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2 Contents 01 Venue Information 02 Testimonials 03 Venue capacities & configurations 04 Venue hire charges & inclusions 05 Technical inclusions 06 Catering within indigo at The O2 07 Gaucho Restaurant 08 Bubble Food 09 Moving Venue 10 Food Show 11 Seasoned Events 12 Levy Restaurants 13 London Kitchen 14 Drinks packages 15 Venue support (branding & ticketing) 16 Meet the team 17 Getting to indigo at The O2 Images by James Gillham and Simon Pollock

3 Venue Information indigo at The O2, based within the O2, is fast becoming one of London s most sought after venues. Originally designed for music concerts it has now opened its doors to the corporate world. The venue has the flexibility to change from a conference venue seating up to 1597 theatre style to a private dining space for up to 540 guests. With its built in stage, back stage facilities, 6 preferred caterers and private VIP lounge it is modern, versatile and creative. The in house AV and technical inclusions are vast, impressive and most are included within the hire charge. The large capacity s and the flexibility of the space make it a great choice for companies looking to give their delegates something a little different. The venue is perfect for product launches, awards dinners, conferences, graduations, exhibitions, parties and much much more! Surrounded by restaurants and other activities such as Up at the O2 indigo at The O2 works hard to develop, inspire and meet the needs of all clients. Whether it s an annual conference or an awards dinner we have one main goal to impress! Testimonials Lodestar have worked with indigo at The O2 for a number of high profile corporate events in the last few years, each with a demanding but diverse set of standards & expectations. On each occasion, it s proved to be a versatile venue with plenty of scope for creative use of space, and we were very impressed with the support we received, from a technical, staffing & catering point of view. There were never any issues with last minute requirements from us or our clients, and we found the team there had a consistent can-do attitude. Jason Worsley - Lodestar The University of East London has used indigo at The O2 for our graduation ceremonies since 2011, and each year has always exceeded the year before it. Kenny & the team at indigo at The O2 are always more than accommodating and nothing is too much trouble to ensure that we get the best out of the venue for our events. We look forward to holding more of our events there in the years to come. Nicola Quilter - University of East London We work at countless venues around the world and it was a breath of fresh air as far as how helpful the indigo at The O2 team were throughout the event. indigo at The O2 massively complemented the event brand, stage and set. We ll definitely look to use the venue again in future. A massive thank you to the whole team for all the hard work to help make the event the success it was. Nicola Williams - Worldspan 1 indigo at The O2 2

4 Venue Capacities Configurations GROUND FLOOR 1500 standing 820 theatre style (whole venue 1597) 360 cabaret (45 tables of 8) 540 for a seated dinner (45 tables of 12) Cloakroom Large bar 2 sets of toilets Built in stage Disabled access VIP LOUNGE - 1ST FLOOR 300/350 standing Private bar Private entrance Private toilets Disabled access BALCONY - 1ST FLOOR 777 raked theatre style seats Large bar Toilets Disables access BACKSTAGE 4 dressing rooms (3 of which are en-suite) Green room Technical office Small kitchen 10 car parking spaces for event organisers Disabled facilities Venue Hire Peak days - (Wednesday - Saturday) - 18,500 + VAT Off peak days - (Sunday-Tuesday) - 15,500 + VAT Set up/ de-rig days are charged at 12,000 + VAT per day (12 consecutive hour hire period) Overnight hold of the venue is complimentary INCLUSIONS IN HIRE In house sound and light equipment (technicians may be additional) Use of in house furniture 12 hour hire period Event manager Technical manager Load in security Event security (please note that depending on the event, additional may be required) 1 Lighting technician 1 Sound technician Wireless internet Front of house cleaning 10 car parking spaces for event organizers Please note that whilst venue management and technical support are included, indigo at The O2 is not a production company. The venue manager and technical support are provided to maintain venue operations and provide support for the house equipment listed in our technical bible. Venue Managers/Technical Managers will facilitate site meetings with clients and 3rd parties and advise on possible solutions regarding the venue. Their main role is to help your event run smoothly and safely on the day. Please research and contract your own separate production company if required. ENTRANCE Cloakroom Merchandise desk or registration desk 3 indigo at The O2

