It’s ‘all systems go’ on our first day back after the holiday as we prepare for some exciting activities in January. We’re looking forward to another challenge-rich year ahead, offering an even broader range of team building activities and putting together many unique bespoke team sessions. We have begun the new year with final preparations for [Continue Reading]
Final Thoughts for 2011
As I sit here waiting for the theming to be arranged in an empty ball room, I thought I would use the time to reflect on the past year. Today is our last corporate event of the year. In under four hours, all 30 tables will be decorated and in place around a huge dance floor [Continue Reading]
Unique Wedding, Hen Night and Stag Party Events
More and more people are looking for new, interesting and unique activities for their most special days with their closest family members and lifelong friends, including their wedding day, hen night or stag party. Yesterday, we received two separate enquiries asking for creative ideas for hen nights and stag parties. Everyone expects that, eventually, a hen [Continue Reading]
The Valuable Role of Team Building Activities in a Recession
It’s a relatively gloomy time for many companies and organisations, with great uncertainty about the future economy and whether we are heading towards another recession. Equally, many individuals are facing falling living standards, reduced pensions and diminished job security. In this environment, it’s reasonable to question the value of team building activities. We have found [Continue Reading]
From Stomp to Junk Funk, and it’s Environmentally Friendly!
There are many examples of traditional musicians using industrial or household items in their musical cultures. The steel drums of the Caribbean, cowbells in Latin America and even the anvil in classical music are some examples. Stomp and, more recently, The Blue Man Group, continue to dazzle London’s West End and the biggest venues in Las [Continue Reading]
Clap Happy: the Hands-On Conference Icebreaker…Just Add Rubber
Years ago, we started employing a five- to ten-minute rhythmical ice breaker – using just hands – at the beginning of our drumming and music-based teambuilding activities. The opening of a session is a critical time for both the head facilitator in charge and all the participants, who have just walked in to this very [Continue Reading]
Preparing For Your Company Christmas Party
When it comes to December, the focus in the corporate world naturally turns to the event of the year – the Company Christmas party. This can be as low-key as a drink down the local pup or as high-key as a majestic gathering at the Dorchester, with £20,000 bar budget, indoor fireworks and Elton John [Continue Reading]
Thriller at the Pineapple Dance Studios
Back in 1983, Michael Jackson was the undisputed king of popular music and across the world there was huge anticipation as he launched his extended music video ‘Thriller’ on December 2nd. Who would have thought that his career could go any higher, or that he could become any more famous, and yet he managed to take [Continue Reading]
Strictly Non-Contact Come Dancing!
Humans watching other humans move to music goes back to the eons of pre-history. There is something obviously captivating about watching or participating in dance, which has permeated every culture, location and age on Earth. With ever-dwindling TV ratings, as people desert their televisions for DVDs, blu-rays and the Internet, it’s amazing that last Saturday evening [Continue Reading]
Evening Entertainment With Bollywood in Brighton
Over the last two years, we have seen a growing interest in our themed Bollywood event for evening entertainment and corporate dinners. The instantly recognisable colours, music and food options make it a welcome change to the never-ending casino, Oscar and Rat Pack themes we see so often. Bollywood, of course, is the term used for the [Continue Reading]