Utopia Experience

Utopia Experience Event and Video Production | Streaming | Entertainment | A/V

Helping Those That Help The World We specialize in nonprofit fundraisers and corporate events.
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We are a full-service event and video production agency offering turnkey solutions for organizations looking to produce Hybrid, Virtual or Live event experiences - from planning to full A/V and video production. We also offer webinars to coach, consult, educate and inform nonprofit and corporate clients on best event practices moving forward. If you're seeking to have a seamless event experience w

ith an organization that will exceed your expectations, Utopia is your company. Virtual Fundraisers, Hybrid Fundraisers, Virtual Galas, Hybrid Galas, Drive-In Events, In-Person Fundraisers, In-Person Galas, Drive-In Movies, Drive-In Graduations, Video Production, Live Event Streaming, Broadcasting and Full A/V production.

We are thrilled to be a sponsor of  ! The passion, dedication, and resilience of these   is always electric. We can’t wa...
08/16/2024

We are thrilled to be a sponsor of ! The passion, dedication, and resilience of these is always electric. We can’t wait to join them in Nashville in September!
If you're attending, come find us at the broadcast studio!

🎉 Celebrating Work Milestones! 🎉Huge congrats to Jordi Stack on 6 amazing years and Lachlan McArthur on 3 fantastic year...
08/14/2024

🎉 Celebrating Work Milestones! 🎉

Huge congrats to Jordi Stack on 6 amazing years and Lachlan McArthur on 3 fantastic years with Utopia Experience! Your creative vision, energy and dedication continue to inspire us every day, and we're so grateful to have you both on the team. Here's to more great years ahead! 🚀

We've had an incredible year of mitzvahs so far, and we wanted to share some of the fun with you!
08/09/2024

We've had an incredible year of mitzvahs so far, and we wanted to share some of the fun with you!

What lighting setup do you like more? Blue 💙 or Purple 💜?Let us know in the comments!
08/02/2024

What lighting setup do you like more? Blue 💙 or Purple 💜?
Let us know in the comments!

The theme for this year’s JBloom event was ‘Ignite,’ and we were honored to be one of the sparks that brought it to life...
07/19/2024

The theme for this year’s JBloom event was ‘Ignite,’ and we were honored to be one of the sparks that brought it to life! 🔥 From captivating keynotes to unforgettable moments, this event was filled with creativity and connection.

⚡️ Swipe through to feel the energy, it was electric!

📣 And a heartfelt shout out to everyone who made this event successful:
Host: JBloom
Venue - Sheraton Westport Chalet Hotel StL

07/16/2024

Dive into the evolving landscape of fundraising events with us in our next webinar.

Engage with a panel of seasoned experts to learn actionable insights on creativity and new revenue streams. Listen to CEOs and Founders on how to connect meaningfully with loyal supporters and new attendees.

Don’t miss this dynamic and interactive session. Register and submit your questions:https://bit.ly/3S7H5UV

They say age is just a number, but for adults 60+, we’re calling it the AGE OF CELEBRATION🎉❤️ This past weekend, the tea...
07/03/2024

They say age is just a number, but for adults 60+, we’re calling it the AGE OF CELEBRATION🎉

❤️ This past weekend, the team traveled to KC for the Age of Celebration, a block party celebrating adults 60+ providing resources, health and wellness vendors and a whole lot of fun!

A special shout out to the wonderful crews we worked with🔥
Marquee Event Rentals - tents, tables, chairs
Elite Sounds - stagehands, A/V techs
Threethree Photography- photography
Stranded in the City - entertainment
Dovetail - creative assets
Venue: Robert J. Mohart Multipurpose Center
Host: Mid-America Regional Council KC

“It connects us with people who are trying to change the world.”Our team shared why authenticity matters within the even...
07/01/2024

“It connects us with people who are trying to change the world.”
Our team shared why authenticity matters within the event landscape.
Utopia Experience believes authenticity at events creates genuine connections, lasting memories and unique experiences that resonate with every guest⭐️

Looking for a way to elevate your event? Check out our strategic signage ideas below ⬇️
06/27/2024

Looking for a way to elevate your event? Check out our strategic signage ideas below ⬇️

Whether you're organizing a conference, party or trade show, learn how to attract attention, convey information, and enhance the overall attendee experience with these six signage ideas.

