Hilton Bankside Corporate Event: London Guards, Royal Marching Band & Bespoke Dance Shows

Executive summary

Just Talent Entertainment delivered a high‑impact corporate event at Hilton London Bankside, combining ceremonial prestige with high-energy performance. The lineup featured London Guards, a Royal marching band, and three bespoke choreographed shows—Gatsby, LED, and Studio 54—designed to punctuate the evening’s key moments and keep guests engaged from arrival to finale.

Client objectives

- Create a memorable, premium experience for corporate guests

- Blend British heritage with modern, nightlife energy

- Ensure seamless show flow across reception, dinner, and after‑party

- Maximise photo‑worthy moments for social sharing and brand visibility

Our solution

- Curated a multi‑act program balancing ceremony, spectacle, and dance-floor energy

- Bespoke choreography aligned to client brand, theme, and timings

- Full show-calling, music direction, costume and prop design, and technical coordination with venue production

Event highlights

1) Grand Arrival: London Guards & Royal Marching Band

- Impact: Instant prestige and wow-factor at guest arrival

- Music direction: Traditional regimental pieces with a modern twist for transitions

- Choreography: Precision formations to guide guest flow into reception

- Result: Elevated first impression, strong social content within first 15 minutes

2) Dinner Interlude: Gatsby Show

- Style: 1920s elegance with high-energy Charleston sequences

- Costuming: Gold-and-black flapper detailing with premium accessories

- Choreography: Table-to-stage movement for immersive guest engagement

- Result: Lifted room energy post-starters and set the tone for the evening

3) Feature Moment: LED Show

- Visuals: Programmable LED costuming and props synced to custom soundtrack

- Technical: Pre-programmed lighting cues integrated with Hilton Bankside AV

- Staging: Central performance with satellite performers for panoramic impact

- Result: Signature “spectacle moment” perfect for photography and video

4) After-Party Uplift: Studio 54 Show

- Style: Disco-funk choreography with sequinned costuming and iconic motifs

- Music: Medley of 70s/80s dance floor anthems optimised for guest singalongs

- Integration: Performer-to-DJ handover to open the dance floor

- Result: Smooth transition into party mode; packed dance floor within minutes

Logistics & production

- Venue partnership: Advanced site visit and floorplan mapping specific to Hilton London Bankside

- Show flow: 3-act performance arc designed around service timings

- Technical: Timecoded audio stems, RF checks, and line-of-sight planning for formations

- H&S: Risk assessments for marching movements and LED props; rehearsal on-site

- Team: 20+ performers including guards, band, dancers, and show captain

Custom choreography and styling

- Gatsby: Classic Charleston, swivels, and lifts adapted for aisle-widths and sightlines

- LED: Synchronized light sequences matched to beat accents and crowd reactions

- Studio 54: Discotheque-inspired staging with audience participation cues

- Wardrobe: Premium costumes, quick-change strategy, and branded accents on request

Results

- 100% on-time show delivery across all cues and plates

- 30+ shareable guest content moments captured by the client team

- Post-event feedback: “Outstanding energy and flawless flow—exactly the blend of British prestige and party atmosphere we wanted.”

- KPI impact: Increased dwell time post-dinner; immediate dance floor activation

Why Hilton London Bankside works for entertainment

- Flexible staging and reception areas suited to ceremonial and feature performances

- Excellent in-house AV for LED integration and timecoded shows

- Central London access for large performer teams and equipment

What the client said

“From the arrival fanfare to the final disco number, Just Talent delivered a seamless, high-impact show that wowed our guests and made planning easy.” — Event Lead, Corporate Client