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Queens Jubilee Celebrations in Blackpool
1 May 2022
Blackpool will be celebrating the Queens Jubilee with a wide range of events across the resort in June.
The headline event will be a unique one off ‘Heritage Tram’ parade on the afternoon of Thursday 2nd June – as a fleet of trams will come out of retirement and travel in convoy from Blackpool Pleasure Beach to the North Pier, before being available for the public to take journeys on them North and South on the promenade.
Other Queen’s celebrations will take place on the Blackpool Comedy Carpet, including a giant picnic, a special beacon lighting at three locations across Blackpool (including the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom), and a spectacular fireworks display launched from Blackpool Pleasure Beach on the night of Saturday 4th June.
To commence the two bank holidays at the start of the four-day holiday weekend. on Thursday 2nd June a grand parade of heritage trams will take place along the seafront, a giant outdoor picnic and free entertainment on the Comedy Carpet, a light and laser show, and a burst of fireworks at the top of The Blackpool Tower.
Staged in association with Blackpool Transport and the Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID), the parade will see around a dozen trams from the heritage fleet travel in convoy from the Pleasure Beach to Little Bispham, creating one of the largest tram parades the resort has seen.
The convoy, which sets off at 2.30pm, will pause at the Tower Festival Headland opposite the Viva Showrooms and the Viva Vegas Diner for a unique photo opportunity.
Between 3pm and 7pm, people will be able to relax at The Big Comedy Picnic, an al fresco eating out area opposite The Blackpool Tower and the Viva venues, with free live entertainment – including our very own Jersey Beats and Viva cast!
Then, between 9pm and 9.45pm, there will be further entertainment before the resort joins the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Beacons, followed by a light show and a burst of fireworks on The Blackpool Tower.
Although the historic trams were officially “retired” when new European-style trams were brought into service on the seafront route in 2012, a number of them were retained and thanks to an army of volunteers have been brought back into regular use. They now form one of the finest heritage fleets in the world.
Blackpool is one of thousands of locations and landmarks across the UK where beacons will be lit. In true Blackpool style, it will be adding its own unique twist to the ceremony. Beacon lighting has long been associated with celebrating major milestones, including Royal Jubilees, weddings and coronations. Dating all the way back to 1897, beacons were lit to celebrate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee. Most recently, beacons have been used to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day and Her Majesty’s 90th birthday in 2016.
A spokesperson said: “We are thrilled that Blackpool Transport and the Tourism Business Improvement District are partnering with us to create a unique celebration of this very special royal milestone.
“A parade of heritage trams on this scale is something that has not been seen for many years and it promises to be a spectacular sight. The addition of a burst of fireworks at the top of The Blackpool Tower will create a magnificent finale at the end of the first day of the holiday.”
The parade and beacon lighting ceremony form part of a brilliant programme of events across the resort to celebrate the special royal milestone. These include:
- The lighting of The Blackpool Tower in red, white and blue throughout the four days.
- Jubilee-themed events and live entertainment at Blackpool Pleasure Beach throughout the four-day holiday weekend including late night riding, fireworks and a Jubilee Concert on Saturday 4 June.
- A chance to take afternoon tea in one of Blackpool’s magnificent heritage venues including the magnificent Blackpool Tower Ballroom, the Imperial Hotel, the magnificent Mazzei Café in the Winter Gardens, and the Art Deco Café overlooking the Italian Gardens in the award-winning Stanley Park.
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Brand New Peter Rabbit Attraction HOPS Into Blackpool Opening 2022
25 November 2021
The well loved classical character PETER RABBIT will burrow into Blackpool Promenade next year with a new £1 million attraction set to open in 2022 in partnership with Merlin Entertainments.
Beloved characters from the award-winning PETER RABBIT™ animated TV series are set to make a new home on Blackpool’s famous seafront next year in a partnership that marks the first stand-alone Merlin visitor attraction to be based on the series
The attraction will open on Blackpool Promenade, next door to Madame Tussauds on the seafront as a stand-alone attraction – the first time Merlin has ventured on such an attraction based upon the series and is a World first! The addition will join Merlin’s six other attractions in Blackpool including The Blackpool Tower and SEA LIFE Blackpool.
