10 years. And that's bigger than you think.

10 years is the anniversary of the pioneers. The people who were there when there was no proper coffee machine yet, no office of your own. And no certainty. That's a different story from the one behind a 25- or 50-year anniversary.

The energy of a 10-year anniversary is younger and more direct. Less formal. It doesn't have to be a gala: it's allowed to be a party. That makes the programming freer. Think of an evening with a DJ or an act no one sees coming. A concept that shows the vitality of the company, not its historical depth.

At the same time, there is a story. A decade has its lows and its highs. Clients who stayed and employees who grew. Plus choices that looked wrong at first and turned out to be gold. That story deserves a place in the evening, not as a dull presentation, but as an authentic moment.

We help companies find that story and do something with it that moves people. Not in a heavy way, but in a way that rings true.

A young, dynamic company of 10 years doesn't have to celebrate in a grand café: it could just as easily be a rooftop terrace, a warehouse, a former factory or a club venue.

A 10-year anniversary has room for unexpected entertainment. Precisely because it's not a gala and not a formal conference, you can go further. Further than the standard bands or drinks with background music.

Think of a comedian who takes the company's story as a starting point. Or an interactive musical act that draws the audience in. A live painting that captures the evening, or a drum band as guests arrive. At Live Impact, we build the programme around a single concept. So that everything fits, from the first act to the final moment.

Speakers at an anniversary don't need to go on for long. The three best anniversary speeches are always shorter than three minutes. A founder who explains in five sentences why they once started. An employee with an anecdote from the first year. Or a client who shares what the company has meant to them. Those are the moments of lasting value: they ring true.

An anniversary party costs roughly €250 to €350+ per person ex. VAT for 250 to 500 guests — a total of around €95,000 to €175,000+. For 500 to 1,000 guests, count on roughly €225 to €325+ per person (a total of around €170,000 to €325,000+). For 1,000 to 2,000 guests, around €200 to €300+ per person (a total of around €300,000 to €600,000+). Above 2,000 guests, around €150 to €200+ per person. All amounts exclude VAT.

This includes venue, catering, entertainment and production. The largest cost items are venue and catering (40-50%), entertainment and production (20-30%) and communications (5-10%).

We've organised dozens of 10-year anniversaries. From start-ups celebrating their first decade to growth companies wanting to share their success. It's not the biggest egos that take centre stage, but people who are grateful for the road they've travelled.

That feeling is what we want to turn into an evening. We arrange everything: from the first sketch to the final applause. All you have to do is be there and enjoy it.

Ten years is not a moment to let slip by quietly. Tell us about your anniversary; we're happy to think it through with you, no strings attached, just honest advice.

Call us on 085 401 40 14 or send an email to hello@live-impact.nl.

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