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The Hire Space Glossary: Your A to Z of Events...Part I
"Now here's the story from A to Z..." – Spice Girls, Wannabe [http://www.vevo.com/watch/spice-girls/wannabe/GB1209600170], 1996. Sadly, they weren't talking about an events A to Z, as far as we know. But that's OK, as we've got that covered for you right here. In alphabetical order, we present everything you need to know about venues [https://hirespace.com/Top/London/Venues-For-Corporate-Entertainment], events and everything in between. (Well, everything that'll fit within the limitation of o
Party & Performance Perfection at Troxy
One of the many reasons we're proud to work with a lot of our venues is the rich history that they exude. Troxy [https://hirespace.com/Spaces/London/11004/Troxy/The-Grand-Hall/Business] is a great example, with the venue dating all the way back to 1932. 10,000 light bulbs, 90,000 yards of wiring and 2.5 million bricks later, it quickly became one of the most popular – and biggest – performance venues in the world. Originally a luxury cinema, the Grade-II listed, art-deco hall has since served
Lumière London: What's New and What Still Works a Charm
Our Unique Venue of the Month is a particularly special one for us, as we've been working with the venue from the very start of Hire Space's journey. It was clear then and it's just as clear now as to why. Lumière London [https://hirespace.com/Venues/London/53472/Lumiere-London] is a standout space for business events [https://hirespace.com/Top/London/Conference-Venues-London] of all kinds. Why does it stand out, we hear you say? The eclectic nature of the rooms is a great place to start. Aver
3 Reasons We Love Fisher Productions
Though you may not have heard of them by name, you will certainly have seen them. They lit up the dazzling Christmas lights at Heathrow's Terminal 2. They produced spectacular galas for the ATP Tennis Finals and for the BAFTAs. And some of their best production work – including lighting, staging, design, technical work and more – has been done at some of our favourite London venues. And each of them is another reason why the experienced and talented team at Fisher Productions [https://hirespac
Client Case Study: Ebury
In our latest case study, we talk to Charlotte Spokes, FX Dealer and Online Platform Account Manager at Ebury [https://www.ebury.com/], a global financial specialist. She discusses her experience booking an event through Hire Space – including which Venue Expert helped, and which cosy, après-ski-themed venue they decided on. What does Ebury do and what's your role? Ebury [https://www.ebury.com/] is a financial services company that supports growth through our FX, business lending and solutions
Unique Venue of the Month: Six Storeys on Soho
One storey of opulence won't do at this new, luxurious townhouse on the edge of Soho Square. Nor will five storeys, for that matter. Six Storeys on Soho [https://hirespace.com/Venues/London/75788/Six-Storeys-on-Soho], our Unique Venue of the Month, boasts no fewer than a sextet of levels on which to hold events, with each floor designed with individual character and dedicated to different occasions with distinct moods in mind. Based on the third floor, The Lounge [https://hirespace.com/Spaces
Client Case Study: Woof London
James Farmer is Company Director at Woof London [http://wooflondon.com/], a creative brand experience agency that's worked with globally renowned clients such as TopShop and Pimm's. Woof was asked by PR agency Kaper London [http://kaper.uk.com/] to help execute an event on behalf of their client, Etsy, the popular e-commerce business that specialises in homemade and vintage items. James chats with us about his experience booking the event through Hire Space [https://hirespace.com/]. What does
Venue Review: The Army & Navy Club
There's a definite mark of prestige within the walls of The Army & Navy Club [https://hirespace.com/Venues/London/1122/Army-Navy-Club], a traditional event space that boasts modern hosting facilities, as well as a rich history. This Military Members Club has been a home away from home for officers of the British Armed Forces and Commonwealth since the reign of Queen Victoria. Completely rebuilt in 1962, the space is nestled on iconic Pall Mall, on the verge of verdant St James's Park. The Duke
Unique Venue of the Month: One Marylebone
Sir John Soane may be one of the greatest architects in the Neo-Classical style that the world has ever seen. And in the early 1800s, he lent his formidable skill to designing Holy Trinity Church, as a symbol of celebrating the defeat of Napoleon. Today, that auspicious building is One Marylebone [https://hirespace.com/Spaces/London/85351/One-Marylebone/Soane-Hall/Weddings]. [https://hirespace.com/Spaces/London/85351/One-Marylebone/Soane-Hall/Weddings] This majestic, Grade-I listed former chu
Client Case Study: Bianca Huang
Bianca Huang, Event Organiser at global financial services firm, INTL FCStone, chats to us about her experience with Hire Space and our Venue Experts in booking her company Christmas party at Salters' Hall – one of our exclusive venues. Stream the audio of the interview here, or check out the highlights below. So, Bianca, can you tell us a little bit about what your company does? So we are a financial brokerage company. We broker deals between the exchange and customers. Mainly we focus in c
Venue Review: London Palladium
The London Palladium [https://hirespace.com/Spaces/London/128413/London-Palladium/Auditorium/Business] has been an iconic part of the capital since the early part of the 20th Century. In 1910, the majestic auditorium opened its doors, and in the following years would be known for its eclectic variety shows, including the Royal Variety Performance. Over the years, the biggest global acts of distinct talents would grace the stage – including Harry Houdini, Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra and the Ma
Unique Venue of the Month: The London Eye
This iconic, world-famous venue really needs no introduction. But then, that would make for a very short blog. We say "venue", but really it's a structure made up of 32 separate venues, all accommodating three to 25 people. These "passenger capsules" are unconventionally inviting choices for all manner of events, from celebrations with friends and family, to networking and corporate events. Whatever the occasion, the panoramic views of the London skyline from 135 metres in the air are unparalle
Venue Review: Octoberfest Pub
October may be coming to a close, but that doesn't mean a dang thing at Fulham's Octoberfest Pub [https://hirespace.com/Spaces/London/137952/Octoberfest-Pub/Whole-Venue/Events], where the Germanic vibes last throughout most of the year – in the form of a live oompah band, 60 authentic German beers, lederhosen-clad servers and more. [https://hirespace.com/Spaces/London/137952/Octoberfest-Pub/Whole-Venue/Events] During the week, an English twist is noticeable at the space, with live sport on t
Hollywood in London: 5 Venues for Filming
Both aesthetically and in terms of facilities, these spaces – from the industrial to the adorned – will appeal to even the most fastidious of filmmakers.
