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March 8th, 2010 - admin, in Uncategorized
GLASGOW’S RANGE OF VENUES PROVIDES AN EVENT OPTIONS ENCORE
by Encore’s Ian Boardley
It’s no great secret that Glaswegians are among the best in the world when it comes to hosting a party. And visitors to The Main Event 2010 this Thursday will be given a timely reminder of the eclectic mix of world-class venues in the city where such events can be held.
Within walking distance of the SECC, home of The Main Event 2010, lie some of the most iconic Scottish venues within what is now recognised as one of Europe’s most stylish and vibrant cities.
From the grand and imposing City Chambers through the magnificent Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum to the unique and historic ‘Glenlee’ Tall Ship (built in 1896) on the River Clyde, Glasgow is home to a truly stunning set of event locations.
All events, including weddings, at the above venues – and more – are managed by Encore Hospitality Services, who will have a presence throughout the day at The Main Event 2010.
The flexibility of space available at Encore’s city venues, from the opulent to the avant garde, is what sets it apart. Blessed with some of the most beautiful buildings in the UK and there is certainly something for everyone – be it a private dinner, a corporate conference or a wedding for 200 guests.
Encore also boast significant experience in event management which means the staff treat each and every event as unique and apply their renowned service and professionalism, from providing anything from a biscuit to a banquet, to ensuring even the most minor detail receives the required attention.
Visit the Encore stand at The Main Event 2010 this Thursday or visit www.encorehospitalityservices.co.uk to see the full list of venues and services.
If you would like further information about any of the venues call 0845 030 30 34 or email ian.boardley@glasgow.gov.uk
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March 4th, 2010 - admin, in Uncategorized
- Do you have the key to a Dragon’s heart?
- Would you benefit from a Dragon’s expert opinion?
The Main Event 2010 organisers have revealed a rare opportunity for visitors and exhibitors to pitch their unique business ideas to Scotland’s very own Dragon at the Main Event next Thursday (11 March) at the SECC.
Up to three lucky people will have the chance to pitch to the Edinburgh-based entrepreneur, Shaf Rasul, who will provide valuable feedback and advice on how to make it work.
Each person will take to the stage and have five minutes to deliver their idea. Shaf will give his expert critique on their proposal.
Once everyone has pitched, The Main Event audience will have the chance to participate by using electronic voting pads to select which ‘pitch’ they would give a fictional amount of £80,000 to if they were in Shaf’s shoes, before Shaf delivers his final verdict!
Anyone interested in pitching to Shaf should email their contact details and a brief description of their idea by Tuesday 9 March to Anna McConville – Anna.McConville@qdevents.co.uk
The final ‘pitchers’ will be notified in advance of the event.
Get those thinking caps on and take advantage before this experienced Dragon leaves its den!
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March 4th, 2010 - admin, in Uncategorized
T in the Park’s Geoff Ellis popped down to the SECC this week to see how preparations were going for The Main Event 2010 taking place next Thursday (11 March).
Ellis, founder of the legendary music event, visited exhibitors Geronimo Sailing to get on board their yacht and experience a ‘board’ meeting with a difference!
He also met with some of the staff from QD events – organisers of the Main Event – who gave him a sneak preview of this year’s disco theme! There was no Specialized Bar, nor any disco dancers, but there was an MC and lots of shimmering glitter balls to add a little sparkle as they docked on the River Clyde on the (unusually) sunny March afternoon! …All just a taste of what is to come!
Geoff Ellis will be sharing his knowledge at a speaker session not to be missed from 11:45am – 12:30pm in the MCL theatre. Geoff will be taking a look at some of the biggest music festivals in the country and will talk about how and why they work in Scotland.
For more information about the speaker sessions at The MCL Theatre visit the Main Event website here and select ‘Features’, then ‘The MCL Theatre’
For more information about Geronimo Sailing, visit their website here
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March 2nd, 2010 - admin, in Uncategorized
Pampering specialist, 15 Royal Terrace Spa has just confirmed a special competition which has a total prize value of £120, giving three lucky Main Event 2010 visitors the opportunity to win a ‘Refresh & Rebalance’ treatment when they visit the Pamper Zone at The Main Event on at the SECC on 11 March.
Everyone visiting the Pamper Zone will be asked for their business card which will be entered into the prize draw to win the free full body pampering experience each worth £40!
The Mediterranean-inspired ‘Refresh & Rebalance’ involves a full-body exfoliation with warm oil drizzled onto the skin and then gently massaged back in, removing dead skin cells and leaving a nourishing, protective film on your skin. Once your skin is refreshed, it is time to re-balance the mind with a Shiatsu pressure point massage carried out on the face. The treatment is completed with a relaxing neck, shoulder and scalp massage… pure, selfish indulgence for any hard working business person!