The brand-new concept is the first time Merlin has created a stand-alone visitor attraction experience based on the series.
The new experience will provide the opportunity to hop into the over-sized world of Peter and his friends to embark on an adventure across five fluffy-tailed themed zones. Guests will need to think like a rabbit, move like a rabbit and deploy rabbit-like senses with a whole burrow-full of creativity in order to complete the challenges and earn badges – seeing if they have the skills to join the secret treehouse club!
Guests will also be able to meet, greet and ‘high-paw’ with Peter himself – making the experience a bumper bunny day out! All of Peter’s friends will be joining him on the promenade – an exciting trip for thousands of pre-schoolers who will visit the resort in years to come and part of Blackpool’s strategy to become a year round destination!
The new experience will provide the opportunity to hop into the over-sized world of Peter and his friends to embark on an adventure across five fluffy-tailed themed zones. Guests will need to think like a rabbit, move like a rabbit and deploy rabbit-like senses with a whole burrow-full of creativity in order to complete the challenges and earn badges – seeing if they have the skills to join the secret treehouse club!
Developed in partnership with Silvergate Media, Penguin Ventures (on behalf of PETER RABBIT™ brand owners Frederick Warne & Co.) and Blackpool Council, the attraction is set to open next door to the famous Madame Tussauds Blackpool as part of a new standalone experience. The addition will join Merlin’s six other attractions in Blackpool including The Blackpool Tower and SEA LIFE Blackpool.
Kate Shane, Regional Director for Merlin Entertainments, said: “We are thrilled to be welcoming such an icon to Blackpool! Peter Rabbit is a well-loved household name for young and old and is globally renowned. We are delighted that this new attraction concept will be created here in Blackpool first. We firmly support Blackpool’s overall ambition to be the UK’s number one family seaside resort and with such a family-favourite brand joining our Blackpool Cluster of attractions we can’t wait to ‘hop’ to it and get the experience open next year.”
Cllr Lynn Williams, Leader of Blackpool Council, said: “This new attraction will be another fabulous addition to Blackpool’s growing portfolio of world-class attractions that are aimed at a family market.
“The creation of a standalone experience featuring one of the world’s best-known children’s characters will provide another compelling reason to visit what we believe is the UK’s ultimate family resort.”
Lisa Macdonald, SVP Consumer Products and Content Sales at Silvergate Media, said: “We’re excited to partner with Merlin Entertainments on a new stand-alone attraction that brings the animated adventures of Peter Rabbit and his friends to life for families in Blackpool. Harnessing the multi-generational appeal of Peter Rabbit to create a unique brand experience and unforgettable day out will enhance its enduring popularity for generations to come.”
Thomas Merrington, Creative Director Live & Experiential at Penguin Ventures, said: “Working with Merlin on creating this attraction over the past year, pulling together ideas and new themes from the show and seeing them come to life has been such a thrill. This really will deliver a brand new experience and I am so excited to see how our young fans will engage with the multiple aspects of this highly interactive play attraction.”
© Frederick Warne & Co Limited and Silvergate PPL Limited, 2021. Based on the works of Beatrix Potter. PETER RABBIT and BEATRIX POTTER are trademarks of Fredrick Warne and Co. All rights reserved.
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Blackpool Comedy Legend Joey Blower Heads To Viva!
12 September 2020
Celebrating his 27th year on Blackpool Promenade, and not to be outdone by Lockdown, Co-Vid or the return of STEPS – Blackpool Comedy Legend Joey Blower will be making his Viva debut on Saturday 26th September 2020 to bring laughter and fun back into our lives with a huge Saturday Afternoon party every week.
With a end of season line-up booked up to Saturday 7th November, our box office team will be taking seat reservations as Joey presents the very best in comedy greeting friends old and new, including special guests on stage for an aftershow party setting up a visit to the Viva Vegas Live show later in the evening, or just a night on the town!
