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Posted on March 20, 2018
From local show to London leader: 30 years of London Art Fair
Founded with a handful of exhibitors back in Thatcher’s shoulder pad clad Britain, the London Art Fair has blossomed into a cherished annual fixture of the London art scene. Since its inception in 1989 LAF has expanded to fill its...
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Posted on December 20, 2017
Ireland’s biggest textile show swamped amid needlecraft boom
The Knitting & Stitching Show Dublin reported a 3% rise in visitor numbers year on year after welcoming thousands through its doors last month. Held at the Royal Dublin Society’s Simmonscourt venue, the 24th incarnation of the annual textiles show...
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Posted on October 31, 2017
Exhibitors impressed with Cruise Show’s new look and feel
A vibrant and refreshed Cruise Show greeted visitors to The NEC, Birmingham in September. Relaunched by Upper Street Events with a new colour scheme, and several brand new features, the elegantly arranged show was a hit with both exhibitors and...
Read MorePosted on October 18, 2017
Cycling stars dazzle at UK’s biggest bike show
From big name guests, thrilling test rides and sport-changing product launches to crit races and quarter pipe shows, the 2017 Cycle Show more than lived up to its reputation as the nation’s greatest bike show. The star-studded show – which...
Read MorePosted on October 03, 2017
Thousands Flock to The Festival of Quilts
The NEC was struck with a lightning bolt of creativity in August as the annual Festival of Quilts sprung to life in all its colourful glory. Attracting over 24k visitors, the 15th incarnation of this annual event was a celebration...
Read MorePosted on June 26, 2017
APPOINTMENT OF JULIE HARRIS AS CEO
Upper Street Events (USE) announced today that Julie Harris, formerly Group Managing Director of Immediate Media Company, has been appointed as CEO. With a wealth of experience in consumer media as well as digital, data, and insight businesses, Julie will...
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Posted on March 28, 2017
Country Living Spring 2017
STUNNING NEW VENUE, DIFFERENT DATES AND AN EXCITING FRESH LINE-UP Dates: Thursday 27th to Sunday 30th April 2017 Venue: Alexandra Palace (Great Hall via Palm Court) London N22 7AY Join us at our stunning new venue in north London –...
Read MorePosted on February 02, 2017
London Art Fair 2017
#LAF17 18-22 January 2017 (VIP and Press Preview 17 January) London Art Fair 2017 closed on Sunday with strong sales reported across the Fair in both Modern British and international contemporary art, including painting, sculpture, photography, drawings, ceramics and more....
Read MorePosted on December 14, 2016
Upper Street Events Acquires Escape Events
Upper Street Events has today announced the acquisition of Escape Events, bringing the Adventure Travel Show, three Cruise Shows and the Olympia Historic Automobile Fair into the Upper Street Events portfolio. These shows join Upper Street’s strong lineup of quality...
Read MorePosted on December 04, 2014
Living Bridge Invest in Upper Street Events
Upper Street Events Ltd, today announces a management buyout. The senior team of Paul Byrom (Managing Director), Isobel Dennis and Daniel Holmes are delighted to be working with private equity company Living Bridge who have supported them in purchasing the...
Read MorePosted on January 20, 2014
Galleries buoyant as record numbers visit London Art Fair 2014 (15-19 January)
30,694 people passed through the doors of the Business Design Centre in Islington last week to visit the 26th London Art Fair, the UK’s largest Fair for Modern British and contemporary art. The figures far surpass the Fair’s previous...
Read MorePosted on January 14, 2014
The Spring Knitting & Stitching Show – inspiring a new generation
The Spring Knitting & Stitching Show (13 – 16 March, Olympia, London) has announced a host of features designed to inspire a new generation to take up a new hobby as crafts such as knitting, sewing, quilting and dressmaking continue...
Read MorePosted on December 21, 2013
MOVE IT 2011 – the biggest dance show in the UK reveals new dance trends for 2011
MOVE IT, the biggest dance event in the UK, REVEAL the dance trends that will be shaking up the nation in 2011! What’s more, anyone can learn the latest dance craze through a step by step guide on the MOVE...
Read MorePosted on October 24, 2013
Language Show Live Celebrates 25 years of language promotion
Language Show Live is pleased to report on a hugely successful 25th edition, having delivered three days of live seminars, language classes, talks, demonstrations, cultural performances and a high-profile European Commission conference. Total show attendance was almost 9,000 people, which...
Read MorePosted on October 10, 2013
Knitted Taxi Takes in the Sights of London on its way to The Knitting and Stitching Show at Alexandra Palace
A knitted London taxi ‘cab cosy’, the world’s longest bunting and galleries from leading textile artists are all on display this week as over 30,000 visitors flock to London’s Alexandra Palace for The Knitting and Stitching Show (10 – 13...
Read MorePosted on September 16, 2013
London Art Fair 2014: museum partnership with The Hepworth Wakefield announced
15 – 19 January 2014 (Preview evening 14th January) London Art Fair, the UK’s largest art fair for Modern British and contemporary art returns to the Business Design Centre, Islington, between 15 and 19 January 2014. As the first in...
Read MorePosted on August 07, 2013
Language Show Live celebrates 25th anniversary with a host of exciting new initiatives
Language Show Live looks forward to celebrating its 25th anniversary with organisers presenting new content, a smart new venue and a high profile European Commission conference taking place live at this year’s show. The 2013 Language Show Live will take...
Read MorePosted on June 20, 2013
The Knitting and Stitching Show – A Unique Celebration of Textiles
Alexandra Palace, London – 10th to 13th October. RDS, Dublin- 31st October to 3rd November. Harrogate International Centre – 21st to 24th November. The Knitting and Stitching Shows have earned a reputation among the leading elite of the textiles world...
Read MorePosted on June 20, 2013
Knitting and Stitching Show – bringing the craft community together
Alexandra Palace, London – 10th to 13th October RDS, Dublin- 31st October to 3rd November Harrogate International Centre – 21st to 24th November The Knitting and Stitching Show brings a community of craft lovers together. Whether you’re after methods...
Read MorePosted on June 16, 2013
“Design and the Joy of Living: Max Fraser in conversation with Hannah Martin, Two Create and Jon Harrison”
Date: Thursday 30 June 2011. Time: 6.30 pm. Entrance: £14 on the door or £9.50 + £1.50 in advance. Box office and booking line: www.newdesigners.com / 08448 480140. New Designers presents an evening for Maggie’s Cancer Caring Centres as Max Fraser discusses ‘The Joy...
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