Bespoke Conference Set and Evening Team Build

Last week we were back in the South of England, this time in Reading.  A daytime conference that then transformed into an evening Team Build was the plan for the day! Many a month we have been preparing for this event as most of the equipment and the style of the two event parts were bespoke.  Firstly, we designed and built a custom stage set to fit with the venues unique layout, complete with branded skins and matching furniture.  Our lighting was programmed to compliment the stage set and after a detailed morning run through we were ready to rock by the start of the conference.

The evening team build was a complete bespoke build from start to finish allowing us to be creative and really go to town on the look and finish of the event. The Gameshow we decided upon in the end was a well-known intense TV quiz show which in the end turned out to be a great success on the night! We designed the set so that it was just the skins that needed changing in between daytime and evening so we created a bespoke backdrop to set the gameshow scene.  We built the gameshow set furniture and designed and build the entire gameshow on-screen graphics – a massive task that took some head scratching to figure out the complicated game logistics! The evening part of the event went down extremely well, an interactive, fun and unique team building experience and a real fun event for our team to work on. We’re already thinking about some options and ideas for next year!

 Would you like us to help out with your next event - we have a range of in house services and themes to offer, or perhaps, like the above event you need something a little more tailored to suit your needs. Give us a call or drop us an email and i'm sure we can suggest something perfect for you.

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A most fabulous Masquerade Ball!

A trip to Guildford earlier in May allowed us to dazzle with our creative flair at a rather glitzy Masquerade Ball.  The event, held at G Live in Guildford chose the Masquerade Ball in contrast to the 007 themed event that we provided last year.  We went bigger and better with a gorgeous Ceiling Hung Fairy Light Canopy, Table Pin Spots and Moving Lights to add movement, effect and depth to the event.  On top of this themed props such as our super sparkly and very effective Masquerade Eye Masks and brand new Illuminated Crystal Chandelier Table Centre Pieces stole the show and added decadence to the already great looking space.

Our fabulous Masquerade Living Statues were on hand to welcome guests and pose for photos – always a good start to any event.  This gorgeous pair were a talking point all night.  The client for this event had a few different Meet and Greet acts to choose from for this theme such as our Black & White Masquerade Stilt Walkers, Contact Jugglers and Venetian Living Statues.

This week we’ve been talking about nothing but Christmas 2015 – seems like ages away yet, but dates are already filling up fast! The back end of the year is looking like a great range of themes so far with a Traditional Fairground, a Great Gatsby, a Winter Ball and a glitzy 25^th Birthday celebration amongst others.
Next week, we are back down in the South of England with a bespoke conference set and evening team build! Can’t wait for this one – after last years, it’s sure to be cracking!

If you have any events popping up over the next few months, give us a shout – we’ve got heaps of ideas for the next big thing and are sure to surprise you with what we have in store!

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Conferencing and Award Ceremonies!

It’s been a busy few weeks here at SCP especially for conference and corporate dinner side of things.  You’ll notice from a recent news article on the home page of our website that we recently produced a fabulous dinner at the University of Lancaster. From dressing the dinner tables to installing a full ceiling hung lighting rig, our team ensured that the evening dinner / conference went off without a hitch.

We mainly talk about the stunning themed events that we’ve been planning and producing, so much so, that many of you may not even know that we are capable of much, much more – we have an incredible range of in house theming as you know, but alongside this we have a whole technical team and range of kit just raring to head out and put together the next big show.  This allows us to be a strong competitor in the Conference and Awards Dinner market – from small scale annual meetings for 100 to large corporate dinners and awards for 1000+ we can create stunning bespoke sets, illuminate with fabulous lighting effects and control the whole event so it runs seamlessly and you, as a company you can portray your message.  We can of course theme up your event as well – we are theming specialists after all!!

We have a unique system for designing and creating bespoke stage sets for conferences, dinners etc. – sleek and sophisticated and fully customisable! We have an upcoming event in May where we have designed a stage set for the daytime conference and then we whip off the skin and replace it with a much glitzier evening set. All very quick and easy and the effects are just flawless! Will report back on this event soon!

If you have an upcoming event, whether it’s just some props you’re after or you’re planning your next big conference, give us a call and one of our team will chat through some options and ideas with you.

You can contact us on 0800 840 2114 or info@steelcitypromotions.co.uk - we'd love to hear from you!

Back to Guernsey!

