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Category: Arenas and Conference Centres Created on Friday, 18 September 2015 14:00

The rare opportunity to utilise Barbican Theatre, which is currently hosting Lyndsey Turner’s production of ‘Hamlet’ starring Benedict Cumberbatch, has

become available for commercial events to take over the space in Spring 2016.

“It is very rare that an opportunity to use the Theatre for a commercial event comes about,” said Jackie Boughton, Head of Sales at Barbican Business Events.

“Barbican Theatre is always in use for outstanding productions so these dates offer a real chance to create something that will be memorable and fantastic. The Theatre

space is extremely sought after and will give any event a unique feel.”

Barbican Theatre has acoustics that match the needs of international theatre and dance companies and offers the ideal setting in which to host events such as conferences,

AGMs, presentations or award ceremonies. Seating 1,156 people, it is an intimate space with no seat located more than twenty metres from the stage and excellent sight lines

for all delegates attending an event.

A private registration and catering area is also included in the hire of the Theatre. The available dates are 7th-11th March and 11th-16th April 2016.

“We fully expect that the opportunity to hold an event at Barbican Theatre will attract plenty of interest,” added Jackie. “If it’s good enough for the stars of stage and screen

then I am sure it will be perfect for a business looking to achieve something quite special.”

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Delegates and clients will be given the opportunity to learn about the fascinating history of the Barbican alongside their

event with specialist packages created by the Business Events Team, which include tours of the iconic building.

Opened by The Queen in 1982, who declared it ‘one of the modern wonders of the world’, the building is seen as a landmark in

terms of its scale, cohesion and ambition. Its stunning spaces and unique location at the heart of the Barbican Estate has made it

an internationally recognised venue, set within an urban landscape acknowledged as one of the most significant architectural

achievements of the 20th century.

The tours, which are available throughout the year, cost £11.50 per person and can be fitted in and around events to suit delegate

timetables.

“The tours are very popular and they offer something a little different for event organisers,” comments Oliver Hargreaves,

Barbican’s Deputy Head of Sales. “The Barbican is completely unique, and the story of its fascinating history leaves delegates

with a real sense that they have been a part of something quite special. The tours are a great way to inspire and give delegates

an engaging activity alongside the event that they are attending.”

There are two choices of tours on offer at the Barbican:

• Architecture Tour - A 90-minute walking tour of the Barbican to discover the history behind the building and the surrounding

Barbican Estate, considered one of London’s best examples of Brutalist architecture. From concrete styles to architectural motifs

and insightful facts, the Architecture Tour will leave attendees looking at the Barbican from a fresh perspective.

• Backstage Tour – A 75-minute tour discovering the unseen backstage spaces of the landmark Barbican Theatre. Starting at the

stage door, delegates will wind their way through the dressing room corridors, up the state-of-the-art fly tower, down to the stage

to see the latest production set before ending in the Barbican Conservatory. The Backstage Tour is subject to availability.

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Delegates and clients will be given the opportunity to

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The tours, available throughout the year, cost £11.50

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Business Development Executive opportunity Searcys

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We have a wonderful opportunity to work with Searcys at the Barbican as a Business Development Executive.

Main Purpose: To proactively identify opportunities and convert enquiries so as to achieve the

annual events budget.

Key Responsibilites:

To proactively develop and manage revenue from new business leads

To proactively develop and maintain relationships with key accounts

To respond to event enquiries in accordance with searcys standards and achieve agreed

conversion target

indentify need periods and work with SM to suggest strategy

To provide weekly reports to direct manager

To proactively sell all venues within the Barbican and Milton Court

To work as part of the Barbican Sales Team (Team BES) on all aspects of the sales process and

towards a joined up Business Events Strategy

To assist with the creation of innovative exciting packages to drive events business

To manage the Artifax and Salesforce booking and CRM system. Ensuring inputting of

information to the agreed standards to produce accurate reporting

To support the sales manager with the annual marketing plan/budget

To promote Searcys at the Barbican by attending industry networking events

To stay fully updated on market trends and conditions

To undertake regular competitor analysis to ensure an advantage

To gain a good knowledge of other Searcys venues and maintain good working relationships with

colleagues

To drive the referral system and refer business as appropriate to Central Sales and London City

Selection

To work as part of a team and lead by example

To plan, organise and attend promotional events, expos, off site meetings, trade shows

To represent Searcys and the Barbican in a professional manner at all times in your behaviour,

appearence and knowledge

To perform any other reasonable duties as requested by your manager

Skills required:

Good conversion

Excellent product knowledge

Strong business acumen

Excellent communication skills

Target driven

Takes the initiatvie and is self motivated

Excellent time management

Supportive / Team player

Proactive in all sales and marketing

Strong presentation skills

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Rare opportunity to follow in stars footsteps at the

Barbican

The rare opportunity to utilise Barbican Theatre, which is currently hosting Lyndsey Turner’s

production of ‘Hamlet’ starring Benedict Cumberbatch, has become available for commercial events

to take over the space in Spring 2016.

“It is very rare that an opportunity to use the Theatre for a commercial event comes about,” said

Jackie Boughton, Head of Sales at Barbican Business Events. “Barbican Theatre is always in use

for outstanding productions so these dates offer a real chance to create something that will be

memorable and fantastic. The Theatre space is extremely sought after and will give any event a

unique feel.”

Barbican Theatre has acoustics that match the needs of international theatre and dance companies

and offers the ideal setting in which to host events such as conferences, AGMs, presentations or

award ceremonies. Seating 1,156 people, it is an intimate space with no seat located more than

twenty metres from the stage and excellent sight lines for all delegates attending an event.

A private registration and catering area is also included in the hire of the Theatre. The available

dates are 7th-11th March and 11th-16th April 2016.

“We fully expect that the opportunity to hold an event at Barbican Theatre will attract plenty of

interest,” added Jackie. “If it’s good enough for the stars of stage and screen then I am sure it will

be perfect for a business looking to achieve something quite special.”

Further information about booking theatre space at the Barbican can be acquired by contacting the

Business Events Team: +44 (0)20 7382 7043 | businessevents@barbican.org.uk.

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Social media awards shortlistings at the

double for Soaring Worldwide

September 21, 2015

By Robert Buckland

Soaring Worldwide, the Cirencester-based strategic communications and PR agency, has

been shortlisted for two national social media awards.

It has been shortlisted for Best Social Media Campaign at the Meetings Industry

Marketing Awards (MIMA) and Best Low Budget Campaign’ at the UK Social Media

Communications Awards.

Creative director Adam Baggs said: “Social media is a vitally important part of PR,

marketing and all aspects of business so to be recognised for two national awards is really

exciting.

“We work with a number of clients on their social media activity and it is a part of the

business that has rapidly increased over the past few years.”

Soaring Worldwide will attend the MIMA awards at the QEII Centre, London, on

October 9 and the UK Social Media Communications Awards at Arsenal’s Emirates

Stadium less than a week later on October 15.

It is on both shortlists with its a year-long strategic plan targeting global markets for The

Meetings Show 2015 – a three day exhibition at Olympia, London.

The agency specialises in the security and events industry with the Barbican, Church

House Conference Centre, Grass Roots Meetings & Events and Magenta Security among

its clients.

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