About NYX Events Elevate Your Experience

NYX Events is a professional, full-service event entertainment and production company. Originally founded on Long Island, New York in 1989, we now proudly serve the Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) area, alongside select destinations nationwide.

With over 37 years of industry excellence and a portfolio of more than 10,000 completed events, we are the highly sought after, premium alternative to high-volume, standard entertainment agencies We’re trusted by global brands for high-stakes corporate summits and relied upon by families for life’s biggest milestones.

We know that event planners meticulously coordinate your logistics, timeline, and vendors. NYX steps in to own the energy, the production, and the flawless execution of the experience itself. Our flexible planning windows typically range from 12 to 36 months, and our process is designed to be completely stress-free.

We Handle the Heavy Lifting. You Enjoy the Moment.

Step 1:

You secure your date and venue.

Step 2:

You secure your entertainment with NYX, and we take over building the vibe.

From flawlessly executed corporate galas to high-impact weddings and interactive, modern mitzvahs, we don’t just play music. We design the soundtrack and the immersive atmosphere that leave your guests saying, “Best. Party. Ever.” The ultimate benefit we provide to our clients is total peace of mind.

Multi-generational guests dancing at a vibrant party with gold confetti cannons and high-energy professional lighting.

The NYX Formula

Unforgettable events don’t happen by accident. They’re engineered. Our signature formula is simple: Soundtrack + MC + Dancers + Interactive Moments = THE Vibe. This proven framework ensures there are zero awkward dead zones on your dance floor. We proactively read the room and seamlessly blend world-class talent with elite production value. By integrating mesmerizing LED elements, custom staging, and pro audio, we create an immersive environment tailored specifically to your celebration. We anticipate the crowd’s needs before they do, removing friction and keeping the energy exactly where it belongs.

Meet the Team

At NYX Events, our people are our production value. We’re a collective of seasoned experts, industry legends, and talented performers dedicated to flawless execution.

Howard Teger
(Howie T. Style)

Founder, CEO & Creative Director

A native New Yorker who brought the city’s unmatched energy straight to the DMV. With over three decades of experience, Howie’s signature MC style and masterful DJ skills remain the beating heart of NYX. Known by long-term clients and industry peers as a true legend in the business, Howie sets the creative vision for the company, ensuring every single event meets the strict NYX standard of excellence.

Kitty Wu

Entertainment Executive

From mitzvah dancer to admin, eventually moving to her current role, Kitty’s journey with NYX is a testament to her unmatched work ethic and operational brilliance. She’s the glue of the company, seamlessly handling everything from client relations to marketing, sales, people management, and leading the decor department. Fun fact: Her other creative outlets include acting, modeling, and life coaching.

Christian Bonaparte

Production Manager

The muscle behind the scenes. Christian ensures that the technical execution of every event is handled safely and exactly to spec. From the complex rigging of LED video walls to intelligent lighting and immersive cold sparkler effects, his expertise guarantees a cool, visually stunning environment.

Trevan Morris

Warehouse Manager

Tre ensures our warehouse is kept functional, safe, and organized so that our back end operations can flow with maximum efficiency at all times. From checking in equipment after weekend events, to checking in with the techs and fixing equipment, he plays a vital role in our operations.

Tiffany Keaton
(MC T.K.)

Dancer Supervisor & Emcee

T.K. brings relentless energy and precise coordination to our interactive entertainment division. Overseeing our roster of professional dancers and party motivators, T.K. guarantees that your dance floor remains packed, vibrant, and engaging from the first song to the last.

Ashley Chapman

NYX Business Partner & Oh Shirt! Founder

Ashley leads our most trend-forward interactive activations. As the founder of the ‘Oh Shirt!’ apparel bar, she brings live-printing, custom swag experiences directly to our mitzvahs, social celebrations, and corporate events. She expertly elevates the concept of take home swag into wearable, memorable art.

Jasmine

VA & Social Media Manager

Jasmine’s the creative force behind our engaging online community. She ensures that the unforgettable energy of our events is captured, curated, and shared flawlessly across our social platforms.

The Talent Roster

We don’t hire standard contractors. We curate the most experienced talent in the Tristate area. Our roster of high-energy Emcees, mixologist DJs, and dynamic dancers are experts at reading a room, genre-blending sets, and tailoring their performances to your unique style.

Our Master Emcees & Hosts

These professionals are master crowd-readers trained to elevate the energy and guide the evening without ever making it about themselves.
  • Crishon Landers (“CRoME”)
  • Chris Gillyard (“Chris G”)
  • Howard Teger (“Howie T. Style”)
  • Joy Bowman (“Joy Jewell”) – Emcee & Talent Coordinator
  • Michael Biana (“Mike B!”)
  • Tiffany Keaton (“MC T.K.”)
  • Jermel Durham (“J. Shawn”)

Our Elite DJs

True mixologists who seamlessly transition between decades and genres to keep all generations on the dance floor.
  • Damola Epemolu (“DJ DonX”)
  • Gerardo Ventura (“DJ Gerra”)
  • Andrew Jackson (“DJ Yellanin”)
  • Howard Teger (“DJ Howie T. Style”)
  • Leayrohn King (“DJ King Kut”)

Dancers & Production Support

The heartbeat of our interactive sets, ensuring there are never any lulls in your celebration.
  • Zarina Aknazarova
  • Jennifer Youngelman
  • Lumari Araneta
  • Alexa Krauthamer
  • Keyante Watkins
  • Zarina Abdrakhmanova

Ready to create a flawless event?

Don’t leave your entertainment to chance. With over 10,000 successful events and a reputation trusted by global brands, our calendar fills quickly. Secure your date with the DMV’s most experienced event production team and experience a truly stress-free celebration.