1. food and drink
2. desserts and baking

SPRING/SUMMER 2015
S E E M I N G LY E F F O R T L E S S E V E N T S
Mask’s New Look
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BAFTA CHILDREN’S AWARDS
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EROICA BRITANNIA RETURNS
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ARTISTIC TEAM-BUILDING
Pimm’s, Anyone?
The summer’s so close we can smell it. So you might want to
know how we’re planning on celebrating this year...
There’ll be parties aplenty across the country, with some of our
summer venues being transformed into the sleekest spaces
for entertaining. Give us a call on 020 7378 2970 to chat about
what we’re planning – we can’t wait to share our secrets.
The sixth edition of the Concerto Post brings you the latest
and greatest news from across the Concerto Group. Within
these pages you’ll find rather delicious recipes from our caterer
Create Food and Party Design, behind the scenes insight from
our events and plenty of tips and tricks to inspire and excite.
Ultimate Experience is the party expert; turn to page 8 for
a sneak preview of what you can expect this summer at its
exclusive London venues. Think Great British seaside in the
heart of the City at The Artillery Garden at The HAC, or head
over to the Pavilion at the Tower of London for a floral twist on
classic design inspired by William Morris.
At OXO2 the summer views will be the star of the show; this
blank canvas venue is all about flexibility. The summer look at
Old Billingsgate embraces urban luxe, whilst maintaining the
venue’s great branding opportunities. Go on – make it your own.
For a taste of the summer take a look at this edition’s recipes
from Create Food and Party Design. The spiced chicken
with spuds is a real favourite here at Concerto HQ.
Our bespoke specialist, Mask Events, has undergone quite the
transformation this year. Get a glimpse of the new branding
on page 10; the look and feel of the new Mask website draws
stylistic inspiration from 1980s punk and pop sensibility and the
likes of Stephen Sprouse.
It wouldn’t be summer without a little team-building, so on
page 11 you can find the perfect challenge for your staff,
whether you’re into brainteasers, physical activities or would
rather get people thinking a little more creatively.
Are you sitting comfortably? Then we’ll begin...
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Summer Spiced Chicken with Spuds
Serves 4
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Prep time: 10 minutes
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Cooking time: about 40 minutes
Reducing the cooking time by butterflying the chicken means you won’t have to wait long
at all to enjoy this summer favourite. Add more or less chillies according to your taste.
Ingredients
Method
1 x 1.9kg whole chicken
1. Preheat oven to 180°C.
60g butter at room temperature
1 tsp sweet paprika
¼ tsp ground hot chillies
3 cloves garlic, crushed
½ cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
¼ cup fresh oregano, chopped
¼ tsp sea salt
¼ tsp ground black pepper
1 lemon, zested
4 potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges
1 tablespoon olive oil
2. To butterfly the chicken, use a sharp
knife or kitchen scissors to cut down
either side of the backbone. Remove
the backbone. Open the chicken
outwards and using a sharp knife,
remove the rib bones. Wipe out the
bird with paper towel.
3. Turn the chicken over and, starting
at the neck end, insert your fingers
between the skin and the flesh of the
breast. Carefully create a pocket in
the breasts, thighs and drumsticks.
4. Mix the butter with paprika, chilli,
garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, pepper
and lemon zest. Spread the butter
under the skin.
5. Cut the lemon in half, and place cut
side down in a baking dish. Place the
chicken on top of the lemons, and
put the potatoes around the sides.
Roast for 45-50 minutes or until the
skin is richly golden. Carefully remove
the chicken and lemon from the pan.
Pour most of the pan juices into a cup
and toss the potatoes gently in the
remaining pan juices.
6. Put the potatoes back into the oven
until the pan juices reduce down
and the potatoes have a rich golden
colour.
7. Brush the chicken with the reserved
pan juices before serving. Serve with
salad and chilli sea salt.
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Venue List
THE
ALL YEAR ROUND VENUES
PLA IS T ER ER S ’ H AL L
OX O 2
T HE C O N S E RVATO RY AT PA IN SHIL L
THE VENUe at the ROYAL LIVER BUILDING
Society o f A nti q uaries
An elegant venue for any requirements
Spectacular events on the Southbank
Purpose-built for extraordinary events
An iconic address in the heart of Liverpool
Splendour and refinement
EC2 | 20 - 550
SE1 | 50 - 400
KT11 | 80 - 400
L3 | 80 - 200
W1J | 10 - 105
THE ME RMA ID
WIN C HE STE R HOUSE
Classic and stylish Blackfriars venue
Charm and character in abundance
EC4 | 10 - 600
SW1 | up to 150
SUMMER VENUES
TH E GA R D EN R OOM AT S Y O N PAR K
O L D B I L L IN GSGATE
OXO2
THE PAVILION AT THE TOWER OF LONDON
PLAISTERERS’ HALL
Secret walled garden
A true city favourite
Contemporary elegance with views
A landmark venue within the North Moat
Large city venue
TW7 | 100 - 600
EC3 | 400 - 2000
SE1 | 50 - 400
EC3 | 350 - 1200
EC2 | 20 - 550
THE VIEW AT THE ARTILLERY GARDEN, HAC
T HE A RTIL L E RY GA RD E N , HA C
T he C onservatory at Painshill
THE PAPERW ORKS
The ideal intimate summer setting
An oasis of calm in the heart of the city
Stunning summer venue
Pop-up event space
EC1 | 150 - 600
EC1 | 400 - 2500
KT11 | 80 - 400
SE1 | 250 - 1000
WINTER VENUES
R OU N D HOUS E
O L D B I L L IN GSGATE
O L D B IL L IN GSGATE VA U LTS
THE ARTILLERY GARDEN, HAC
THE PAVILION AT THE TOWER OF LONDON
A dramatic Camden event space
Event space on an epic scale
A quirky underground party den
An exclusive purpose-built party space
Destined to impress
NW1 | 400 - 1800
EC3 | 400 - 2000
EC3 | 300 - 800
EC1 | 500 - 2000
EC3 | 350 - 1200
EA RT H HA L L S
R I V ER RO O MS
O N E L O N D O N WA L L
AUSTIN F RIARS
THE CONSERVATORY AT PAINSHILL
A magical setting within
the Natural History Museum
Enjoy stunning views
across the Thames
One of the city’s
favourite livery halls
Stunning original features
and contemporary design
Tranquil surroundings in the
heart of Surrey
SW7 | 120 - 400
EC4 | 140 - 500
EC2 | 180 - 550
EC2 | 50 - 200
KT11 | 80 - 400
A INT R EE R A C EC O UR S E
TAT T O N PA RK
GRA N D HA L L , IC C
OXO2
XMAS STREET AT THE BOILER HOUSE
Within the grounds of Aintree Racecourse
Next level glamour
Prepare to be amazed
Stunning views of the city
Authentic urban style
L9 | 10 - 1000
WA16 | 10 - 1500
B1 | 10 - 1250
SE1 | 80 - 400
E1 | 250 - 800
I l B ottaccio
THE VENUe at the ROYAL LIVER BUILDING
STUDIO SPACES
Classic and stylish galleries for entertaining
An iconic address in the heart of Liverpool
East London studios
SW1 | 160 - 400
L3 | 80 - 200
E1 | 180 - 800
L i s t i s c o r r e c t a t t i m e o f g o i n g t o p r e s s . Ve n u e s s u b j e c t t o c o n t r a c t . F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n p l e a s e s e e c o n c e r t o g r o u p . c o . u k .
