Tag: Audio Visual

Christmas party venues: VIP gigs and the edible Sugar Palace

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8 Northumberland Avenue is pushing the boat out this year with two creative themes that will see you clock-watching until the silly season. This Christmas, The Old Billiard Room will transform into an enchanting fairy-tale playground. Think ‘Sugar Plum Fairy’s Kingdom of Sweets meets the White Witch’s Castle’.

A glittering silver and white colour scheme perfects a dazzling winter wonderland complete with edible trees, giant lollipops and a candy-man DJ. Nibble on whimsical spinning table centres and enter the dungeon sweet shop if you dare. But beware, The White Witch will be casting a spell over the evening and once guests have entered The Sugar Palace, they may never want to leave.

Alternatively, invite your guests to ‘Rock the Ballroom’ in a show-stopping, live gig extravaganza in the spectacular Victorian Ballroom, boasting soaring columns, dazzling arches and intricate ceilings dressed with vintage chandeliers. Guests will believe they’re watching top artists perform live on stage at their very own private gig thanks to ground-breaking 3D holographic technology developed by Musion – as famously seen during Coachella 2012, when Dr Dre and Snoop Dogg resurrected the late rapper Tupac Shakur as an on-stage hologram.

Package prices for both themes start at £70pp. Book early to avoid disappointment by calling 020 3263 1011 or emailing [email protected].

More Christmas party venue options:

Good, old-fashioned nostalgia: 1920s & 1940s

Your own private members club

Lights, camera, exhibition!

A classic Christmas knees-up

Christmas with a conscience

Roasted chestnuts, mulled wine and carols

Intimate, private dining celebrations

Work hard, play hard

 

No.11 Cavendish completes £250k refurb

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The refurbishment of 10 meeting rooms at No.11 Cavendish Square is now complete and event organisers are invited to enjoy the spruced up surroundings at this centrally located venue, near Oxford Circus.

New carpets, re-painted walls and new blinds complement a collection of contemporary photographs of iconic London scenes hung on the walls, including views of the Shard, the London Eye and St Paul’s Cathedral.

One wall in each of the meeting rooms is now magnetised, enabling delegates to attach free-standing magnetic flip charts as required. Low wattage lighting and energy saving LCD panels also now feature in each room.

The £250,000 refurbishment, which includes renovation of the Marlborough and the Maynard Theatre and their adjoining break-out rooms, sees AV upgraded to include state-of-the-art, 55-inch slimline LCD monitors with wall-mounted sound bars. These provide high quality, easy-to-adjust audio without the need for data projectors and screens. Clients connect directly to a floor box for user-friendly, slick presentations.

Popular room The Orangery now boasts multi-colour LED lighting throughout, which can be used to colour match a brand or create a theme. The lighting is controlled from an iPad or via a wall-mounted control panel.

For more information on No.11 Cavendish Square click here, or to discuss your next event, please email Lucy Johnson Brown or call 020 7307 2488.

Top accolade for Church House Conference Centre AV team

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Church House Conference Centre’s in-house AV team has won a prestigious industry award for its high quality service.

At the annual AV Awards, held on October 12 2012 at the London Hilton on Park Lane, the Westminster venue was chosen as the winner of the In-House AV Team of the Year category. The award was collected by AV manager Ian Locke and AV technician Jonathan Hills. It is the second time in three years that the venue has won the award, previously winning in 2010. It was also a finalist in 2011.

Church House Conference Centre offers state-of-the-art AV facilities which are managed by its highly professional team. The venue hosts a wide range of events, including gala dinners, product launches, cocktail receptions, award ceremonies, AGMs, conferences and board meetings, for which the AV team offer a seamless and flexible service.

By closely monitoring customer feedback and keeping up to date with the latest trends, the AV team is able to continuously improve its service offering and client experience. To keep ahead of client requirements, the venue has made significant investment in technology, equipment and people in the last 12 months. Its most recent upgrade was the installation of a 100MB per second broadband line which will mean Church House Conference Centre can accommodate even the most challenging audio visual requirements.

“We’re delighted that our in-house AV team has been recognised for its first class service,” says Robin Parker, Church House Conference Centre’s general manager. “With a wide range of technology and skills at their disposal, the AV team can offer clients a package suitable for events of any type or size. The team are the perfect example of how good practice, staff retention and investment in technology and infrastructure, as well as employee training and development, can provide clients with an exceptional AV experience and create a culture of AV excellence.”