We’ve produced some wonderful events over the past couple of weeks. Our talented performers have been around a bit too, providing a wide range of entertainment at all sorts of parties, launches and events.  If you were browsing the Metro Centre in Newcastle over the past weekend you may have caught a glimpse of our very glamorous Feather Show Girls aiding the launch of a brand new store!

Also this weekend, loaded with a van full of 007 themed props – our team headed to the small island that is Guernsey! We’ve attended a few events in the Channel Islands and it is always a pleasure – this one was particularly great with one of our all-time fave themes! We provided all the dressing for this super corporate bash, from the linen on the tables to the 007 themed backdrop for the photo opportunity! We’ve had some mega feedback too…

I just wanted to say a MASSIVE thank you to you and your team for all the work you put into making our Annual Ball a HUGE success.

A five day trip (in fact, the guys still aren’t back yet!), but so worth it! 

Heading back a couple of weeks and back to our fabulous range of entertainment – we provided a whole heap of Western themed entertainment in Blackpool. Our Cowgirls and Line Dance Caller really got the night in full swing and the guests in high spirits, so much so the old Western theme is now their new favourite! Yeeeehaa!  On the same night, a last minute query sent our Stilt Walking Geisha Girls all the way to London to help with a Chinese New Year themed party.  These gorgeous girls are just perfect for any oriental themed ball.

 

We’ve got some great bespoke events in the pipeline which we can’t wait to tell you about so watch this space!! But in the meantime, we’re off on Arabian and more Western travels this week – a great mix of theming!

 

If you have an event you need inspiration for, take a browse through our website www.steelcitypromotions.co.uk or drop us and email / give us a call and we’ll happily talk you through some options!

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Bespoke eventing...

Many of you probably know us for the whacky themes that we offer, ranging from the super crackers like our Willy Wonka parties to the more sophisticated and elegant Hollywood and Great Gatsby themed events.

What some of you may not know is that we also offer a bespoke service and can create event themes, conference sets, props or backdrops to suit your particular ideas! This week we transformed a very English, English country house into an all-out American Rock themed event for a conference with a twist, produced for one of our corporate clients. Big sound, big lights, and even bigger personalities took to the stage to perform their very own original tracks. We turned complete novices without any experience of playing, singing, or writing music into something that sort of resembled a band, performing live on stage, all within 3 hours! Our ears and heads are still recovering but a great night had by all! This event required the design and build of some unique backdrops plus a themed stage set to suit their needs. A great challenge that had us all getting our thinking caps on.

Client request is how many of our props have come to be built.  Our Ice Palace Entrance Archway for example (perfect for a Winter Wonderland Themed Christmas Party!!) was built a few years back for a particular client – a great prop that we’ve been able to use over and over again!

Whatever the request, our workshop guys are a talented team that can pull together exciting and great looking props! Of course, our stock is already bulging and there’s plenty to choose from already – so whether you’re looking for a few themed props to add to your party or a bespoke stage set to really jazz up your event, give us a call – I’m sure we can help!

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Event Tips and Trends for 2015

This coming year is bound to see new trends coming through on the themed events scene.  As always, when a new film is released the matching theme automatically jumps to the top of the popularity pile.  In 2013 when Skyfall came into cinemas, our Secret Agent themed events went absolutely crazy so it’s only natural to think that in October / November 2015 when the brand spanking new James Bond film is released, this theme will come around once more – we love it, all that glamour!

This year also sees a remake of the classic Cinderella – a new one to us, but we can do allsorts from Giant Shoe Props to our gorgeous fancy dancers that will really make any Cinderella themed event come to life.

 

 

A new Alice in Wonderland film is also hitting the big screens so we’re waiting in anticipation for this one – we already have a whole heap of Alice in Wonderland theming and entertainment options guaranteed to transform your event – watch this space for brand new props too – we’re always expanding!

 

 

We couldn’t really pass Awards Season by without mentioning the Hollywood theme that is always a popular choice, but even more so at this time of year. What with the upcoming Academy Awards in less than a month, it’s the perfect timing to host your very own Hollywood Awards Night. From Giant Hollywood Letters to Clapper Board Table Centres we have everything you need to make your guests feel like VIPs.

If you’ve spotted a trend this year and would like us to look into some options for your next event, just get in touch with one of our team! We’d love to chat through your ideas!

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Gatsby of Great!

It’s been a while since we dedicated one of our blogs to a particular theme so that’s what we thought we’d do today! With so many great themes to choose from, this is always quite a task…SO, let’s go with The Great Gatsby! This glittering theme is one to really get everyone involved with – full of glamour and elegance!

