Circo de Bakuza is a Canadian production company located in Montreal, Quebec, with a satellite office in Paris, France. its most prominent production is the entire set of pre-game shows and opening and closing ceremonies for France's Euro 2016 soccer tournament.
Background Circo de Bakuza was founded in 2009 by Vincent Drolet. The name Circo de Bakuza was a Montreal street show previously created by the founder of the agency, and a reference to the bacchanalian culture. The company's first gig was for the 5th Dubai International Film Festival.Damon van der Linde, Montreal's Circo de Bakuza scores biggest contract to date with 2016 Euro Cup soccer tournament ceremonies, Financialpost.com, 9 June 2016 Désiré Laval, Football: un Mauricien derrière les spectacles de l'Euro, Lexpress.mu, 16 June 2016 The company initially focused on galas and product launches, but rapidly produced soccer-related events as well.Harmeet Singh, The List: Circo de Bakuza puts on a good show, Strategyonline.com, 21 December 2016
Major Performances 2014 UEFA Champions League Final opening ceremonies 2015 UEFA Champions League Final opening ceremonies 2016 UEFA Champions League Final opening ceremonies Euro 2016 opening ceremonies Euro 2016 pre-game shows Euro 2016 closing ceremonies 2016 Montreal Olympics 40th Anniversary of the 1976 Summer Olympics anniversary ceremonies
Awards 2015 EUBEA Best Sport Event; for Berlin Opening Ceremonies of Euro 2016
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