5 Technical Inclusions Built originally for music the sound and lighting inclusions within indigo at The O2 are vast and impressive. With a dedicated, experienced team on hand to help develop ideas almost anything is possible. Our in depth Information for Hirers document will help guide you through inclusions and other add on possibilities to make your event a complete success. SMALL EXAMPLE OF TECHNICAL INCLUSIONS In house PA system A wide selection of microphones FOH & Monitor Sound Desk FOH Control Position Stage 8.4m by 11.5m Stage risers House tabs Stage drapes Extensive Moving Light Rig Dimming and controls Haze machine Colour & light gels Video system inc. HD Cameras Media Patch Panels Catering within indigo at The O2 indigo at The O2 is proud to work alongside some of the events industries most professional, well known and versatile caterers. With 7 preferred options there is a caterer to suit all budgets and requirements. Gaucho Restaurant, Moving Venue, Bubble Food, Seasoned Events, Food Show, The London Kitchen and Levy Restaurants are all dedicated to providing fantastic customer service whilst creating impressive and great tasting food. If you choose not to use a caterer from our preferred list a buyout fee of 3,000 + VAT will be applicable. SUGGESTED PRODUCTION COMPANIES: Fisher Productions Kate Kelly katek@fisherproductions.co.uk Metro Broadcast Terence Corness Terence.corness@metrobroadcast.com Matrix Events Matt Phillips matt@matrix-events.co.uk Technical Hire Nick Hobbs Nick@technicalhire.com White Light hire@whitelight.ltd.uk indigo at The O2

6 bubblefood T H E P E R F E C T I N G R E D I E N T S F O R T H E P E R F E C T P A R T Y Bring a slice of Argentine life to your next indigo at The O2 event Bubble's stylish, creative and dynamic approach to food design, coupled with their impeccable customer service and competitive pricing policy provides an unparalleled choice for event organisers. Clients include Google, Unilever, Flight Centre, L'Oreal and Universal NBC. A perfect fit for Indigo at The O2, Bubble's menus range from modern fine dining and sumptuous bowl food, through to cutting edge canapés and interactive food stations. Conveniently located next-door, Gaucho is perfectly placed to provide authentic Argentine catering and bespoke event services at indigo at The O2 FOR ENQUIRIES PLEASE CONTACT ELLI SALLIS "...The evening went smoothly from the catering perspective, and you certainly delivered on our request for 'speedy' service. I had many compliments on the food, one in particular from our CEO's assistant who was most complimentary... Thank you for all your hard work in the lead up in working with us to meet our brief. Look forward to working with you again soon." CLAIRE KIMBER, UNILVER, Compass Awards Ceremony held at Indigo at The O2 GAUCHO AT THE O2 The O2, Peninsula Square, London SE10 0DX E: elli.sallis@gauchorestaurants.com T: gauchorestaurants.com info@bubblefood.com

7 SPECTACULAR FOOD INSPIRED EVENTS Food Show has over 27 years of expertise in creating spectacular food and inspired events. Co-Founded by CEO Andrew Gosling in 1987, under his direction it remains a private company to this day. Our energy, passion and creativity are evident in our innovative food and event concepts, all of which are tailor made and designed to delight both the palette and the eye. Our food philosophy is simple; to source high-quality, fresh and seasonal produce, tracing its journey from farm to plate. Whether you re hosting a business lunch, corporate dinner, cocktail party or planning the wedding of your dreams, Food Show will work with you on creative planning, bespoke menus and production to shape and visualise your perfect event. Urban Age Electric City Conference The breadth of Food Show s knowledge combined with proven reliability qualifies them to implement complex projects. The quality of their food, catering staff, planning and operational work is outstanding and they are a pleasure to work with. Senior Project Manager TRIAD Berlin Some of our clients include ThE OlD VIC AMERICAn ExPRESS BRITISh AIRWAyS SAMSUnG ExxOn MOBIl FROG CAPITAl CONTACT: enquiries@foodshowltd.com +44 (0) Twitter: FoodShow_ltd Facebook: Food Show ltd

8 Creating the Art of food Levy Restaurants UK is proud to be a partner to indigo at The O2, providing catering and hospitality services within the capital s most exciting entertainment destination. We obsess over every detail of the guests experience to make it the best it can be. One size never fits all. Never is this truer than in a unique venue where people from different walks of life are drawn together. It s why we take the time to get to know the guests to find out what they want. Our local, national and international teams work together with indigo at The O2 to create truly legendary experiences for our guests. Steve Cova, Director of Operations for Levy Restaurants UK explains, With many versatile areas for hospitality, the possibilities of the type of show, presentation, conference or event that can be staged are endless. Within the arena we operate 24 concessions, 96 suites and 8 premium bars as well as all promoter hospitality. Contact us to discover more levy@theo2.co.uk Tel: It ran to its usual high standard in true military style, so thank you for your hard work, dedication, good humour and commitment - primarily to us - and of course the show! The food, by all accounts, was delicious both in the two ground floor areas and the Suites. Adrian Carter, Event Manager, BRIT Awards Ltd

