighting with smoke effects.

  • Lighting design is the art and technical craft of using light to shape mood, focus attention, and enhance the visual experience of an event or performance. A lighting designer plans, programs, and operates lighting to complement the event’s theme, music, and staging, creating an atmosphere that supports both the creative vision and audience experience. This includes creating technical drawings.

A makeup artist applies makeup to a shirtless man seated in a dimly lit room, with professional lighting and a black curtain backdrop.

  • Artist advancing is the process of coordinating all logistical and technical details with performers and their teams before the event.
    It ensures that every requirement from sound and lighting to travel and hospitality is confirmed and communicated clearly to all departments.

A male fire performer holding a metal frame with flames, performing at a night event with colorful lights and a dark background.

  • Event logistics covers all the behind-the-scenes coordination that keeps an event running smoothly making sure equipment, staff, and guests all move efficiently throughout the day.

    This includes transportation, setup and teardown schedules, site access, bathroom facilities, power and safety planning, and clear communication with venues and vendors.

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