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The Hellenic Centre: The Best Blank Canvas for Your Product Launch
Every great work starts with some sort of canvas; the ceramic of greek pottery, the parchment on which Shakespeare penned his works. The Hellenic Centre [https://hirespace.com/Spaces/London/135718] offers a blank canvas [https://hirespace.com/Top/London/Blank-Canvas-Venues-in-London] space that could be the start of your great event. A space ready you to imprint with your brand, your ideas and your talent. The Hellenic Centre [https://hirespace.com/Spaces/London/135718] is a venue set to host
EventLAB 2017: The Lowdown
With over 700 attendees, EventLAB 2017 brought together the very best of the events industry, for two days of keynote talks, panel discussions, workshops, masterclasses and networking sessions, alongside a showcase of the top venues and suppliers [https://hirespace.com/eventlab/exhibitors/] in the industry. The Venue CodeNode [https://hirespace.com/Venues/London/76143/CodeNode], renowned for its focus on technology [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/blog/venues-tech-events-london-ds00/] and educatio
Lee Valley Velopark: Christmas on Wheels
This Christmas, the iconic home of Cycling at the 2012 Olympics, Lee Valley Velo Park [https://hirespace.com/Venues/London/53665/Lee-Valley-VeloPark] is hosting a spectacular corporate party [https://hirespace.com/Top/London/Corporate-Event-Venues]. Taking place on Friday 15 December The Jingle Velo Ball and will be the first event of its kind to be hosted by the Olympic legacy venue since opening to the public in March 2014. Your Christmas party [https://hirespace.com/Top/London/Christmas-P
Dine with Cézanne at the National Portrait Gallery
After years struggling to find a permanent space for the collection, The National Portrait Gallery [https://hirespace.com/Spaces/London/107683/National-Portrait-Gallery/Whole-Venue/Events] opened it's current site on 4th April 1896. It is now renowned for its unique showcase of art, biography, history [https://www.npg.org.uk/about/organisation/history.php] and fame, and welcomes over two million visitors a year, who come to view the famous faces who adorn the walls, from Shakespeare to the Duch
Victoria Warehouse: A Conference Venue with Attitude
Manchester’s industrial history shines through in Victoria Warehouse [https://hirespace.com/Venues/Manchester/1655/Victoria-Warehouse]. It's a striking and unique space offering a variety of incredible spaces suitable for any event. The reclaimed industrial architecture, a testament to Manchester’s past, provides an incredible backdrop for events. Soaring steel beams and exposed brick make the perfect frame for any modern conference or business event looking to shake up the traditional. The C
5 Versatile London Event Spaces
Versatile, flexible, blank canvas. We love an event space that is just waiting to be transformed for any occasion. We've chosen six London venues that are beautiful in their own right and just waiting to host the right event.
RSA House: An Enlightened Venue
The mission of the RSA (Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce) is to enrich society through ideas and action. > “We believe that all human beings have creative capacities that, when understood and supported, can be mobilised to deliver a 21st-century enlightenment.” Just as the RSA enriches people’s lives, RSA house [https://hirespace.com/Venues/London/12913/RSA-House] is a venue that will enrich and enliven every event it hosts. This historic masterpiece is a p
Production by Royal Warrant
From corporate events to stylish social occasions Fisher productions provide a first-class events service. Whatever your event, Fisher Productions [https://hirespace.com/Suppliers/Event-Suppliers/Fisher-Productions] have the professional expertise to execute it flawlessly. With clients ranging from Costa Coffee to Hugo Boss, Fisher Productions [https://hirespace.com/Suppliers/Event-Suppliers/Fisher-Productions], are trusted to manage and produce some of the industry's most talked about product l
5 Fascinating Facts about Stationers' Hall
Situated in the heart of the City, a few minutes from St Paul’s, Stationers’ Hall [https://hirespace.com/Spaces/London/252/Stationers-Hall-and-Garden/Whole-Venue/Events] is one of the most sought after spaces for corporate parties. The historic architecture and stately wood panelling make for a magnificent space worthy of the biggest company celebrations. To help you out while you enjoy drinks in the splendid gardens or canapés in the glow of the stained-glass windows, we’ve put together a list
EventLAB Series: Top Tips for Creating Memorable Events
This year, for the first time, we're bringing the concept of Hire Space [https://hirespace.com/] offline at EventLAB [https://hirespace.com/eventlab/]. When most people are stuck behind computers screens all day, getting out of the office and meeting face-to-face is increasingly important. We're bringing together a diverse range of venues and suppliers across the two days who'll inspire and entertain. Alongside a programme of CPD masterclasses and workshops [https://hirespace.com/eventlab/progr
How to Choose a Venue for Your Entertainment Booking
Our latest guest post comes from Billy Bones, the founder of Booking Agent Info [https://bookingagentinfo.com/] and Celebrity Endorsers [https://celebrityendorsers.com/], who's letting us into the secrets of matching your venue to your entertainment. If you’ve ever booked entertainment for an event before, you know that there are a lot of pieces that need to fit together in order to ensure everything goes smoothly. There's the question of whether the event is a good fit for the kind of entertai
What Sort of Venue Are You?