Viva residents ‘The Jersey Beats‘ are also scheduled to appear on selected dates – performing the hits of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, as well as ‘Son Of Soul’ JJ Gibson who’ll be bringing some smooth sounds of Motown, Norther Soul and RnB on selected dates also
Joey is excited about the new show and adds “It’s all about forgetting your worries for a while and letting your hair down. There’s been too much worry, and whilst we’ve still got to look out for each other we still need to smile and enjoy life – and with Viva being such a massive venue, we can do that and still be safe. We’ve started work on a brand new show – which will be slightly different to what I’ve done before as we bring things right up to date, and use some of the fabulous screens and lighting that Viva have – it’s really exciting to get back to work and be able to get stuck in once again and see all of my friends back in the audience.”
2020 Dates
- Sat 26th September – Joey Blower, DJ Kristian, The Jersey Beats and other special guests for our OPENING party! – Tickets Available Here
- Sat 3rd October – Joey Blower, DJ Kristian, ‘Son of Soul’ JJ Gibson and other special guests – Tickets Available Here
- Sat 10th October – Joey Blower, DJ Kristian, ‘Son of Soul’ JJ Gibson and other special guests – Tickets Available Here
- Sat 17th October – Joey Blower, DJ Kristian, The Jersey Beats and other special guests – Tickets Available Here
- Sat 24th October – Joey Blower, DJ Kristian, guest artist TBC and other special guests – Tickets Available Here
- SUNDAY 1st November – Joey Blower, DJ Kristian, The Jersey Beats and other special guests – Tickets Available Here
- Sat 7th November – Joey Blower, DJ Kristian, ‘Son of Soul’ JJ Gibson and other special guests – Tickets Available Here
- Friday 13th, Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th – Joey Blower presents ‘Return to Memphis’ – Elvis WEEKENDER – Tickets Available Here
Tickets will be released on Monday 14th September – with pre-booking required due to covid regulations (allocated seating / track & trace).
Drinks packages and food options will also be available as well as table and bar service throughout the show.
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2019 Round Up – Another Fantastic Year At Viva Blackpool!
3 January 2020
Viva Blackpool presents 2019, another fantastic year of entertainment for our Vegas Venue in the heart of Blackpool.
We pride ourselves on offering a great selection of entertainment all year round for both locals and visitors to our popular, seaside resort. Whatever your taste in show may be, we do our very best to put on extravagant in-house productions like Viva Vegas Variety, The Jersey Beats and Voulez Vouz, attract hilarious comedy acts like Cannon & Ball, and pop and rock tributes like The Whitney Houston Experience, Michael Jackson The Legacy just to name a few.
Here are our top 5 moments of 2019, we cannot wait to bring you more amazing shows in 2020!
- Jersey Beats Tenerife Special
- Win a Wedding at Viva
- All You Need Is Love – The Discovery Of Beatlemania New Show
- Radio Waves’ Culture, Lifestyle and Business Awards 2019
- Local Dance Schools & Colleges perform at Viva
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Jersey Beats Tenerife Special
The Jersey Beats flew out to sunny Tenerife to kick of the Oh What a Nite tour in January 2019 for the very first time. For one night only, Los Cristianos gets the Blackpool treatment of full production and a brilliant night inspired by Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Our most popular show starring the Jersey Beats, hilarious host Leye D Johns and gorgeous Viva Showgirls perform their popular show. The bonus of a week in the sun is greatly welcomed by the cast and crew, swapping the blustery promenade for beautiful beaches. It is an all-round lovely experience for those involved, helping to strengthen working relationships and value the team spirit outside of our Vegas Venue.
The Jersey Beats Tour kicks off in Tenerife on Saturday 18th January 2020. All UK dates are listed on their website, two special shows for Valentine’s day & Mother’s day afternoon at Viva with Summer residency starting April 2020.
https://www.jerseybeats.co.uk/jersey-beats-tour-dates/
2. Win a Wedding
The Win a Wedding competition was back at Viva for the third year in March. Hosted in collaboration with Radio Wave, this competition is an amazing opportunity for newlyweds in need of a venue and will be back in 2020. The lucky couple win a wedding package valued at £10,000 with generous donations from local wedding suppliers. After the initial competition, all couples who enter are invited for a Wedding Fayre to meet the suppliers and compete for the grand prize. Five couples chosen at random make it to the next stage where a variety of games and quizzes finalise the winner. Perri & Danny were the lucky winners this time, with their wedding date set for October. The package provided venue hire, videographer & photographer, dressing and decorations, food buffet and a welcome package. We look forward to the fourth year of this competition, and for another lucky couple to win a memorable wedding with us.
