Liverpool Chamber member BT Convention Centre will open its doors for a night of cocktails and networking on Tuesday September 13.

Guests will participate in a cocktail masterclass, wine tasting and have the chance to win fabulous prizes. Drinks will be provided by Revolution and Vinea with food prepared by award winning caterers Heathcotes.

The evening will provide the best opportunity to view the fantastic waterfront location of BT Convention Centre, network with new contacts and enjoy a great evening out.

The event takes place between 4-6.30 pm, for more information email Heather.bonner@accliverpool.com.

The 2011 Men’s GB World Cup will be hosted at the Echo Arena Liverpool on the 1st & 2nd October 2011.

The British Judo Association would like to give you and your organisation the opportunity of seeing this Olympic Qualifying event in style, in a VIP Hospitality Box.

The venue is a modern fantastic destination to hold one of the largest events British Judo will ever see, but hospitality box numbers are limited, so book now! Over the weekend there are only seven boxes on offer.

So if you hire a box this is what you will receive:

• A stylish private hospitality suite, with TV and modern furnishings, for up to 12 people
• Private outside seating (outside the box) on the arena floor, so you don’t miss any of the atmosphere
• Identification system, so should you wish to invite guests throughout the day to your box, you always have the facility to do so (a maximum of 12 people at any one time)
• A private entrance
• You can gain access to your box from 9am in the morning and exit at approx 6pm, or when the event finishes, we will of course work with you, to ensure this is a complete experience for you and your guests

You will receive refreshments throughout the day:

• 11am   Hot & cold drinks with pastries
• 1.00pm  Selection of open & closed sandwiches, flavoured breads &   wraps, pretzels, fruit, tea, coffee, juice and the chef’s dessert
• 3pm  Hot & cold drinks with biscuits

If you would like a more superior menu or alcohol this can of course be arranged, but this will be costed differently.

So if you would like the Judo experience of a lifetime, be able watch the judo in style and be treated like a VIP, please email emma.davies-carolan@britishjudo.org.uk.

Please note as the numbers are limited it will be based on a first come, first served basis.

The cost of a VIP Hospitality Box with all of the benefits, as listed would be £1100.00 + vat for the weekend, it may be feasible to offer customers for facility to hire a Box for one day and this cost would be £600 + vat.

If you have any queries please contact Emma on 07854 922337 or emma.davies-carolan@britishjudo.org.uk

More than 70 big-hitters from the conference industry descended on the Liverpool Embassy in London to learn about Liverpool Chamber member ACC Liverpool’s plans to build a state-of-the art exhibition and events complex on the banks of the River Mersey.

Senior delegates from the association world, including the Royal College of Nursing and the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland, attended a lunchtime reception at the embassy in New Broad Street. A further party of convention and exhibition organisers from the corporate sector, including BBC Worldwide, attended an evening reception.

The events, held on Wednesday (June 29th), were designed to showcase the city as a conference and event destination and to promote the city’s plans to build the most innovative exhibition and event complex in Europe.

Also attending the events were ACC Liverpool affiliates, including Dougal Paver, Senior Partner at Liverpool public relations firm Paver Smith, and entrepreneur Mike Southon, as well as representatives of the venue’s in house caterers, Heathcotes.

ACC Liverpool Chief Executive Bob Prattey told guests the new exhibition and events complex would be 8,100m2 in size and would open for business in September 2014. Plans include a sky bridge to connect it to the existing facility, making ACC Liverpool the only purpose-built interconnected arena, convention centre and exhibition facility in the UK.

He said a 200-bed four star hotel would be included in the development and the complex would be suitable for both trade and consumer exhibitions, as well as large scale national and international conferences with attached exhibitions, large scale banquets and concerts for up to 10,000 people standing.

Following the success of both events, Mr Prattey said the embassy had provided the perfect platform to promote the city as a conference destination.

