Events

From product launches to pop-ups, conferences to Christmas parties, here you'll find the ultimate collection of event content.

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Safer Events

The Impact of “Freedom Day”: Discussion with Safer Events Consultation Group

The Safer Events Consultation Group comprises 35 senior event planners and Hire Space 360 clients at corporates across the UK. The group helped to shape the Safer Events - A Framework for Action white paper.

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Conferences

5 Reasons Why We Love Conferences at East Wintergarden

If you're looking to smash through the glass ceiling of conference standards, look no further than East Wintergarden. Here are the reasons we love this venue.

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Hybrid Events

Explore Endless Event Options At The Business Design Centre

Finding the perfect venue can be a tricky task but the Business Design Centre has something for every event going. In this piece, we explore just some of the endless options!

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4 min read

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Coronavirus Updates

Hire Space Joins Shadow Business Minister Roundtable on Events Sector

Hire Space joined a roundtable hosted by Lucy Powell MP, Shadow Business Minister, called to inform the opposition’s campaigning in support of the events industry.

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Coronavirus Updates

Latest Government Guidelines, And How To Respond - Hire Space Statement

In response to this week's government announcements regarding the easing of restrictions for bars and restaurants, our Founders chime in on what this means for the events industry and how you can help support the events industry.

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Virtual Events

10 Simple Steps to Planning a Virtual Event

Virtual events are a growing trend in the events industry. But with the recent outbreak of COVID-19, it’s more important than ever for events organisers to learn how to put on virtual events in place of face-to-face ones.

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12 min read

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Virtual Events

Adapt and Grow Your Audience With Virtual Events

When it comes to reaching new audiences, tracking leads and even cutting down on event costs, virtual events are unbeatable (provided they’re done right). And they’re a trend that’s looking set to grow even bigger.

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5 min read

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Hire Space Virtual Events

Hire Space Presents: Is Virtual The Right Move For Your Events?

The final session at the Hire Space Virtual Event on 2nd April was: 'Is Virtual the Right Move for Your Events?'. Here's the key takeaways.

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6 min read

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Christmas Parties

Glittering Christmas parties at Gaucho Sloane Avenue

It may only be spring but it’s never too early to start planning your Christmas party. In fact, if your dream venue looks anything like ours, you’ll want to bag a slot at Gaucho Sloane Avenue asap!

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3 min read

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Events

Make Event History at Alexandra Palace

Alexandra Palace is one of the venues we’re most looking forward to returning to once the pandemic passes. After all, Londoners have used Alexandra Park for some much-needed escapism since 1863! So, what better place to mark the end of social distancing?

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4 min read

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Galleries

Gorgeous Galleries: Our Top 5

Galleries are unique and impressive spaces bursting with culture. Here's 5 UK galleries Hire Space are loving for events right now.

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4 min read

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Events

UK Destination of the Month: Edinburgh

Edinburgh is a buzzing city packed with things to see and do – from famous tourist attractions to quaint spots that are just waiting to be discovered. In fact, it has more listed buildings than anywhere else in the UK.

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Stadium Venues

5 Pitch-Perfect Sports Grounds For Events

More and more sports grounds and stadiums are opening their doors to event planners looking to add a sporty edge to their events. Hire Space brings you a selection of some of our favourites!

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5 min read

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Events

Hire Space Presents: Live Streaming

Here at Hire Space, we love to make event booking a joy. So, we sat down with our Photography and Filming partners, London Filmed, to create an up-and-coming option for your events - live streaming.

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2 min read

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Women And Sustainability

Women and Sustainability in Events: Kate Simpson

We met with the wonderful Kate Simpson – Marketing Director at the Business Design Centre. Not only does the BDC hold unforgettable events, they recently celebrated ten years as a carbon neutral venue, regularly contribute 0% to landfill and use 100% renewable energy sources.

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4 min read

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Women And Sustainability

Women and Sustainability in Events: Selina Donald

Today, we’re talking to Selina Donald, who co-founded the first environmentally and socially conscious event production agency, The Bulb. Selina now shares her knowledge and experience through independent sustainability consultancy and event management.

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Women And Sustainability

Women and Sustainability in Events: Saasha Celestial-One

In the lead-up to International Women's Day, we talk to the co-founder of OLIO about the food-sharing app that connects people who have surplus food with people nearby who want to pick it up.

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Women And Sustainability

Women and Sustainability in Events: Sophie Andre

Sophie Andre is the founder behind sustainable event catering company Elysia - the London-based company that sources in-season, natural surplus food from local producers. This can be anything from wonky organic fruit and veg to imperfect British cheese wheels!

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4 min read

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Women And Sustainability

How Women are Pioneering the Growth of the Sustainable Economy

Did you know that gender equality in the workplace is key to creating a sustainable economy? In the lead up to International Women’s Day, a new report has been released that shows gender equality and sustainability go hand in hand.

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2 min read

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Events

UK Destination of the Month: Bristol

This UK destination of the month was recently named the happiest city in Britain. Located on the River Avon, Bristol is home to a thriving arts scene, heaps of green spaces and more independent shops and cafes than you can count.

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Unique Venue Of The Month

9 Reasons Why The Brewery is the Venue You’ve Been Dreaming of

Searching for the right venue for your event can feel like wading through treacle - we’ve all been there. You want a venue that’s the right size, in the right location, with the right facilities and the right look. Easier said than done! Or is it…?

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4 min read

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Venue Finding

Get Arty At The ICA

Whether you want to make your conference more cultural, host a film premier, educate customers with a creative workshop or even get married, the ICA can make your event vision come to life.

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2 min read

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Venues

Health Conscious Venues Raising The Bar On Wellbeing In 2020

Hire Space is delving into the world of wellbeing for 2020 and found five common ‘dimensions of wellbeing’ that should be taken into account and applied to the event industry.

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4 min read

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Venue Finding

Transforming Client Expectations Through Live Availability

Technology enables changes across the events industry and nowhere is this more apparent than in the trend of live availability and instant booking.

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4 min read

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Events

London’s Top 5 Cultural Venues to Hire for Events

Whether you’re looking to book an artsy away-day for your company or an elegant night at the museum, Hire Space have curated some of London's best cultural spots to surely take notice of.

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