BACKSTAGE
Backstage is your inside look at how Platinum XP brings unforgettable experiences to life—sharing expert event insights, behind-the-scenes details from our latest projects, and a glimpse into the people and passion that drive our team.
Why Long-Term Production Partnerships Are a Strategic Investment
In the event industry, long-term partnerships are often referenced but rarely examined. What actually changes when an organization, in this case, a nonprofit, works with the same production partner for years, and why does it matter?
PXP Tech Talk: Meet the People Behind the Production
When you show up to a live event, things just work. The mics are on, the screens are bright, and the show runs smoothly. That’s not luck—that’s our tech team.
At Platinum XP, our technicians handle the audio, video, and technical details that keep events moving. They’re the problem-solvers, the calm-in-the-chaos crew, and the ones making adjustments long before anyone notices something’s off.
Beyond the Event: Using Media to Extend Impact
An event may last a day — but the story it tells can carry on long after the room clears.
Strong media isn’t just about documenting what happened, it’s about shaping how people experience it — before, during, and after the final cue.
Designing With Intention: Tips to Elevate Your Stage Without Breaking the Budget
We believe that great design doesn’t have to mean great expense.
Whether you're planning a high-profile gala, a corporate conference, or a fundraising program, your stage is the visual anchor of the event - it frames your content, shapes audience perception, and becomes the literal backdrop to your brand story.
The good news? With intentional design choices and smart enhancements, your stage can make a lasting impression without blowing your budget.
Turning Up the Experience: How Our New JBL System Raises the Bar
Every detail matters in live production, but few make a bigger impact than sound. That’s why Platinum XP invested in JBL’s cutting-edge SRX 900 Series line array system, expanding our inventory with more than 30 new SRX906LA and SRX915SF boxes.
Your First Meeting with an Event Production Partner: What to Expect + How to Prepare
Your first meeting with an event production partner doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Whether you're planning a corporate conference, a gala, or a large-scale event, the right team will guide you through every stage of the process—starting from the very first conversation.
Tech + Creativity: How AI and Immersive Production Are Reshaping Events
Learn how AI, projection mapping, and immersive production are transforming events into interactive, personalized, and unforgettable experiences.
Wellness, Sustainability, and Inclusion: The New Non-Negotiables in Event Design
Explore how wellness, sustainability, and inclusivity are reshaping modern event planning to create meaningful, attendee-first experiences.
Purpose-Driven Programming: Designing Events That Actually Matter
Discover how purpose-driven event design creates connection, inclusivity, and impact by aligning experiences with company values and attendee needs.
Partnering with Pitch Lenexa: Game On
Platinum XP is teaming up with Pitch Lenexa to deliver World Cup watch parties that hit just as hard as the matches themselves.
When Bringing in a Third-Party Partner: What to Negotiate + Include in Your Venue Contract
Take it from us as both planners and producers. We’ve seen firsthand how small clauses in a venue contract can snowball into major headaches (and major budget busters). If you’re planning to bring in a third-party AV or production partner, these are the crucial things you need to lock in during contract negotiation.
Beyond Events: Platinum XP Joins River Market Improvement Efforts
We love creating next-level event experiences, but giving back to our community is just as important to us. Since our office is right here in Kansas City’s River Market, we were excited to team up with the River Market Community Improvement District (CID), part of the Downtown Council, who we’re also proud to call a client, for a hands-on volunteer day.
Where the Real Work Happens: Inside Our Non-Event Days
What do we do on non-event days? We prep, we train, we fine-tune. Because delivering a flawless event starts long before showtime, right here at the warehouse.
Bright Idea: How Lighting Transforms Events
Lighting isn’t just a functional element - it’s one of the most powerful tools we have to transform an event space.
Creating Unity Across Distance: A Multi-City Event Experience
What happens when you want to celebrate one milestone—simultaneously—with attendees spread across multiple states? You bring in a team that knows how to pull it off.
Beyond Events: Creating Change Beyond the Stage
At Platinum XP, our passion for creating extraordinary experiences goes beyond events—it’s about making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. Just as we challenge the norm in our work, we approach community service with the same spirit of innovation, teamwork, and excellence.
Behind the Scenes: How Platinum XP Produces High-Impact Events
Creating unique, high-impact event experiences isn’t just what we do at Platinum XP—it’s who we are. From the moment a client reaches out, our wheels start turning.
Transforming Unexpected Spaces into Unforgettable Event Venues
At Platinum XP, we thrive on creating unforgettable experiences, but some events push the boundaries of what’s possible. Turning an airport into a full-scale event venue? Challenge accepted.
PRESS: KC company becomes the gameday go-to collaborator for celebrity-jammed events
Bringing unique visions to life while creating meaningful experiences is what drives us. From our humble beginnings as a one-man DJ company to a full-service agency, we’re proud to create tailored experiences that align with our partners’ values. We’re honored to be featured in this article highlighting our collaboration with the Eighty-Seven and Running Foundation for the Kelce Car Jam.