Beautiful backdrops!

Here’s a little treat for you…..a sneak peek at our brand new Alice in Wonderland backdrops!! 

These come in all different sizes and styles, and as they are rigged up on our new lightweight system are available for dry hire as well as installation by our team!  Have a look and let us know your favourites!

Of course, our Alice in Wonderland theme isn't the only backdrop range we have in house; try us for your 007, Hollywood, Willy Wonka and even Halloween themed parties - many backdrops for many occasions! 

Contact us for our brochure full of inspiration and new ideas for your next event!

Don’t forget to follow us on twitter @steelcitypromo and on facebook too!

Tips and Trade Secrets!

Ace is High; Ace is Low; Hard Eights; Black/Red and 35-1 odds.  Gambling can be a real head spinner if you’ve never done it before, and the threat of losing your life savings is enough to put anyone off – so here are some quick tips about our Fun Casinos that will have anyone tempted by the end.…..

Fun Casino means just that ‘FUN’! Steel City Promotions have a stock of over 25 tables, all immaculately finished with a burgundy colour scheme.  We have Roulette, Black Jack, Poker, Wheel of Fortune and Dice. All very different in their own right and all extremely popular!

If you’re struggling to think when you would have a casino or where indeed you would put it, the answer is easy! We fit into almost any small space, and are perfect for any event; wedding, corporate event, private party – the list is endless! The real beauty of it is….anyone of any age can play!! We need no gambling license as there is no real money involved – Brilliant!


Of course, there is the option of raising money for charity - this is easy peasy too!! The best way to go about this is, after choosing your charity, try and get a sponsor for the tables.  This way, the tables are completely paid for and the money raised on the night can go straight to the charity.  £1 or 50p per chip usually works very well and if you put up great prizes for the winner, there is a good incentive for your guests to spend more money! A recent charity event for ‘Battens Disease’ saw us raise £5000 for charity over 4 casino tables.  

We pride ourselves on great quality kit and super friendly croupiers and always show our guests a great time, so go ahead…have a casino at your next event and if you’re feeling really extravagant, why not add a theme – we have lots to choose from, just visit our website!

Follow us on twitter @steelcitypromo and give us a ‘like’ on facebook.

Of course, we’re always available by phone and on email too so don’t be shy, just get in touch and we’ll get planning!

Secret Missions and Birthday Bashes!!

We’re having a ball this week at SCP HQ!! After the delights of the Alice in Wonderland Tea Party last week, this weekend just gone we went from Mad Hatter crazy to suave and sophisticated 007.

Our Fantastic Backlit Backdrop took pride of place in Cutlers Hall, Sheffield for a rather swanky 21^st Birthday Party. We decked out the main ballroom with props, linen and lighting galore and entertained the 150 plus guests in our separate casino area. Nothing spared for the birthday boy, even Sean and Daniel made and appearance, and what a night it was! Check out those lovely Martini Glasses – very in keeping with the theme!

We’re swinging merrily back over to the joys of Alice and her Wonderland this weekend as we deliver our unusual, unique and absolutely fabulous table centres and more to a venue in Henley on Thames.  Watch this space for photos of the event.

The team are dolling themselves up as we speak, ready to complete our photo shoot for our brand spanking new look casino website – it’s all very glamorous here don’t you know, and it’s all going on at the moment! Keep checking back for more information on this and don’t forget, our twitter ID is @steelcitypromo – give us a follow! We’re also on facebook, we’d love to see you there!

Mad Hatters Tea Party with a unique twist!

Alice in Wonderland is one of the most popular themes we produce.  From Mad Hatters Tea Party’s to University Proms and even Themed Weddings – this theme does it all and appeals to all ages!  This Jubilee weekend, saw us head off down to London with a van full of Toadstools, Giant Cupcakes and Grass Seating and our Bouncing Bunnies in tow.

The event was for a charity ‘Camp Simcha’ – they work with children suffering from life threatening illnesses, improving quality of life. 
A huge marquee was in place at a house in North London specifically for a Bar Mitzvah over the bank holiday weekend.  This was then kept left up so the charity could use it for their Alice in Wonderland party for the children and their siblings and carers!  This was the perfect setting for all of our props; we created a chill-out area without novelty seating and a games area with a couple of our Alice in Wonderland Crazy Golf Holes! Our Giant Cupcake, Chess Pieces and Mad Hatter’s Hat were feature props in nooks and crannies around the marquee. 