🎧🎶 Celebrating National DJ Month with Utopia's incredible lineup of DJs! 🎶🎧From spinning beats to creating unforgettable...
06/25/2024

🎧🎶 Celebrating National DJ Month with Utopia's incredible lineup of DJs! 🎶🎧
From spinning beats to creating unforgettable vibes, our DJs are the heartbeat of the party!

💜 We partnered with Unlimbited Foundation in April to produce their annual gala “Barrels & Bites” in West Pam Beach, Flo...
06/21/2024

💜 We partnered with Unlimbited Foundation in April to produce their annual gala “Barrels & Bites” in West Pam Beach, Florida!

🤍 Unlimbited is a charitable organization dedicated to improving the lives of children with limb differences.

Auctioneer: George Franco
Mobile Bidding: OneCause
Venue: Henry Morrison Flagler Museum

We recently had the wonderful opportunity to partner with the Association for Early Learning Leaders. Joey Goone recaps ...
06/18/2024

We recently had the wonderful opportunity to partner with the Association for Early Learning Leaders. Joey Goone recaps the event below! 🔽

What a great conversation! ⭐️
06/18/2024

What a great conversation! ⭐️

🎙️ New Episode Alert!🎙️

I am so excited to share Season 2 Episode 8 of the Nonprofit Nerd®: Impact Unleashed podcast!

In this episode, I talk with with Neal Goone and Joey Goone, the father and son team behind Utopia Experience about stepping into our emotions, practicing vulnerability, and accepting radical responsibility.

A heartfelt thank you to Neal and Joey for inspiring conversation. ❤️

We're also grateful to our sponsor, Fundraising Academy | Cause Selling Education, for their generous support in making this episode possible!

Tune in to your favorite podcast platform or click here https://www.buzzsprout.com/2306053/15247824 and let's embark on the journey to authentic living together! 🎧

⭐️ We recently had the privilege to partner with NOSSCR for their annual conference in Nashville, Tennessee. Social Secu...
06/10/2024

⭐️ We recently had the privilege to partner with NOSSCR for their annual conference in Nashville, Tennessee. Social Security disability representatives and advocates from across the nation gathered for a four-day networking event filled with insights from industry leaders.

🤍 A special shoutout to TaylorMade Experience for making this event a huge success!

Registration platform - Cvent
Audiovisual and video production - Utopia Experience
Venue - Omni Nashville Hotel

06/05/2024

Our team had some good laughs producing and editing this video. Our brand new 4K LED walls are designed to elevate creative projects to the next level.

If you're looking for a video, tell us your goals and we'll take it from there: https://www.utopiaexperience.com/get-in-touch/

Shout out to our talented actors! 🙃

Join us next month on the OneCause   where Joey Goone moderates the discussion on ➡ The State of Fundraising EventsSpeci...
06/04/2024

Join us next month on the OneCause where Joey Goone moderates the discussion on ➡ The State of Fundraising Events

Special Guests:
Sabrina Roy with Fluid Events Inc.
Claire Murad with Murad Auctions
Katherine DeFoyd with Growth for Good

From pre-event planning to post-event follow-up, learn how to connect meaningfully with both loyal supporters and new attendees, ensuring your event’s success today and in the future.

Key Takeaways:
🔹 Identify creative revenue streams
🔹 Engage and retain attendees
🔹 Optimize the event lifecycle
🔹 Enhance year-over-year growth

https://www.onecause.com/webinar/the-state-of-fundraising-events-creative-strategies-for-enhanced-revenue-and-impact/

Grateful to take part in this special celebration 🏃‍♂️
06/02/2024

Grateful to take part in this special celebration 🏃‍♂️

What an Amazing day at Step Up for Down Syndrome and Run for 21 Presented by Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated! We welcomed nearly 5,000 friends and 400 runners to Forest Park to celebrate and raise funds for the Down syndrome community in Eastern Missouri and Southern Illinois! Thank you sponsors, team captains, donors, vendors, volunteers, DSAGSL staff and Board or Directors, Fleet Feet St. Louis and Utopia Experience for making the day an enormous success! More pictures and updates to come!

