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The last 12 months has made us realise that we live in a world where nothing stays the same for long, we work in an industry where timeframes are even shorter.At VUE we understand that when it comes to business our clients need flexibility and peace of mind. Not only do we offer bespoke conference and meeting solutions but we have the ability to adapt to your numbers and space needed with our plethora of screen sizes, this together with our flexible terms and conditions give you the security needed to book your next event with confidence.Contact the dedicated events team on events@vuemail.com to discuss how we can help you

As we continue on the roadmap to reopening, and the events industry starts to think about delivering live events again, how will they stand-out. To make your event even more memorable, look no further than musicians from the Royal Northern College of Music.A leading international conservatoire training students to world-class levels in music, RNCM musicians perform at a range of private and public events including weddings, festivals, corporate or charity functions, offering classical, jazz and popular music. So, if you want to add that special element to your wedding, birthday or coming of age party, charity ball or business dinner, please get in touch at bookourmusicians@rncm.ac.uk to discuss your individual requirements. By booking RNCM performers, you’re supporting the next generation of young mu

Stress Matters launches event industry specific online courses tocoincide with Mental Health Awareness WeekStress Matters are launching a series of support services to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week, the 10th – 16th May. Two online courses: Managing mental health and stress for eventprofs and Designing and delivering mentally safe events are being launched to support the mental health of the industry re-opening.The self-study courses are the only bespoke courses available for the events industry and have been developed with the support of professionals across all sectors.

Bryght Ltd partners with thestudio to deliver dedicated virtual and hybrid event solutions.Bryght Ltd the West Midlands based Audio-visual and event equipment hire company, has announced the launch of its new “Bryght Studio at thestudio” which is now being offered to clients as a seamless city centre production solution.Director Nick Ricketts commented “It’s been our ambition to offer a city centre production facility for some time and during the last few months we’ve seen a significant increase in demand for this offer. We wanted to partner with an equally dynamic organisation and our relationship with thestudio enables us to provide the latest in high technology equipment with the support of an experienced event team in one of the city’s most established and creative event venues”.“We have been working hard to build a flexibl

Manchester Central is preparing to install a self-contained, purpose-built production studio at the leading conference and events venue.Set to be the first of its kind in the heart of the city centre, Studio at Manchester Central will offer TV broadcast-quality production facilities to help businesses professionally communicate with and engage national and global audiences virtually, or as an enhanced hybrid component to a live event.Delivered with Sterling Event Group, Studio will feature a fully integrated set with customisable LED backdrops, lighting, full audio and vision equipment and an expert crew to create professional and engaging output.The venue’s unrivalled internet connectivity - the result of a stand-alo

Without hesitation I’m sure we would all unanimously agree 2020 was challenging. However, it seems we are adaptive and innovative creatures, and (from my reading) we are all pretty optimistic as well! ‘Our industry will bounce back’, but what will it look like when it does?As we continue to fight our way through the pandemic and lockdown 3.0, I have ploughed my way through various on-line publications on the topic of predictions, expectations, trends and research for our industry. The following represents my top ten, with an emphasis on what they might mean for venues.Technology, Technology, Technology (sorry Location!)Interaction (what we all crave)Experience (keeping us engaged)Hybrid (here to stay)Social Distancing (or is it physically distancing?)Safety First

Part 2 - We will be reviewing the venue & the content and how we had to adapt our thinking.The venueIn terms of the venue, we were fortunate in this regard, but the first consideration above all else when thinking about our venue was safety. The Chamber Space, as a MIA member, used the guidelines and obtain the accreditation, as well as the ‘We’re Good to Go’ accreditation from Visit Britain. The venue also has a thermal imaging camera for temperature monitoring in reception; health declaration and track & trace QR code links; social distancing signage; one-way systems; hand-sanitizer stations through-out; and a trained team. All of which reassured us that our event would be safe.After safety, the next most important aspect needed from the venue was

