1988 - 2013

Spring

Apart from feeling compelled to shout “Summer is here”

from the rooftops, we also felt compelled to shout about

our most meaningful highlights of 2013 and to take a brief

look at what’s in store for Staging Services in 2014.

2013 saw Staging Services celebrate its 25th

Anniversary. By adopting the philosophy that ‘you’re only

as good as your last job’ Staging Services has organically

grown into a leading facilitator to the live events industry

by providing creative staging solutions to event

organisers across the UK and Europe.

We would like to thank all of our team, clients, suppliers

and partners. You have all played a huge part in the

success of our business in 2013 and we look forward to

picking up the pace again in 2014.

From all the team at Staging Service we wish you a

fantastic and prosperous summer. But most important of

all, don’t forget that we’re here to support your most

elaborate ideas, no matter how large or small… so get in

touch, we love a challenge!

T: +44(0)1922 405111 Info@stagingservicesltd.co.uk

Leamore Lane, Bloxwich, Walsall,

WS2 7BY

A welcome site

We’ve been working hard worked hard to complete our new website. We’re really proud of the site and we’re sure that you’ll like it at much as we do.

The new website delivers clear and precise information about all of our products and services, whilst showcasing our latest developments and keeping you up to date with the latest case studies.

New Website Launches 2014

Exclusive to Staging Services…

Welcome to the Spring/Summer

Staging Services Ltd newsletter.

www.stagingservicesltd.co.uk

Walsall College Catwalk 2013 – non-slip, foot protection for dancers

All new ‘Tektile’ … our new vinyl stage tile that provides the perfect interlocking performance surface…

Ok, not the most exciting development you may think. But what is exciting, is that Staging Services has developed an extrusion that will allow us to quickly and easily create whatever shaped stage you require giving you freedom to be creative!

Not any more!

Issue 2 –April 2014

What’s New So what’s new?

There's’ a lot to look forward to this year.. And here is just is a taste of what’s to come from Staging Services this Spring/Summer.

Technical Developments…

Flexible stage-shaping solution from Staging Services Ltd

NEW

eMag

Staging Services speaks with UK

event organisers in Marlow…

Staging Services attending the Event Buyers Live event

in Marlow Jan 13. EBL was a rather unique networking

experience that allowed us to directly discuss campaign

requirements with a number of leading event organisers

from across the UK.

We look forward to working with all of those businesses

that we met during the two day networking extravaganza.

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Staging Services puts a rise in the

Great British Bake Off’ - Dec 2013

Last year Staging Services played a big part in the BBC’s

Winter Good Food Show… constructing staging structures

for both the ‘Great British Bake off’ and the main Super

Theatre.

Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland created for

Zibrant at Hilton Metropole.

Staging Services were delighted

to provide and install – 40 LED

table centers, 400 chair covers,

stage, dance floor, snow

machines, five floor to ceiling

snow covered backdrops, sleigh,

snowman, snow laden fir trees

and frosted fences.

Not unusual for us but all had to

be achieved in under three hours!

If you’d like to add a chill factor

to your event then call our team

now on: +44(0)1922 405111

November 2013 saw the return of Clothes

Show Live at the NEC. For the second year

running Staging Services has supported Image

Innovation’s production delivery of the show.

This year Staging Services provided over 300

2m x 1m Super Stage modules to create a 36m

wide main stage and a 20 m long catwalk.

A blizzard of an Installation…

Autumn Winter Review

We were recently tasked with providing a viewing platform to bridge

over Clipper's, 70ft long, Round the World Yacht. The Clipper Round

the World Yacht Race launched on 1st September last year, setting sail

from London. But in which famous square was the boat being displayed

before the race? The answer can be found on the new website.

www.stagingservicesltd.co.uk

Send your entry and FULL BUSINESS DETAILS to:

marketing@stagingservicesltd.co.uk – winning entries will be drawn at

random. The draw will take place on Tue 26th Sept 2014. The winner will be notified by email no later than the 30th Sept 2014; competition open only to clients & suppliers of Staging Services Ltd or events industry professionals. Participants must be over the age of 18. Hotel will provide available dates for the overnight stay & reserves the right to change dates on offer prior to stay… alternative dates will be provided.

Prize Includes: Overnight stay in a deluxe bedroom for 2 guests sharing including 3 course dinner (up to the value of £35.00pp) and full English breakfast. Guests to use their stay before the end of March 2015, excluding 24th 25th, 31st December 2014 and 13th & 14th February 2015, all other dates are strictly subject to availability.

Just answer this question…

See page 6 for details on Oakley Hall Hotel…

Featured Client

Having worked with Oakley Hall Hotel for a number of

years, providing their annual themed Christmas

events, last Christmas the hotel opted for a ‘Party at

the Pyramids’ theme.

Leading up to the party nights we were busy creating

giant Egyptian prop’s, wall décor, entrance features,

table prop’s and lighting. This year’s well be creating a

‘traditional’ Christmas theme for their ‘Christmas

Unwrapped’ Part Nights… Can’t wait!