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Mask Welcomes Guests to Nashville
Mask Events, in conjunction with Sequel UK (GUESS Watches & Jewellery), created a brand
world exclusively for GUESS at Tobacco Dock. The bespoke event saw Mask design a theme
inspired by the brand’s AW14 collection - ‘Welcome to Nashville’.
The latest fashion campaign sees GUESS go back to its roots, with nods to the sweet,
authentic American soul of Nashville. Guests of GUESS were welcomed into a cowboythemed space, where they took part in a day of training sessions and workshops as they got to
know products from the new collection. Brand ambassadors showed guests around, allowing
them to experience the world of Guess and enjoy the ideas behind the new collection.
Training sessions were designed to be as authentic and interactive as possible, incorporating
TV screens, plenty of props and interesting design features to help guests immerse
themselves in the spirit of Nashville. And of course every moment was captured thanks to the
addition of a selfie pod.
To find out more about bespoke events visit mask.co.uk.
Celebration Of Style
Launches at Royal
Liver Building
Celebration of Style kicked off its three-day style extravaganza with a
press launch at The Venue at the Royal Liver Building. The festival, which
took place from 13-15 November 2014, brought together some of the
greatest style influencers from the worlds of fashion, art, photography and
architecture at the iconic Liverpool landmark.
In attendance on the day were designer Matthew Williamson and Abbey
Clancy, who launched her latest collection ‘Abbey by Abbey Clancy’ for
Matalan. The guest list also included style guru and Cricket owner Justine
Mills, famed stylist Lorraine McCulloch and leading UK hair stylist Andrew
Collinge, as well as 80 specially invited press guests.
Guests enjoyed canapés and gin and tonics with No.3 London Dry Gin,
made from a traditional recipe by Berry Bros. & Rudd, London’s oldest
wine and spirit merchant. The contemporary space was complemented by
floral designs from the venue’s production partner Springbank. The team
created Matthew Williamson-inspired floral arrangements complete with
butterflies and bright, bold colours.
Throughout the festival The Venue at the Royal Liver Building hosted a
photography and film exhibition by renowned fashion photographer Tim
Bret Day. The exhibition also included pieces from Matthew Williamson,
The House of McQueen and Sophia Webster.
Visit royalliverbuildingvenue.co.uk for more information.
The Concerto Group is unlike most businesses.
Our brilliant team will go to the ends of the Earth to create
extraordinar y events, and that’s what sets Concerto apart.
To f i n d o u t m o r e t a k e a l o o k t h r o u g h o u r t a l e s …
Concerto Tales
C oncerto T ales
No. 43
Last Christmas saw Create provide
72,000 covers in five weeks – that’s a
Christmas dinner for nearly every
seat at Old Trafford!
Illustrations: Emma and the Artworks
Feeding The 72,000
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60 SECOND INTERVIEW
Tom Barrett
C r e a t e F o o d & P a rt y D e s ign
M a n a ging D ir e ct o r
Tom Barrett joined the Create Food & Party Design team in 2014,
taking over as Managing Director in the autumn. Tom brings
with him nine years of experience in Senior Executive roles at
BaxterStorey, where he headed up the brand’s entr y into Ireland and
successfully delivered the London 2012 Olympic Games contract. We
caught up with him to hear more about what brought him to Create,
and what changes we can expect from the award-winning caterer.
What attracted you to Create Food & Party Design?
Create’s reputation for great food was a huge attraction for me, but I was also attracted by the huge
potential which being part of The Concerto Group brings to the business. It is very exciting to take a
business which has lots of untapped potential and be a part of helping to make it flourish, so I couldn’t
wait to get on board.
What was your first job?
I’ve worked in hospitality throughout my working life, starting out with a summer job as a waiter in a
hotel in Ireland, aged 15. I then undertook a two year hotel management apprenticeship and worked
in hotels for three years before moving into retail catering and most recently the business and industry
sector.
How did you get into events?
Create is my first events-specific role so I bring a slightly different perspective to the business. My
previous roles all had aspects of event catering. The most significant of these was heading up the
catering operation at the Main Media Centre at Stratford’s Olympic Park during the 2012 Games.
How do you plan to develop the company?
I plan to focus on our strengths – food, service and people. I want to develop our bespoke event
business, which is well respected by venues and clients, and grow this organically. Our new Executive
Chef, Darren Deadman, and I are working on enhancing our food offer for 2015. Our Operations
Director, Oliver Barnett, and I are working on service style and the presentation of our events. I want
to develop our fantastic partnerships with event agents, giving them the catering experience they
require to deliver top class events for their clients. Over time we will explore other opportunities, but
only ones which fit the Create ethos of excellence in food and service.
O XO 2 T R IUMP HS
AT E VE NT AWA RDS
Where do you see Create in five years’ time?
In five years I want Create to be delivering first class bespoke events to our existing London clients
and venue partners. I want us to be sole caterer at a larger number of venues on the basis of the
excellent service we can deliver for those venues. I want us to be operating outside of London more.
I want us to have diversified into other areas of the hospitality sector but only when we are in
South Bank venue OXO2 emerged triumphant at
a position to do so really well for our clients and customers. We will also further develop our
relationships with group companies - Ultimate Experience, Mask, Crazy Cow and Concerto Live - so
the Event Awards, scooping the top prize for
that they have a product from Create that assists with their business growth.
E v e n t S p a c e o f t h e Ye a r f o r u n d e r 4 0 0 g u e s t s .
The Event Awards is the only industry awards ceremony that
show, the Cosmopolitan Blog Awards and a three-week
celebrates the creative, experiential and supplier sectors of
event by brewer SABMiller. OXO2 was also transformed
the live events industry. OXO2 beat competition from The
into pop-up bar the Garden Gate last year, with street food
Deck at the National Theatre, The Goldsmiths’ Centre and
Tower Bridge to take the prize for Event Space of the Year
(under 400 guests).
During the qualifying period OXO2 hosted 112 events.
What inspires you?
Food, service and people! It’s what being in the hospitality sector is all about for me. There is huge
talent in the Create team, designing and delivering great events. In particular our expert chefs who
produce fantastic food daily and our talented event managers who guide 250 service staff to serve
menus and ‘pick your own’ cocktails.
food and drink to 2,000 guests. That really inspires me. And of course appreciative customers will
always let you know when a job’s been done well, which is a great morale boost for the whole team.
Last year also saw OXO2 take its catering offering in-house,
with the addition of a new catering manager and chef. The
venue has had a hugely successful year, with a 21% increase
Tell us about your favourite Create dish.
in revenue compared with the previous year.