Venue Review: Somerset House
We have the Duke of Somerset to thank for the ever-impressive Somerset House [https://hirespace.com/Venues/London/2271/Somerset-House], with its Doric and Ionic columns that signalled a return to the classical style in the 1500s. The self-appointed Duke – the uncle of young King Edward VI – completed the construction of the mansion between the Thames and The Strand in 1551. He was then executed for treason the following year. (For unrelated reasons, incidentally.) Over the following centuries,
Unique Venue of the Month: Royal Liver Building
There's a myth about the iconic "Liver Birds" at the top of the stunning Royal Liver Building [https://hirespace.com/Spaces/Liverpool/53567/The-Venue-Royal-Liver-Building/The-Venue/Events] . It claims that if they ever fly away, Liverpool will sink into the River Mersey. Thankfully, this has never happened to the beautiful city of Liverpool. Proudly standing as the tallest building in Europe when it was erected in 1911, the Royal Liver Building was originally constructed as a home to a group
A Scaredy-Cat's Guide to the ArcelorMittal Orbit Slide
The longest and tallest slide in the world. Yes, our world that stretches an area of 510.1 million km² – and no one has ever put a longer or taller slide on any spot on it than the one we were about to ride. Forgive my retrospective freak-out: I've never been one for rides. I was a queasy mess at Chessington. Big Thunder Mountain at Disney is more my speed. Scratch that: the teacups are more my speed. There is nothing, I repeat nothing, reassuring as you approach the ArcelorMittal Orbit [http
Workshop 'til You Drop: Team-Building at Carousel
Without crossing the line into corporate preachiness, we'd posit to say that team-building days are a valuable part of keeping company morale high. The Hire Space team, for example, recently had a half-day away day (an away half-day?), during which we concocted cocktails and baked, and one unfortunate team member turned custard into scrambled eggs – admittedly a less impressive form of alchemy. This is all part and parcel of the fun of a team-building day, where different departments can come t
Unique Venue of the Month: The HAC
It's probably safe to assume that few folks would imagine there to be an 18th-Century mansion in five acres of gardens a two-minute walk away from Old Street station. That's why it's a pleasant surprise to learn that The HAC [https://hirespace.com/Venues/London/74710/The-HAC] ticks all those boxes. The majestic estate, built in 1735, is home to the Honourable Artillery Company, which was incorporated by Henry VIII 200 years earlier. Since then, the company has supported the Honourable Artillery
Unique Venue of the Month: The Attendant
If we said our Unique Venue of the Month for March was a restaurant inside a public toilet, you would probably start to think we've (finally) lost it here at Hire Space. Well...our Unique Venue of the Month is a restaurant inside a public toilet. But it's not what it seems. Hear us out. The Attendant [https://hirespace.com/Spaces/London/8941/Attendant/Whole-Venue/Events] was originally a Victorian public gents' bathroom in Fitzrovia, built in 1890. It was mothballed and made spick-and-span in
Venue Review: Anomalous Space
Creative ventures across the artistic spectrum are accommodated and embraced at Anomalous Space [https://hirespace.com/Venues/London/1551/Anomalous-Space], situated stunningly close to Angel Station on Pentonville Road. The venue's name captures its uniqueness, in that it deviates from the standard, unoriginal function space that's all too common. Anomalous Space combines the most contemporary of technological facilities with Art-Deco features, all set within an authentic Georgian townhouse.
Unique Venue of the Month: Madame Tussauds
Legendary Madame Tussauds really needs no introduction, so we could pretty much just end this blog right here. But the home of wax figures has such a rich history that we'd be remiss not to share it. The wax-centric museums are now dotted around the world – there are branches in Beijing, Tokyo, Sydney, San Francisco and Orlando – but the experience grew from humble beginnings. The Madame herself – born as Marie Grosholtz – sculpted her first wax figure of Voltaire in 1777, but it was still a
6 Big London Spaces for Big London Events
Size matters. For whatever reason, sometimes only an enormous space will do, be it due to the length of the guest list, or just the will to impress invitees with a space of sheer proportions. London has a wealth of high-capacity venues; here are just a handful of the biggest rooms on offer. 1. BMA House [https://hirespace.com/Spaces/London/117523/BMA-House/Great-Hall/Events] Euston Space: The Great Hall Capacity: 320 (buffet, reception) 28 feet high and 115 feet long, The Great Hall at Blo
Unique Venue of the Month: Motel
Under a Victorian railway arch, just steps from Kingsland Road, lies a studio [https://hirespace.com/Spaces/London/85467/MOTEL/Whole-Venue/Events] that's the brainchild of famed photographer and filmmaker John Wright, who's worked with such big-name clients as Vanity Fair, Louis Vuitton and Sky Arts, and captured the biggest pop cultural names on camera including Rihanna, Paul McCartney and Arnold Schwarzenegger. GQ Britain's James Mullinger called the space the "best photographer's studio in Lo