Prop wise, we have a warehouse packed full of delights to create an extravagant affair! Our Art Deco Golden Palm Trees are a popular choice – a great prop for theming up an entrance way, stage area or just to create a simple photo opportunity for guests.  Tip: they work REALLY well with our Black & Gold Draped Entrance!

Our range of 1920’s themed backdrops add that extra something too – with Art Deco Silhouette backdrops to funky City Scape Skylines there is sure to be a backdrop to suit.  This is a stage set we produced recently – the theme was 1920’s with a New York twist, hence the Statue of Liberty Prop – we think this works really well!

Our Great Gatsby entertainment options will leave you spoilt for choice – the Gatsby Girls are a must have especially! Have them meet and greet your guests in stunning White Feathers with a quick change into fancy Flapper Dresses to perform a lively Charleston and really get the party started! Other entertainment options include our fancy Top & Tails Stilt Walkers, mesmerising Crystal Juggler and fabulous Fire Performers – all perfect for setting of the Great Gatsby theme!

From simple Great Gatsby themed prop hire to the full shebang, we can tailor any event to meet your needs, wants and requirements.  In the past we have produced several large scale Gatsby themed parties to include marquee hire, catering, all the relevant themed dressing and the entertainment to boot! Check out the Great Gatsby page on our website for ideas and inspiration.

This year has already seen Gatsby and Masquerade high in the popularity stakes – by the end of 2015, Bond will be back in force too with the release of the new 007 film ‘Spectre’ – we’re on hand for many a 007 themed launch / party / event… So, whatever your ideals, give us all call to discuss your next themed event…Gatsby, Bond or otherwise.

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January 2015

The start of January has seen us explore a range of different themes and entertainment options for all sorts of events.  We’ve provided props for a Willy Wonka themed birthday party, some Parisian theming for a corporate event and even some Air Hostesses Meet and Greet performers for a launch event.

 

 

Our Western props we’re out in force a couple of weeks ago, with everybody’s favourite Bucking Bronco leading the way in the entertainment stakes.  Our completely unique Wild West backdrop stole the show and provided the perfect photo opportunity for the guests. This backdrop was hand-painted in our warehouse a few years back and has proved popular ever since.  A real authentic looking scene setter for any Wild West themed party.

 

 

This weekend just gone saw us at lots of lovely venues all over the UK delivering props and making people smile.  We sent some quirky seating and Alice in Wonderland themed props down to Uxbridge to be joined by our gorgeous Alice on Stilts walkabout character.  We also packed up a load of Wonka themed props for an event in Leamington Spa and some winter theming for a belated Christmas party in Sheffield.

This weekend we’ve a range of themes heading out too – some of our Gorgeous Gatsby Girls are off to Watford whilst the others are donning magnificent Masquerade costumes and heading down to London to entertain at a corporate party. Entertainment galore amongst many a themed prop and table centre piece. 

This weekend, we are also as far south as Southampton with some great Frozen themed props and room dressing for a Birthday Party. Awaiting (im)patiently for some pictures from this one so we can show you lovely lot some of our new props that are perfect for Frozen, Winter and Narnia themed events #thinkingaboutChristmasalready…..

So, if you’re planning your next event, you’ll see that we have a huge theme choice and complimenting entertainment ready to go.  Get in touch to discuss your requirements, we’d love to hear from you!

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Soaring into 2015!

Not entirely sure where 2014 went and now we seem to be headlong into 2015 – madness! Steel City Promotions would like to wish everyone a humongous Happy New Year – here’s to success and happiness over the coming year!

Now, a little flashback to the last few weeks of 2014 and what we got up to throughout the Christmas Party Season.  We left you all anticipating Winter Wonderlands, Great Gatsbys and 80’s themed entertainment – well let me tell you, these events did not disappoint and we soared through December in high Festive Spirits! 

We hired in a classic A Team van to kick start a superb 80’s themed event we did on Barracks – the guest of honour was whizzed to the front doors of the venue in true VIP style and welcomed into illuminous, mirror ball, 80’s madness! Plenty of twinkling Black Star Cloth transformed the venue space from officer’s mess to glitzy Christmas Party and we had a score of 80’s entertainment lined up for the guests to enjoy. Try Retro Arcade Games, 80’s themed Dancers and a Night Fever style LED Dance Floor so they could party the night away. Scores of themed props and room dressing from our ever expanding warehouse really added to the theme.