It’s early days but my favourite so far has been Darren’s seared Orkney Isle Scallops, set on crispy
Highlights included a Whistles brand day in which store
managers were introduced to a new collection with a catwalk
Cumbrian black pudding, with warm cauliflower custard infused with truffle and dried scallop roe
vinaigrette. Just fantastic!
To find out more about events at OXO2 visit oxo2.co.uk.
F I R S T T HING S F I R S T
In 2014 we launched Xmas Street –
the UK’s first indoor Christmas club
night with KERB street food. Don’t
worry if you missed it, the street’s
back this December!
Concerto Tales
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Y O U ’ R E F I R ED
No. 45
Did you know Fullcircle provided
the furniture for the finals of the
Apprentice? We’re still wondering
why we weren’t chosen to be Lord
Sugar’s business partner.
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We r e a l l y a r e s p o i l t f o r c h o i c e w h e n i t c o m e s t o
g h o s t s h e r e a t C o n c e r t o . We ’ v e g o t g i g a n t i c g h o s t
animals, a spooky creature with no face and even
a King ghost!
Many of our venues date back hundreds of years,
and no historic building would be complete
without paranormal sightings, dodgy ghost photos
and slightly questionable legends. Here are a few
of our favourite terrifying tales from Concerto
venues. Be afraid. Be very afraid.
O L D B I L L I N G S G AT E
THE ARTILLERY GARDEN
AT T H E H A C
T he Pavilion at the
T ower of L ondon
THE GARDEN ROOM
AT S Y O N PA R K
There have been plenty of ghostly goings
These days The Artillery Garden at the
The Tower of London is a popular spot in
on at Lower Thames Street, the home of
Honourable Artillery Company is an oasis
the ghost community, attracting many a
historic venue Old Billingsgate. It all centres
in the heart of the City, but it hasn’t always
phantom, from murdered youngsters to
around the venue’s next door neighbour,
been so pleasant. In the Elizabethan era
headless folk. But our favourite spooky
the church of St Magnus the Martyr. The
the gardens sat atop of a huge plague
tale is that of the ghost bear. Allegedly, a
building is inhabited by a hooded figure
pit. Rumour has it that it was filled with so
huge ghostly bear appeared by the Martin
in a cassock who, rather disconcertingly, is
many bodies that those playing football on
Tower, scaring a guard so badly that he
missing a face.
the ground above would regularly trip on
immediately dropped dead of shock… so
protruding bones. Shudder.
who told the story?
The Garden Room is situated in the grounds
of Syon House, one of the last great houses
of London. The 600 year old building is home
to numerous ghosts, owing to a particularly
brutal period in the 16th Century when it saw
the public executions of Edward Seymour,
the Duke of Northumberland, Lady Jane Grey
and a priest. Even the dead King Henry VIII
visited the house. When he died his body was
brought to Syon on its way to burial - some
say he too still lurks in the grounds.
Not af raid o f no ghost ? Give us a ca ll on 020 7378 2970 a nd b ook your event at one of t h ese s p oo k ta c ula r s pa c es.
Summer at
The Paperworks
The Garden Room at Syon Park
Gets a New Look
New South London pop-up space The Paperworks is an exciting venue for summer parties.
For summer 2015 the Garden Room at Syon Park boasts a
from idyllic private gardens and a dramatic backdrop,
brand new look, with a newly designed marquee set to take
The Garden Room creates the perfect first impression.
Soak up the sun at this summer event space and enjoy great music, exceptional cocktails and
some of London’s best street food.
Developed by Corsica Studios, The Paperworks is a venue that can accommodate anything from
large-scale events to small intimate gatherings or medium scale parties. The summer space is
set within a dramatic urban location, flanked by the railway line and large warehouse buildings.
The Paperworks offers the best of both worlds, with cosy covered bars, booths and larger
outdoor areas.
Want to know more? Visit weareultimate.co.uk.
centre stage in the grounds of Syon House.
The Garden Room offers flexible event space that lends itself
Guests will enter the new building through a glass entryway.
perfectly to any event. This purpose-built venue offers flexible
Within the venue two spaces await. New features include an
event space for a range of occasions, from weddings and private
enclosed dance floor, chandelier lighting and new starlit ceiling.
parties to corporate events, conferences, team-building and
away days. The venue can accommodate 150-600 seated guests.
The Garden Room at Syon Park is set within the grounds of one
of the country’s most breathtaking historic buildings. Benefitting
To find out more visit gardenroom-syon.co.uk.
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W H AT ’ S I N S T O R E F O R
CHRISTMAS 2015
The Artillery Garden at The HAC is back for another season of festive
cheer with Wonder Nights this Christmas. Inspired by the legend of the
travelling circus, this vintage winter design uses reclaimed materials and
pops of colour to bring the spirit of illusion to the season of celebrations.
Camden’s Roundhouse is enhanced by state-of-the-art technology this
winter, allowing the impressive Main Space to take centre stage. Taking its
inspiration from the Camden venue’s legendary musical heritage, this design
focuses on incredible production, lighting and sound to create the perfect
winter event space.
An après-ski winter design evokes the magic of the season at OXO2 this
neoclassical interior and original architecture. Christmas trees adorn the
Christmas. Inspired by the vintage ski posters of the 1920s, this unique take
magnificent Great Hall, with copper baubles bringing the winter design
on the classic winter look will have guests feeling festive in no time. A colour
together. The venue brings the outside in, in a festive, yet understated way.
palette of deep reds is complemented by traditional Fairisle prints and cosy,
plush furnishings. The spirit of the après-ski is completed with subtle lighting
Canvas comes to Old Billingsgate. Get ready for a night in the fast lane; this
and design features straight from the slopes.
is one party you won’t forget. The venue’s original features are enhanced with
iconic 20th Century furnishings, for parties with industrial edge.
Elegant City event space Plaisterers’ Hall is to become the ultimate in
traditional winter venues, creating a fantastic backdrop for traditional
New spaces include industrial East London venue Studio Spaces, which includes
seasonal celebrations. Blush copper accents complement the venue’s
three studios and is located only a few minutes walk from Shadwell station.
Prepare for surprises as you venture into the Pavilion at the Tower of London
this Christmas. Curious guests will unearth mystical surprises as they celebrate
in the city with ‘Woodland Tales’. Inspired by the rich history of its neighbour,
the Tower of London, the venue’s winter design focuses on intense, regal
hues – think bold plums juxtaposed with shades of woodland greens.
Old Billingsgate Vaults becomes ‘Neon’ – the ultimate party destination in the City.
Inspired by vintage neons with an industrial edge, the winter design takes guests to
a world of celebration. Bright colours, geometric patterns and fairground lighting
stand out against exposed brickwork in this subterranean party den.
Brick Lane venue Boiler House is home to Xmas Street this year. The
warehouse style space will host London’s finest street food vendors for our
Want to hear more
about our Christmas parties?
Visit weareultimate.co.uk. Holidays are coming.
In addition to exclusive parties Ultimate Experience is offering shared
party nights at four of its most popular venues: Old Billingsgate Vaults, Old
Billingsgate, The Artillery Garden at The HAC and the Pavilion at the Tower
Turn to page 19 for venue capacities and more information.
