The England Rugby squad are heading to Twickenham Stadium on 14 February for the Official England Rugby Dinner in aid of Injured Players Foundation. This rugby filled evening will include a number of Q&As with the players, offering an insight into what it’s like to be a part of the squad. Taking place just days […]
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Commercial event activity underpins Somerset House cultural programme
Somerset House generated over £2 million through its commercial events activity last year. All of these funds were invested back into supporting the upkeep of the historic site for over 3 million visitors to enjoy annually; as well as its diverse programme exploring contemporary culture. Commercial events activity is essential to Somerset House Trust, as […]
MNKY HSE: A taste of Latin America on Dover Street
This month PA Life paid a visit to MKNY HSE in Mayfair for a spot of lunch and a corporate venue scout… Dover Street in London’s Mayfair has a fine culinary and mixology heritage, with famous names on both sides of the road.. We’re not particularly famous at PA Life, but we did feel like […]
Big opportunity for sustainable suppliers at Christmas time, says BMA House
17% of 375 respondents to a BMA House survey of event organisers and suppliers said they send cards and gifts with no consideration for the environment, though the majority give something that is not only positive for the recipient but also the wider world, including:- · 23% – sustainable Christmas cards · 11% – sustainable gift · 18% […]
Somerset House doubles number of big brand, multi-day events
Somerset House has seen a significant increase in multi-day events for big brands during the first nine months of the 2019/2020 financial year, compared to the same period in 2018/2019. Since April 2019, the venue has hosted major brands, including: Uniqlo, ASDA, Twitter, Wallpaper, Pixi Beauty, Homes & Gardens and Discovery; for large scale product […]
Kick off at the Special One – Conference & events take centre stage at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Tottenham Hotspur opened the doors of its 62,000 seater stadium to the events industry this week to showcase what can only be described as an impressive array of event spaces and corporate entertainment facilities. Here’s PA Life’s match report… The event, tag-lined as Experience the Extraordinary, gave the industry a chance to see the venue […]
How Marriott spooked 120 guests at Halloween
London Marriott Hotel Maida Vale hosted a haunted Halloween-themed showcase event for its unique meeting space, The Studio, last month – and we’ve only just recovered our nerves. Great fun was had on October 30th by all 120 specially-invited guests to a fabulous evening of thrilling entertainment. Games, and spooky prizes entertained guests at the […]
UNIQUE VENUES: BEAT London
Although entry is strictly Members Club only, our bespoke private events service will allow doors to open for those who have not yet become members. #Trueloveneverdies BEAT’s venue has a rich & hallowed history, first opening its doors in 1966 as The Speakeasy Club. We continue to provide an after dark haven for those who […]
Chelsea FC deploys 90-minute conferences tactic
A snappy new 90-minute conference package is to be trialled by Events at Club Chelsea to cater for the shorter attention spans of modern delegates. The rapid adoption of communication technology and exposure to increasing volumes of information has been impacting the human concentration span for several years now[1]. And with studies showing that working […]
Church House receives London Venue Awards accolade
Church House Westminster has won the London Venue Award for ‘Best venue customer service – over 500 reception style’. The award was collected by Robin Parker, General Manager of Church House, and Marina Papadopoulou, Business Development of Church House, who attended the ceremony. The in-house team of Event Coordinators at Church House already held an […]
Incipio Group – A collection of five unique venues in London
We have 5 picturesque party venues across London, each of them unique, with floral interiors and leafy décors, they are the perfect venues for your Christmas party. Leaving you with unforgettable memories, we will be offering up seasonal cocktails and festive bites from a variety of restaurants. The Prince, based in West Brompton, is a woodland garden […]
England’s dressing room at Lord’s opens as new event space
Lord’s Cricket Ground is opening the doors of the players’ Home Dressing Room as a brand new event space at the Home of Cricket. Located within the historic Pavilion, the Dressing Room is a completely unique space to hire for private dining and drinks receptions. Steeped in cricketing history, the walls play host to the […]
Summer venue The Walks launches with botanical showcase
Deloitte, Mediacom, The Stylist Group and Treatwell were some of the big names that attended the launch of summer venue ‘The Walks’ at Gray’s Inn along with 150 guests. Nestled in five acres of leafy private garden and just five minutes from Chancery Lane tube, this contemporary structure is available now until 26thJuly this year […]
Summer has arrived at Skylight!
With straightforward party packages and full event management from our team, organising a rooftop summer party to remember at Tobacco Dock’s Skylight London could not be easier. Your guests will love the 360 degree views of the surrounding city skyline, lip-smacking street food options and a lengthy list of vibrant cocktails. The beautiful croquet lawns […]
Glass Room to launch pop-up Floating Negroni Bar
Glass Room has teamed up with Italian dry gin brand VII Hills to open a Floating Negroni Bar in time for Negroni Week. Celebrating the centenary of Italy’s famed aperitif, the Glass Room x VII Hills Floating Negroni Bar will pop up for one month, kicking off on 24th June. Hop on board Glass Room, docked at […]
30 Euston Square relaunches Corporate Membership options
30 Euston Square has announced a new corporate membership which will embrace findings from a recent survey of 200 of its clients. The results have revealed that the factors affecting whether a client will return to a venue is first and foremost a high standard of facilities (84%), followed by excellence of service and staff […]
Tobacco Dock launches East Dock conferencing suite
Tobacco Dock has launched of a suite of freshly re-imagined spaces in its historic vaults, called East Dock. East Dock comprises 10 spaces offering a range of capacities from 6 boardroom style to 50 in theatre layout, which can be used as stand-alone meeting rooms or in combination to provide breakout and plenary space as […]
30 Euston Square lifts lid of summer experiences
Grade II listed 30 Euston Square has announced a range of experiences, menus and facilities for this year’s summer events. Taking place on their rooftop, the 2019 offering will give guests the ultimate al fresco experience right in the heart of London. Partially covered, the rooftop terrace can accommodate a range of bespoke events come […]