Founded in 2013, Milan-based Balich Wonder Studio is a creative player which has quickly grown to be a prestigious live event creator and service provider, tapping into a broad range of institutional ceremonies, brand and destination experiences.  

To date the business is credited for organising the highest number of Olympic Games Ceremonies in the world and other prestigious events such as the 2022 Qatar FIFA World Cup; Pan and Para Pan American Games Ceremonies in Perù 2019 and Chile 2023; the 2016 Rio Olympic Games Ceremonies; and the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games closing ceremony. Balich Wonder Studio 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 Studio creates visionary projects with long lasting value, from large scale Ceremonies to immersive shows, from brands events to destination experiences. The distinctive approach is to put emotions as the ultimate value, generating them through unique creativity and impeccable execution.  

Balich Wonder Studio is driven by the talents and skills of a multicultural team of more than 280 people from 20 countries; it operates in Europe and the Middle East through four divisions: Ceremonies, Destination Experience, Immersive Show and Brand Experiences. 

The Group is led by its founders Marco Balich, Gianmaria Serra and Simone Merico, the CEO Stefano Core, and Carolina Dotti and Valentina Saluzzi, partners and luxury experts.  

Balich Wonder Studio was acquired by Banijay in 2023.