He added: “The embassy gave us a unique opportunity to bring Liverpool to London and to engage with key clients and influencers, such as trade media. They were overwhelmed by the city’s ambition and by our vision to create the very first purpose built interconnected exhibition, convention and arena complex in the UK, which will be a unique and unrivalled facility in the marketplace.

“We also took the opportunity to tell and sell the story of the city’s other assets: its fantastic architecture, world-class cultural offer and unrivalled welcome.

Liverpool Chamber member The BT Convention Centre has launched a new Day Delegate Package of £37 per person for local and regional businesses.

Groups of 10 to 200 can take advantage of this offer for board meetings, team building, training sessions and other special events. The BT Convention Centre package includes all the ingredients for a successful meeting: registration area, room hire, AV equipment, lunch, and a dedicated event manager, as well as on site car parking. 

Director of Sales Kerrin MacPhie said: “The BT Convention Centre is one of the most successful and recognised meeting spaces in the UK, but what’s important for us is that our local businesses have the opportunity to enjoy the world class facilities that are on their doorstep and that we in turn can offer value for money to those that are most important to the economic prosperity of our city.

“Our unique venue has provided the backdrop to some of the biggest events in the calendar from party political conferences to X Factor auditions, but we are truly about ‘all meetings great and small’. The continued diversity of our events calendar can help to bring a new dimension to any meeting at the BT Convention Centre almost everyday of the year.”

To make an enquiry contact the sales team on 0151 703 7294 or sales@accliverpool.com

Liverpool Chamber member The Echo Arena has celebrated a huge milestone in its illustrious first three-and-a-half years of operation by welcoming its two millionth visitor to the award-winning waterfront venue.

Lucky concert goer Lorraine Taylor, 24, from Anfield was officially welcomed as the two millionth customer by Girls Aloud singer Nicola Roberts, who presented the special visitor with a golden ticket prize at the Radio City Live event. 

The golden ticket can be redeemed for a pair of free passes to 10 shows at the arena between now and the end of next year, with upcoming concerts including high profile stars such as Rihanna, Katy Perry, George Michael and Cliff Richard as well as a host of comedy royalty, world class sporting events and entertainment shows such as Batman Live.

The Echo Arena has enjoyed phenomenal success since its opening in 2008, hosting the 15th Anniversary MOBO Awards, the European MTV Awards, BBC Sports Personality of the Year and the Davis Cup, as well as global performers including Elton John, Beyonce and Lady Gaga.

Tim Banfield, commercial director at Echo Arena, said: “We are very proud to be welcoming our two millionth visitor to the Arena.

“The last three-and-a-half years have seen some fantastic events here and these are set to continue with some big name acts performing at the venue.

“This has been a really special occasion as we reflect on the two million visitors who have come through our doors and we look forward to welcoming our next million customers.”

The millionth visitor received a golden ticket awarded by Sir Cliff Richard in November 2009, who was performing at the Arena for the first time.

Arena and Convention Centre Liverpool is already receiving enquiries for its newly announced exhibition and events complex – more than three years before it is due to open its doors.

ACC Liverpool, in partnership with Liverpool City Council, announced plans in March to build a waterfront exhibition and events complex, creating hundreds of jobs and boosting Liverpool’s economy by an estimated £40m per year.

Enquiries are already being received from organisations keen to use the new venue, which will feature 8,100m2 of event space, an upscale hotel and a skybridge to connect it to the existing site.  A planning application will be submitted in March 2012, with work on-site due to start in early 2013.

Now, only eight weeks on from the announcement, a delegation from ACC Liverpool is heading to an international trade fair in Frankfurt to promote the world-class facilities that will be on offer when the complex opens for business in 2014.

The ACC Liverpool team will attend the IMEX Worldwide Exhibition for Incentive Travel, Meetings and Events from tomorrow (TUES MAY 24) until Thursday (MAY 26).  The venue’s stand will be part of the Visit England Pavilion, and will focus on the themes of ACC Liverpool’s key location, its expansion plans and the accessibility of the city for international events.