‘ T WA S T HE NIGH T B E FOR E C H R I S TMAS
On one night in December Create
fed 4,500 guests at 11 venues across
London. That’s a fair few turkeys!
of London. Visit weareultimate.co.uk to see the packages.
LIFE’S A BEACH
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trailblazing indoor Christmas street food market and club night.
No. 47
Sick of boring old conference
venues? Host your next meeting in
one of Fullcircle’s beach huts. Listen
carefully and you can almost hear
the sea gulls stealing your chips.
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SUMMER 2015
The Great British Summer is Back!
The summer will be here before you know it, so it’s time to start thinking about your summer
party plans! This year Ultimate Experience evokes the spirit of the Great British seaside with
‘British Summer Time’ at the Artillery Garden, HAC, embraces urban luxe at Old Billingsgate
a n d p r e s e n t s a f l o r a l t w i s t o n c l a s s i c d e s i g n a t T h e P a v i l i o n a t t h e To w e r o f L o n d o n .
B RITI S H
SUMME R TI M E
THE ARTILLERY GARDEN
AT THE HAC
The Artillery Garden at The HAC evokes the
excitement of summer trips to the Great British
seaside. A colour scheme of pretty pastels is
complemented by design features straight from
the coast, from upcycled driftwood to hidden
treasure. Completing the look are ombre
finishes and wave-worn glass. Summer at the
Artillery Garden at The HAC whisks guests away
from the City and onto the beach - don’t forget
your candy floss!
CA N VA S
OLD BILLINGSGATE
Embrace urban luxe at Old Billingsgate, an
iconic City venue in the heart of the action.
For summer 2015 the venue will be enhanced
with an industrial style, inspired by loft living.
Honest materials and vintage furnishings
give the venue a raw, contemporary feel, with
unfurnished wood, exposed metals and natural
fibres completing the space.
TH E
G REEN H O U S E
THE PAVILION AT THE
TOWER OF LONDON
Summer parties at the Pavilion at the Tower of
London take on a floral twist in 2015, with a
summer design inspired by the iconic English
textile designer William Morris. Organic details
such as wild flowers, trellises and embroidery
give the venue an enchanting atmosphere,
encouraging guests to start exploring.
For more infor mation or to book your summer party visit weareultimate.co.uk
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pleased to report that they’re still as
fashionable now as they were when
they first appeared in the 16th Century.
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than Concerto, the events industry experts
No. 49
We know it’s not a party without
a good sound system; that’s why
Fullcircle installed over three miles
of sound cables at Christmas party
venues in 2014.
Billingsgate
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T h e C o n c e rt o P o s t
The spirit of reinvention is driving 2015 for our bespoke agency,
Mask. Led by Penny Porter, who brings 20+ years of big brand and
lifestyle experience to the fore, Mask has defined the client offer
as now being Consumer, Corporate and Private, with specialists
thriving under each banner.
Mask’s rebrand comes with a strong brand promise - “Exceed
Expectations”. The team will indeed exceed client expectations
from the second a brief falls on their desks.
The secret lies in Mask’s new brand DNA, 2015’s impactful new
brand identity and a hand-picked team who adopt the roles of
inventors and curators when analysing a brief. As such, the agency
is immersed in a client-centric culture and is delivering outstandingly
creative, cultured work that is evident on the new website.
Mask delivered a one night only immersive event to a select list of
guests in collaboration with Somerset House, “Welcome To The
Deadhouse”. The event celebrated the new look and depth of the
brand whilst showcasing this unique space as one of London’s more
dramatic backdrops.
The look and feel of the new site is metropolitan, drawing stylistic
inspiration from energies that link London and New York lifestyle
and culture. The spirit of Andy Warhol was certainly in the room
when the rebranding sessions were being run.
The approach that true bespoke work is thought of as a work of
art, lovingly built from nothing, runs through the new sensibility.
Combined with years of collective experience of working with brand
dynamics, cultural drivers and guest psychology, the Mask team will
be asking clients questions that really get under the skin of the brief.
The process is a beautiful union of creativity and experience.
The results? See mask.co.uk for the fun and games.
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OR
INDOOR
OUTDOOR
YOUR
GUESTS
ARE
YOUR
GUESTS
ARE
C R E AT I V E
FOODIES
I N V E S T I G AT O R S
THRILL SEEKERS
YES
I S C O M M U N I C AT I O N
A KEY MESSAGE OF
Y O U R D AY ?
NO
Artworks
H O W A R E Y O U R C H A R I O T- M A K I N G S K I L L S ?
W H AT ’ S M O R E I M P O R TA N T ?
P R O B L E M S O LV I N G
S T R AT E G I C P L A N N I N G
High Roller
Box of Tricks
Q U E S T I O N AB L E
T O P N O T CH
It’s a Knockout
Chariot Challenge
DO YOU PREFER TO SEEK TREASURE
O N F O O T O R B Y TA X I ?
YES
WANT TO LEARN
TO BAKE?
Market Baking Challenge
NO
DO YOU KNOW MR. FROSTY?
YES
Ice Cream Challenge
ON FOOT
L E T ’ S T AK E A CAB
Treasure Hunt
Taxi Treasure Hunt
NO
Cocktail Challenge
Contact Eventwise on 0845 437 9432 or visit eventwise.co.uk to find out more.
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T h e C o n c e rt o P o s t
M ask E vents creates
‘The Little Trip’ Festival for Byron Burgers
The brief was to create a festival experience unlike any other.
Mask built the dream festival from scratch, ensuring that
Byron’s employees received VIP treatment every step of the
Byron Hamburgers chose bespoke specialist Mask Events to
design and create their recent two-day festival event.
As the evening drew in guests headed into the teepee,
where they found a warming fire pit and a dance floor,
complete with disco ball chandelier and non-stop hits.
way. Wasing Park in Reading was selected as the best space.
Guest accommodation included 20 luxury bell tents, with a
Food was essential for this bunch, so renowned KERB street
giant three-hat teepee taking centre stage for the evening’s
food trader Miss P’s BBQ was bought in to serve up signature
entertainment. Festival theming came with plenty of unique
dishes of dry-rubbed, slow-smoked beef brisket and
elements - we added a colourful parasol wall, paper poms
succulent pulled pork, with traditional accompaniments.
and bright lanterns amongst the trees, served up Slush
Brother Cocktails and created pockets of deckchair seating
The morning after, Byron’s top chefs took to the outdoor
for weary dancers.
fire pit to cook up a festival style breakfast. Soon after, it was
back to business, with guests continuing the celebrations on
On arrival guests enjoyed champagne at the Tiki Bar, before
the final day at London’s Ace Hotel.
getting to grips with garden games, which included croquet,
giant Jenga, limbo and a hotly contested tug of war.
To find out more about bespoke festivals visit mask.co.uk.
BAFTA Children’s
Awards 2014
Sunday 23rd November saw the annual British Academy Children’s Awards take
place at the Roundhouse, with catering from Create Food & Party Design.