Part 1 - This is the story of how we delivered a successful hybrid event and the lessons we learnt along the way.UVM Expo 2020Each year UVM EXPO has historically been a half-day, table-top style expo, with entertainment and refreshments, showcasing our members to local and regional conference & events buyers. This year was to be our third expo, originally booked for June 2020, but because of Covid-19 had to be cancelled in its original format.As the world took to virtual webinars, meetings and events, so did we. In partnership with Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce & Chamber Space, we delivered a series of networking events for both memberships. This was where the initial idea to take ou

#MHFAEveryEvent & #EventprofsMatterStress Matters, the event industry workplace wellbeing organisation, who are accredited by Mental Health First Aid England, are turning to the events industry to make events safe and to support out-of-work colleagues at the same time.Laura Capell-Abra, founder of Stress Matters wants to see “the holistic safety of crew and guests considered as the industry re-opens.” In a pulse-check on the status of wellbeing in the events industry that Stress Matters conducted in May 2020, it was found that 11% of respondents reported that their employer hasn't tried to limit team stress and 44% had tried with some basic initiatives but maybe not hard enough according to the respondents.

Manchester Central has been awarded the contract to deliver events and hospitality services at Manchester Airport’s Runway Visitor Park and Concorde Conference Centre.The win forms part of the venue’s long-term strategy to expand the business by delivering its world-class hospitality and event management services at other prestigious venues across the region.Home to the iconic Concorde aircraft, the venue offers a one-of-a-kind setting for dinners, conferences, weddings and parties for up to 700 people. Two smaller break-out rooms and an on-site café and restaurant make the park a top choice for event organisers and one of

Following the recent news that the events industry can re-open from 1st October, UVM EXPO 2020 launches 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, combining both live and virtual experiences, in what promises to be an unmissable showcase for hybrid events, as it aims to attract MICE professionals from the city region, around the UK and beyond.The partners so far include Clear,

New Director Appointed as Unique Venues of Manchester plan for rebrand and roll-out.Unique Venues of Manchester Ltd has announced Beccy Gibson as a new director, as the marketing and consultancy organisation prepares to expand its services to other major UK cities.Unique Venues of Manchester (UVM), established in 2013, was set up with a clear vision to offer a collaborative community and a platform to promote high-quality event spaces and facilities in some of the city’s most exceptional and inspirational settings. Since then, it has grown to offer services for unique venues in both Liverpool and Leeds.

The INNSiDE Manchester Hotel is set to launch its new restaurant and bar, Hideout Lounge & Grill, to the public in July.Hideout will offer locals and visitors alike a completely new dining experience in the heart of the city centre, following a refresh of the hotel’s current F&B offering.With an array of great food and stylish spaces, Hideout Lounge & Grill will create unique experiences designed to suit every occasion.

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There is no doubt that we are living in unprecedented times and Coronavirus (Covid-19) is the battle of our generation. However, in my opinion, it is just the first battle in the war. The potential global economic impact following the pandemic is likely to provide many more battles ahead.But that’s all rather miserable, gloomy and glass half empty, and our media will no doubt be painting an even worse picture for us. Don’t get me wrong, I can whinge and moan with the best of them. However I do like to think I’m more of a glass half full type of person.As I’m sure many of you have, over the last few weeks I’ve been immersing myself in industry news, live streams, webinars and virtual events. There has been a plethora of choice, across multiple platforms and a whole bunch of opinions and ideas shared. Through this maelstrom, it can sometime be har

For the last two months GG Hospitality have been accommodating NHS staff, healthcare workers and medical professionals free of charge at Hotel Football and Stock Exchange Hotel, providing them with a comfortable place to stay in these challenging times.In a comment to the press, GG Hospitality CEO, Winston Zahra, explained that. “We are living in unprecedented times and we have taken these decisions in the most responsible way possible and in a way that supports our team members while also extending further support to the wider community and ensuring our business is stronger when things get back to normal”.Gary Neville, one of the main shareholders of GG Hospitality and the two properties further stated that. “We have taken this