Bob Prattey, chief executive of ACC Liverpool, said: “We have received some really positive feedback since we announced the launch of the exhibition and events complex earlier this year.

“Mindful of the lead time involved in the type of programme planned for the enhanced facilities, it is encouraging to see enquiries being generated and supports our optimism for the project.  IMEX presents the ideal opportunity for us to let the world know that Liverpool is firmly on the map for major exhibitions, events and conferences, not only nationally but internationally.”

Offering the very best in entertainment for you, your clients and your guests, Arena Club Class will ensure that you have a VIP experience in Liverpool’s premier music and events venue, whilst watching top entertainment in the comfort of your own VIP box at Echo Arena Liverpool.

You may choose to split your sides laughing at Peter Kay or John Bishop as you enjoy the ultimate hospitality experience.

Or if music is more your style, you can enjoy being in the heart of the action whilst watching the likes of Duran Duran, Rihanna, Katy Perry or Dolly Parton.

Arena Club Class offers you and your guests the very best entertainment experience for all the latest shows with a host of benefits which include:

• Private dining courtesy of Heathcotes
• Complimentary reserved car parking
• Exclusive VIP entrance
• Complimentary cocktail upon arrival

A limited number of VIP box packages are available for Peter Kay between April 21 and 25 with prices starting at £195. 

For further information about Arena Club Class VIP Membership 2011, email dan.white@accliverpool.com or tel 0151 703 7233.

A state-of-the-art exhibition and events complex is to be built on the Liverpool waterfront, creating hundreds of jobs and delivering a shot in the arm to the city’s economy.

The new venue will be built by a partnership of Liverpool City Council and ACC Liverpool. The facility, which will be adjacent to ACC Liverpool on the Kings Dock, will cost in the region of £40m and will be open for business in September 2014.

In its firest year of operation, it is expected to host about 50 events and attract some 250,000 visitors. It is estimated that the exhibition and event programme will support 1300 jobs in the wider economy and contribute an estimated £40m a year to the city region.

Learn more about the Arena & Convention Centre here

Gary Townsend is spearheading the efforts of the Mersey Tigers Basketball Team to build closer links with the business community.

The Tigers are having a highly successful season.  Despite defeat in last weekends BBL cup final, they continue to top the BBL league and are featured regularly on Sky TV.

This coming Friday evening, 21st January, The Tigers entertain local rivals Cheshire Jets, who are currently second in the table at the Liverpool Arena. 

Gary said “The team is a real success story and we are looking for more businesses to get involved in some of the sponsorship packages. 

“Anybody interested in knowing more will be welcome to attend Friday’s game as my guest”.

Businesses who wish to take up the offer of attending Friday’s game should contact Gary on gary@merseytigers.com or on 07909228946

The Echo Arena Liverpool is delighted to announce that VIP boxes are now available for annual or single event hire throughout 2011.

Arena Club Class is THE ultimate hospitality experience. Offering the very best in entertainment for you, your clients and your guests, Arena Club Class will ensure that you have a VIP experience in Liverpool’s premier music and events venue.

With catering from UK renowned and award winning Heathcotes outside, you and your guests can take exclusive private dining in beautifully finished suites that also feature a balcony with 12 seats in the Arena bowl - right in the action.

Arena Club Class is our most exclusive members club, giving a relationship and a range of benefits that non-members simply cannot get their hands on.

Arena Club Class Benefits

• Exclusive VIP box
• Purchase up to 12 tickets within the box
• Pre and post show hospitality
• Complimentary car parking
• Complimentary cocktail upon arrival
• VIP invitations to selected events

2011 Highlights

Usher, Westlife, Peter Kay, Katy Perry, Lee Evans, Justin Bieber, JLS, The Script

For further information regarding annual or single event hire, please contact:

Dan White
Commercial Manager – ACC Liverpool
0151 703 7233
Dan.white@accliverpool.com