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5 Top Tips for Holding a Festival in Winter

Friday 25 October 2013 by Amazing News Editor

A lot of famous festivals happen during the summer months, but some of the most spectacular events are also held during winter. The Amazing Tent Company brings you some top tips for holding a festival in winter.

1. Keep warm!

Remember to have your tent properly heated, which is very important in the cold autumn and winter months. Warm drinks, such as tea, coffee and mulled wine and hot food will keep everyone inside your tent warm and in high spirits. Large gas-powered heaters work well in the open air, and even better for using in tents. If you have access to a generator or electrical outlets, powerful electric heaters that can be operated outside work just as well.

Take special measures to promote safety when using heaters, as they must be placed visibly and not obstruct the flow of traffic. In a tent, a circulation system will help heat the space evenly.

2. It goes without saying, but remember to keep the weather out.

Get a decent cover, an Amazing Tent SaddleSpan will be 100% weatherproof. Prepare for the worst, because you’ll never truly know what the weather will be like until it hits.

3. Pick the right sized venue.

Once you know the number of people that will be attending, you will have to make sure there is enough room for your guests, but not so much room that it becomes hard to heat and inhibits the purpose of the event. Also bear in mind parking at your venue, as you need enough room for plenty of cars along with the right sized tent. We can help you choose an appropriate tent for your venue, so don’t hesitate to contact us.

4. Book a date early.

Generally people tend to be busy around Christmas time, so remember to set a date soon enough for people to put it in their diaries. You don’t want people missing out, so try to  plan your event out as early as possible.

5. Entertainment.

To prevent your guests and attendees from getting bored, get in plenty of entertainment to keep everyone active and on their feet. Try bringing in plenty of activities depending on what sort of event you’re hosting, and make your event as memorable as possible!

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Event Consultancy

Tuesday 22 October 2013 by Amazing News Editor

Here at The Amazing Tent Company we can provide you with unparalleled advice. We have been working in the events industry for more than 35 years and can offer advice on any type of event you care to mention.

With more than 150 full scale events behind us including music festivals, live TV shows, conferences, exhibitions, parties, weddings, sporting events, discos, celebrations – you name it we’ve covered it – literally, we should be your first point of call.

Just call us and talk to us: we can provide cost-effective solutions to any busy event organiser and our consultation will help shape your plans and make them come true.

 

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Heating SaddleSpans

Thursday 17 October 2013 by Amazing News Editor

Heating a SaddleSpan is a very important part of using marquees in the colder Autumn and Winter months. We offer our clients several solutions here are some of them.

One option is to use diesel fired heaters that blow warm air under the tent into diffusers that warm up the structure.  This is very good for heating large areas however, it is harder to control the temperature in different parts of the tent.

Another option is to use a pressurised hot water system. We can use large oil fired boilers that are housed in their own 20ft container which pumps hot water into a 2″ pipe that runs around the outside of the tent and at regular intervals pipes into small diffusers located inside that then blows warm dry air into the area.  These small diffusers can be thermostatically controlled and when we used them at Bluestone  24 of the diffusers raised the internal temperature to 26 degrees C when the outside temperature was 2 degrees!   The system was supplied by Watkins Hire who worked closely with us to ensure that everything worked perfectly on the day.

Having warm dry air heating a large structure is essential when it is cold outside.  Using traditional space heaters that generate damp heat creates terrible condensation problems to the point where it can seem like it’s raining inside.  Having water dripping onto a guest speaker at a conference or the bride and groom at their wedding breakfast is really not a good thing.

If you would like to talk to us about hiring a SaddleSpan and how we can heat yours never hesitate to get in touch with us.

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Amazing Testimonials for Amazing Tents

Thursday 10 October 2013 by Amazing News Editor

Today we thought we would share with you some of the wonderful testimonials we have received and continue to receive.

Production Manager, Mr Gorton, said of our work with him: “The Amazing Tent Company have within their team an extensive set of skills and experience…coupled with this wealth of expertise Amazing have proven to have a real “can-do” friendly and professional attitude.”

Thank you Mr Gorton and we always look forward to working with you.

Meanwhile, Anne McPherson, Project Manager, said: ” The tour was excellent – and the marquee definitely made the stand look amazing!”

And finally, from the team at the Isle of Wight Festival: “I just wanted to drop you a quick email to thank you personally for the great job you did at this years Isle of Wight Festival. It was a tough gig but your great service, team work and flexibility meant that it went smoothly. So THANKS! I would ask that you pass on our gratitude to all of your crew that worked on the project. It was a true team effort”.

We are very proud to display such wonderful testimonials and undoubtedly event projects are hard work and all encompassing – but such joy everything goes well.

Never hesitate to get in touch to talk to us about our expertise in events and planning and Amazing Tents!

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Super Spiegletent for Stunning Events

Tuesday 08 October 2013 by Amazing News Editor

Your corporate Christmas Event could be spectacular if you held it in a Spiegletent, a stunning traditional, mirrored circular tent.

These wooden structures make the most enchanting and unusual location for all types of events, cabaret, theatre, weddings, parties, music, literary, arts or corporate events. The ambience is unique and provides an intimate and wonderful setting for all manner of situations or celebrations.

Each Speigeltent is self contained and has an integral bar, stage and in the entrance way a box office or ticket booth. The tents can be erected in a day or two by an experienced team – you would need to have a flat area measuring between 30m x 25m and with access for an articulated lorry.

