Two firms behind the Eras Tour's visual spectacle just merged their creative and technical operations into a single live-production powerhouse.
TAIT scoops up Silent House Group
TAIT scoops up Silent House Group
- TAIT acquired the Emmy-winning creative studio outright.
- Silent House founder Baz Halpin called TAIT a longtime partner.
- Financial details on the deal stayed under wraps.
- The combined goal is faster, cheaper, and smarter show builds.
- Taylor Swift's Eras Tour topped their shared project list.
- Kendrick Lamar's Grand National Tour was a collaboration.
- Tyler, the Creator's Chromakopia Tour made the roster.
- MDLBEAST's Soundstorm Festival rounded out the highlights.
- Baz Halpin founded the Burbank-based outfit back in 2010.
- Three divisions cover productions, studios, and touring.
- Artists work directly with the team on visual concepts.
- Disney+ got the Eras Tour final show through them.
- Roughly 2,000 employees operate across 20 worldwide offices.
- Productions span over 30 countries on every continent.
- Theme parks and cruise ships fall under TAIT's umbrella.
- Michael Tait helped establish the modern touring model.
- Halpin argued live moments matter more in an AI-saturated era.
- Global demand for live experiences hit unprecedented levels.
- COVID was the only real downturn the sector ever faced.
- High-end experiences command a premium audience appetite currently.