We love being able to offer our venue as a themed place for an engagement or wedding and gifting the experience is even better! Are you engaged, planning a wedding, needing a venue? Win a Wedding 2020 opens 23rd March 2020.
3. All You Need Is Love – The Discovery Of Beatlemania New Show
We knew it was about time we added another fabulous, in house production to the list. This came in the form of The Music of the Beatles, All you need is love starting its Summer residency on Monday 3rd June 2019. The show is a magical mystery tour through the ages of one of the world’s most iconic bands. It really is a feel-good show and we are excited to welcome it back for the new year. The level of production, vocals and dance is a true reflection of how much we strive to deliver a professional, exciting performance for everyone who visits. With the global success of The Beatles offering a performance that features some of the world’s most loved music was in keeping with our ideals. Blackpool welcomes tens of thousands of visitors every year, so we want to offer something for everyone, and we know this show will be well received going into its 2nd year.
This show can be seen throughout Summer 2020, with the first show back on Sunday 22nd March for Mother’s Day evening.
https://www.vivablackpool.com/event/all-you-need-is-love-the-discovery-of-beatlemania-2/
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Radio Wave Awards
June was a rewarding and humbling month as Viva took home two awards from the Radio Wave Culture and Lifestyle Awards Night. The black-tie event awarded the team with Customer Service Excellence Award and Best Nightlife Award something the whole team are extremely proud of. Since opening in 2012, all involved have worked tirelessly to offer a memorable night out in Blackpool, upping our game season after season to provide the best talent. As voted for by the public, Viva will continue to exceed expectations and grow as a reliable venue in Blackpool and Lancashire. The Radio Wave Awards attract over 600 guests to the Empress Ballroom, hosted by Scott and Stacey of the Radio Wave Breakfast Team. We hope next year will be just as successful.
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Local Dance Schools & Colleges perform at Viva
The final moment for 2019 highlights just how promising and exciting the future is in performance, dance and stage shows. Our venue is available for hire from parties to weddings but the most rewarding for all those involved is being host to local musical theatre, dance and drama schools and colleges. Blackpool is rich in performance history, so being able to host memorable shows for pupils and their teachers who have a real passion for the arts is truly inspiring.
This year we have welcomed in amazing companies with talented individuals performing in pantomimes, end of term showcases and themed productions. The events team aim to offer our venue as the perfect place to thrive and enjoy performing to an audience. It is an amazing opportunity for any young talent to get a feel for the big stage, spotlights and all!
A huge well done and thank you to the schools and colleges who have hired our venue this year: Phil Winston’s TheatreWorks, VAD productions, HR DanceWorks, Studio 15 Dance Academy, Jet Studios, CMDA, Cats with Red Shoes, Centre Stage Academy, ACross the boards, Omerod Trust, Lil Beatz.
To enquire or book your event or show contact our events team [email protected] .
Thank you…
The above moments are just a small insight into what happens here at Viva. As another incredible year filled with amazing highlights comes to an end, we are very thankful for all bookings and shows that come through the door. Team Viva wishes everyone a very Happy New Year and look forward to seeing you to our Vegas Venue in 2020.
As the New Year has already started, a little bonus from us. We have extended our Early Bird discount throughout January! Do away with the January Blues and get planning your visit to Viva. If you are coming to Blackpool in the Spring or Summer, our in-house shows are featured in this offer and can be booked now via box office or website. Treat yourself to an unforgettable show and save on amazing entertainment. Don’t miss out, savings of up to £26 on a premium table of four!
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Leye D’s Homecoming
14 October 2019
Leye D Johns, one of Blackpool’s most well-known comedians and showmen, is celebrating his 35th anniversary in the entertainment industry by returning home to Barrow for a special performance.