But worry not, if you don’t win, the spa will still be on hand at the Pamper Zone at this year’s event and offering visitors the opportunity to relax and re-energise with an express mini-treatment from the team.
Make sure you take advantage of the experienced therapists – a perfect way to end, start or energize your day at the Main Event 2010.
The express treatments on offer will be:
Back, neck and shoulder massage
Hand massage followed by a file and polish
Indian head massage
Mini facial
Mini makeover
15 Royal Terrace is the home of one of Glasgow’s most popular spas. Set on the edge of one of the city’s best parks, Kelvingrove, the spa is fast becoming popular as the place to meet friends, have some tea or a glass of bubbly and a treatment any time of the week. Whether you’re looking to enjoy a facial or relaxing body massage as an individual or part of a group, you will be looked after and pampered by the experienced and friendly team of qualified therapists.
As part of a B-listed Terrace, 15 Royal Terrace has been lovingly transformed into a relaxing haven offering the best Spa experience possible. A large chill out lounge and meeting room are also available accommodating Groups, Corporate days and Private Parties.
For more information about 15 Royal Terrace Spa, click here
For more information about The Main Event 2010, click here and select ‘features’
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February 17th, 2010 - admin, in Uncategorized
The Bogus Brothers are a constantly evolving five piece party band from York. Renowned for their energetic shows, the bands wow factor and interaction with their audience is now legendary.
“We have made some very good contacts in Scotland in our first year and are seen to be a refreshing change and something new for the events industry in this area. We are very excited to be returning to the show this year to build on last years success. The Main Event is the only serious event show that services the needs of event organisers in Scotland and we feel it is something we have to be part of as a serious professional entertainment specialist.
We are fully aware of the problems facing event organisers sourcing entertainment from across the border and the huge costs involved in flying bands up from London and arranging equipment.
After several years performing at the very top of the events industry in the UK we felt Scotland had been neglected and as the band are based in Yorkshire it meant that it was the same travelling distance to Glasgow and Edinburgh as it was for us to travel to London. In essence it is something we should have thought about doing sooner as the reception at the events we performed at last year in Glasgow, Edinburgh Aberdeen and Inverness were overwhelming. Nearly all have rebooked for events this year and there has been a steady stream of enquiries from guests who attended those events we performed at.
I think because the Bogus Brothers include their travel and production in the reasonable fees we charge it has enabled event organisers in Scotland to use the bands entertainment cost effectively for their events ensuring 1st class entertainment within limited budgets.
We also have preferential rates with an AV company called AV Matrix who work with the band regularly and specialise in Conference and Awards production. In these difficult times finding a professional company who are very competitive, extremely efficient and listen to exactly what the client requires ensuring your special event comes in on budget is essential. Having worked with many production companies, AV Matrix ability to listen and provide have always exceeded our expectations and those of the event organisers we have worked for.
We have tried to think of everything to make an event organisers life as easy as possible and have even set up a no contact website for event organisers to show potential clients with none of the bands contact details. This website is www.bogusbrothers.info “
The band specialise in providing unique tailored entertainment for Awards dinners, company parties and conferences, weddings and celebrity parties. Some of the celebrities they have provided entertainment for include Sir Alex Ferguson, Eddie Jordan of Formula One, Ronan Keating, The Corrs and U2 and this year are the entertainment for the Irish rugby captain Brian O’driscolls wedding.
The bands website www.bogusbrothers.com provides all the information an event organiser would require and clients requiring a cd rom brochure to show clients and for more information regarding fees can call Tony Williams on 07831561012.
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January 26th, 2010 - admin, in Uncategorized
Audio Visuals are a great way to make presentations and events come to life. In fact in some ways, it is now expected – anything that lacks that ‘jazz’ is not worth staying for.
Audio Visual technology can be used to enhance seminars, consumer events, conferences or just to keep staff awake at a Monday morning meeting. The right mix can leave a lasting impression on people and can mean the difference between an event that is credible or incredible!
In Scotland we have a wealth of companies that specialise in everything from lighting, staging and projection to video conferencing, interactive white boards and high definition plasma screens.
At the Main Event 2010 we will have some of Scotland’s leading specialists in Audio Visual technology showcasing their products and services. Details are given below and for more information about any of our exhibitors please click here:
Cameron Presentations Ltd
Tel: 0141 637 0368 (Stand 517B): Cameron Presentations provide comprehensive presentation solutions to a variety of clients in different fields. However, the ethos remains the same regardless of the client – create engaging, memorable experiences using the highest quality equipment and most talented personnel. The full-service offering allows for client support through idea generation and presentation design to logistical trouble-shooting and technical guidance on the day of the event.