The event was a celebration of the best in children’s film, television and games, and
the talented people behind them. Hosted by Doc Brown, the ceremony’s presenters
included Samantha Barks, Sharleen Spiteri, Bernard Cribbins, Myleene Klass, Emma
Bunton, Jamal Edwards, James Norton, Simon Webbe and Malorie Blackman.
The team behind Katie Morag won two BAFTAs, for Best Performer and Best
Drama. Cherry Campbell took home the BAFTA for her portrayal of the title role.
The actress is the youngest BAFTA winner ever at nine years old. Other winners
included double-act Dick and Dom (Richard McCourt and Dominic Wood), Kindle
Entertainment Ltd, Cartoon Network, CITV’s Share a Story and more.
The ceremony also recognised the winners of the BAFTA Kids’ Vote. Following over
200,000 votes cast by 7 – 14 year olds, the winners were Frozen (Feature Film), Jessie
(Television), Minecraft (Game) and Bin Weevils (Website).
The Roundhouse is the ideal event space for prestigious awards ceremonies such as
this. And that’s why the BAFTA Children’s Awards will return this year! The large main
space offers a massive 1,300m² of event space, and is completely adaptable to any
theme or event design. The venue can accommodate up to 1,800 standing guests
or 1,100 seated guests. To find out more about hosting your awards ceremony at the
Roundhouse with Ultimate Experience visit weareultimate.co.uk.
Photo Credits: Top centre BAFTA/Marc Hoberman / all others BAFTA/Jamie Simonds
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WHY IS THERE
D estin y
a Concerto Street
in Sri Lanka?
is Unveiled
at OXO2
September saw OXO2 transformed into
a gamers’ paradise for one day only, as it
hosted Activision for the worldwide launch
of new Playstation game Destiny.
The daytime event was attended by
renowned YouTubers and bloggers, who
were invited to try their hand at the new
game and share their thoughts.
The east side of the venue was set up for
a day of gaming, with 30 console stations
fully equipped for guests to get to grips
with Destiny.
As the day drew to a close an evening
reception began, attended by 350 guests
including celebrities and well-known
media figures. Catering at the reception
was provided by OXO2’s in-house chefs,
keeping guests fuelled until the big
‘midnight moment’ when the official launch
of the game going on sale was celebrated.
A decade ago Asia faced one of the worst earthquakes in recorded
history, resulting in the catastrophic Boxing Day tsunami, which claimed
230,000 lives and devastated coastal areas across the region.
The events industry quickly gathered to support victims, raising
much-needed funds to help those affected rebuild their lives and their
communities. As part of the relief effort we organised a party, which
raised £10,000 for the people of Sri Lanka.
Find out more about OXO2 at oxo2.co.uk.
If you’re lucky enough to be visiting Sri Lanka soon keep an eye out for
Concerto Street – a whole street of houses built with funds raised by us!
A rt i st i c
T eam - B uilding
with
R adley
Te a m s f r o m B r i t i s h a c c e s s o r i e s b r a n d R a d l e y t o o k p a r t i n o n e o f E v e n t w i s e ’ s m o s t c r e a t i v e t e a m - b u i l d i n g
c h a l l e n g e s i n O c t o b e r, a s t h e y s h o w e d o f f t h e i r a r t i s t i c f l a i r w i t h A r t w o r k s .
This unique challenge enables employees and managers
At the start of the game 100 guests were split into small
two small canvasses, which, a few hours later, would be put
alike to stand back and look at the bigger picture of their
teams and given the challenge of producing a piece of art
together to form the ‘bigger picture’. So guests had to work
organisation.
in gigantic proportions. In this instance we had designed a
together to create their artwork - it was teamwork at its finest.
motivational piece of art which clearly illustrated Radley’s
The location for this team-building experience was City
growth, featuring the brand’s iconic Scottie dog as he
The finished product proved that Radley’s teams could work
venue the Barbican. Guests were invited to a morning
ventured off on a world tour.
together seamlessly, and that there may be a fair few artists
conference, followed by the team-building challenge which
amongst them! Guests were so pleased with the end result
was designed to demonstrate the conference’s key message
There was just one catch: guests had no idea what the overall
that they asked for it to be delivered to their brand new
of global expansion through ‘Radley’s Big Adventure’.
artwork was supposed to look like. Each team was given
offices, where it’ll take pride of place on the wall.
To f i n d o u t m o r e a b o u t t e a m - b u i l d i n g a n d p a r t i c i p a t i o n e v e n t s p l e a s e v i s i t e v e n t w i s e . c o . u k .
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T h e C o n c e rt o P o s t
Fullcircle’s
Nestled in the up-and-coming area of Blackhorse
and a giant 6ft high cake complete with internal
Road you will find the Fullcircle theming and
ladder for a pop out surprise.
furniture warehouses with over 50,000 square
feet of space. Blackhorse Road is home to many
creative agencies and workshops. As you exit
the tube station the first thing you see is a great
sparkling heart-shaped sign boasting the words
‘Welcome: to the home of people who make and
create,’ which is no understatement.
In terms of transport Fullcircle has:
• 2x 1960’s route master buses
• 2x electric milk floats
• 2x London black cabs with over 700,000 miles
on the clock
• 1x tuk tuk
The splendour and eccentricity of Fullcircle’s
Creative Director, Simeon Aldred, is evident the
moment you walk inside the warehouse doors and
• 2x ice cream tricycles
• 2x restored caravans in a 1970s kitsch style
spot his wall of vintage paintings, of everything
from landscapes to cowboys, collected over the
If you are a fan of mid-century modern the
years. The warehouse has a certain buzz to it, which
warehouse would be your idea of furniture heaven.
ebbs and flows with the constant loading and
There are row upon row of Eames furniture in all
unloading of equipment going to and from events.
colours and styles. There is a plethora of antiques,
including Singer sewing machines, apothecary
Inside this theming treasure trove, there are
cabinets and old school desks. No matter your
263 vintage suitcases and large steamer trunks,
specification - contemporary, rustic, modern or
taxidermy animals from squirrels to life-size stags,
eclectic - with enough searching you will find what
glass bottles of every shape and size, sports
you are looking for!
equipment including vintage sledges, skis and
racquets, candelabras of all shapes and sizes and a
To find out more about how Fullcircle’s furniture
giant human sized bird cage. Among the weirdest
and theming could help you next event come to
things there are a whole army of terracotta warriors
life visit wearefullcircle.co.uk.
Winch es t e r
House
Winchester House is a spacious private
members’ club on the banks of the
Thames, a stone’s throw from Putney
Bridge. The historic venue is brand new to
Concerto, and it’s a real hidden gem, with
charm and character in abundance.
Ideal for events all year round, Winchester
House boasts stunning private lawns on
the Thames. Summer events can make use
of the half-acre private gardens, which are
perfect for team building events, drinks
receptions, BBQs and street food.
The flexible space can accommodate
wedding receptions, civil partnership
ceremonies, bar/bat mitzvahs, fashion
shows, location filming, conferences,
product launches and much more.
To find out more about our newest venue
email [email protected].
