We create the
experiences we've been waiting for
The First Party Story
First Party Entertainment is a woman-owned, family-run business built on a lifetime of trust. We’ve spent years discovering that we actually really like working together, and that bond is the foundation of everything we do.
We don't just "book shows." We create experiences that combine the magic of music with activations designed to spark wonder, joy, or just a really good laugh. We understand the importance of FUN—real, unbridled fun. We believe people need more of it, so we build spaces that give people permission to let go and be overcome by play.
Our goal is to create a wild and wonderful worlld where reality is temporarily suspended. A place where you actually want to put your phone away, stay in the moment, and participate in the joy around you.
We also care deeply about where we plant our feet:
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Local First: We bring in local businesses whenever we can to keep the community thriving.
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Our Next Generation Initiative: We partner with local schools and programs to give students the chance to connect with and perform alongside the bands on our stage.
We aren't just doing this for the sake of a gig; we really care about this work. Our goal is simple: to make world a little bit brighter and have a blast doing it.
ELEVATING THE ADULT PLAYGROUND
Adulthood has a way of burying our sense of wonder. We trade play for productivity and delight for 'duty.' At First Party Entertainment, we’re here to bring joy back to the surface. We design immersive experiences where fun is paramount and being present is the only requirement. We aren't just revisiting the past; we're reclaiming the power and necessity of play.
empowering the
Next generation
of artists
Our commitment to local youth is driven by our Next Generation Initiative:
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The Mentorship Exchange: We bridge the gap between icons and students. We invite participants from local music and arts programs to private Q&A sessions with festival artists to discuss career, craft, and the creative life.
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The Front-Row Experience: Inspiration requires a view. We provide complimentary tickets and VIP gallery access to local students, ensuring that financial barriers never stand in the way of artistic discovery.
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The New Wave Spotlight: We turn over our stages to the future. Selected student bands and soloists perform during our pre-show and between-set intervals, giving them the experience of playing on a world-class rig in front of a supportive, epic crowd.
MEET THE
GIRARDI PARTY
The architects behind your most iconic nostalgic fever dreams. We build worlds where the adults come out to play.
Founder & Visionary
JENNY GIRARDI
Jenny combines elite production expertise with the heart of a career educator. She believes art is the most powerful tool we have to express ourselves and truly connect. Jenny is passionate about reclaiming the joy of collective nostalgia, creating a sanctuary where world-class entertainment meets the authentic human connection we all need and crave.
Production Mastermind
JAMIE GIRARDI
Jamie only speaks in 1980's synth.
Experience Architect
ERIN GIRARDI
Erin can tell you about every scene from a 1980's film that ripped your heart out. But don't ask her. She won't want to tell you.