In our newest video, Joey and Jordi recap the three unforgettable days we had in San Diego, overflowing with celebrity s...
05/31/2024

In our newest video, Joey and Jordi recap the three unforgettable days we had in San Diego, overflowing with celebrity speakers, inspiration, and networking opportunities. We proudly partnered with Secret Knock as their event management team.

Attending SK is an investment—tickets are around $5k each. But those who’ve experienced it will tell you it’s not just an event; it’s a unique opportunity that literally doesn’t exist anywhere else.

https://youtu.be/wt40HEXg-I4

Three unforgettable days in San Diego overflowing with celebrity , , and networking opportunities. We proudly partnered with SK as their...

Will we see you at SUDS this weekend?!
05/29/2024

Will we see you at SUDS this weekend?!

We are excited to welcome (back) Ellie Mueller to Utopia Experience!Ellie is a fourth-year student at the University of ...
05/24/2024

We are excited to welcome (back) Ellie Mueller to Utopia Experience!

Ellie is a fourth-year student at the University of Kansas studying multimedia journalism with a concentration in news & media. She has been a part of Utopia Experience since 2017 as a lead and follow dancer, but recently began a role as a marketing intern.

Here are some fun facts about Ellie! ⬇️⬇️

She prefers the mountains over the beach ⛰️
She's fueled daily by an iced oat milk latte with an extra shot ☕
Her first and favorite concert was Taylor Swift 🎵
Her two siblings also attend the University of Kansas 🎓
Her all time favorite show is Breaking Bad 📺

https://www.utopiaexperience.com/team/ellie-mueller/

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05/23/2024

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💲 Attention, valued nonprofit partners! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to receive a $2,500 donation from OneCause. Y...
05/20/2024

💲 Attention, valued nonprofit partners! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to receive a $2,500 donation from OneCause. Your incredible work deserves recognition.🎖Check out the details!

Hosting an event is one of the most common ways for a   to connect with  . In this eBook, we share how to harness the po...
05/20/2024

Hosting an event is one of the most common ways for a to connect with . In this eBook, we share how to harness the power of events and digital storytelling to connect with your audience. What’s Inside?

👉 How to elevate your event with AV Technology
👉 Nonprofit Event Assessment
👉 Sponsorship Ideas
👉 Event Planning Timeline
👉 6 Ways To Use Video
👉 Tips for Before, During, and After Your Event



Make Your Next Event Unforgettable Hosting an event is one of the most common ways for an organization to connect with their donors and other important stakeholders, but the last thing you want your event to be is “common.” You want to transform it from an ordinary encounter into an extraordinar...

Happy Birthday to Andy Cotlar! Thanks for including Utopia at your special celebration ✌️ 🎤
05/14/2024

Happy Birthday to Andy Cotlar! Thanks for including Utopia at your special celebration ✌️ 🎤

💜 A couple of weeks ago we had the privilege of partnering with The Association of Early Learning Leaders nonprofit orga...
05/10/2024

💜 A couple of weeks ago we had the privilege of partnering with The Association of Early Learning Leaders nonprofit organization to produce their 40th Annual National Conference that was all about “How Successful Directors Lead”

Their goal is to strengthen the knowledge, skills, and abilities of early care directors, owners, emerging leaders, and other early learning pro­fessionals to ensure quality child care programs for young children.👧🏼👦🏾

🍎 Happy Teacher's Appreciation Week to our new friends from AELL. We'll see you in Orlando next year! 👩‍🏫

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🛡 Reflecting on the Night of All Knights Auction & Gala with immense gratitude. Over the years, our partnership with Que...
05/08/2024

🛡 Reflecting on the Night of All Knights Auction & Gala with immense gratitude. Over the years, our partnership with Quest Academy has been nothing short of extraordinary, and it's moments like these that remind us why we love what we do.