Think and Thank
A motto on the building’s gates dates back to
its Cromwellian links and the Putney Debates
of about 1646. In the early 1650s Cromwell
oversaw a somewhat puritanical Church in
England; the words ‘Think and Thank’ are to
be found in churches of that period. Oliver
Cromwell billeted his officers at Winchester
House. And thus the connection.
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Police Bravery Rewarded at Plaisterers’ Hall
Police officers were rewarded for their courage at the 19th national Police Bravery Awards
i n O c t o b e r. T h e e v e n t b e g a n w i t h a d r i n k s r e c e p t i o n a t 1 0 D o w n i n g S t r e e t , b e f o r e g u e s t s
w e r e i n v i t e d t o P l a i s t e r e r s ’ H a l l f o r d i n n e r, f o l l o w e d b y a n a w a r d s c e r e m o n y.
The event was attended by Home Secretary Theresa May, Police Minister
Mike Penning and Met Police commissioner Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe, among
other dignitaries. Outstanding acts of heroism were rewarded, including
flood rescues, arson attacks, river rescues, stopping a hit and run driver and
confronting armed offenders.
The awards were established 19 years ago to pay tribute to the unsung
heroes of the police service. The gala evening honours officers who put
themselves at risk of death or serious harm performing their duties.
Guests began with a drinks reception before moving into the Great Hall
where they were welcomed by Steve White, who introduced a video message
Then it was time for the awards to get underway. In the running to be
from the Prime Minister, David Cameron.
crowned the bravest officer of the year were 66 officers from 31 forces across
Guests then enjoyed a three-course meal by Create Food & Party Design,
with main courses including roasted sirloin of British beef with leek, Colston
England and Wales. Eight winners were announced during the evening,
followed by one overall winner.
Bassett stilton and potato terrine, wilted spinach, thyme and garlic roasted
On the night the National Police Bravery Award went to Sgt. Stephen Brown,
wedges of pumpkin and roasting jus, and artichoke and thyme pithivier
who found himself fighting for his life on Christmas Eve 2012 when he tackled
with buttery mash, wilted spinach, beetroot purée and roasted garlic cream,
and disarmed a man who was trying to slash him with a Samurai sword.
followed by molten chocolate cake with cranberry ice cream, salted pecan
Find out more about events at Plaisterers’ Hall at plaisterershall.com.
and rosemary brittle and malted milk panna cotta.
Back to the 80s
with Home Bargains
FISH & CHIP CONES
Home Bargains, a chain of discount stores operating throughout the United
Kingdom, took a trip back in time in January when, with the help of JD
Parties, the company hosted a night of spectacular 80s themed parties
across the country.
For the second year running, staff from over 370 Home Bargains stores were
invited to party the night away on the 3rd January, at 10 different venues. In
all there were 4,160 guests celebrating at three sports stadiums, two Hilton
hotels, two conference venues, one museum, one equestrian centre and one
marquee.
Every guest was welcomed into their venue with an arrival drink, followed by
a sumptuous three-course meal, they then partied the night away in true 80s
style with lots of glow sticks and even more classic 80s anthems.
The venues included JD Parties’ three Christmas venues, Cheshire’s
Tatton Park, Liverpool’s Aintree Racecourse, and Birmingham’s ICC, each
of which has just finished a season of stunning themed Christmas parties
– the Speakeasy Ball, Hollywood Ball and Glitter Ball; where guests were
entertained by aerialists, a fire spectacular and live music.
Guests were encouraged to dress up and truly embrace the theme – and
some attendees really excelled themselves! We saw everything from
Beetlejuice and the Honey Monster to the Smurfs. We also had guests on
roller skates and neon outfits galore.
We love polar bears. Which is why we could never let a past issue of The Concerto Post
go to waste - we always recycle them into something special!
The most observant of our guests might have noticed something a little bit different
about the fish and chips we served throughout the summer… The cones were made of no
ordinary newspaper. They were Concerto Posts, recycled in the most delicious of ways.
What better way to kick off 2015?
Find out more at jdparties.co.uk.
O N T HE R OA D A GAIN
Our trucks didn’t get a wink of sleep
during the Christmas period, they were
out and about travelling 14,452 miles
– that’s the distance from London to
Australia, and back!
Concerto Tales
Concerto Tales
No. 50
M O NE Y, M O NE Y, M O NE Y
No. 51
Our musicians are the best of the bunch,
and their instRuments aren’t bad either.
In fact if you got them all together
they’d be worth £456,000 – that’s double
the average UK house price.
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T h e C o n c e rt o P o s t
F ullcircl e &
C o nc e rt o L i v e
Suppl y
Ero i ca
B r i ta n n i a
Fullcircle and Concerto Live joined
forces with Britannia events to present
‘the most handsome bike race in the
Wo r l d ’ i n J u n e : E r o i c a B r i t a n n i a .
The Best of British bike ride and festival included three jam-packed
days of live music and vintage fun fair magic, featuring brilliant brands
from vintage sales and lifestyle to bike brands and street food vendors.
Fullcircle and Concerto Live worked in partnership to manage the
logistics of this huge event, as well as designing and building the
festival itself. The two Concerto divisions worked with Britannia events
to manage everything from staging and dressing to security and
power. Guests enjoyed fantastic local food and drink. The Thornbridge
Tavern served the festival’s very own Eroica Britannia Pale Ale.
Throughout the festival no less than 175 brands and festival traders
were looked after by the team, who also managed experiential
activities from sponsors including Hendrick’s Gin, Tanqueray Gin
Garden and Lush Cosmetics. Guests enjoyed the Fun Station at the
LUSH Festival Shop, where a LUSH Kitchen enabled kids of all ages to
make their own bathtime treats.
Eroica Britannia said, “The team have been an invaluable partner in
the festival. Their vision and ability to match our dreams with their
scope, enthusiasm and passion meant our three day festival was as
beautiful and boutique as we always knew it would be.”
Eroica Britannia returns this year, from 19th - 21st June. Join the
challenge of The Great British Adventure and adventure through the
beauty of the Peak District for the ride of 2015. Pre-1987 bikes only!
Find out more at eroicabritannia.co.uk.
VENUESEEKER’S
SUMMER SPACES
Venueseeker is the comprehensive
online guide to the very best unique
venues and event services in the
UK. Whether you’re looking for the
per fect City space for your conference,
a dramatic backdrop for a prestigious
awards ceremony or the ideal setting
for your summer or Christmas party,
Venueseeker can help.
We caught up with the team to get
their ten top venues for summer
entertaining in 2015 - here are the
spaces you need to know about.
For more information on any of these
spaces or to arrange a site visit please
visit venueseeker.com.
THE PAPERWORKS, SE1
The Venue at the Royal Liver Building, L3
250 - 1,000 GUESTS
30 - 200 guests
The Paperworks is an exciting new South London pop-up
space developed by Corsica Studios. Soak up the sun at this
summer event space and enjoy great music, exceptional
cocktails and some of London’s best street food.
The Liver Building’s extraordinary first floor event space is
perfectly suited to special occasions, whether you’re looking
for the ultimate corporate event space or want to impress
with a private event like no other.