9 Drinks Packages indigo at The O2 take full control over the bars and offer an array of options from cash bars to bespoke packages. There are three bars within indigo at The O2 and bar staff along with security are included. Please note indigo at The O2 has a 24 hour license but a curfew of 4am is applicable. We are The London KiTchen; We cater for events Large and small, from fairy TaLe Weddings To prestigious awards dinners. We provide a TruLy individual service designed To exceed expectations at every Turn. our focus on continuity means you LL always be LooKed after, and only ever have one main point of contact ThroughouT The planning process and onsite at your event - We KnoW ThaT personal Touches count. nothing is more important To us Than good food, exquisite drinks and a delighted client. DRINKS RECEPTIONS 1 hour cocktail reception - 2 cocktails per guest - 2 choices available VAT 1 hour unlimited Champagne, beer & soft drinks VAT 1 hour unlimited Prosecco, beer & soft drinks VAT 1 hour unlimited spirits, house wine, beer, & soft drinks VAT 1 hour unlimited house wine, beer & soft drinks VAT BAR PACKAGES 4 hours unlimited house wine, beer & soft drinks VAT Per hour charge after this VAT 4 hours unlimited spirits, house wine, beer & soft drinks VAT Per hour charge after this VAT TOKEN BARS House wine, beer & soft drinks VAT per token Spirits, house wine, beer & soft drinks VAT per token Cash bars are also available WanT To find out more? LeT s chat. TeL hello@thelondonkitchen.com Web TheLondonKiTchen.com

10 Venue Support BRANDING indigo at The O2 has a variety of branding opportunities both inside and out, these include some of the following: Poster boards & light boxes Merchandise desk LCD screens LED coloured lighting Projection points Brand the take away coffee/tea cups (extra charge applicable) The Hummingbird Bakery branded cupcakes (extra charge applicable) TICKETS FOR YOUR EVENT Please note invite only events will not incur a charge unless you require the box office to print tickets for the event on your behalf. SELLING TICKETS AXS is our ticketing company and will take full control of 60% of your tickets applying a booking fee to each ticket sold. Please be aware this booking fee will include a 1.25 facility fee. The remaining 40% of tickets will be printed off and sent to you for sale and distribution (Please note ticket money from AXS will come back to you after the final settlement on the day of your event is completed, this can take up to 5 working days). Meet The Team GENERAL MANAGER Jan Chadwick Jan.chadwick@aeglive.co.uk CORPORATE SALES MANAGER Emma Carroll Emma.carroll@aeglive.co.uk VENUE MANAGERS Kenny Wright kenny.wright@aeglive.co.uk Neil Fluellen Neil.fluellen@aeglive.co.uk TECHNICAL MANAGERS Rob Burrows Rob.burrows@aeglive.co.uk Janine Quigley janine.quigley@aeglive.co.uk LEGAL & FINANCE DEPARTMENT For contract questions please contact Jennifer Antoine on jennifer.antoine@aeglive.co.uk If you would like full control over your ticket sales a 1,500+VAT charge is applicable to cover the costs of the event being built on our internal system, tickets being printed and the postage for sending them directly to you for distribution. The 1.25 facility fee will also be required and is charged based on the number of tickets printed. If you would like full control over your ticket sales a 1,500+VAT charge is applicable to cover the costs of the event being built on our internal system, tickets being printed and the postage for sending them directly to you for distribution. Please contact Christina Kemp on or at Christina.kemp@aeglive.co.uk for further information. For invoice or payment questions please contact Natalie Hampson on natalie.hampson@aeglive.co.uk TICKETING MANAGER Christina Kemp Christina.kemp@aeglive.co.uk VENUE ADMINISTRATOR AND TICKETING ASSISTANT Imani Williamson Imani.williamson@aeglive.co.uk MARKETING Sarah Warburton indigo at The O2 16

11 Getting to The O2 TRANSPORT Our location on the banks of the River Thames at Greenwich not only provides an incredible backdrop for The O2 but also means we are ridiculously easy to get to. GETTING TO THE O2 By whichever way you choose to arrive at The O2, you can do so with ease. By Tube - North Greenwich for The O2 zone 2 Jubilee Line, only 20 minutes from Central London. By Bus - North Greenwich for The O2 is a major travel interchange with 7 bus routes. Departures every few minutes. Thames Clipper are the leading scheduled commuter service on the River Thames. They are fast and frequent. The fleet of high speed catamarans leave the major piers every 20 minutes. We take you from London Bridge to The O2 in less than 15 minutes on the scheduled commuter service. Visit for further details. By Rail - Travel from North, South, East or West easily to The O2 Tube and Bus station at North Greenwich. By Car - Easy access from A2/A20/M25 M11. Parking available. Please pre-book on arena event nights. We have 2,200 car park spaces on site and we will provide you with 10 complimentary car parking for key staff/performers. By Bike - More cycle racks than you can possibly believe. PLACES TO STAY There are up to 7,500 hotel rooms within 20 minutes of the venue. There is an amazing range of accommodation, ranging from 5* luxury to the more budget conscious, ensuring that all levels are catered for. The O2 has partnered with lastminute.com to bring you some of the best hotels at an affordable price. Check out for more detail. 17 indigo at The O2