❤️ Huge shout out to Quest Academy, GiveSmart, Raising Paddles LLC, and Kemper Lakes Golf Club for making this annual event a success!

05/07/2024

The energy was electric all week long at the Association for Early Learning Leaders 40th Annual Conference! 💚 Here's to 40 more years

🐾 Another paws-itive event 🐾 We always love producing The Animal Foundation gala in Vegas!! Emcees: Chet Buchanan & John...
04/26/2024

🐾 Another paws-itive event 🐾 We always love producing The Animal Foundation gala in Vegas!!

Emcees: Chet Buchanan & John Huck
Auctioneer: Christian Kolberg
Venue: Thomas & Mack Center
Event Management: Utopia Experience
Bidding Platform: GiveSmart

04/24/2024

We are so grateful to have produced this event for the Unlimbited Foundation. They do incredible work every day, transforming the lives of children all over the world, and we were proud to stand by their side on this beautiful evening.

Celebrating “Hear the Future” with St. Louis Public Radio 🔊Over the weekend, we partnered with STLPR for their annual ce...
04/22/2024

Celebrating “Hear the Future” with St. Louis Public Radio 🔊

Over the weekend, we partnered with STLPR for their annual celebration, “Hear the Future,” featuring blues entertainment, lively conversations, silent and live auctions, and special guest Eric Deggans at NPR.

Auctioneer: Raising Paddles LLC
Bidding Platform: GiveSmart
Entertainment: Gene Dobbs Bradford Blues Experience
Event Production (Audiovisual): Utopia Experience
Venue: Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

The Utopia team is grateful to have played a part in this event! (Have you seen our new LED walls? Check them out and let us know what you think!)

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

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Our Services: Live Entertainment. Production. Dancers. DJ's. Staging. Audio. Video. Design. Fundraising. Videography. Our Mission: To empower people through the collective energy of celebration. Our Vision: No matter the occasion, Utopia has an experienced team of professionals to turn your moment into our magic. Our mission is to help bring your event vision to life. We are a special events company dedicated to creating transformation experiences. Our Slogan: Your Moment. Our Magic.

Our Core: The one word that best describes Utopia Entertainment-interaction. Utopia, is defined as being in an ideal state. Thus, our interaction is designed to take you away, engage you, and place you in a celebratory state through music and dance. We provide a unique service in our market with incredible engaging and talented dancers, personable, charismatic emcees and DJ’s attuned to reading, reacting and playing to a diverse crowd of musical tastes and demographics. The strength of our service and professionalism of our product has ultimately led us into other markets.

Our History: Neal and Jodi Goone were thrilled with how well their second child’s bar mitzvah party went. The dancing, the music, the atmosphere were all just what they wanted. There was only one problem. They had to go to a Chicago company to get it because there was, at the time, not a high-quality, high-energy interactive dancing DJ company in St. Louis. Most of the Bar and Bat Mitzvah entertainment in St. Louis usually had one DJ playing older music, maybe one emcee, and that’s it. They wanted something more, something they felt was really professional. So, that was the impetus for the creation of Utopia Entertainment. The company was founded in 2002 after Jodi left her job as an educator at Solomon Schechter Day School to take on the new enterprise full-time.

Our Future: Utopia has worked hard to set up top-notch galas for everything from weddings to school events to corporate get-togethers. Utopia runs events from coast-to-coast helping facilitate everything from conferences for the “dog whisperer” himself, to galas and fundraisers from 100 to 100,000 people. “At the end of your event, it has very little to do with the amount of money we are paid. It’s about being able to provide people with a memory and an experience you won’t forget,” Neal said, “you’ll feel like family, not a number. And you'll know that Utopia played such a huge role in making your special event a lifelong memory.”

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