The Pavilion at the Tower of London, EC3
The Artillery Garden at The HAC, EC1
300 - 1,200 guests
150 - 2,000 guests
The magnificent Pavilion is an ideal location for team
building events and summer parties. Based in the heart
of London within the mighty walls of the iconic Tower of
London, the Pavilion is a bespoke structure that is certain to
wow your guests.
The Artillery Garden at the HAC is exclusively available
during the summer months for summer parties,
team-building or family days, conferences and dinners.
Offering an oasis of calm in the heart of the City, the venue is
the perfect space for private and corporate summer events.
Old Billingsgate, EC3
Building Six at the O2, SE10
400 - 2,400 GUESTS
100 - 3,000 guests
Just a few minutes from Bank, Canon Street and London
Bridge stations, Old Billingsgate is one of the most soughtafter venues in London. For summer 2015 the venue will be
enhanced with an industrial style, inspired by loft living.
The dynamic and luxurious space of Building Six is ideal for
special events. Situated within London’s iconic O2, Building
Six comprises a number of vast interconnected spaces with
unparalleled flexibility and versatility.
Roundhouse Rooftop Gardens, NW1
OXO2, SE1
40 - 100 guests
50 - 400 guests
Up above Camden Beach, you’ll find something really special
– a beautiful roof garden, complete with palms, sun loungers,
armchairs, private bar and sound system.
The stylish and elegant OXO2 is a clean and crisp blank
canvas which is perfect for almost any event. Stunning views
take centre stage from this elegant contemporary space,
which benefits from floor to ceiling windows and plenty of
natural light.
The Garden Room at Syon Park, TW8
The Conservatory at Painshill, KT11
200 - 800 guests
80 - 400 guests
The Garden Room at Syon Park is a fabulous purpose built
space, designed with entertaining in mind. Surrounded by 50
acres of idyllic parkland, The Garden Room offers a stunning
setting for summer events - despite being only 10 miles from
central London.
Set within the exquisite setting of a 160-acre park, the
Conservatory at Painshill is a picture perfect venue. The
purpose-built event space has been designed within
Painshill’s private walled gardens, enabling you to make the
most of this prime example of Georgian heritage.
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Christmas
with
JD Parties
THE ALPINE BALL
T h e H o ll y w o o d B a ll
T H E S P EAKEASY
TAT T O N , M A N C H E S T E R
I C C , B irmingham
A intree , L iverpool
Enter a world of fire and ice at this year’s
Alpine Ball. Relax in the Alpine setting with
roaring log fires before going off-piste into
a world of ice, snow and the ultimate
après-ski experience!
Feel like a real celebrity as you are given the full red
carpet treatment. At the Hollywood Ball you’ll experience
a Christmas Party like no other as you enter the world of
glitz, glamour, drama and pure Hollywood entertainment.
Lights, camera, action – let’s get this party started!
Prohibition is back for Christmas 2015 as we
bring the opulence and mystique of 1920s
speakeasies to life with a night of forbidden
drinks, jazz and pure entertainment. This is one
Christmas party guaranteed to be roaring!
To b o o k y o u r t i c k e t f o r a n y o f t h e a b o v e e v e n t s , o r t o f i n d o u t m o r e v i s i t j d p a r t i e s . c o . u k .
T h e T rip o f a L if e tim e :
Concerto Live Takes Top Performers
to Hong Kong and Macau
November 2014 saw one automotive financial services client go all out
on the destination for its incentive programme, when 36 top performing
dealer principals jetted to the Pearl of the Orient, Hong Kong, before a
short trip to nearby Macau.
Concerto Live needed another destination that would have guests
climbing the ladder to sales success, and as ever it had to be a city of
As well as building the brand, Concerto Live also built the website for
the programme, featuring sales results and teasers. Monthly e-mails kept
dealers’ interest and ensured everyone was motivated to sell finance, in
the hope of a place on this once-in-a-lifetime trip.
The lucky 36 who qualified enjoyed three nights in the Chinese metropolis,
staying at one of Hong Kong’s premier hotels, the exquisite Mandarin
Oriental, before heading across to Macau, Asia’s gambling mecca.
Guests qualified for this trip via a programme Concerto Live devised
called East Meets West, a league table system that saw dealers gain
points for every finance package sale made in their dealership.
Incentivising your Workforce: To Buy or To Fly?
When it comes to attracting and keeping hold of the best talent in the
business, motivation is the name of the game. A successful workforce must be
motivated towards common business goals and targets, but what’s the best
way to incentivise your team and hold onto them, whilst rewarding them for
their results?
You could spend your days standing behind staff with a megaphone, shouting
“WORK, COME ON! SELL SELL SELL!” It worked for the Wolf of Wall Street,
but let’s face it, it’s not really befitting to modern day corporate culture.
True motivation begins when your people buy into your values and feel part of
the bigger picture, but in a world of ambitious sales targets, where markets are
competitive and fast-paced, incentives are undeniably vital. So what exactly
does that famous ‘carrot’ look like?
A lot of traditional organisations are still using cash-only incentives, but
does that really offer value for money, or set your company apart from your
competitors? Money by itself is the most expensive incentive according to
Kong to Macau via a hydrofoil for the last leg of the trip. The final day
included a tour of the city, with its glitzy casinos and top-class restaurants.
Guests enjoyed the best of the Mediterranean and Las Vegas whilst
staying in the Venetian Hotel. Even the day of departure began with
tickets to the Manny Pacquiao world title boxing match.
This incentive programme worked for Concerto Live’s client and dealers
experiences. In Hong Kong that’s exactly what you get – jaw-dropping
sights with unique Chinese culture.
But the experiences didn’t stop there! The group journeyed from Hong
A welcome dinner in a private box at Happy Valley racecourse kicked off
a six-day programme of Hong Kong experiences. Guests saw the famous
night horse racing, were whisked through the city’s markets, left awestruck
watching the Symphony of Lights show from a Chinese Junk, took to the
seas for a dragon boat race and enjoyed dinner on the top floor of the
old Bank of China.
alike – dealers were incentivised into getting on an amazing money-can’t-
a Harvard Business Review study, which says that cash incentives are purely
transactional for the employee, where as other rewards can help form
relationships.
With incentive travel, the world really is your oyster!
Travel is the number one motivator for employees. It goes back to the fact that
for brands to really engage with people, they need to create experiences. It’s
easy to be put off by the idea of travel – taking a group of people away sounds
like it’s an expensive and time-consuming thing to do, but companies who
are willing to do more than just meet or beat industry pay grades will reap the
rewards.
When purchasing travel and entertainment for a group, many ‘money can’t buy’
experiences become much more accessible and affordable, meaning you’ll be
able to create an incredible adventure that really packs a punch and lives long
in the memories of your workforce.
Group travel opens doors for unforgettable and usually unobtainable activities,
from igloo making competitions in Swedish Lapland to sushi suppers up in the
highest restaurant in the world. Or perhaps your team would prefer private
shopping sprees in the souks of Marrakech or a dinner beneath the Eiffel Tower?
buy trip to the other side of the world, while the client benefited from an
uplift in sales. And while Concerto Live can’t say Hong Kong and Macau
proved to be the unquestionable driving force behind this sales spike,
well… it must have helped!