A Narnia themed event at a large venue in Sheffield was just stunning from start to finish.  An ambiguous entrance was made using just our Narnia Wardrobe – closed up tight for guests to wonder what was through the doors following their drinks reception.  The doors opened as the call to dinner came and awestruck guests were lead through a magical wintery tunnel filled with white drape, snow flocked trees and traditional lamp posts. Once through the tunnel, they were met by our beautiful Ice Queen Stilt Walker, a dusting of snow and their setting for the evening.  We created a magnificent stage set with the use of our ‘Frozen’ Bridge and snow flocked trees and a unique photo opportunity for guests using Winter themed backdrops, lamp posts and yet more trees; and of course, what Narnia themed event would be complete without Aslan the Lion! The photo opportunity was a great idea inspired by the clients wish for a photo booth – however with close to 1000 guests, a photo booth just didn’t seem a viable option. With the photo area we created, guests could pile in on mass, pose with the props and there wouldn’t be a bottle neck of people waiting. An idea that really did go down a storm!
 

Another event that we really need to tell you about was a recent Arabian themed event that we produced from start to finish.  From the bespoke marquee build to the décor that brought the theme to life and the entertainment that rocked the night, this event was a huge success and one to be very proud of.  I can’t really elaborate much more than this however here’s a sneaky pic that will hopefully tickle your tastebuds and get you thinking about this years annual party, launch, ball or event.

So, ahead to 2015 – the trends are coming in fast already as we see 007 themed launches already being planned for the back end of the year when ‘Spectre’ is released. More on this soon…if you’re planning any kind of event of the coming months, let us know…I’m sure we can help!

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Long and overdue - the start of Christmas 2014

I have begun writing this blog about 20 times over the last month so that we could tell you lovely people about recent events, upcoming plans and new and exciting things that have been happening. As it turns out, distraction is the devil and the blog just kept getting put on the back burner. SO – here goes – dedicated to the 5^th December 2014 blog, here’s what’s been happening…

*thinks hard about where to start*

October seems a lifetime ago, so let’s skip to the good bit and get on with the Christmas Party Season that kicked off in November.  A great event to tell you about would be a fabulous 007 themed awards ceremony that went off big style.  We provided many a prop, heaps of entertainment and all the AV and Technical Support needed to run the awards.  From start to finish we worked like little beavers ensuring that everything ran smoothly and a good night was had by all.  Daniel Craig and his trusty Bond Girl Side-Kick helped to host the night and hand out awards; much of the action happened around the Fun Casino Tables later in the evening and the whole room looked simply spectacular with our Giant Golden Gun Props taking pride of place!

The following week, we were over in Birmingham with our Hollywood themed props and Celebrity Look-a-Likes.  A great event that enabled us to showcase our props in front of 1000 guests.  Hosted at The ICC in Birmingham – a great venue for all sorts of different events, our Spoof Paparazzi, Marilyn Monroe Look-a-Like and Fun Casino Tables really did entertain the masses.  Our Hollywood Letters  made for a great stage set and accompaniment to the brilliant band and other Hollywood themed props and backdrops scattered around the venue and drinks reception to create super photo opportunities!

We moved on later that week into Circus mode, providing Circus themed staging, Circus themed props and Circus themed performers for a fantastic event at Carlisle Racecourse.  Our gregarious Ringmaster was the star of the show, introducing the other acts onto the themed stage and generally entertaining the crowd.  Our Circus themed Stilt Walkers and Juggler Act mingled wonderfully with the guests and our finale act; Acro Duo were mind-blowing. 

We went from the variety of themes above to full on Winter Wonderland the following week which of course is to be expected at this festive time of year.  There are plenty more Winter Wonderland themed events coming up over the next couple of weeks along with a few Great Gatsby themed parties (a popular choice at the moment). Plenty more to talk about in the next blog then!

For now I’ll leave you with the above and anticipation of an 80’s themed night, more Hollywood Glamour and plenty of Winter Wonderland action…

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Acts, Performers and much much more...

Things are hotting up here at SCP in preparation for Christmas 2014! Events are flying in and you guys are really starting to get excited about this years’ annual bash! Theme trends at the moment are The Great Gatsby, Masquerade Ball and Hollywood Glamour – all the glitzy themes which we just love!

We’ve got some super new acts for our Gatsby theme including a stunningly fabulous Champagne Aerial Hostess that just oozes sophistication and will have all your guests ‘Ooohing’ and ‘Ahhing’ throughout the night.  We also have a wonderful indoor Fire Flare Show Act which is just incredible for the Gatsby theme (or any other theme of your choosing really)! Both of these acts will be up on our website soon but for now, you can view our other wonderful 1920’s themed performers on the themed pages of our website.

