While COVID-19 has been tough on many people — none more so than the key workers on the frontline of this global pandemic — events organisers have been hit especially hard. Since the UK Government announced a nationwide lockdown in March, the entire events industry has come to a grinding halt. Events from the worlds of music (Glastonbury)…
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The current COVID-19 pandemic has brought large parts of our society to a standstill. In fact, there’s a very good chance that you’re reading this while at home on lockdown, in between your 9th and 10th trip to the fridge this hour. COVID-19, also known as Coronavirus, is an infectious disease that affects the airways…
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Once we have all emerged from lockdown and we have defeated the Coronavirus events will slowly start to happen once more. Don’t expect Wembley Stadium or the O2 arena to be packing out concerts every night but soon enough we should expect small and medium-sized events to be allowed to take place. Here at Absolute Venues we’re looking to the future…
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The venue is one of the most important ingredients in throwing a successful event. Whether you’re planning a low-key business meeting, a medium-sized networking event or a large-scale conference, where your event is being held is just as important as what your event is. Finding the right venue is no easy task, though. There are…
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Hosting a conference can be a huge boon to your business. It allows you to present new information, share innovative ideas and discuss a particular topic while positioning your company as a leading name in your field. Usually headlined by keynote speeches, conferences are suited to a large number of attendees (anywhere between 50 to…
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Business meetings are an opportunity to get together with your team, network and share information. Yet hosting a meeting can often be stressful and time-consuming – there’s so much to think about, from the venue to the catering. Whether you’re hosting a small business meeting or a larger event, here are five things you should…
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Whether you’re attending them or hosting them, corporate events are an important part of doing business, offering a chance to network and share information with others. But a corporate event with hundreds or even thousands of attendees can have a huge impact on the environment, including long-distance travel by plane or car, hotel stays, and…
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Attending and hosting events is an integral part of being in the corporate world. They offer an opportunity to share information, network and even celebrate. Whether the attendees are from within or without the organisation, there is always a need to ensure that the setting is just right and the participants enjoy themselves. Finding the…
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Awards season is in full swing. Between the Oscars, the Grammys, the Emmys and the BAFTAs, ‘tis the season when all the big names from the world of entertainment get glammed up, rub shoulders with one another and celebrate the biggest achievements of the previous year… while the rest of us endlessly debate the winners…
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Finding the right venue is key to the success of your event. Whether you’re hosting a low-key business meeting or a dazzling product launch, a venue needs to not only accommodate all of your guests and provide adequate facilities, but to reflect and elevate the mood and atmosphere of your event. Finding the right venue…
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