Loose Women regular Brenda Edwards, Celebrity MasterChef winner and television presenter, Angellica Bell, and Hello! magazine editor-at-large Rosie Nixon, television presenter Ruth Langsford and musical theatre star Jodi Prenger will take part in the celebrity line-up in an International Women’s Day lunch debate, to be held in Manchester on March 8, 2024. The International Women’s […]

Organisers of the Manchester PA Awards 2022 have announced Strictly Come Dancing judge, TV presenter and professional dancer, Anton Du Beke, as this year’s event host. The enigmatic TV personality, best known for his role as professional dance partner and latterly a judge on the BBC dance show, will anchor the awards event at Emirates […]

Set on the banks of the River Irwell and a mere five-minute walk away from the city centre, The Lowry Hotel is close to Exchange Square and its high-end shops, the business Spinningfields area as well as with some top-class restaurants. Easily accessible by both private or public transportation, the hotel offers secure car parking. […]

The Stoller Hall are offering 20% off venue hire for any event booking made in March 2022. That includes conferences, recordings, rehearsals, exhibitions and events that take place. Simply email Simon Chaplin and quote PA Life 20. The offer applies to any event in 2022, but the booking will need to be made between 1-32 March 2022. […]

By Simon Chaplin, Deputy General Manager, The Stoller Hall  Despite being in the heart of Manchester city centre, stepping into Stoller Hall is like nowhere you have ever been before. The intimate concert hall and event space provides an impressive backdrop for conferences, exhibitions and events and is directly opposite Manchester Victoria Station and all main transport […]

Taylor Lynn Corporation and Manchester Convention Bureau, part of Marketing Manchester, Team Up with PA Life in Manchester Event Showcase… One of the country’s top event organisers, Liz Taylor, CEO of the Taylor Lynn Corporation, has joined forces with Manchester Convention Bureau and PA Life to shine a spotlight on Manchester this autumn, with an […]

Taylor Lynn Corporation and Manchester Convention Bureau, part of Marketing Manchester, Team Up with PA Life in Manchester Event Showcase…  One of the country’s top event organisers, Liz Taylor, CEO of the Taylor Lynn Corporation, has joined forces with Manchester Convention Bureau and PA Life to shine a spotlight on Manchester this autumn, with an […]

Venue Lab has unveiled a partnership with Peel L&P to re-activate EventCity and join its nationwide event venue portfolio. As one of the most instantly recognisable and respected large-scale event centres in the UK, it is now available to hire for conferences, awards, gala dinners, exhibitions, brand events, concerts, product launches and filming. Located in […]

The Lowry Hotel in Manchester has unveiled two corporate offers for the summer, following our earlier-reported spike in bookings and enquiries at the landmark venue. Here are the details in full: CORPORATE FUN TEAMBUILDING PACKAGE – Warrior Bootcamp Maximize your company results by booking your team on our exclusive Warrior Bootcamp Team Building Fun Day. […]

PA Life kicks off a series of articles speaking to venues and events specialists about opening up following the restrictions, and the demand they’re already seeing. First up, we speak to The Lowry Hotel’s General Manager Adrian Ellis, who is also the Chair of Manchester’s Hoteliers Association… When are you expecting your venue to open […]

By Friends’ Meeting House Manchester Friends’ Meeting House Manchester relieves the pressure on event organisers having to find a COVID-secure city centre venue after winning accreditation from Visit Britain and Meetings Industry Association (AIM). Friends’ Meeting House local and national events venue announced that it has earned AIM Safety Accreditation and We’re Good to Go […]

Manchester’s first hybrid conference and exhibition UVM EXPO 2020 has announced that renowned events planner Liz Taylor is to kickstart proceedings with an inspiring welcome address. Recognised as one of the UK’s leading corporate event and luxury party planners, Liz Taylor (pictured) is CEO of Taylor Lynn Corporation (TLC), with clients including entertainment and business […]

Following the recent news that the events industry can reopen from 1st October, UVM EXPO 2020launches its third industry exhibition – this time in hybrid format, on 1st October 2020. Brought to you by Unique Venues of Manchester and a number of incredible partners, UVM EXPO 2020 will be a conference and exhibition style event, […]

The team at venue ​Vermilion are providing takeaway food to frontline medical staff at their neighbouring hospital, North Manchester General Hospital. Vermilion, one of Manchester’s top hospitality venues that includes a restaurant, bar and events halls in Manchester, are helping to support the community, as their Corporate Social Responsibility for the people of their community. As […]

Make sure you register for an evening of wellness and wellbeing with American Express Global Business Travel, sponsored by Virgin Atlantic! This exclusive event will take place on January 30th from 5pm at the brand new Stock Exchange Hotel in the heart of Manchester. Focusing on Wellbeing At Work, the evening will feature two sessions […]

Following the success of its London exhibition, Venues and Events Live will introduce its inaugural Manchester event on 24th September at Manchester Central Convention Complex. Over 1500 industry professionals are expected to attend the free-to-register event which is set to host over 120 industry exhibitors including hotels, venues, bars, restaurants and event suppliers. Ahead of […]

Inside Manchester’s Grade II listed Refuge Assurance Company building is The Principal Hotel, where it has become a hive for private dining and business meetings. Jade Burke heads to the landmark hotel to check out what facilities it has to offer in the North. What once was the head office for the Refuge Assurance Company […]

Assistants from the North-West region of the UK were all recognised for their efforts in the industry last week, as PAs, EAs and VAs gathered together at a black-tie awards dinner gala. Held inside the Manchester Cathedral, the ceremony was hosted in partnership with KPMG, Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, Pitman Training and Taylor Lynn Corporation Limited. […]