Great Family Artists performs at The Foundry in Long Island City as both a live ensemble and a full production partner — staging, sound design, and custom lighting alongside the music.
When planner Xin Huang of Le Petite Privé brought GFA in for WIPA NYC’s annual Multicultural Event, the brief was total transformation. The result: a sultry, vintage speakeasy — built through a stylized jazz quintet, architectural lighting, and precision sound engineering that turned The Foundry’s raw brick and steel into something completely different from the room couples walk into on a venue tour.
What Great Family Artists Brings to The Foundry
- Live ensemble performance — jazz quintet to 14-piece full wedding band, styled to your concept
- Staging design and execution — custom stage positioning and risers built for The Foundry’s sightlines and flow
- Lighting design — transforming the raw industrial space into an atmospheric, designed environment
- Sound engineering — tuned for live performance in a room designed for industry, not amplified music
- Full production integration — all four disciplines managed by one team, not four separate vendors
About The Foundry
The Foundry is a landmark event space in Long Island City, Queens — minutes from Midtown Manhattan. Built in the 19th century as an industrial foundry, the venue features exposed brick, steel beams, soaring ceilings, and a wraparound garden. It’s a favorite for New York luxury weddings, corporate galas, and private events that want character and scale without the formality of a hotel ballroom.
GFA has performed at The Foundry for weddings, corporate galas, and industry events. We know the room’s acoustics, its power infrastructure, and how to move production through the garden courtyard load-in.
Ensemble Formats at The Foundry
| Format | Best For |
|---|---|
| 5–7 Piece Jazz Ensemble | Cocktail hours, galas, intimate corporate dinners |
| 8–10 Piece Wedding Band | Wedding receptions — ceremony through last dance |
| 12–14 Piece Full Production Band | Large receptions, multi-room activations, headline events |
| Great Family Brass | Parade entrances, second-line moments, courtyard activations in the garden |
| Por La Paz (String Ensemble) | Garden ceremonies, cocktail hour elegance |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does GFA handle production at The Foundry, or just the music?
Both. GFA offers full production services — staging, sound engineering, and lighting design — in addition to live performance. At The Foundry we have delivered turnkey entertainment environments where the music, lights, and stage design work as a single integrated experience.
What is the load-in and setup time at The Foundry?
A standard band setup requires 3–4 hours. A full production setup with staging and custom lighting requires 5–6 hours. We coordinate directly with The Foundry’s venue team and your planner on load-in timing and access.
Which planners has GFA worked with at The Foundry?
GFA has collaborated with New York planners including Le Petite Privé at The Foundry. We adapt to a planner’s creative direction — whether the concept is a sultry speakeasy, a modern garden celebration, or a high-energy dance reception.
What does a GFA performance at The Foundry cost?
GFA packages for New York events range from $10,000–$30,000+, depending on ensemble size, set length, and production scope. See our full NYC pricing guide or reach out to check your date.
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Great Family Artists performs throughout New York City including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, Westchester, and the Hudson Valley. See our full NYC wedding band page.