Recently we’ve been to various places throughout the UK – as far south as Ipswich with our lovely 1920’s Silhouette Backdrop which created the perfect addition to a Gangster and Molls themed party in a wine cellar! We met up with our fabulous Prohibition Stunt Team there too – a wonderful, quirky and unique act at any 1920’s themed event! The Stunt Team that we use, are also our 007 themed Stunt Show which we’ve taken all over the UK.  Complete with Daniel Craig Look-a-Like, these guys will burst in on any event (great as a surprise for your guests!!) and entertain your socks off!

Last night we provided a little bit of Las Vegas theming and entertainment down in Lincoln and we’re back there again on Friday with some fabulous Hollywood themed props and table centres. Lincoln is the place of the moment it seems! This week we’re also sending out some Parisian themed props and some Feather Showgirls sure to dazzle at their 007 themed event in Nottingham – it’s all kicking off in the midlands! Speaking of 007 theming – this is a popular Christmas choice too, we’re working on a few large scale 007 themed Christmas Parties at the minute in the hopes we’ll dazzle with our range of 007 themed props and entertainment.

We’re also working hard on a fabulous Arabian Nights themed event which is sure to be a stunner! Bespoke Marquee, Arabian themed performers and plenty of draping, props and dressing to make one hell of a Christmas Party! Watch this space for this one…

Whether it be a Birthday Bash, an Annual Awards Ceremony or a Wedding; our website offers plenty of ideas and inspiration...take a look and let us know if we can help in making your next event a one to remember!

 

You can contact us on 0800 840 2114 or via email: info@steelcitypromotions.co.uk

A little bit of this, a little bit of that...

The team took a trip to Bradford last night with a van brim-full of Star Cloth and Lighting ready to transform the Atrium at Bradford University into something rather glitzy for a corporate dinner dance.  A complete transformation is what we really love to do – start from scratch and build something striking that the clients will love. Here’s the after shot…

One of our favourite acts was performing with us last night too – our fabulous Contact Juggler wowed guests with his mesmerising skills and really added to the ambience of the evening.

It’s been a bit of a busy week with a few different events going on and things heating up in the office ahead of Christmas 2014.  There has been a big call for Hollywood themed props for this year’s festivities which we just love – a glamorous, elegant theme that everyone will be happy to be a part of! Tonight we have some of our great Hollywood themed props out in London including our magnificent Hollywood themed backdrop perfect for either a photo opportunity or backdrop for a band. 

We’ve also got some of our Arabian themed drapes in Nottingham tonight – Reds, Golds and Purples will surely set the scene for what is going to be a fabulous event – and a complete contrast to the 007 themed party they had last year!

Earlier in the week our Alice in Wonderland Stilt Walker and Bouncing Bunny were being used for some filming over in the North East of the UK – ever the professionals, they certainly impressed with their beautiful and unique costumes.  Our range of Alice in Wonderland performers really is second to none – one of our favourite themes; there are so many takes you can do to create your very own Mad Hatters Tea Party or Enchanted Garden Party using quirky props and fabulous performers.

So, we’re now head-long into September which can only mean one thing – it’s time to get those thinking caps on and start organising that Christmas Party.  You can view a whole list of themes on our website which we hope will give you some ideas and we always welcome a challenge, so if there is something you need but can’t see, give us a call as we’ll either more than likely have it, or can source it from our extensive list of contacts.

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A Victorian Affair!

Last night we helped to launch the Christmas theme at a Nottingham venue – we’re providing all the room dressing and entertainment at their run of Christmas shows and last night was a small taste of what was to come.  Over the last week we’ve been beavering away to get our Christmas Market Huts finished in time and what an impression they made.  Two identical traditional market huts made to order to aid their Victorian Christmas Fair theme.  Complete with serving hatch, they aim to tempt Christmas Party goers with Mulled Wine, Victorian Lemonade, Candy Floss & Mince Pies – the ultimate in festive treats! Not forgetting our authentic Roast Chestnut Cart which is sure to tickle those taste buds! Once the dark nights set in and the festive season is upon us, this theme will really spring to life and look simply magical!

Traditional Carnival Games will also be a huge focus at the events, with an authentic Hook-a-Duck and High Striker enabling guests to have a go and win some prizes!

In December we’ll be putting in some brand new backdrops too – these will depict a traditional fairground and really bring the theme to life – last year the theme was 1920’s meets New York and the stage set we included was striking – here’s the picture from last year! You’ll have

to wait until December for a peek at this years’ though!

