CLIENT:
One Kochi, Kerala
CATEGORY:
Event Production & Management
ABOUT ONE KOCHI
One Kochi is India's first dedicated art district, a luxury destination founded by Neil George and launched near Cochin International Airport. It serves as a home for ideas, creativity, and cultural celebration. One Kochi offers a multi-sensorial experience where heritage, luxury, art, music, and food converge.
PROJECT SUMMARY
KoChillOut is an original IP of One Kochi—a first-of-its-kind art and music festival. The inaugural event was a beautifully curated two-day program that served as the soft opening of One Kochi. The festival blended art, music, food, and culture, featuring the inauguration of the art gallery with works by local artists and showcasing six bands playing jazz, rock, and blues for an unforgettable experience.
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Dates: October 17 – 18, 2025
WHAT TEAM ONE KOCHI REQUIRED
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To successfully launch and inaugurate Gallerie AD 1498.
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To establish One Kochi’s brand as India's first luxury art district through a high-quality event, with a multi-sensorial experience.
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To show the successful integration of art, music, food, and culture.
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To successfully debut the KoChillOut festival as a major IP.
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To generate positive buzz and high-quality attendance.
WHAT FAEM TEAM PROVIDED
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Managed all technical production (stage, sound, artist liaison) for the six bands and handled complete venue logistics for both days.
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Coordinated efficient guest communications and created a luxury visual ambience using specific decor and lighting.
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Developed and executed the entire program flow, ensuring all activities were delivered precisely and on time.
SOLUTIONS
GUEST COMMUNICATION & EXPERIENCE
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Managed comprehensive guest logistics from initial data tracking via a master sheet to providing necessary pre-event information and securing RSVPs through scheduled WhatsApp communication.
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Oversaw full on-site guest support, handling arrivals, travel, stay, and food requirements, ensuring timely departures, and concluding with personalized thank-you messages.
MUSIC PRODUCTION & ARTIST COORDINATION
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Managed comprehensive artist logistics for six bands and the DJ, covering travel, accommodation, meals, venue transfers, and all contractual/technical requirements (riders, contracts, sound permissions, and timely payments).
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Supervised content and stage execution, coordinating visual branding (LED screens, intros), ensuring seamless backstage hospitality and media interactions, and briefing the Emcee for smooth program flow.
VENUE PRODUCTION, VENDORS & SETUP
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Managed vendor sourcing and overall budget, securing approval based on a detailed checklist, and coordinating all essential services (tents, F&B, security, decor, etc.).
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Ensured high financial efficiency and legal compliance, minimizing costs through consolidated logistics, securing multiple vendor quotes, obtaining GST invoices, and managing all aspects of the Heineken and Grover Zampa Vineyards sponsorships, including end-to-end liquor licensing.
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Oversaw full site management—from initial venue handover, installation, and event-day setup to final post-event cleanup and the coordination of all vendor payments.
MOVEMENT & SCHEDULING
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Developed and distributed a Master Schedule detailing all music acts, workshops, and activities.
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Maintained seamless program flow by communicating schedules clearly to all staff, artists, and the Emcee, and keeping guests informed to maximize participation.
KEY RESULTS
The soft launch of One Kochi and the debut of the KoChillOut festival successfully achieved all primary goals, immediately establishing the venue as the luxury art locale in India:
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Over 200 highly satisfied attendees praised the organization of the event and overall experience.
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Secured 5-6 significant news articles by the major media companies of Kerala covering the gallery inauguration and its support for local art.
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Artists were fully satisfied with our services, and the audience genuinely enjoyed the high-caliber music.
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The successful launch immediately led to guest inquiries for future private bookings.
When the One Kochi team reached out to Bejon and his talented team at FAEM - we knew we had struck Gold. The FAEM team immediately got to work to develop a blueprint and work schedule. All during our partnership, FAEM team were extremely responsive to our requests and eventually produced a masterpiece of a musical and art event which we now call KoChillOut 2025. I would recommend them highly to anyone keen to produce a fantastic event anywhere in the world.
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Neil George
Founder, One Kochi
