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Sherpa is an event management company with over 15 years experience delivering large-scale corporate events, conferences, festivals, and cultural experiences.

We work with organisations who have ambitious ideas, high expectations and a need for results

We’re easy to deal with, making the experience as stress-free as possible so you feel heard, supported and in control throughout the process.

From first idea to final pack-down, Sherpa brings the people, expertise and practical thinking needed to make it happen.

PROJECTS

Different events.
One consistent standard.

From large-scale festivals and multi-stage productions to intimate cultural launches and broadcast events, Sherpa works across different audiences, environments and scales.

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CULTURAL EVENTS

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EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCES

Large-scale festivals, summer parties, Christmas events and workshops designed to bring people together.

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SUMMER PARTIES

From outdoor gatherings to large-scale themed festivals, Sherpa creates summer events that combine thoughtful design, entertainment and seamless production.

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CHRISTMAS EVENTS

From large-scale staff celebrations to family Christmas parties, Sherpa handles the detail, production and logistics needed to make the festive season run smoothly.

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CREATIVE WORKSHOPS

Creative, hands-on workshops that give teams the opportunity to learn something new, make something together and step away from the everyday.

CULTURAL COLLABS

Collaborating with cultural organisations to deliver events, multi-stage productions, screenings and outdoor experiences.

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CULTURAL PROGRAMMING

Sherpa partnered with the Hugh Lane Gallery to deliver After Hours at the Museum, part of an Irish Government initiative to extend evening opening hours and bring new audiences into museums and galleries.

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FESTIVALS & OUTDOOR EVENTS

Sherpa partnered with IMMA and Homebeat to deliver Continuous Patterns, a two-day midsummer celebration of music, art and atmosphere for 1,600 guests.

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EXHIBITIONS & LAUNCHES

Andy Warhol Three Times Out at the Hugh Lane Gallery,Dublin, was one of the most significant international cultural exhibitions presented in Ireland in recent years, drawing record visitor numbers throughout its run.

CONFERENCES & MEETINGS

Conferences, meetings, galas and award shows designed to engage audiences, celebrate achievements and make an impact.

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COMPANY CONFERENCES

From in-house meetings to large-scale conferences, Sherpa delivers professionally managed events across every scale, supporting clients with production, technical delivery, event management and hybrid experiences.

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AWARD SHOWS & GALA EVENTS

Award shows and galas of every scale, from intimate celebrations to spectacular large scale events, with expert production, creative design and hands on support from planning through to delivery.

WHO WE ARE

Sherpa is an experienced production company with senior expertise at the heart of every project.

You have an event to deliver. We take care of what it takes to deliver it.

EXPERT
DIRECTION

Brian is at the centre of every project, working directly with clients from the first conversation through to live delivery.

SMALL TEAM
BIG NETWORK

You work directly with Sherpa’s senior team, backed by a trusted network of specialists brought in for what your project needs.

BIGGER
CAPABILITIES

One experienced point of contact, supported by the expertise and resources of a much larger production operation allows you to dream big.

Serious Operators

THE SHERPA TEAM

BRIAN GORMALLY

Founder & Director

Brian leads Sherpa from first brief to live delivery, overseeing client relationships, production strategy, technical planning and on-site operations.

With hands-on experience across AV, staging, lighting, sound and broadcast, he brings a clear, experienced eye to every project.

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DEARBHAIL O'SULLIVAN

Operations Manager

With over 20 years' experience across arts administration, finance and event operations, Dearbhail manages budgets, contracts, payments and supplier relationships, bringing structure, accuracy and accountability to every project.

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Sherpa works with a trusted network of producers, technicians, creatives, artists and specialist suppliers, assembled around the needs of each event.

From staging, lighting and broadcast to design, artist support and live production, each project brings together the right combination of experience and expertise for the brief, venue and audience.

The right people for every project.

THE SHERPA NETWORK

One team. One point of contact. Everything connected.

