Showcase Excitement!

What a lovely evening we all had here last night!!! A fun filled (very hot!) networking and showcase event right in the heart of theming land...SCP HQ! It took a good few days to make everything look fabulous, disguising the warehouse to make it look less, well…’warehousy’.  We built our Beach Hut (mainly used for Pirates and Caribbean themed parties) outside the front door to draw guests in and make them feel immediately welcomed. This created a bit of a stir among the industrial estate folk during the build…lots of funny looks of confusion!!! From there, guests were transformed into the Wild West and then back in time to 1950’s Hollywood.  Here they stopped to ‘chill’ (no literally…the coldest part of our warehouse is downstairs) and be greeted by some smiley faces and a glass of fizz! Moving on through Las Vegas central and onto Paris and the Moulin Rouge (with a quick stop off at the Circus on the way!), this then led upstairs to our day to day showroom which was transformed with many more props and where the entertainment for the night was taking place.  We had our house band who attended last year too…they are fabulous and brought the house down with great music all evening.  We also had our unique blast from a Brass band, who focused their attention on our 007 theme.  They were described by many guests as ‘Dramatic’ and the ‘Surprise of the Night!’ – Great stuff!!!

Our main man and mixologist Sam kept everyone topped up with cold drinks and showed off his flaring skills throughout the night.  A strange mix of cocktails was on offer, each a delight in itself (even the one that contained vinegar!!) YUM! 

Most days at work at SCP, we freeze our little socks off…the warehouse is always chilly as is the showroom so we told all of our guests to wrap up warm and to dress appropriately for the Showcase….never has it been so hot!!!!! Although we’re definitely not complaining…long may it last!!!


A huge thank you to everyone involved in last nights’ event, it was a great success!! We’ll keep you updated on the goings on here but remember you can always follow us on twitter @steelcitypromo and facebook – we’d love to see you there!

Larger than life!

This week has gone crazy at SCP HQ - many events and many enquiries, mainly for the wacky Willy Wonka theming! And who doesn't love this theme? We have hundreds of ideas and almost as many props to bring ideas and venues to life! Our magnificent Liquorice Allsorts that stand up to 4ft Tall are a showstopper in themselves, and our colourful 7ft Tall Lollipops act as a great alternative entrance to our Purple Gates. We often put in our funky illuminated furniture for this theme...creating light, colour and a whole different dimension. Our illuminated Poseur Tables work very well, especially by adding a sweet filled fishbowl on the top! We've actually just landed back from the Cash & Carry, and brought back the sweets for the fishbowls for Tuesday Night's showcase (see what you're missing out on.....;-)!)
So, whether you prefer the latest, modern version with a bit of Johnny Depp or the old classic that oozes imagination - we have the props, lighting and all things Chocolate Factory to hand!

Another popular theme at the moment is 007…we’re on it with this one; suave and sophisticated, entertaining and glamorous! We did a 007 themed party last weekend for a corporate party which went down a treat and Mr Bond is making an appearance several times over the next few weeks!  Of course this influx of 007 is due to the new film being released in October and the 50^th Anniversary!

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Glamorous Events and Showcase Preparations!

A diverse weekend has been and gone; the biggest one being a rather grand Charity Hollywood theme night hosted by Rick Wakeman.  Set in a very glitzy restaurant in Bawtry, South Yorkshire, we added to the glamour by donating our striking Silhouette Panels, Award Statues and Lighting Effects.  Our Giant Hollywood Letters looked stunning placed outside, creating a great feature as guests arrived.  They worked the Red Carpet before indulging in a welcome drink or two, in preparation for the auction and nights festivities.   

We also provided some swanky 007 room dressing for a corporate bash in Birmingham.  The Silhouette Panels made their second appearance of the weekend, this time in the form of Jaws, Odd Job and Sean Connery! Some subtle room lighting transformed the marquee and created a great ambience!





Tip of the Day;

Lighting is very much underrated and seen as an added expense…we here at SCP HQ disagree completely...it can alter the mood of any event! A few feature props, some gorgeous linen, stand-out table centres and some fantastic lighting have seen some of the best events unfold! Speaking of table centres, we were in Manchester last week with our Funky Frosted Domes, teamed against Black and Gold Linen.  A great example of simple yet sophisticated!

This week is all about Proms and Weddings and final preparations for our Event Showcase next week!  It’s all go go go!!

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Sheffield Event Showcase @ Steel City Promotions!