Egyptian theme by Staging Services Ltd

The hotel boasts the two AA Rosette restaurant and also

offers afternoon tea in grand style. Guests to the hotel

can have a go at traditional clay pigeon shooting as part

of the all year round team-building activities.

This is definitely a

venue to shout about!

Contacting the Venue: Tel: 01256 783350

Sales & Marketing… Katja Kaltenbach

katja@oakleyhall-park.com

www.oakleyhall-park.com

Oakley Hall Hotel is a hidden treasure amongst the rolling

countryside of North Hampshire. It is situated just ten

minutes from the centre of Basingstoke and is set in within a

315 acres country estate, with elegant bedrooms and the

three bedroom gingerbread-style cottage.

We’re ready!

Are you making the most

out of musical tourism? UK Music and VisitBritain recently reported

that musical events contributed more than £2bn

to UK tourism last year. VisitBritain chief

executive Sandie Dawe said:

"This will act as a catalyst for us all to ramp up

our activity and forge better relationships with

festival organisers, promoters, venues and

producers to raise awareness of our amazing

music scene across the world.”

So what are you waiting for?

Staging Services Ltd offer a range of affordable,

outdoor, stage/mini festival solutions to ensure

that you deliver a quality event on budget, whilst

creating that all-important, WOW factor.

Outdoor stage – ideal for outdoor concerts and

performances. Kit includes:10m x 7.5m stage

with canopy - Includes 3m x 3m PA wings.

Total Height 6m.

Summer theme’s that will heat up your 2014 events.

Superior 10m x 7.5m Covered Stage with PA wings… Prices start in the region of £7,000

Click here for more on the VisitBritain report

With Summer just around the corner

(alright, maybe not ‘just’ round the

corner), it won’t be long before the

Christmas and New Year shenanigans

are out of the way and your client’s and

colleagues are knocking the door to see

what ideas you’ve come up with for their

forthcoming summer events.

Let us remind you that here at Staging

Services we create awesome themes

and props, in-house. We can build you

something completely bespoke or

simply supply you with something from

off our shelf.. From Ice themes to

Caribbean beach parties, and with over

twenty themes on the shelf to choose

from, we’re not short on idea’s!

Over 20 themes to choose from… Call our team now on +44(0)1922 405111

Check out our collection of outdoor stages

Themes &

Staging Services has been crafting client themes and props for over 20 years. Currently we stock over 20 individual themes, which are on the shelf and ready to roll out at a moment’s notice. The economic downturn resulted in may corporate event organisers cancelling their hospitality activity – those who didn’t fold corporate events completely focused more on strategic content delivery instead… kicking into touch the theming thrills that make delegates and guests really feel part of the event. A recent article in Stand Out Magazine suggested that 1920 Vintage themes may well be popular this year along with Brazilian Festival themes and corporate themes being based on the movie, The Wolf of Wall Street. We’ve not noticed a recent trend in individual themes as such, but what we have noticed is that over the last twelve months there has been a considerable increase in the demand of themes and props again. Not only that, but some of our customers have started dabbling at bespoke themes again - bypassing the shelves in the warehouse completely... Although budgets are still tight for most it does indicate that confidence in theming corporate events is making a comeback. We know that it is important for delegates and guests to be engaged by the message content of your event but for us it’s equally as important for them to feel part of it too – it’s about creating memorable experiences and capitalising on the potential to gain longer-lasting event recall. Adopting themes and introducing props is the perfect way to do this.

They’re back!

Theming tips for 2014…

Prop’s

Energetic London themes & (right) Elaborate downing Street set

Moulin Rouge with Start Cloth and

various ‘cameo features’, and ‘hotspots’

Let us bring your event to life: +44 (0)1922 405 111

1. To make the most of theming budgets organisers should go

for the big entrance features – this will dramatically establish the chosen theme at the venue threshold. Theming entrances and corridors on the way into an event, is often known to be the most recalled memory of an event – a journey into the chosen theme.

2. There’s no need to theme every wall of a room - use star cloth to cover large areas of wall or unappealing corners, whilst focusing on smaller cameo areas or hotspots around the room to introduce a prop or two.

3. The biggest focus is on stage, naturally… but interesting and interactive table dressing allows delegates to have fun (we all remember having a good time, right?)… and clever table dress items or collateral will help your delegates to interact with one-another. Leave something on the table for them to put in their pockets to take home as a memento!

Our biggest tip for 2014 is that event organisers should seriously consider bringing back themes and props. But our top three tips are as follows…

Learning to cope on tight budgets – the Blitz themed grand entrance was a great way to get the point across.

TOP TIPS…

All of our themes and props are made in-house by experts in our full time workshop.

In line with the Staging Services Ltd re-brand our operations a getting a good old sweep out too! Over the next few months there will be a few crucial changes to Staging Services, in preparation for expansion and growth. A key aspect of preparation will be the streamlining of our storage facilities and logistical delivery. These important changes will have a major impact of the

business, improving both efficiency and accuracy… We will be introducing new job vacancies for rolls within the

business that reflect growth… so keep an eye out for exciting opportunities on our new website… www.stagingservicesltd.co.uk

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