Month: November 2017
Viva Blackpool Attends The GRAFTAS!
28 November 2017
Viva Blackpool is ecstatic to share a few highlights of this year’s GRAFTA’s and their amazing awards won on the night!
The GRAFTA awards, organised by DJ Paul O’Brien & Viva Blackpool is an awards ceremony that takes place every year to recognise all of Blackpool’s bars, pubs and clubs, whilst also rewarding the hardworking bar workers, teams and businesses for making Blackpool’s outstanding nightlife what it is today.
It was all smiles and laughter on the night, which took place on Sunday 26th November, as over 400 people, all from different entertainment venues, came together at the spectacular Viva Blackpool to let their hair down and party in style with a special night just for them, whilst also winning some awards.
Speaking of awards, not only did the Vegas venue in the heart of Blackpool host the event, but also managed to take away four awards on the night! From being the best dressed and the biggest party animal to being the hardest worker, not to mention Viva’s hilarious resident host Leye D Johns winning the award for ‘favourite entertainer’.
Leye D Johns, Entertainment Director at Viva, said:
“ What a lovely night it was. The GRAFTAS is always a great time and an event that all of us at Viva look forward to. It was a pleasure hosting the awards for a third time and to win an astonishing four awards is just a fabulous bonus.
I think it’s fair to say that the awards are the perfect chance to give recognition to all the hard workers in the Blackpool nightlife scene, and to give them a much need celebration after a fantastic season all round. ”
Take a look below to find out which individual superstars bagged the win for the Viva family.
You can find out more about the GRAFTAS and all of the other winners here: https://www.facebook.com/graftasblackpool/
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Viva Blackpool Takes Home The Win!
Viva Blackpool is ecstatic to announce their win of ‘Large Visitor Attraction’ at the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2017!
The Lancashire Tourism Awards, organised by Marketing Lancashire and now in it’s 14th year is the only pan-Lancashire tourism-focused awards ceremony, and it’s primary focus is to celebrate the success of businesses, individuals and partnerships in the tourism industry across Lancashire.
The Awards is a reminder of all the diversity that the county has and highlights all the amazing experiences Lancashire has to offer visitors, as well as reveal the brightest and best stars working in Lancashire tourism today.
The ceremony was held on the 9th November 2017 at the magnificent Blackpool Tower Ballroom; with over 500 guests anxiously waiting to be crowned the winners of their individual nominated categories.
Viva Blackpool being in the heart of the crowd after being nominated for three awards earlier in the year.
Facing some tough competition, Viva was up against Blackpool Zoo, Brockholes Nature Reserve in Preston, East Lancashire Railway, Farmer Ted’s Adventure Park in Ormskirk and Sandcastle Water Park in Blackpool for ‘Large Visitor Attraction’ and was absolutely over the moon to receive the win!
Leye D Johns, Entertainment Director at Viva, said:
“We are absolutely over the moon with our win of ‘Large Visitor Attraction’ and already have our award proudly on display!
Looking back, I am completely blown away by how far we have come over the last five years since opening and cannot wait to see what the future brings”
You can find out more about all of the other fantastic winners at www.lancashiretourismawards.com