We’re always building new props, designing new themed backdrops and adding new themes to our collection – now really is the time to start thinking about your Christmas Party and I’m sure you’ll be inspired by some of the things we have to offer. Give our team a call to discuss your requirements and we’ll build your perfect Christmas Party Package!

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Inspired by the Great British Bake Off...

After a hugely busy few weeks and having no time to update you lovely lot, last nights’ Great British Bake Off and Richards Pirate themed Show Stopper has inspired me to tell you all about our recent Pirate themed event! Down in Surrey, with a huge van full of Pirate props and room dressing to style out an Officers Mess for their annual event.

We hung Pirates in trees, themed drapes from the ceiling and created a Pirate themed stage set and photo opportunity using Wooden Barrels, Palm Trees, Treasure Chests and Pirate themed backdrops.  The scene was set and the party could begin!  We love our Pirate and Caribbean themed events – they just work so well in all sorts of venues and really do bring a smile to everyone’s face!

Other events on the agenda recently have included some fabulous VIP dressing for a week long launch at a London Casino, some fabulous Alice crossed with Masquerade theming (a little crazy, but who doesn’t love crazy – and we do love something a bit different!) and some great 007 theming, complete with security stunt men on the door!

Coming up over the next few weeks, we have our gorgeous Giant Illuminated LOVE Letters out in force – a fabulous addition to any wedding or Great Gatsby themed party.  These LOVE Letters make up part of our new wedding dressing section on our website – a section filled with quirky wedding ideas, lots of beautiful lighting and wedding dressing options. You can go straight to that page by clicking here! We’re always banging on about how important lighting it is at any event – and a wedding is no exception – with everything from delicate fairy lights in a marquee ceiling to outdoor colour wash, we can do it all and really add that extra bit of glamour you may be looking for!

A short update for you today – but promises that there will be another soon! In the meantime, if you’re planning a corporate Christmas Party, a quirky wedding or a themed birthday party then just give us a call or drop us an email – we’d love to hear from you!

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A Night in Hollywood

I’m sure at some point in our lives we would all like to take a trip to Hollywood to see the sights – the Hollywood Hills, Mann’s Chinese Theatre and the Hollywood Walk of Fame.  Not always possible to ship 100 or 1000 guests to Hollywood for your annual Christmas Party or Awards though SO, why not bring Hollywood to your doorstep with our quirky Hollywood themed props and glamorous entertainment.

This theme is forever popular for all different types of events and parties – it’s elegant, it’s classic and most of all guests can don ‘posh attire’ and feel very 007! 

We have a range of different entrance ways that are sure to make your guests feel like VIPs – everything from the classic VIP Red Carpet Walkway where you can schmooze with celeb look-a-likes such as Marilyn Monroe and Johnny Depp to our more contemporary Film Reel Entrance that is a very popular choice.  Highlight props such as Flame Effect Lights, VIP Welcome Signs and Gold Pillars really do strike up an entrance to give it even more of a VIP edge. Our Popcorn Usherette Girls or Spoof Paparazzi make for a great addition to the Red Carpet too.

Working through to the main part of your event we have a whole heap of props, theming and Hollywood room dressing for you to choose from.  Metres & metres of twinkling Black Star Cloth Drapes to quirky Film Reel Table Centre Pieces and Hollywood themed backdrops and Backlit Silhouette Panels to gorgeous linen for your tables and chairs – we can dress any area and transform it into a Hollywood themed party.  Our Hollywood themed props can be used for many a photo opportunity – we have Giant ‘Hollywood’Letters, striking character Film Strip Silhouette Panels that are backlit for extra effect and heaps of other décor that is sure to be of interest.

Our Hollywood themed entertainment options are endless too, with everything from the aforementioned Spoof Paparazzi and Celebrity Look-a-Likes to our range of stunning Feather Showgirls, Glamorous Stilt Walkers and Elegant Living Statues.  With everything from the Meet and Greet act to something a little more entertaining a little later on, we have it all!

So, Christmas is coming up fast and we always say it’s better to be prepared and book a little earlier than you may like, than wait it out to be disappointed when your chosen theme or ideal prop or performer has been snapped up.  Could the Hollywood theme be the one for you…?

Give us a call or drop us an email to discuss options for your next event be it a Christmas Party, and Annual Awards Ceremony or a Private Birthday Party – we have heaps of ideas and as much enthusiasm to match!

