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TAIT Acquires Silent House, Creating a Giant Combined Force for Technology and Creative Direction of Concert Touring and Other Live Experiences
The two industry leaders aim to seamlessly unify creative, technical, and delivery expertise to build productions at any scale.
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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TAIT, a leader in touring and experiential technology, has acquired Silent House, one of the top creative firms in the industry. The combined company will leverage their strengths in creative, technical, and delivery expertise to design and deliver smarter, more cost-efficient live experiences.
Why it matters
The acquisition brings together two powerhouses in the live events industry, allowing them to provide end-to-end solutions for clients looking to create visually stunning and technically advanced productions. This will raise the bar for live experiences and enable more efficient and sustainable touring for artists and brands.
The details
TAIT, which has a 2,000-employee base with expertise ranging from engineering to storytelling, has informally partnered with Silent House for years. By officially joining forces, the companies aim to further support clients by combining TAIT's delivery capabilities with Silent House's creative prowess. This will allow them to tackle increasingly complex live events while prioritizing safety, work-life balance, and profitability for all involved.
- TAIT and Silent House have worked together for over 20 years.
- The acquisition was announced on March 2, 2026.
The players
TAIT
A leader in the realm of touring and other experiential technology, providing equipment and services for live events.
Silent House
One of the top production studios and creative agencies in the live events industry.
Adam Davis
CEO of TAIT.
Baz Halpin
Founder and CEO of Silent House.
Michael Tait
Founder of TAIT, credited with putting the 'roll' in rock 'n' roll and establishing the modern touring industry.
What they’re saying
“We have been in each other's lives intimately for 20-something years, and increasingly our vision for the industry, the future, and what interests us has been more and more aligned. So as we at Silent House looked to grow and develop and enter our next phase, and we looked at potential strategic partners, this made the most sense.”
— Baz Halpin, Founder and CEO of Silent House (variety.com)
“How can we put as much spectacle and on stage or in the environment — how can we create these moments that people will remember forever — as efficiently as possible, while also making sure it's safe and there's a work-life balance for everybody so that it's sustainable?”
— Adam Davis, CEO of TAIT (variety.com)
The takeaway
The acquisition of Silent House by TAIT creates a powerhouse in the live events industry, combining creative vision and technical expertise to deliver increasingly complex and immersive experiences for artists and brands. This will raise the bar for live entertainment while prioritizing sustainability and profitability for all involved.