Leye is the joint owner of entertainment venue Viva Blackpool and is also the front man and host for a number of the venue’s most popular shows, including the Jersey Beats and The Viva Vegas Variety Show.
Born in Barrow and attending Parkview School, Leye started his entertainment career doing local amateur dramatics in the town, however Leye’s road to bigger shows and performances began when he was spotted while working as an entertainer in Tenerife. Local comedian George King asked him to perform at one Blackpool’s leading venues of the time, the Alabama Showboat and from there Leye’s career took off.
Since then Leye has been a host and comedian for some of the biggest venues in the UK and also toured Europe including being a comedy support act for international stars like the much loved Joe Longthorne.
Leye is returning to Barrow for a one night only, performing a comedy and variety show at the Forum Barrow. The show will be a mix of stand up from Leye, with Vegas style variety acts, including acrobatics, dance and music.
Leye said: “It has been a fantastic 35 years and it’s great to really mark it by coming back to my hometown with my Blackpool show. The night will be a mix of comedy, some incredible dance routines and some fantastic live music, with performances from some of our top artists at Viva Blackpool. So, if you want a few laughs, want to hear some great tunes and really enjoy a Vegas style variety show at its very best, then it would be great to see you there.”
The Viva Vegas Variety show will be for one night only on the 22nd May 2020, at the Forum in Barrow. Advance tickets are £23.50 including booking fee. For more details visit www.theforumbarrow.co.uk or by calling 01229 820000.
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Top 10 Blackpool Attractions to Visit | Viva Blackpool
30 September 2019
Our Top 10 Blackpool Attractions to Visit
There’s so much to see and do in Blackpool, whether you’re looking to spend the day there or enjoy a family weekend away. But with so many attractions to visit, where do you start to make sure you get the best experience of what Blackpool has to offer.
To help you make the most of your time in this wonderfully fun seaside town, here are our top ten Blackpool attractions to visit.
1. Blackpool Tower
This iconic landmark is what many people think of when they think of Blackpool, so it makes sense to put it first on our list. There are a whole range of family attractions to enjoy in the tower too. This includes the SkyWalk – a glass viewing platform at the top – the entertaining circus, and the fun, educational, and sometimes scary, Blackpool Tower Dungeon.
2. The Blackpool Illuminations
From the end of August to the start of November, this annual lights festival dazzles Blackpool’s promenade. With six miles of lights along the seafront and over 500 designs, displays and themed features, a walk through these iconic lights is an experience not be missed. You can read our blog, Northern Lights – the Blackpool Illuminations to find out more.
3. Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Known as the UK’s most ride intensive amusement park, this is the ideal place to go if your kids (or you) are a bit of a thrill seeker and into your white-knuckle rides and roller coasters. The Pleasure Beach offers some of the best. Amongst them is the 235ft Big One – once the world’s tallest roller coaster – and the latest ride, Icon, the UK’s first double launch rollercoaster.
4. Stanley Park
This picturesque and much-loved park recently reached new levels of status after being named the UK’s best park for 2019. The impressive 390-acre grade-II listed park provides an experience for the old and young, which shouldn’t be missed. Amongst other features it boasts Italian gardens, a boating lake and band stand, an art deco cafe, and an award-winning model village.
5. The Blackpool Tower Ballroom
This might be in Blackpool Tower, but the iconic attraction deserves to have its own place in our top ten. Described as the world’s most spectacular ballroom, seeing it is a sight to behold. You can experience what’s like to dance on the magnificent floor, listen the impressive Wurlitzer organ, or just sit back and enjoy a scrumptious afternoon tea.
6. Sea Life Aquarium
Home to over 2000 marine creatures, this is another worthy visit – especially on a rainy day. You and the family can enjoy the aquarium zones, from the small creatures of the Rock Pools, to those of the Atlantic Depths and the fish of the Quayside. Or you can immerse yourself in a world of stingrays, take a submarine ride to the depths of the ocean, or walk through the spectacular ocean tunnel.
7. Heritage Tram Tours
This is where you can experience riding on a world-famous classic Blackpool tram. A fleet of more modern trams now run on the town’s tramway. But here, the best and iconic heritage trams have been restored to their original condition and are available to ride along the promenade. Nowhere else in the UK can you ride a heritage tram on the line it was originally built, so this is a pretty unique experience.