Hire-Intelligence
Tel: 01786 479 077 (Stand 518A): Hire Intelligence is Central Scotland’s leading hire company for computers, laptops, laser printers, LCD screens, videoconferencing and Smartboards. With a huge range and stock of top brand equipment and technicians who will deliver and install, they know what it takes to exceed your expectations.
Ward Steedsy Associates Ltd
Tel: 01506 844 844 (Stand 511E): Suppliers of high quality audio systems from Funktion-One, suitable for a wide range of events.
Sound and Vision
Tel: 0131 334 3324 (Stand 509A): Sound and Vision is one of UK’s leading Event Production and Presentation companies. The company was recently crowned the best technical production company at the Scottish Event Awards. Whether you require event or video production across the UK and into Europe or Audio Visual (AV) and IT equipment hire in Edinburgh, Glasgow and throughout Scotland, Sound and Vision are here to help.
Tapestry AV
Tel: 0845 230 8999 (Stand 504D): Tapestry is a leading Audio Visual hire and live event production company providing a range of event solutions, equipment and services to clients ranging from event organisers, management companies, hotels and conference centres throughout Scotland, and Europe. They are a family owned and operated business that prides itself on extremely high levels of customer service, good communication, trust, great value and excellent client relationships.
MCL Scotland
Tel: 0131 314 0650 (Stand 519A): Based in Glasgow and Edinburgh, MCL Scotland have a wealth of experience in the industry and with large investment in new technology, customers can expect the planning of any event will be handled to the highest standards.
FMX Ltd
Tel: 01560 600271 (Stand 502B): Based in Ayrshire, FMX specialise in audio, lighting and staging for events.
Northern Light
Tel: 0131 622 9100 (Stand 501A): Northern Light’s diverse range of services ensures that every kind of performance - from the opening night of a new theatre to a sales presentation in a corporate board room - goes like clockwork. In 2009 they won best technical services at the Scottish Event Awards.
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September 14th, 2009 - admin, in Uncategorized
Friday night saw the events industry gather at the Hilton, Glasgow to attend the 2009 Scottish Event Awards.
The event was attended by the elite of the Scottish events industry at a ceremony which is only in its second year and is designed to promote, reward and celebrate the growing and successful events industry in Scotland.
The Main Event was nominated for the best Buisness to Buisness exhibition and went on to WIN the award.
This is a great testament to everyone involved with The Main Event, and goes on to show that The Main Event is the place to be to show what you have and to get exactly what you want.
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September 2nd, 2009 - admin, in Uncategorized
We are pleased to announce the keynote speaker will be Shaf Rasul from Dragon’s Den fame. Edinburgh based Shaf Rasul established E-Net Computers Limited, in 2000 and it is now the largest storage media distributor in Europe and one of the biggest in the world.
We are delighted to have Shaf speaking at the event.
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August 27th, 2009 - admin, in Uncategorized
The Main Event is delighted to announce the appointment of Weber Shandwick as our PR agency for the 2010 event.
Nora Senior, managing director, Weber Shandwick said:
“We are delighted to be appointed to handle the PR for The Main Event 2010. Working with such an established outfit such as QD Events at one of Scotland’s premier venues is an exciting challenge. We look forward to building on the success of The Main Event in previous years and bring something new to the table for the 2010 event.”
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August 21st, 2009 - admin, in Uncategorized
The judging panel for this year’s Scottish Event Awards is starting to come together with four judges already in place.
This year, David Sharpe, managing director of the London Eye and the recently appointed chairman of ‘Events 2012 and Beyond will be on the panel.
Sharpe will head up the development group working with the London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games in London. He will work alongside VisitLondon and VisitBritain in promoting business opportunities to the Events industry in the lead up to, and during, the 2012 Olympic Games as well as other sporting events taking place.
Joining Sharpe on the panel will be Stuart Galbraith, CEO of Kilimanjaro Live.
Galbraith was also one of the organisers for the Live8 Concert, which played to 250,000 people in London’s Hyde Park in 2005, and the Live Earth Concert at Wembley Stadium in 2007.
Claire Lawson, commercial director of the Herefordshire luxury resort The Grove and Kate Harvey, associate producer of creative company Artichoke UK are also set to judge the awards which will honour the finest events the awards for the event industry that reward all areas of events as well as work by event organisers, event promoters, suppliers to the industry including; Venues, caterers, audio visual companies and entertainment as in-house event teams from Scotland over the last year.
The Main Event has been nominated once again in the best Business to Business exhibition category
The event will take place at The Hilton Glasgow on 11 September
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