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Have a Ball at the Masquerade Ball!

The Masquerade Ball lends itself perfectly to all sorts of different parties, events and get-togethers.  A classic theme with striking features, weird and wonderful entertainment and an intriguing ambience that will certainly leave guests feeling warm, welcomed and glamorous all at the same time.

Warm, rich and elegant colours such as Purple or Red struck with Gold make for the most delicious of combinations and ooze Masquerade Ball from the outset. Our wonderful and popular range of Masquerade Ball props and room dressing are mainly tailored to these colours, but our workshop wizards are very handy in creating bespoke props for particular colour schemes so we can do pretty much anything that is desired – for example you may fancy a Black and Silver theme at your Masquerade Ball which would look simply fabulous!

So let’s talk about what we could potentially do for your upcoming themed event…

Starting from the basics, we can supply simple Masquerade Ball prop hire all of which are listed in our website so you can individually pick your favourites – you can actually download our price list direct from our website too, follow this link! Props range from VIP Entrance Ways to standalone props such as our fantastic Giant Eye Mask Props – these are my absolute favourite props, they look so stunning in any scenario, especially if you invest in a couple of up-lighters to go with them. From there, you may fancy a feature backdrop to create a photo opportunity or to highlight your live band up on stage.  We have a super range of Masquerade themed backdrops available for hire, again all available on our website. 

If you need more than just ‘Prop Hire’ we can offer a whole range of different services straight from our ‘bulging at the seams’ warehouse.  We have a massive stock of Table Linen and Chair Covers which really do transform any venue space into a magical themed event – simple Black Chair Covers with a Silver Sash through to something a little more wacky like our Purple Chair Covers with Gold Band – a popular choice for Masquerade Ball or even a Bollywood themed event (new theme page coming soon)!  Table Centres are the next move and we can offer all things illuminated or something a little more classic in the form of Candelabra.

Have you seen our mega range of Masquerade Ball entertainers too – these are a must have at any Masked Ball. Our beautiful Black & White Masquerade Stilt Walkers and intriguing Contact Jugglers are both popular choices serving different elements of an event.  Our elegant Masquerade Living Statues are also worlds apart and are definitely worth considering.

As a company we always offer a fully delivered and installation service with collection after the event finishes – this allows us to be creative with lighting and add in those personal touches to make your event really pop! I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – it’s the lighting that will make the difference between a good looking party and a magical, sparkly and atmospheric event that will be the talk of the town for years to come.

So if you’re planning a Masquerade Ball and need some inspiration, I certainly hope this has helped. We have many more themes listed on our website that are sure to get those creative juices flowing nicely. Do give us a call or drop us an email if you would like any further information on any aspect of your upcoming event – we’d be delighted to speak with you.

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Popular theme ideas for Christmas Parties 2014

The aim on our blog is always to inspire and dazzle with new event ideas and creative touches. That’s why we thought we’d encourage you to start thinking about this years’ Christmas Party with some top tips and trends for themed events throughout 2014.

The classic traditions for Christmas parties tend to be our Secret Agent, Hollywood, Masquerade Ball and Hollywood themes.  These all capture a wide range of audiences and are flexible to the needs of everyone – they’re not about crazy dressing up (unless you really want to) and can just be about glamour! Don your tuxedo and dance the night away with a Live Band or DJ. A classic Christmas Party suitable for everyone.

The most popular Christmas theme is always the classic Winter Wonderland – elegant, twinkling and oh so festive, this theme oozes beauty, creativity and really brings the true meaning of the Christmas Party.  We have a shed load (literally – more like a warehouse) full of Winter themed props including Sparkling White Star Cloth, Huge Stalagmite Props and Silver Flying Reindeer. They hang around (really, the reindeers really do hang!) all year waiting for this special time of year - our Winter themed props really do set the scene! Our Winter Wonderland Performers are the icing on the cake when it comes to this festive theme – Ice Pixie Living Statues and Candy Cane Stilt Walkers are just the start!

Of course, there is always plenty of room to be outlandish at Christmas, and why the heavens not! A trendy theme for Christmas 2013 and indeed 2014 is definitely our Willy Wonka themed events.  Linking back to Christmas with Giant Oversized Candy Props and bright colours – this theme really does stand out to us as one of the front runners this year!  Great entertainment in the form of Parma Violet Hostesses and Oompa Loompas will really bring this theme to life.

Dates are filling up for December but we still have plenty of availability to accommodate you and your colleagues – give us a call or drop us an email and we’ll send you over some ideas that are sure to whip last years’ festivities into shape! 