It's the question that keeps you awake at night. Am I a historic venue? Or more of a party venue? Finally, we have the answers you've been seeking. Thanks to extensive psychoanalytical research, combined with our wealth of venue expertise and experience we're able to finally answer the question that has haunted the events industry for too long. What Sort of Venue Are You? Though the answer may be shocking, with this essential knowledge you can pursue your venue goals with new vigour. Whether y
Purple Hound: Championing Accessibility in Events
In October this year, Hire Space is bringing its first live experience, EventLAB [https://hirespace.com/eventlab/], to CodeNode [https://hirespace.com/Venues/London/76143/CodeNode] in London. The event brings together senior event bookers, venues, suppliers and a stellar lineup of industry thought leaders [https://hirespace.com/eventlab/speakers/] for two days of talks, CPD accredited workshops and masterclasses [https://hirespace.com/eventlab/programme/] alongside interactive networking opportu
5 Reasons to Book Wembley Stadium for Your Next Event
Wembley Stadium [https://hirespace.com/Venues/London/824/Wembley-Stadium], perhaps the greatest stadium in the UK. The very name of which stirs the soul of any football fan. This great landmark was reopened in 2007 after being reconstructed on the site of the original stadium, built in 1923. Contained within the hallowed walls of this sporting pilgrimage site, are some truly spectacular contemporary events spaces - the exclusive Wembley Suite, the Bobby Moore room, the Great Hall, two signature
EventLAB Series: The Most Instagram-Worthy Venues This Summer
A great event begins with a great venue. Whether you're hosting a party, launching a product or putting on a conference, having a killer looking venue is a huge asset. It's impossible to overstate the marketing benefit that comes with people organically promoting your event on social media. What better way to generate a buzz and tempt those Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/hirespace/?hl=en%7D] influencers than with a gorgeous venue that they just can't help but take photos of. We've picked f
An Afternoon at the Crystal with Theo Randall
We live and breathe venues at Hire Space [https://hirespace.com/], so when we get the opportunity to showcase a truly fantastic one we grab it with both hands. So, last month we headed over to the Crystal [https://hirespace.com/Spaces/London/132396/The-Crystal/Exhibition/Other] with some of our clients for networking and an opportunity to show-off how the venue can be transformed for events. A building known for its angular, hyper-modern design isn't one you'd perhaps associate with an afterno
Storm DJs: Providing the Soundtrack to Your Next Event
Google, Ben & Jerry's, Hilton and L'Occitane are just a handful of the impressive and diverse clients that the musical virtuosos at Storm DJs [https://hirespace.com/Suppliers/Event-Suppliers/Storm-DJs#enquiry] have worked with in the past. Both corporate and private events usually need a little something of the musical variety to provide a soundtrack to the evening. A birthday party may need a compilation of pop and hip-hop music to usher guests onto the dance floor, and some deep house once th
Reporting the Events Industry: An Interview with Paul Colston
This October we're bringing the very first EventLAB [https://hirespace.com/eventlab/] to CodeNode [https://hirespace.com/Venues/London/76143/CodeNode]. We're very excited to have announce Mash Media as our media partner and will be supporting the event, helping us spread the word and sharing their incredible insight into the industry. To celebrate the collaboration we spoke to Paul Colston, Editor of Conference News about how he got into the industry, the importance of the events press and what
Fabric: A Pioneer in London's Nightlife Scene
If you'll excuse the corny pun, Fabric [https://hirespace.com/Venues/London/706/Fabric] has been part of the fabric of London nightlife ever since its original opening in 1999. Londoners will no doubt have heard of the nightclub in one way or another in the 18 years since its opening, as it's evident that it's secured a reputation as one of the trendsetters in the capital's clubbing world. What's perhaps less known is that Fabric [https://hirespace.com/Venues/London/706/Fabric] is also a hire
Hackney Town Hall: Modern Elegance Meets Art Deco Flair
Believe it or not, the London Borough of Hackney was once a wild and marshy place, the name itself likely having roots in the Old English for Haka’s Island. Now of course, Hackney is one of London’s trendiest boroughs and nowhere proves this more than the recently refurbished Hackney Town Hall [https://hirespace.com/Spaces/London/138600/Hackney-Town-Hall/Assembly-Hall/Weddings] . Hackney Town Hall combines the original elements of 1930s design with modern elegance. This gorgeous venue is perfec
5 Stunning Spaces at The Hari
Beautiful Belgravia is home to The Hari [https://hirespace.com/Venues/London/786/The-Hari], which comfortably sits in this peaceful residential neighbourhood close to the sophisticated hubs of Knightsbridge and Kensington. The Hari [https://hirespace.com/Venues/London/786/The-Hari] fits snugly into the area with its classy feel, which is clear from the moment you enter the hotel and view the grand chandelier above. But it's as you walk into each of the private separate spaces that you truly fee
Prime case study: Laura Jefferies, Twickeham Stadium
Laura Jefferies is a Marketing Executive at Twickenham Stadium [https://www.twickenhamexperience.com/conference-events]. It’s Laura’s job to drive venue sales at the iconic London venue, and keep the place buzzing with events. Laura is a trailblazing events industry professional, winner of the Marketing Award at the prestigious MIAList awards in 2016. Laura worked previously at the National Theatre, and sits on the social committee for Unique Venues of London. In 2016 Laura took out a Prime Hi
The Looking Glass Cocktail Club, and What You'll Find There
We've been working with Looking Glass Cocktail Club for a long time and we have to admit they're a particular favourite. Ahead of a glamorous showcase this week*, we're taking a look at what this elusive east London cocktail bar is all about. Doses of decadence and debauchery await in abundance at Looking Glass Cocktail Club [https://hirespace.com/Venues/London/1051/Looking-Glass-Cocktail-Club], all in sophisticated and stylish form. As soon as you enter into the purposely clandestine-feeling s
Idyllic Countryside Events at Oatlands Park Hotel
There are few venues in which you can entertain guests where not one, but several monarchs once lived. Those monarchs were Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, James I and Charles I, and that special venue is Oatlands Park Hotel [https://hirespace.com/Venues/South-East/75150/Oatlands-Park-Hotel]. Today, it's an ideal balance between modern and historical, offering contemporary amenities for private functions, while retaining its rich history. This, after all, was where the dreaded King Henry VIII married h
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