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Venue Review: Oval Space
Located in East London, Oval Space [https://hirespace.com/Spaces/London/1300/Oval-Space/Whole-Venue/Eventsd] is a 6000sq ft, blank-canvas warehouse space. With the iconic Bethnal Green Gas Holders as a backdrop, the venue has a raw, industrial feel. Also a popular music venue, Oval Space has rapidly become a go-to location for all kinds of events. Finished to a high standard, the venue has polished concrete floors, whitewashed walls and two outside terraces that frame the space, Oval Space is
Why Should You Invest In Hire Space?
We are very excited to be launching our crowdfunding this month. So we wanted to fill you in on our plans and what the opportunity could hold for you. We've got some specific opportunities for venue managers, so if you're reading this and that's you, check out 'Why Should Venue Managers Invest In Hire Space.' [https://hirespace.com/blog/why-should-venue-managers-invest-in-hire-space-2/] Why are we doing it? Hire Space is changing the events industry and we want your help! Our mission is to be
Hire Space 16 May 2016 
Why Should Venue Managers Invest In Hire Space?
We are very excited to be launching our crowdfunding campaign this month. So we wanted to fill you in on our plans and what the opportunity could hold for you as a venue manager. Why are we doing it? Our mission is to be the go-to venue marketplace in every major city in the world. Since our launch in 2013 we have expanded our ever-growing network to include over 3500 venues and a community of the best event professionals in the UK, people just like you, and we want to make this even stronger
Hire Space 16 May 2016 
What Is Crowdfunding? And Other FAQs
You might have heard on the grapevine that we've decided to crowdfund and are just about to launch our campaign. Maybe you're intrigued but you're not quite sure what we're talking about? Well, we've put together a quick and easy guide. Tell me more... Crowdfunding is an alternative method of financing a business, which allows everyday investors, professionals and venture capitalists to invest as little or as much as they like, typically through an online platform. The money raised is used for
Hire Space 16 May 2016 
A Night At Nine Adam Street
Every now and again Hire Space take some time out from finding venues to throw a party for our clients. It's a great opportunity to get some valuable face time and show our appreciation, whilst showcasing some of the amazing venues we have on the site. Last night we popped over to Nine Adam Street [https://hirespace.com/Spaces/London/128301/Nine-Adam-Street/Whole-Venue/Business] , a new blank canvas venue, located just off The Strand. [https://hirespace.com/Spaces/London/128301/Nine-Adam-Stree
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
Hire Space: The Story So Far
Hire Space has grown to become the UK’s leading venue marketplace, with over 4000 venues and over 2 million web visitors. But how did it all begin? 2012 The idea for Hire Space came about when Will was a secondary school teacher, and Ed was a political advisor. Will's school had recently been forced to turn to emergency funding, and Ed was campaigning to save recession-hit venues from closure. They decided that a solution for both problems could be to help these struggling businesses to rent o
Hire Space 10 May 2016 
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
Venue Review: The Pickle Factory
In a small corner of Tower Hamlets lies The Pickle Factory [https://hirespace.com/Spaces/London/9826/The-Pickle-Factory/Whole-Venue/Business] , directly opposite its sister venue, Oval Space. The converted warehouse has quite a history, having started life as a pickle factory (hence the name) in the heart of London’s East End, followed by a stint as a medical supplies storage facility and since 2013, it has been an unlikely but highly successful spot for a dedicated music venue. Nestled in Be
Hire Space 31 March 2016 
A Day in the Life of a Venue Expert
We agree: "Venue Expert" is a really cool job title. But what exactly do Hire Space's Venue Experts do on a daily basis? Here’s a quick look.
Hire Space 16 March 2016 
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
Venue Review: Weddings at Hampton Court Palace
Standing on the grounds of Hampton Court Palace is truly like standing in the footsteps of the most important figures and captivating characters in British history. Cardinal Thomas Wolsey resided in the Palace from 1515, until the charming Henry VIII decided to make it his own, after making the building lavish and luxurious – fit for a king (and his six queens – separately, of course). James I threw late-night parties in the Great Hall, and Shakespeare's troupe of players performed for the ro
6 Networking Venues That'll Seal the Deal
Networking is a key tool in today's competitive business world: it's often a necessary activity when trying to secure the right contacts, gain new employment or generally advance professionally. But in order to successfully rub elbows, you'll need an inspiring venue – such as one of these slick spaces. 1. Lee Valley VeloPark [https://hirespace.com/Spaces/London/107652/Lee-Valley-VeloPark/Velodrome-Track-Centre/Business] Stratford Few venues can claim to have been a part of the 2012 London Ol
Sneak Peek: The Salters' Hall Refurbishment
Located in the heart of the City, Salters’ Hall combines the rich heritage of the salt trade of medieval London with contemporary surroundings. Rebuilt in 1972 by Basil Spence and now a Grade II listed building, it is a rare example of a post-war livery building and has remained largely untouched until now... Architects de Metz Forbes Knight [http://www.dmfk.co.uk/projects/load/salters-hall] (dMFK) were tasked with the project to upgrade the building whilst retaining its sense of history and al
Hire Space 18 November 2015 
Review: La Belle Assiette
Dining is often the centrepiece of an event, whether served in sit-down, buffet or casual-canapé style. Especially today – when being a “foodie” is a common and trendy trait, and when culinary TV shows are among the most popular – parties of all kinds are putting a renewed significance in the edible aspects. After securing a venue, therefore, all eyes are naturally turned to the plate. Indeed, La Belle Assiette [https://labelleassiette.co.uk/] translates literally as The Beautiful Plate, and
Hire Space 11 November 2015 
Unique Venue of the Month: Banqueting House
On a blustery winter's day in January 1649, the deposed King Charles I was beheaded by the victorious rebels of the Civil War. And the bloody execution took place just outside of our Unique Venue of the Month. Not many venues can claim to be of such historical significance, but Banqueting House [https://hirespace.com/Spaces/London/42821/Banqueting-House/Main-Hall/Weddings] – the only remaining part of the Palace of Whitehall, where English monarchs used to reside – played a major part in Briti
Hire Space 2 November 2015 
Review: Bassline Productions
It's not often you see Bacardi and 10 Downing Street on the same client list. But it's due to the diversity of Bassline Productions [http://www.basslineproductions.co.uk/]’ services that the two very distinct establishments chose the company to provide bespoke support for their respective functions. The list of big-name clients doesn't end there, but continues with Battersea Fireworks and The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where Bassline's talents were again lent in various capacities. Yet its ser
Hire Space 27 October 2015 
Venue Review: Clerkenwell & Social
It's all very well getting a bartender to mix a few drinks together and call it a cocktail. But that's not what Clerkenwell & Social is about. They're into infusions. And now, so are we. There's a lot of lingo bounding about at the moment, offering variations on the word 'fusion' - Korean-Mexican fusions ('korexican') being an absolute classic. But infusion cocktails are no gimmick or new-fangled concept. Infusion is a technical process that's as old as tea. Source: Unknown The technique in
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