Our Bouncing Bunnies did us proud as usual; they have oodles of energy and the children loved them! Story Teller Alice was also present and entertained with balloons, magic and many a story.

All in all, a really heartfelt event, full of love and laughter!!

We’re sticking to Yorkshire this week, for 007 extravaganzas, room dressing and entertainment galore.  Follow us on twitter @steelcitypromo and give us a ‘like’ on facebook for pictures, information and general updates!

A day in the life of a film star.....

Steel City Promotions had an exciting day yesterday working in the world of film and television, supplying props for a new series of adverts! One side of the promotional activities we can offer.

Many hours were spent getting the angle of the shots ‘just right’ and the heat in the studio was intense, but the end result looks fab!  Coming soon to a TV near you!

This week we are off to London Town to entertain and venue dress Alice in Wonderland styleee…here’s a sneak peek of our new Mad Hatter’s Hat prop – pictures of the prop in action in next weeks’ edition!

Short and sweet…but follow us on twitter @steelcitypromo and visit our facebook page for more updates and news!

The Fab Five.....

It happens once in a blue moon but this weekend just gone was completely free of events and it couldn’t have been timed better – beautiful and sunny and very chilled out! We managed to recharge our batteries and now it’s back to the grind…lots of props to design and build!

Although the sunny weather is looking like it’s here to stay (fingers crossed), the Christmas enquiries are coming in thick and fast – December is looking busy already (and I thought  we’d only just come out the other side of it!!).  We, at SCP thought we would give you an insight into our most popular Christmas themes, so here it is, the top 5;

Winter Wonderland

Immerse yourself into a world winter…ice blues and frosty whites.  Our fabulous room décor and stunning lighting will really transform any venue into your very own Winter Wonderland.  From our giant Ice Palace entrance way and snowy white carpet runner, to large Stalagmites and Snow Drifts, Aptly named Frosted Dome centrepieces and beautiful white and silver linen – this theme is stunning from any angle and perfect for any event.

Willy Wonka

A definite step away from the classic Winter Wonderland, but extremely popular at Christmas due to the candy theme.  Giant sweets, bright coloured prop, stunning backdrops and of course plenty of candy to nibble at; this theme really does go down a treat for all sorts of events.  Interaction with Oompa Loompas or indeed our beautiful Candy Girls creates an extra dimension to this theme and will have guests talking for an age!

Secret Agent

If it’s a suave and sophisticated party you are hoping to have, then look no further; our 007 theme is perfect! Glam up your entrance with our twist on traditional and have our Black and Gold Carpet Walkway complete with VIP accessories.  Glamorous Bond girls will treat your guests to champagne (or Martini; shaken, not stirred) on arrival, ensuring the night begins with a bang. 

Classic Christmas

Dickensian street scenes, snow topped lampposts and Christmas trees galore.  Our traditional Christmas theme is sure to get everyone in the spirit right from the start.  Giant baubles and presents and holly and ivy everywhere – a real Christmas treat, ahead of the man himself on Christmas day.

Hollywood Glamour

Again, another glamorous theme, but ever so popular during the festive season! Red Carpets, Spoof Paparazzi, Gorgeous Linen and Table Centres and subtle theming really do bring this theme to life.  Cocktail dresses and tuxedos at the ready – Marilyn Monroe and Johnny Depp are waiting!

Of course, you can choose any theme you like – it’s your Christmas party after all.  Last year, a client went all out and had a ‘Strictly Christmas’ theme – oh yes, think Strictly Come Dancing / Christmas and you’re there!! Black and Silver, Mirror Balls and Fairy Lights – glitz and glamour all the way!  Go as mad as you like with one of our other 18 themes;

• Alice in Wonderland
• Black and White
• Caribbean
• Circus
• Halloween
• Jazz Club
• Las Vegas
• Manhattan Nights
• Masquerade Ball
• Monte Carlo
• Moulin Rouge
• New York
• Olympics
• Oriental
• Pirate
• Ratpack
• The Roaring 20’s
• Wild West

We’d love to hear from you on facebook or via twitter @steelcitypromo, so get in touch and lets create an amazing event!

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!