Gala & Awards Ceremony DJ
DJ TWILO for Gala & Awards season in New York City
Music direction for black tie galas, museum benefits, fashion week receptions, and award season events.
Award season and fundraising galas require more than a playlist.
They require timing, restraint, and an understanding of when to build energy and when to disappear.
INSIDE DROPS
Limited releases. Private mixes. Unreleased transitions.
Moments made for people who actually listen.
New York gala DJ
museum benefit DJ
fashion week event music curator & producer
awards ceremony entertainment
Events Served
INSIDE DROPS
Music direction for black tie galas, museum benefits, fashion week receptions, and award season events.
DJ Twilo specializes in music direction that supports the room without competing with it.
Moments made for people who actually listen.
Ideal For:
Museum Galas & Fundraisers
Corporate Awards Dinners
Fashion Week Receptions
Charity Benefits & Auctions
Brand Celebration Evenings
Black Tie Dinner Afterglows
VOGUE | DJ TWILO | MSK Gala at The Pierre Hotel, New York
Black Tie Rooms Require Precision
Corporate Philanthropy Events
• 4-hour curated DJ set (pre-party strategy call included)
• Pro-grade sound system (3 speakers + subwoofer)
• Playlist moodboard + music briefing
• Arrival + soundcheck 2 hours before guest call
• 1-hour wind-down set (optional)
Ideal for elegant dinners, welcome cocktails, or a golden hour celebration.
Foundation Benefits
Everything in base, plus:
• 5-hour immersive DJ set (pre + peak + wind-down)
• Custom lighting + laser show
• Fog machine or scent diffusers (your choice)
• Theme design consult (party aesthetic)
• Signature entrance track + custom audio drop
• TWILO’s personal sound engineer on-site
Private members clubs
Everything above, plus:
• Full-stage lighting + rig setup
• LED walls or visuals synced to sound
• Vinyl pre-game set or sunset Balearic mix
• Live musical guest (saxophone, percussion, vocalist)
• After-party set (3 AM–Sunrise)
For milestone birthdays where the goal is legacy.
PRADA | DJ TWILO | VOGUE | MSK at The Plaza Hotel New York
About
Us
Trusted in Cultural & Fashion Spaces
Black tie gala DJ services in NYC for museum benefits, award ceremonies, fashion week receptions, and foundation events.
Music is curated in real time based on:
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Arrival & cocktail ambiance
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Program & award pacing
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Auction & donor moments
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Afterglow & controlled energy
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Graceful close
Genres often include:
House · French electro · Hip-hop · Lounge · Downtempo, Remix, Pop, Top Hits, Dance, Motown, Disco, House, Indie.
Always clean, confident, and intentional, never intrusive.
Gala & Awards Ceremony DJ bookings in NYC typically range from:
$3,500 – $100,000
Pricing depends on:
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Event duration
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Guest count & venue size
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Technical production & customization
Multi-event and ongoing partnerships available.
Why Clients Book DJ TWILO
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20+ years of NYC event experience
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Trusted by Cipriani, The Plaza, The Pierre, Rainbow Room
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Editorial + TV placement (Vogue, HBO Max)
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Calm, professional execution in high-pressure rooms