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DJ and MC Shiran Nicholson, founder of Nicholson Events, in a black and white portrait standing before the large illuminated Nicholson Events logo wall

Founder

DJ/MC

Shiran Nicholson

The founder behind every great event. Bilingual. More than three decades on stage. Always reads the room.

20+
Years behind the decks
NYC + Paris
Bilingual stages worldwide
DJ + MC
Dual role founder
Mitzvahs + Corporate
Primary event pillars

NYC / CT / The Hamptons / Paris / French Riviera / worldwide

About

The founder behind every great event

Shiran Nicholson founded Nicholson Events to build a different kind of entertainment company, one that treats every mitzvah, corporate gala, and private celebration like a production worth designing from the first note to the last. With more than three decades behind the decks and on the microphone, Shiran has performed everywhere from Webster Hall and The Plaza to private yachts across the French Riviera.

Bilingual in English and French, Shiran has shared his talents with mayors, celebrities, and socialites across the globe. He has even worked with Hollywood, coaching Tina Fey for Baby Mama and consulting on Two Lovers. His background spans nightlife institutions and white-glove private events, which means he can read a room at black-tie in thirty seconds and pivot the energy without missing a beat.

As the founder, Shiran does not just show up to perform. He designs the entertainment experience alongside his team, ensuring every element from the DJ set to the MC flow to the specialty performers lands with precision. Whether running a mitzvah with a full production crew or a corporate gala for a room full of executives, Shiran keeps the floor packed and the event moving forward with poise, warmth, and energy that clients book back year after year.

In action

Watch the reel

Three decades of events compressed into a few minutes. The room, the energy, and the moments that make a night.

On the decks

Shiran, live

Shiran Nicholson at the DJ booth over a packed white dance floor at a gala, shown as an atmospheric parallax backdrop

The founder does not just book the talent. He is the talent. More than three decades on the biggest stages in the city.

Founder-led/A founder-designed process, from intake to dance floor

On stage at

Signature stages

From Carnegie Hall and the landmark private clubs of the Upper East Side to the city's grand hotels, rooftops, and the French Riviera.

  • Carnegie Hall
  • The Plaza Hotel
  • The Pierre
  • Mandarin Oriental
  • Lotte New York Palace
  • Cipriani Wall Street
  • Cipriani 25 Broadway
  • One Vanderbilt (SUMMIT)
  • The Metropolitan Club
  • The New York Public Library
  • Tavern on the Green
  • Guastavino's
  • Bryant Park Grill
  • Tribeca Rooftop
  • Chelsea Piers
  • Casa Cipriani
  • The Lobster Club
  • Tao
  • Ascent Lounge
  • Burden Mansion
  • Wave Hill
  • The Glass Houses
  • The Union Club
  • The Cornell Club
  • Webster Hall
  • The Ziegfeld Ballroom
  • Private yachts, French Riviera

What he brings

Specialties

  • Dual DJ and MC role, from cocktail hour through last dance
  • Bilingual English and French hosting for international events
  • More than three decades performing across NYC, CT, and Europe
  • A founder-designed process that shapes every event from intake to dance floor
  • Mitzvahs with full production crews, DJs, dancers, and specialty acts
  • Corporate galas, product launches, and black-tie fundraisers
  • Luxury weddings and destination events worldwide
  • Reads the room, adapts live, no two sets are the same

Where you will find him

Markets and event types

Markets

New York City, Connecticut, Westchester, the Hamptons, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Paris, the French Riviera, and destinations worldwide.

Event types

  • Bar and Bat Mitzvahs
  • Corporate galas and productions
  • Galas and fundraisers
  • AV and entertainment productions
  • Sweet 16s and milestone celebrations
  • Luxury weddings

Common questions

Booking Shiran

Does Shiran perform as both DJ and MC at the same event?
Yes. Shiran is one of the few performers in the region who can run both the DJ and MC roles simultaneously at the highest level. For larger productions, he can also lead a full team of DJs, MCs, and specialty performers.
What types of events does Shiran lead?
Bar and Bat Mitzvahs are the flagship, followed by corporate galas and productions. He also performs at fundraisers, sweet 16s, weddings, and private celebrations. All event categories are on the table; the production level scales to match.
Does Shiran perform outside of New York?
Yes. He has performed at events in Connecticut, the Hamptons, Westchester, New Jersey, Paris, the French Riviera, and destinations worldwide. Travel is not a constraint for the right event.
Is Shiran bilingual?
Yes, fluent in English and French. He has hosted events across France and the French Riviera in French, and has entertained heads of state, celebrities, and international guests in both languages.
How does booking with Shiran work?
Reach out with your date, venue, and vision through the form below. We confirm availability, discuss the entertainment format and add-ons, and put together a custom proposal. The deposit locks the date.
Shiran Nicholson at the decks in a gold jacket at a gala, shown as an atmospheric background

Book Shiran for your event

Tell us your date, venue, and vision. We will share availability, programming options, and a custom proposal.