8. The Sandcastle Water Park
This, the UK’s largest indoor water park, is one for the family if you’re looking for some indoor fun, a swim and a splash about. With more than 18 slides and attractions, there’s plenty to keep the kids (and adults) entertained. There’s also a tropical climate to enjoy and the Sea Breeze Spa, if you want to relax and need a break from those white-knuckle water slides.
9. Blackpool Zoo
This impressive 32-acre zoo is just a couple of miles away from Blackpool’s promenade. It’s home to over 1,350 animals from all over the world, so definitely one for animal lovers. You can enjoy an animal experience and get up close to your favourite species or watch the animals being fed. Or you can listen to a fascinating talk, or watch impressive displays of everything from birds to seas lions.
10. The Three Piers
As well as an award-winning beach, Blackpool is home to not one, but three impressive piers – Central, North and the South Pier. Opening in 1863 and at 500 metres in length, the North Pier is a listed building and the oldest and longest of the three. Central Pier is filled with attractions, including its landmark big wheel, amusements and shows. Meanwhile, the smaller and younger South Pier is family orientated, with plenty of funfair rides and a good sea view.
Another Top Blackpool Attraction to Add to Your To-do List
If you’re looking to see a fun show or for a night of top family entertainment, Viva Blackpool is an attraction to add to your to-do list. We also aren’t far from many of those attractions listed above – the famous tower is just next door!
Our fabulous entertainment is on five nights a week. We’re also proud to present a whole range of spectacular shows, from children’s magicians to musical tribute acts, to make your time in Blackpool even more fun and special. You can even see up to four of our great shows for a discounted price with our Viva Golden Ticket – a two-show pass will see you save £8 per person!
There’s much more than fantastic entertainment too, including delicious food, matched with a stunning service. Our ‘Show & Dine’ tickets also allow you to add a preshow dining experience to your visit, letting you enjoy an impressive two or three-course meal before our shows begin. Or, if you fancy a more relaxed dining experience, you could try our American Diner and Bar. This is also a great place to enjoy some delicious food and a much-needed beverage or two, while you see the top attractions that Blackpool has to offer.
To find out more about what we offer and what makes Viva a top Blackpool attraction to visit, or for more information about our dining options, just get in touch with our dedicated team.
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VIVA Blackpool head to the beach
6 September 2019
Viva Blackpool organised a clean up of the golden mile yesterday, following the huge influx of visitors over the last few days.
Last weekend (30th August) it was officially national beach day, so to commemorate the event, Viva Blackpool committed to doing a beach clean of the golden mile this week, to help clear up after the busy illuminations weekend.
Staff from the entertainment venue along with local residents took to the beach between North and Central Pier, between 10.30 and 12.30 to comb for litter and were grateful to the volunteers who turned up to pledge their own support too.
Martin Heywood, joint owner of Viva Blackpool said: “We’ve had a lot of visitors to Blackpool over the last few days, which is great news for local businesses, but a big influx of visitors equals a lot more litter, so with it being national beach day last week, we asked people to join us to do a litter pick on the golden mile after the illuminations weekend. We had a great turn out, with 15 volunteers and the golden mile certainly looks even more golden now!”
One supporter, Elisabeth Green said “It’s great to see people take pride in their town and the beach clean really shows we’ve got a part to play. Thanks to Viva for organizing, I’m already looking forward to the next one they’re organising!”
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Double Delight For Viva Blackpool
11 June 2019
It was double delight for Viva Blackpool as we picked up two awards at Radio Waves’ Culture, Lifestyle and Business Awards 2019.
In the running for four awards on the night, the venue team were crowned winners in both the Customer Service Excellence Award and Best Nightlife Award at a black tie ceremony held at The Empress Ballroom, at the Winter Gardens.
Martin Heywood, joint owner of Viva collected the award on the night saying: “These awards are really special to everyone at Viva Blackpool as they are voted for by the general public and that means the world to us. It’s quite literally a seal of approval from our guests and is testament to the hard work of the team and calibre of productions and shows we are bringing to the town.
