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A summer of events!

Tuesday 06 June 2023 by Amazing News Editor

What is that big yellow shining sphere in the sky?!  It seems we might have a summer of better weather ahead, which has us contemplating what’s coming up for us over the next few months. Some of our old favourites are back, with a few new events thrown into the mix. Here’s where you can spot us in the fields of England over the summer – you might even be able to bag yourselves some tickets for some of these if you are quick. 

We’ve already had some fun in the sun recently, you may have spotted our majestic SaddleSpans at Creamfields South and BBC Big Weekend in Dundee? Coming up in June we have the Birmingham Guild of Students Ball and we’ll be amongst the regal racing action at Royal Ascot later in the month. 

The rest of the summer looks something like this – give us a wave if you see us: 

Boardmasters  

 

Creamfields North 

 

Reading Festival  

 

Leeds Festival  

 

Big Feastival  

 

If you have any events or festivals for 2023 or 2024 that you are looking for stage, bar or VIP cover, please give us a call and we can chat over your options:   

+44 (0)7778 835 207 / enquiries@amazingtent.co.uk  

 

Image credit: Geoffrey Hubbel 

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Are you Festival-ready?

Wednesday 03 May 2023 by Amazing News Editor

We know from the damp, wet, and cold start to this year that the great British weather isn’t always reliable or what we might be hoping for. Whichever festival or outdoor event you’ve bought tickets for this year, be prepared for more than just a shower of rain. Take your waterproofs and wellies, and if you’re camping – check your tent for leaks!  

Another little festival tip we have, is to stay connected with friends… consider a ‘meeting place’, these festivals are busy and it’s not uncommon to lose one another. Work out where your tent or base for the day is, by establishing site landmarks – SaddleSpans are often the eye-catching and unique landmark within a festival site. Just sayin’! 

If you’re a festival organiser, you probably know all of this – alongside the extra things you need to consider for being on-site. Since you practically live in a field for a month or more! That said, our top tip is to always ensure you choose a venue space that allows plenty of room for setting up. Once you’ve found a suitable space this is our checklist: 

  • Capacity – How many people can you accommodate? SaddleSpans can accommodate from 175 to 3700 people. We’ll have something to suit your needs. 
  • Space – Music Festivals take up a lot of space! Once you have factored in stages, backstage areas for talent, car parking, food concessions and space for your guests to enjoy the entertainment, you need to ensure that the venue can accommodate the scale of your festival or event. Visit and check it out – we’re always happy to go along to a site visit, to help avoid potential issues further down the line. 
  • Existing Infrastructure – is there access to toilets, cafes, restaurants, etc. If not – you’ll need more temporary structures. 
  • Disability access – we believe that live music and festivals are for everyone. If you have additional access needs, be sure to check out the festival’s commitment to disabled access; you’ll find that this is taken very seriously and a great deal of effort is put in to ensure an enjoyable and fully inclusive experience for all. We always ensure that Disability Discrimination Act is followed, so that access is considered for everyone at an event or festival. 
  • Permits. What permits (if any) are required from the council and are there any considerations they may inhibit you from running the event (i.e. alcohol licence, noise restrictions, etc.). 

So, if you’ve not got all your event spaces covered for your 2023, or even 2024, festival or event, give us a call now: +44 (0)7778 835 207 / enquiries@amazingtent.co.uk 

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Tips for planning a party for friends and family

Thursday 15 July 2021 by Amazing News Editor

From 19 July COVID19 restrictions are due to be relaxed, allowing larger gatherings.

For over a year we’ve all stayed away from large gatherings and missed out on celebrating those big birthdays and milestones with friends and family. From 19 July 2021, when restrictions are due to be lifted, we can look forward to getting our family and friends together to make up for lost time. Planning an event for a large number of people can be daunting, especially after a year of lockdowns and limited social contact, so we’ve put together a list of things to consider to make your catchup celebration one to remember for all the right reasons!

Plan for the British weather
At Amazing Tents we supply event structures for large festivals, but our smaller configurations are perfect for family parties and weddings too. These provide much needed shade and rain cover to keep your party going whatever the weather, and save needing to find an indoor space large enough.

Arrange catering
Preparing food for a large gathering can be quite a feat, so hiring in outside catering can be a great way to reduce the stress of organising a party. There are plenty of options to suit every budget from supermarket food platters to hiring a personal chef! If you bring in outside caterers to work at the party we can provide marquees and tents to accommodate food preparation areas.

Keep your guests hydrated
Its easy to get carried away thinking about alcoholic options like wine and cocktails for parties, but don’t forget to plan non alcoholic drinks for those avoiding alcohol, children and to keep guests hydrated between alcoholic drinks too. Jugs of water with fruit and ice are a great option to keep guests hydrated but also look great and can add to your decoration.

Provide entertainment
Music and other entertainment can be a great way to get the party atmosphere started. It doesn’t have to be expensive, a mobile phone or tablet connected to a speaker is a great option. You could also consider a local band or musician to bring that special touch to your gathering.

Think about the kids
Many family parties will include children, and keeping them entertained means a well-earned break for their parents! Bouncy castles, garden games such as croquet, and organised activities like scavenger hunts are a great way to keep them busy. You might also want to consider a separate marquee or tent to give children a covered space just for them.

A small saddlespan tent configuration for garden partyParty with a saddlespan tent

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WIN! 5 tickets to the Time Out London 50th birthday party

Friday 21 September 2018 by Amazing News Editor

Time Out magazine is turning 50 and to celebrate it’s throwing a massive party. Amazing Tent Co is pleased to be providing the temporary event cover for this event in London, on September 29.

We have five tickets to give-away to a lucky person and their friends – instructions via Facebook and Twitter.

The party takes place in Granary Square, King’s Cross on Saturday, September 29 – a one-night birthday bonanza celebrating the very best of London across food, drink, performance, comedy and music.

 

Tuck into the city’s most amazing street food, handpicked by Time Out London’s Food editor and brought to you by Kerb. Grab a cocktail from their curated bar, featuring the city’s finest drinking institutions and former winners of the Time Out Bar Awards. Then feast your eyes and ears on boundary-pushing, soul-enriching performances, and finish the night shaking it to some ace London DJs.

Tickets cost £30, including a welcome drink. Find out more about the event via Time Out Magazine here.

 

Prize draw to win 5 tickets to the Time Out 50th Party – Terms and Conditions

The closing date for entries to the prize draw is 26th September 2018. Entries received after this date will not be entered into the competition.

One winner will receive the prize of 5 tickets to the Time Out 50th Party. There is no alternative prize and no interest is payable.

All prizes are subject to availability, and Amazing Tent Co Ltd reserves the right to replace the prize with an alternative product of equal or higher value if necessary at its discretion.

No purchase necessary.

The prize draw is open to everyone, except employees and contractors of Amazing Tent Co Ltd, who is a UK resident aged 18 years or over.

The winner will be selected at random after the closing date by an independent judge from all entries. The judge’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

The winner will be notified by direct message by Thursday 27th September 2018. Following such notification, the winner will be required to contact Amazing Tent Co with their full name and names of four people they nominate to join them

If Amazing Tent Co cannot: (i) contact the winner (via email, phone or messaging) within a reasonable period of time (to be established at Amazing Tent Co Ltd’s sole discretion); or (ii) the winner does not respond with their contact details, Amazing Tent Co Ltd reserves the right to re-draw winners and thereafter until another winner on these terms is found.

It is a condition of entry that the winner’s name will be used for promotional purposes. This will only be in summary.

Unless otherwise stated, the promoter is Amazing Tent Co Ltd, a limited company.

 

 

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