An important internal communications and culture-building tool, an incentive
trip not only provides your staff with the time away from their desks to cement
great relationships, but also helps build goodwill, loyalty and advocacy.
Incentivising Externally
The principle also works well when incentivising clients or brokers. As well
as encouraging people to consider your company above your competitors,
there are various touch points of an incentive programme, such as the
communications campaign, venue, food or activity choice that can be tailored
to build a real brand experience rather than just a business trip.
The next time you have an ambitious business objective or sales target to meet,
consider the bigger picture and speak to Concerto Live about designing an
incentive experience. An incentive trip that represents what you stand for as a
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Xmas Street Moves to The Boiler House, Brick Lane
Following a hugely successful launch last winter, our Christmas
club night with London’s best street food is back for a second
season. The trailblazing indoor night market moves to the
Old Truman Brewery’s Boiler House this winter, an industrial
warehouse space in the heart of East London.
At Xmas Street some of London’s finest street food traders come
together for a party showcasing the best of the London street
food scene.
With its authentic urban style, Xmas Street is a unique space for
informal events with just a little edge. We have created a gritty,
warehouse-inspired setting complete with festoon lighting, loads
of old leather sofas and relaxed bench seating, where you can
party till late.
Inside you’ll find up to four street food vendors and bars serving
an extensive cocktail list, all set to the sounds of our resident DJ.
What your guests will be feasting on is up to you. Choose four from
our list of approved KERB traders to create your own Xmas Street.
xmasstreet.com
KERB is an acclaimed street food
organisation providing the best
food from the most talented
traders in iconic settings all over
London. Now KERB is leading
the way in bringing the energy of
the outdoors, indoors for private
events and parties.
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STANDING
CONFERENCE
ALL YEAR ROUND VENUES
BANQUETING HOUSE
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150 - 380
100 - 450
60 - 400
The Conservatory at Painshill
painshillevents.co.uk
80 - 320
up to 400
80 - 400
CUTTY SARK
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10 - 270
30 - 450
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GUILDHALL
venueseeker.com/guildhall
100 - 500
80 - 760
80 - 760
il bottaccio
venueseeker.com/il-bottaccio
60 - 200
60 - 400
75 - 250
KEW, JOSEPH BANKS BUILDING
venueseeker.com/kew-joseph-banks
100 - 180
100 - 230
100 - 200
KEW, NASH CONSERVATORY
venueseeker.com/kew-nash
20 - 100
50 - 200
50 - 200
KEW, THE ORANGERY
venueseeker.com/kew-orangery
20 - 200
20 - 400
20 - 160
LSO ST LUKE’S
venueseeker.com/lso
64 - 250
100 - 450
20 - 250
MERMAID CONFERENCE AND EVENTS CENTRE
venueseeker.com/mermaid
10 - 300
10 - 400
10 - 600
MUSEUM OF LONDON
venueseeker.com/museum-of-london
50 - 400
50 - 1000
50 - 300
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM, CENTRAL HALL
venueseeker.com/nhm-central-hall
100 - 650
200 - 1200
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NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM, DARWIN CENTRE
venueseeker.com/nhm-darwin-centre
50 - 150
100 - 350
100 - 300
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM, THE EARTH HALLS
venueseeker.com/nhm-earth-hall
20 - 200
20 - 500
-
Old Billingsgate
weareultimate.co.uk
20 - 1200
20 - 2000
20 - 1200
OLD Billingsgate Vaults
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300 - 600
300 - 800
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OXO2
oxo2.co.uk
50 - 220
150 - 400
50 - 150
PLAISTERERS’ HALL
plaisterershall.com
150 - 380
200 - 550
20 - 400
Roundhouse
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400 - 850
400 - 1800
400 - 900
ROYAL LIVER BUILDING
royalliverbuildingvenue.co.uk
up to 120
up to 200
up to 80
SOCIETY OF ANTIQUARIES
venueseeker.com/society
10 - 105
10 - 105
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ST PAUL’S CATHEDRAL
venueseeker.com/st-pauls
2 - 250
12 - 350
4 - 70
SYON HOUSE
venueseeker.com/syon
25 - 120
25 - 120
25 - 120
TOBACCO DOCK
venueseeker.com/tobacco
50 - 1200
50 - 3000
50 - 2000
HM TOWER OF LONDON
venueseeker.com/tower
10 - 240
10 - 300
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VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM
venueseeker.com/victoria-albert
10 - 400
30 - 600
60 - 300
WINCHESTER HOUSE
concertogroup.co.uk
up to 100
up to 150
up to 120
SUMMER VENUES
The Artillery Garden, HAC
weareultimate.co.uk
400 - 900
400 - 2500
400 - 900
The Conservatory at Painshill
painshillevents.co.uk
80 - 320
up to 400
80 - 350
The Garden Room AT Syon Park
gardenroom-syon.co.uk
150 - 600
up to 600
200 - 600
Old Billingsgate
weareultimate.co.uk
400 - 1200
400 - 2000
400 - 1200
OXO2
oxo2.co.uk
50 - 220
150 - 400
50 - 200
The PaPERWORKS
weareultimate.co.uk
-
250 - 1000
-
The Pavilion at the Tower of London
weareultimate.co.uk
350 - 700
400 - 1200
350 - 700
Plaisterers’ Hall
plaisterershall.com
150 - 340
200 - 550
12 - 400
The View AT THE ARTILLERY GARDEN, HAC
weareultimate.co.uk
-
150 - 600
-
jdparties.co.uk
10 - 1000
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WINTER VENUES
Aintree Racecourse
The Artillery Garden, HAC
weareultimate.co.uk
400 - 900
400 - 2000
up to 800
AUSTIN FRIARS
weareultimate.co.uk
60 - 140
60 - 400
75 - 250
The Conservatory at Painshill
painshillevents.co.uk
80 - 320
up to 400
80 - 350
EARTH HALLS
weareultimate.co.uk
120 - 220
220 - 400
-
GRAND HALL, ICC
jdparties.co.uk
10 - 1250
-
-
il bottaccio
weareultimate.co.uk
60 - 200
60 - 400
75 - 250
Old Billingsgate
weareultimate.co.uk
400 - 1200
400 - 2000
400 - 1200
OLD Billingsgate Vaults
weareultimate.co.uk
300 - 600
300 - 800
-
One London Wall
plaisterershall.com
180 - 340
200 - 500
12 - 400
OXO2
oxo2.co.uk
80 - 180
100 - 400
50 - 180
The Pavilion at the Tower of London
weareultimate.co.uk
350 - 700
400 - 1200
350 - 750
RIVER ROOMS
weareultimate.co.uk
140 - 300
200 - 550
140 - 300
Roundhouse
weareultimate.co.uk
400 - 850
400 - 1800
400 - 900
STUDIO SPACES
weareultimate.co.uk
180 - 320
250 - 800
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TATTON PARK
jdparties.co.uk
10 - 1500
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-
xmas street AT THE BOILER HOUSE
xmasstreet.co.uk
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250 - 800
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