Hold on to your hats people!! In 19 days’ time we will open our doors to venues, clients and event companies alike. Sheffield Event Showcase @ Steel City Promotions is a great opportunity to see a whole host of things we have on offer in an event format. Prepare to enjoy a Live Band or two, our fantastic Magician, fabulous Performers and amazing Cocktail Jugglers. We'll treat our guests to canapés and a glass or two of fizz whilst they mingle around our fantastic Props and Room Dressing options.
Following on from the success of last year’s Showcase Event, we are extremely excited and can't wait to show you all what we have on offer!  This is networking on a whole different scale…

The Showcase will be live between 5pm and 8pm on Tuesday 22nd May 2012 and everyone is welcome! Contact hannah@steelcitypromotions.co.uk if you would like to come along and to receive further details!

A small update on recent events too; On Tuesday evening of this week we entertained the Law Society of Sheffield University with our Gorgeous Masquerade Stilt Walkers and our Stunning Bubble Sphere Contortionist.  Nothing quite like something completely unique to amaze and excite!

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End of Season Awards!

Sheffield United's End of Season Awards was this weekend - our role; Room Dressing and Table Centres! The team headed off down to Bramall Lane with a van full of goodies, the sole aim to impress, dazzle and excite!  Red (well it certainly wouldn't be blue!!) was the colour throughout the event, from red uplighters to red led's highlighting our fabulous Mirror Ball Table Centres.  White linen softened the Platinum Suite and created a welcoming atmosphere for the 300 guests and our Black and White Dance Floor created the perfect platform for dancing the night away!

Our Mirror Ball Table Centres also made an appearance at Sheffield City Hall for a corporate Dinner Dance - these looked lovely in the rustic Ballroom, scattering light all around the room! A popular choice for any event!

On another note, we attended a rather swanky 18th Birthday Party in Hull on Saturday...a stunning marquee set the scene and black star cloth created the atmosphere.  Goldfinger and the Bond Girls mingled with the guests and we entertained with our Casino Tables (they always go down a treat!).  

This week, the plans are in full swing for our Showcase event in three weeks time - 22nd May 2012, a date to add to your diary! There will be cocktail jugglers, live music, magic and lots more to keep you entertained and supply fresh ideas for upcoming events. If you would like to attend, just get in touch and we'll add you to our list - hannah@steelcitypromotions.co.uk we would LOVE to see you there!!

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A weekend in Yorkshire!

The last few weeks we have been jetting all over the country executing events of all kinds, from Casino Tables in Guernsey to 007 Theming in London and many more in between.  Well, this weekend we're fully focused on the delights of Yorkshire and we're loving it!  Between Sheffield and Hull, we have several teams raring to go for 21st Birthday Parties, Corporate Dinner Dances and Awards Evenings!

The batteries for the table centres are on charge, the mirrors have been polished and the Hollywood Letters are having a mini make-over as we speak!

Amongst all the events we have been planning we are also organising our very own Showcase Event right here at our premises in Sheffield.  After the success of the last one, in 2011, we are getting very excited! We'll have our brand new cocktail jugglers in attendance (these went down a treat last year!), live music, heaps of theming and props to view and lots more to get those event planning and creative juices flowing.  The event will be on the 22nd May 2012 and our invites are being posted today!  If you know of anyone that would like to come along to view fresh, new event ideas or to simply have a chat with our team, let us know! This will be networking with a twist!

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Charity Success!

I thought I would take a moment to tell you all about a fantastic charity night we were part of at the weekend. This was briefly mentioned in the last blog, however I have since found out how much of a success it actually was so it definitely needs a special shout out! The night was organised in aid of Battens Disease Family Association. They help to raise awareness and funds for this rare, genetic, progressive neurodegenerative disease that occurs in children and adults worldwide. Batten Disease is the main paediatric neuro-degenerative disorder in the UK.
We often promote our Casino Tables as an effective and different method of fundraising so when Russ and Michelle approached us and told us about the event they were planning, we got very excited! Las Vegas was the theme they wanted to have in the background, so our Silhouette Panels with Vegas scenery were the perfect choice. They decided on 4 Casino Tables one of which was the fantastic Wheel of Fortune...a great choice for any Charity Night! We often run this table as a separate entity to the rest of the casino, having a prize table with a pay per spin rule. 
The night went with a bang and an incredible amount of money was raised.  The total was over £5000 which will be a great help for the charity!

Tip of the Day;

We tend to advise against giving your guests free chips at the start of the night.  Although this is tempting and feels like giving something in return for buying a ticket, we nearly always find the tables don’t raise as much money!  50p or £1 per chip works very well, the money goes straight into the charity pot on each table and our friendly croupiers will always try to raise as much as possible!

So, a huge well done to Russ and Michelle for organising a fabulous night and letting us here at Steel City be a part of it – the team loved the event and will be over the moon to know how much of a success it was!

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