Events
From product launches to pop-ups, conferences to Christmas parties, here you'll find the ultimate collection of event content.
Events
5 Reasons Your Event Space is Crucial to Success
With so much banking on the big day - whether that’s an away day, exhibition or day of a new product launch - it’s crucial that your event offers an experience that everybody enjoys. And at the centre of any successful event is an exceptional venue, perfectly suited for purpose. We asked exhibitions and events experts shop4pop.com why the event space you choose is so crucial to success. 1. People & Places Understandably, taking note of the location is one of the fir
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Event Suppliers
Industry Expert: An Interview with Julian Saipe of Zafferano
Hire Space spoke to Julian Saipe, Managing Director at the long-established and respected catering company, Zafferano . He was also a prominent panellist at our EventLab teaser event. Here, we pick his very best insights from both wide-ranging interviews, in which he discusses how the events industry has changed over time, the positive and negative impacts of tech, and how aspects other than food can actually be more important to a caterer. Julian Saipe’s background
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Events
EventLAB Series: The Future of Events
Last week we held our first teaser event ahead of EventLAB in October, where we welcomed a stellar panel of influential event professionals to discuss the future of the events industry. So, for anyone that couldn’t make it, we've rounded up the highlights so you’ll almost feel like you were there or you can watch the full video here . The Panel (from left to right): * Caleb Parker
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Events
Let Events Live On with London Filmed
An event doesn't merely take place and then become forgotten – or, at least, it shouldn't. It lives on in memory , and the best way in which to capture the enjoyment and productivity of the event in our visual, digital-driven age is through photo and film. The professionals at London Filmed have this vital element covered, whether your gathering is a party, networking event, confer
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Events
How Lindley Hall Transforms for 5 Different Event Types
There's something beautiful in the sheer size of Lindley Hall , with its uninterrupted space fitting up to 700 standing guests for a broad range of events. In the very heart of London, close to Victoria and Westminster, Lindley Hall is the signature space at the Royal Horticultural Hall, a historic building
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Events
Southwark Cathedral: a Historical & Architectural Wonder
Historically and architecturally speaking, Southwark Cathedral is a wonder. The iconic building enjoys a diverse and extraordinary history. Southwark Cathedral stands at the oldest crossing point of the tidal River Thames. It is believed that there was a community of nuns on the site long before 1066. In 1106, the church was re-founded as a priory, with a hospital created alongside the church. At the Dissolution of the Monasteries i
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Stadium Venues
Lee Valley VeloPark: From Olympic Gold to Event-Hosting Victory
It's an iconic space of which you've no doubt seen images and heard stories of victory. Once the ultimate stage for Team GB glory as the velodrome for the London 2012 Olympics, the stunning centre now holds exhibitions and conferences in the middle of a cycling track , leading to such surreal images such as these: But that's not all that the Stratford venue offers for those looking to hold event
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Events
The Hire Space Glossary: Your A to Z of Events...Part I
"Now here's the story from A to Z..." – Spice Girls, Wannabe , 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 , events and everything in between. (Well, everything that'll fit within the limitation of o
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Events
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 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
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Events
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 is a standout space for business events 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
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EventLAB Series
EventLAB Series: The Venue
In our second installment of our EventLAB Series , we're taking a detailed look at the venue we've chosen for our very first EventLAB event. CodeNode is the UK's largest venue dedicated to technology events. The venue has been designed to create an ideal space for networking, training, meetings and large conferences, with its relaxed vibe and urban interiors. It's
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Hire Space
EventLAB Series: Introducing the Event
We're very excited to introduce EventLAB , our first two-day event designed to take event professionals through every step of the event planning process. We'll be bringing you the latest updates in the run-up to the event in our 'EventLAB Series' , including relevant content and a little glimpse of the speakers, workshops and themes that will feature at the event. In the first instalment, we’ll explain all there is to know a
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Events
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
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Bars
Venue Review: Bluebird Chelsea
Situated on the ever-fashionable Kings Road Bluebird Chelsea has become a popular Chelsea hangout. Bluebird comprises of a main restaurant and bar, four private dining rooms, a café and a courtyard and when you can't bear to leave there's an onsite food store, wine cellar and bakery so you can take a little bit of Bluebird home with you. The venue has been recently refurbished
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Hire Space Case Studies
Client Case Study: Ebury
In our latest case study, we talk to Charlotte Spokes, FX Dealer and Online Platform Account Manager at Ebury , 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 is a financial services company that supports growth through our FX, business lending and solutions
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Events
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 , 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
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Digital Marketing
So you've been featured on the Hire Space blog?
You've been featured on the Hire Space blog – woohoo! Hire Space promotes all of its blog content to its community of 100,000+ venue bookers, so you can be sure that lots and lots of people will read the feature. You're always welcome to ask us how we've promoted it – it's what we do best! There are a couple of things you can do to really maximise the impact of the content. Check them out: 1. Link to the feature from your website Third-party endorsements are a fan
Events
Client Case Study: Woof London
James Farmer is Company Director at Woof London , 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 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 . What does
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Events
Venue Review: The Army & Navy Club
There's a definite mark of prestige within the walls of The 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
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Events
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 . This majestic, Grade-I listed former chu
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Events
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
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Venue Marketing
10 Reasons Why Hire Space Venue Managers Are Events Superstars: Part II
Check out 10 Reasons Why Hire Space Venue Managers Are Events Superstars: Part I 6. They're always, always on the ball However meticulous your scheduling and logistics planning is, things can still go wrong, problems can still arise, and it would be down to the venue manager to ensure that the event will go on as smoothly as possible. Jack Mayorcas at Tanner Warehouse
Events
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
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Venues
10 Reasons Why Hire Space Venue Managers Are Events Superstars: Part I
1. Whatever event you put on, they're always enthusiastic about it A Hire Space venue manager not only helps you set up a room, but also makes sure that your guests will have a memorable experience. Once, Harry Upton who's based at Madame Tussauds , hosted an after party for 750 Star Wars fans. Not exactly a fanatic himself... What did he do? He read up on everything Star Wars, got the DJ to mash up the saga's theme songs and everyone dan