If you would like to find out more about the Speigeltent get in touch with us and tell us about your event, we can give you advice from our wide experience and expertise in event planning.

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SaddleSpan Maintenance

Tuesday 01 October 2013 by Amazing News Editor

As summer finally comes to a close we begin the laborious, but essential, process of cleaning, scrubbing, checking, drying and carefully packing the SaddleSpans safely away for the winter.

After the many different events throughout the year – the upkeep of their fabric is crucial to the longevity and look and feel of these super structures.

Here at The Amazing Tent Company we pride ourselves on our products and their cleanliness and show. Our SadddleSpans must look exceptional every single time they are used – the structures are our ambassadors in the public eye.

Of course we use the SaddleSpans throughout the autumn and winter months too – they are used for corporate Christmas events, conferences, parties and festivals and the regular upkeep means that the structures can cope with all manner of weather thrown at them.

If you would like to work with our Amazing Tents then do not hesitate to call us today and get event advice from our Amazing team here.

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How to Put on a Great Exhibition

Thursday 26 September 2013 by Amazing News Editor

Do you want to wow your clients? Blow away the competition? Then put on a fantastic exhibition and your brands and products will shine.

First of all get the right look – your stand is your shop window, it needs to display exactly what you want to say – so make sure you really know what it is you want to declare. Is it to sell, launch or promote a product?

Know your objectives – hand-pick the staff that will be working and make sure they understand completely the idea behind the exhibition and are well briefed. Your staff are your brand ambassadors.

Get creative in your set design, use lighting, sound – visuals are always impactful, banners, signs and posters.

According to marketing data 75% of exhibition visitors come planning to buy or have plans to buy in the future. So ensuring your product stands out and your staff are knowledgable provides your brand with strength and places your product firmly in front of potential customers or clients.

Of course, here at The Amazing Tent Company we firmly believe that a fantastic venue is the secret to your success, and with our experience in marketing and exhibitions we are well placed to provide you with everything you need to ensure your exhibition is a triumph.

 

 

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Conference Tent? No Problem

Tuesday 24 September 2013 by Amazing News Editor

Are you planning a conference on 2014? Do you want the most incredible venue to wow your attendees?

Here at Amazing Tents we provide an array of differently arranged marquees to cater for all the different environments and parts of a conference that are crucial in making it stand out as one of the best conferences available.

A SaddleSpan set up for a conference

If you have a client that wishes to do something out of the ordinary, produce a conference that is cutting edge and unique then a SaddleSpan is the number one choice.

We are able to seat up to 1700 delegates with separate catering and bar areas, with a choice of configurations and in your location, the SaddleSpan conference marquee is adaptable and a great choice for your client.

We are well placed to ensure your conference is cutting edge and fantastic, with more than thirty years experience in the events industry we have the know how to make sure each event we work on is outstanding. Do not hesitate to get in touch with us to talk about what you want to achieve.

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Topshop Unique Unveil Showspace in a SaddleSpan

Tuesday 17 September 2013 by Amazing News Editor

We are extremely excited to show off our stunning SaddleSpans as seen hosting the fabulous Topshop Unique Showspace for their Spring and Summer collection 2014 at London Fashion Week.

There are several videos and all of them see the fashion show taking place within one of our Amazing Tents, a SaddleSpan no less.

This video gives you an idea how versatile the environment is. Providing an eye catching entrance, a huge back stage area and, of course, the actual catwalk and seating area as well.

The catwalk is packed with an audience, with cameras on dollys, lights, music and much more.

While at the back hundreds of people are working to make this show come alive and maintain its energy and verve.

The SaddleSpan was also decorated with fake grass and hills to give it a real summer-time feel.

You can really see how much you can do with a SaddleSpan. If you would like to talk to us about how we can make our SaddleSpan work for any type of event then never hesitate to call us.

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Five Top Tips For An Amazing Corporate Christmas Party

Thursday 12 September 2013 by Amazing News Editor

Christmas is fourteen weeks away, but do not panic! There is still plenty of time to plan a spectacular Christmas event for your colleagues or clients.

With this in mind we thought we would help you out with some top tips for your Christmas Party.

1. Make your venue AMAZING! Your venue allows you to provide so much and you can really go to town with VIP rooms, bars, chill out zones, lounging areas, discos, live bands, catering and so much more. You could fill the venue with dancing ladies, ice sculptures, perhaps even Father Christmas! The options are limitless with a marquee.

2. Be generous – give your staff and colleagues, or clients, plenty to eat and drink – there is nothing more disappointing than the booze or food running out. In a marquee you can have a buffet, you could make it more special and create a sit down feast – you can have several bars. If you keep your staff happy they will be satisfied and don’t they deserve a good knees up and an opportunity to let their hair down after a long hard year?

3. Consider whether you want clients as well as staff – there is nothing more generous and important than looking after you clients – but if you want to let go and plan to be moonwalking with the tea lady then perhaps you would rather your clients did not see this side of you -therefore do not invite them!

4. Make sure your staff and clients can get home safely after a night out on the tiles – to be seen as a really thoughtful and generous company ensure your staff get safely home. If the party has been mid-week which will make costs lower – allow your staff to come in late the next day and even provide them all with a bacon sandwich – believe us they will seriously appreciate this extra thoughtfulness.

5. Here at the Amazing Tent Company we have years of experience in events from large corporate affairs to great rolling music festivals, from London based knees-up to International gigs. We can give you all manner of advice, tips and help so do not hesitate to get in touch.

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