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Bespoke Conference Sets!

A tailored conference and bespoke team building event saw us head to Reading a couple of weeks ago.  This event had been in the pipeline for quite a while and certainly took some head scratching.  The conference part – a straight forward daytime business meeting with AV, Back Projection Screens, (lots of) microphones and a stage and set.  We had to set off the day before so we could gain access to the venue super early for the conference build.  With the conference starting mid-afternoon, it meant we had plenty of time to iron out any niggling problems and tweak the AV so it was perfect.

The Team Building event was the tricky part – an evening Deal or no Deal type set up complete with Brick Wall effect backdrops, AV graphics, the bankers phone and a whole load of red boxes that could be used for 3 different rounds.   With real cash prizes up for grabs courtesy of the client, the attendees and chosen contestants loved this unique team building exercise.

A recent Hawaiian themed event back in March followed on from their afternoon Surf themed conference – we designed and printed some cool set pieces to include the company’s logo and make it personal to them. 

We can design and print pretty much any logo / themed requirement onto our great and unique crease-free backdrop systems. This enables you to jazz up any conference or build a magnificent themed event using your own designs. Recent designs include bespoke logo boards for conferences, the Brick Wall Effect Backdrops mentioned earlier, some fantastic Shoji Screens (great for conference sets or Dragons Den style team builds) and a great new Las Vegas themed backdrop.

More themed events and exciting news still to come – we’ll keep you updated over the coming weeks of all our happenings! In the meantime, if you have an event enquiry, give us a call on 0800 840 2114 or drop us an email: info@steelcitypromotions.co.uk

007 Stunt Team brings it to Guildford!

My oh my we’ve been super busy bees these last few weeks – moving warehousing space, moving offices alongside a heap load of crazy eventing! We’re back in business now though with some serious news and blogging catch ups…

A recent 007 themed event has reinforced our love for this great theme choice!  Working in a fabulous venue in Guildford – G-LIVE, meant we had heaps of space for fabulous props, lighting and our fabulous 007 Stunt Show.  The event kicked off to a great start with our stunt men doubling up as security personnel and checking in guests as they entered the building; standing under our huge Golden Gun archway really set the scene and created a wonderful photo opportunity and first impression.  As guests entered the main reception room that we had filled with Backlit 007 Silhouettes, cool lighting and of course our striking and ever so popular 007 backdrop, there were ‘oohs’ and ‘ahhs’ a plenty! Illuminated Martini Glasses were present on each table, adding extra depth to the lighting effects in the room.  Once dinner was coming to an end, in burst our 007 Stunt Team – a fantastic addition to any 007 themed event and such a crowd pleaser! The guests loved every minute and we’ve had some glorious feedback:

‘I just wanted to say a very big thank you to you, Matt and your team for providing such a fantastic service and helping to make the evening a great success.

The props were all great and the stunt team put on a really great show. I really liked the way they wrote the key facts about Mike our victim into the script.

Please pass my thanks to Matt who did a great job at orchestrating the whole evening and ensuring everything went well.

I would be very pleased to endorse your company should you like us to and I hope we can use your team again next year.’

Always lovely to hear great feedback from our clients – makes our day so it does!!!

So among all the Bond madness, we’ve had some other great themes going on too.  We produced a great New York / Wall Street themed event a couple of weeks ago down in Guildford (again, actually!).  Our Statue of Liberty stood pride of place and we personalised up our Illuminated Martini Glass Table Centre Pieces with iridescent Dollar Signs to match in with the theme – we’ll do anything to go that extra mile!

We also managed a large Willy Wonka themed event down in Brighton towards the end of April 2014 – this was a fantastic event where we provided heaps of Chocolate Factory props, Confectionery Stalls and Willy Wonka entertainers.  Our Oompa Loompa Characters were a sight to behold, causing mischief throughout the event with our Willy Wonka Look-a-Like (Johnny Depp) hosting the night. A wonderful theme and definitely one of our favourites – looking a popular choice for this year’s festivities too!

We’ve had a massive range of performers out and about over recent weeks too – Pirate Stilt Walkers in Cambridge, Contact Jugglers and Masquerade Living Tables in Manchester and Bouncing Bunnies in Sheffield just to name a few – all bringing joy and entertainment to the masses!

So, just a little update from recent weeks – there's plenty more we could talk about too but must get on…in the next couple of days we’ll tell you all about a bespoke conference and team build that we produced this week just gone – watch this space!

Havi

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