We don't use the same team for every event. We build the right team for yours.

We coordinate all the moving parts across your event, from creative and technical production to venue procurement,  suppliers, talent, staffing, health&safety, licensing, food & beverage logistics and live operations.

You don't have to manage every part yourself.

We do.

HOW WE WORK

Good production starts before the event itself.

We begin with a conversation. We want to understand what you are trying to achieve, what matters to your audience and what the event needs to deliver.

From there, we build the production around you.

WE KNOW UNIQUE SPACES

From heritage buildings and museums to outdoor and unusual locations, we know how to navigate the technical and logistical challenges without losing sight of the experience.

MORE FROM YOUR BUDGET

Good production is about making the right decisions, knowing where to invest resources, where to simplify and how to find practical solutions when plans change.

EXPERIENCE YOU CAN LEAN ON

15 years of live events production, means knowing what to anticipate, what to prioritise and how to keep things moving.

  • "Sherpa’s work this week on multiple events at Workday was stellar. My thanks to you and your team for exceeding my expectations."

    Chris Byrne
    SVP Operations, Workday Ireland

  • "Sherpa Events have been a key component of the St. Patrick’s Festival live events productions. Brian and his team expertly manage the technical requirements across the multiple stages and events during the week long Festival and it’s their expertise, calm nature and professionalism that leads us to working with Sherpa each year. "

    Karen Walshe
    Artistic Director, St. Patrick’s Festival

  • Sherpa managed multiple launches of Andy Warhol - Three Times Out, a high profile event in the art and culture calendar. They expertly handled logistics and multiple stakeholders including +400 VIP guests, a gospel choir, full AV setup and a bespoke pink carpet. The event exceeded expectations and was widely regarded as the gold standard for art and culture launches."

    Rian McCarthy
    Hugh Lane Gallery

  • This was a really important premiere of new work for us and we were looking for someone to manage everything from tech support to ticketing. Brian totally understood what we wanted to do and assembled the best team to help us do that. He is a total professional, has loads of experience and was really available when we needed him, we certainly felt like nothing was ever any hassle. We loved working with Sherpa!

    Susanna Lagan
    Company Manager, Dumbworld

  • “Brian Gormally handles our Mother Pride Block Party production with outstanding skill. He's incredibly reliable, professional, and consistently delivers a smooth, high-quality event. Brian is easy to work with and we trust him completely to manage all aspects of production efficiently. A true asset to our Block Party team annually."

    Lisa Connell
    Co-Founder - Mother

  • "Innovative, professional, and practical, they have worked with us for years. Extremely easy to work with they always listened to our particular event concepts and ideas, and then delivered as instructed. Looking forward to working with them again."

    Avril Stanley
    Festival Director, Body & Soul Festival

  • It was a pleasure working with Brian and his wider team who fulfilled all tech requirements for the 25th edition of the International Literature Festival Dublin in a very professional and solution-focused manner. The support was second to none.

    Aimée van Wylick
    Festival Executive Producer, International Literature Festival Dublin

  • “Brian and his team at Sherpa are highly professional and always bring ambitious concepts to life. We have partnered with Sherpa on a number of events and they have always delivered ground breaking events with ease, attention to detail and professionalism.”

    Jane O'Reilly
    Commercial Director, Image Now Consultants

  • "We have worked with Sherpa Events consistently over the years on a number of employee engagement events. Each event has been carefully executed and ran smoothly from inception to execution. Brian managed the entire process, which freed up a lot of our time and resources. I completely trust him and his team to represent the company professionally with our clients and I have had lots of feedback about how much our employees enjoy the events."

    John O'Brien
    Managing Director, O'Brien Fine Foods

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CONTACT


Have an event in mind?
Start with a conversation.

You don't need to have everything figured out before you get in touch.

Tell us what you're planning, where you are in the process and what you need help with.

We'll take it from there.

Brian + Sherpa

T : 0872126434
E : [email protected]