LIVE ENTERTAINMENT · EVENT PRODUCTION · MELBOURNE TO THE WORLD

We produce the moment everyone remembers.

Entertainment and full event production for premium brands, galas, arenas and stadiums. Concept to curtain, one team, so you get a flawless show and get to enjoy your own night.

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Trusted by
  • Penfolds
  • Epworth HealthCare
  • SANFL
  • Victoria Racing Club
  • Crown Melbourne
  • Universal Pictures
  • Peroni
  • The Big Group
  • 19 Crimes
  • Cartier
  • Kennedy
  • Kay & Burton
  • Mazda Foundation
  • Lifeline
What we do

One company. Three ways to make your event.

Book a signature act, hand us the whole production, or create your own work in our Richmond studio. Whichever you choose, one team answers for the result.

Mike Snell and four dancers performing on stage at the Mazda Foundation dinner01 · Entertainment

Talent that stops the room

Feature shows, dancers, vocalists, live bands, roving characters, hosts and MCs, cast by Mike for your guests and your brand.

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Full cast and hosts on stage under concert lighting at the Carlton Foundation Gala02 · Production

The whole show, produced

Creative concept, show design, styling, music and screen content, staging, lighting and AV coordination, and show calling on the night.

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Where the show is made

Our private Richmond production house: rehearsal studio, dressing room and talent lounge, available by appointment for auditions, rehearsals and brand shoots.

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20+ yearson the international stage
Concept to curtainone team, one point of contact
$20Mpublic liability, every artist insured
Worldwideproduced from our Melbourne HQ
Cast of a feature cabaret performing under blue stage light
Feature Cabaret · MSE Signature Show
Signature experiences

Shows built for your room, cast from the A-Team.

Our most-booked artists are the A-Team: dancers, vocalists and hosts Mike casts personally, show after show. We celebrate the talent, not the headshots, so every act you book is curated, rehearsed and delivered by MSE.

  • The Gold StandardShowstopping openers and stadium moments
  • Feature CabaretA 20–40 minute show for galas and dinners
  • Roving & Themed CharactersArrivals, red carpets and guest moments
  • Live Vocals & BandsFrom jazz trio to full party band
  • Hosts & MCsPolished, on-brand, broadcast-ready
Signature productions

From one perfect act to a whole world.

Four starting points, every one quoted to your brief with every cost line shown. Each begins with a 30-minute creative call with Mike and one named producer from quote to bump-out.

I

The Spotlight

Awards nights, dinners and brand moments that need one perfect act.

  • Mike as MC or vocalist, or one Signature act
  • DJ with live sax
  • Tech rider sent to your venue
  • Producer on call and a written debrief
II

The Showstopper

Galas and Christmas parties that want a talked-about feature.

  • Everything in The Spotlight
  • 10–15 minute feature show, bespoke choreography and costume
  • Bespoke music edit for the key moment
  • MSE stage manager and DJ-band party set
III

The Grand Production

Flagship galas and brand launches.

  • Everything in The Showstopper
  • Creative direction by Mike
  • Arrival characters and 6–8 dancers
  • Styling, screen content, run sheet and show calling
  • Guest photographer and a 60-second highlight reel
IV

The Standing Ovation

Once-a-year events that must outdo last year.

  • Everything in The Grand Production
  • A themed world from arrival to encore, 20–50 performers
  • Wardrobe department and full dress rehearsal at MSE HQ
  • Highlight film and next-year concept
Start your brief
Mike Snell, founder and creative director, in a navy tuxedo
Founder & Creative Director

Twenty years centre stage. Now the mind behind your show.

Mike Snell began alongside Hugh Jackman in The Boy From Oz, then spent two decades in musicals including Wicked, Hairspray and Aladdin, working with Baz Luhrmann, Kylie Minogue, Cameron Mackintosh and Disney.

He founded Mike Snell Entertainment to bring that standard to galas, brands and major events around the world, with a production team led by Rémi Whyte and Nadia Tornese that sweats every detail so the night looks effortless.

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In their words
“Whatever it is, Mike creates an atmosphere of style, talent & joie de vivre with the perfect amount of crazy.”
Bruce Keebaugh · The Big Group
“Mike takes great pride in delivering unforgettable experiences for our patrons.”
Victoria Racing Club
“Knowing what you and your event needs to make it flawless before you even know yourself.”
Peroni · Carlton & United Breweries
Plan your event

Tell us about your event.

A producer replies within one business day with ideas, availability and next steps. Prefer to talk? Call us or book a walk-through of MSE HQ.

Get a tailored proposal

CONCEPT TO CURTAIN. ONE TEAM.

THE COMPANY WE KEEP

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