“At VIVA, we are trying to create an experience for our guests that not only retains customer loyalty but that gets people talking and recommending us to others and winning these awards proves that people are doing just that and we can’t thank everyone enough.”
Viva Blackpool is leading the way as a vibrant venue bringing over xxx shows a year to the resort, boosting tourism and the local economy with people travelling far and wide to attend shows. Also a finalist in the Best Hotel and Hospitality Award as well as Best Entertainment Event award, the team certainly had reason to celebrate. With a dedicated production team and resident cast, the shows offer a commitment to quality and fun that sees 5 star reviews across sites including TripAdvisor, Feefo and Facebook.
The Radio Wave awards attracted over 600 guests to the Empress Ballroom, hosted by Scott and Stacey of the Radio Wave Breakfast Team.
For more information on Viva Blackpool visit www.vivablackpool.com or call the events team on 01253 297297
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A Wedding Planner’s Top 5 Tips for Choosing a Theme for Your Wedding!
7 June 2019
Your wedding theme will paint the picture for your whole wedding, so finding the perfect theme for your special day, that best suits you and your spouse, is really important!
You’re newly engaged and super excited to start wedding planning, or perhaps you’ve been engaged for quite a while and have never really been too sure where to begin. After all, when you enter the world of wedding planning there is so much to consider, and without a guide to follow in place it can easily become overwhelming and spiral out of control.
Don’t know where to start? I’ve come up with a few handy ways to help you figure out which style of wedding suits you best.Here are my Top 5 Tips to consider when choosing a wedding theme;
- Set Your Wedding Date
One of the first, and most important, things on your To Do List should be to set the date! The easiest way to do this is to first rule out dates you definitely DON’T want. You might not want to get married around any public holidays such as Christmas, or Easter, or you may want to avoid a particular season such as Winter as it’s too cold in your area – or Summer if you find a lot of your family and friends are likely to be away for the holidays! Once you’ve listed the times of year you’d like to avoid this will make it easier to settle on a date that suits you perfectly!
- Make a list of your Hobbies, Interests, and anything that inspires you.
Take some time to sit down with your significant other and make a combined list of your hobbies, interests, and things that make you feel good. Perhaps you both enjoy spending time outdoors and love nature? Do you spend your free time at concerts, gigs, and enjoy live music? Is there a particular country or town that means something to you both that you love to visit? Wedding themes come in all shapes and sizes, so no matter how wacky it is, write it down and keep building your list.
Once you have everything written down, go through each item and see if you can create a theme out of any of the ideas. For example; you love camping, festivals, and live music – a Festival themed wedding makes for a fun day out for your guests and there are lots of wedding suppliers who can create a Festival themed wedding without breaking the bank.
- Make a Wish List
If you’re anything like me, you’ll have hundreds of ideas buzzing around your mind of all the things you want to include as part of your special day, even more so if you have a love of Pinterest and are constantly bombarded with wedding inspo!
Make a list of all the things you’d like; list as much as you can from different style wedding cakes, a choice in centrepieces, types of favours you’d like, and even entertainment options – Once you have them all in front of you, you might be surprised that many of your ideas all link to one or two particular wedding styles – making it even simpler to choose a theme!
- Choose Your Wedding Venue
You’ve chosen your date, you’ve made a list of your hobbies and interests, and you’ve chosen your wish list – When it comes to themed weddings; the wedding venue can play a huge part in choosing the right theme! Some venues can accommodate all types of themes; especially if you’re working with a blank space. However, if you’re opting for a Bohemian Style wedding as a theme, a Town Hall type venue probably wouldn’t be the best fit. If you’re looking for a Vegas Style wedding, a venue that can already add a bit of Glitz and Glam would be perfect!
- Stay True to Yourself
“A wedding is a party, not a performance. If at the end of the day you are married to the one you love, then everything went perfectly!”
Choosing the right theme for your once in a lifetime occasion is not always easy, but it’s important to remember that the day is about the two of you becoming one, and therefore the theme should reflect your personalities and mean something to the both of you! Try not to get too hung up on making decisions and most importantly – Have fun planning your themed wedding!
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