May 21, 2013
“... I like large corporate events. They’re so intimate. At small corporate events there isn’t any privacy... Also I like when there’s lots of entertainment... Preferably booked through someone like Sternberg Clarke” So said Jordan Baker in F. Scott FitzGerald’s novella The Great Gatsby... sort of. With Baz Luhrmann’s lavish screen adaptation hitting screens this month, plenty of events planners are looking to channel their inner Gatsby and put on the kind of party that’s worth driving recklessly across town for and a big part of getting the theme right is the entertainment. Thankfully, we’re no… Read More
May 16, 2013
Like wasps and sunglasses, Morris Men are a thing that only seems to come out in warmer weather – for instance, this recent corporate event at which our experienced Morris Dancers performed for guests at Blenheim Palace. The dancers were a great choice for such a quintessentially British venue performing sets both indoors and outdoors to the delight of guests. Take a look at some more pictures from the event below. For more info on booking Morris Dancers for corporate events or private functions, head over to our contact page and get in touch.… Read More
May 14, 2013
After 26 years in charge of one of the most successful clubs in Europe, Sir Alex Ferguson recently announced his retirement from the role of Manchester United Manager at the ripe old age of 71. Whether you’re a fan or not you have to admire his achievements in the role. But while we’d be happy to provide the acts for Sir Alex’s retirement party that’s not what we’ll be discussing in today’s blog. Instead, we’ll be focussing on speakers. With Sir Alex recently being tapped by Harvard Business School to speak on leadership, more and more… Read More
May 10, 2013
With all the music and food on show at this recent promo event for Swan at the Globe, you kind of wish there was some pithy Shakespeare quote you could whip out in the opening paragraph of your blog to make your write-up seem all literary and reinforce the link between the venue and the adjacent Globe Theatre. But sadly, there isn’t. No, really, I studied English and I’m pretty sure there isn’t. Taking advantage of a balmy evening on the banks of the Thames, the popular Bar/Restaurant showed off their Summer Menu and Balcony Room… Read More
May 09, 2013
Tuesday night saw the launch of our new roster of classical musicians The Recitalists at BAFTA 195 Piccadilly. We invited a host of event industry luminaries to witness the first performances of these thrilling young virtuosi and gave them a chance to share their thoughts on the concept. We’ve already had so many fantastic, thoughtful responses to the evening, we thought we’d share a few of our favourites with you, the faithful blogreader... Amazing evening @195piccadilly with #TheRecitalists and a big thank you to @sternbergclarke for having us! twitter.com/mon_petit_four…— Laura Ollerenshaw (@mon_petit_four) May 7, 2013 It's… Read More
May 08, 2013
With the help of Wise Productions and the team at BAFTA 195 Piccadilly, we put classical music back in the spotlight last night at the launch of The Recitalists - a roster of young, exciting musicians for events. The launch aimed to show off the musicians with no gimmicks or distractions, instead giving guests a chance to focus on the raw power and immediacy of the music. An audience of the event industry’s biggest players gathered in the David Lean Room of BAFTA 195 Piccadilly to witness the first performances from our collection of exceptionally talented… Read More
May 03, 2013
[Pictures by Polly Alexandre alexandreweddings.com/] Bearing in mind that every time we post a blog about how ‘Winter is behind us’ the sky turns black and it starts hailing, it’s with a little trepidation that we point your attention to these positively idyllic shots of a recent wedding in the South of France. Acoustic wedding band Fables and Friends performed as part of a wedding day created by boutique wedding planner Mary Herrington, whose work has been featured in Martha Stewart Weddings and You and Your Wedding Magazine. Playing an outdoor unplugged set pre-ceremony, the band later… Read More
May 01, 2013
Sometimes, an event offers up so many opportunities for opening blog paragraph puns that a guy can end up feeling spoilt for choice. When discussing a Neon themed showcase at 45 Millbank, does one open with something about ‘Illuminating Experiences’ or ‘Glowing Tributes’? ‘Shining Example’ or ‘Dazzling Effects’? Or is it better to just try and slip all of them into a couple of sentences at the start and move on? Heralding the return of the summer events season, 45 Millbank brought together a collection of London’s best event suppliers to create a Day-Glo paradise featuring… Read More
April 29, 2013
Having recently revamped their suppliers list for corporate events, Banqueting House gave the events industry a chance to see those suppliers in action with a dazzling showcase that featured a host of new and exciting ideas. And wouldn’t you know it, among those new and exciting ideas were a handful of our favourite new acts... Hot on the heels of our blog post about Combining Entertainment Ideas for events, we were at it again with our main act for the night. The brilliant AcroFelipe took to the stage accompanied on Cello and Violin by the Balanas duo… Read More
April 25, 2013
Despite the fact that it’s almost May, the event industry has only recently plucked up the courage to step out onto the roof terrace, slip off the knitwear and throw an honest-to-goodness Summer Garden Party without fear of being swept off by some bitter arctic breeze. This week, it was caterers Dish who took full advantage of the sunshine for an outdoor event at No.4 Hamilton Place. Swedish Head Chef Magnus Karlsson designed a BBQ menu that featured pepper crusted fillet of beef with smoked garlic aioli, and crayfish tails with dill and fennel butter and canapés… Read More
