Two new recruits!
September 2009
PROJECT it are pleased to confirm the appoint of two new members of their team.
Darren Boston will be joining us as Account Director and will be responsible for generating new business for the company. Darren joins us from the sports hospitality industry, having previously been a valuable client of ours!
Nichola Holland also rejoins us for a second spell after the birth of her baby girl, Isobella. Nichola will work closely alongside Nicola Bradley, acting as Project Managers and ensuring the quality and consistency of our event delivery.
Greater Gabbard Launch Event
August 2009
PROJECT it are proud to have appointed to supply the audio visual equipment and technical support for the launch of the Greater Gabbard offshore wind farm. The farm will consist of 140 wind turbines and two hub platforms to be installed off the eastern seaboard of the United Kingdom. Once in place, the field will be the largest development of its type in the world.
The launch event will take place at the Heerema Fabrication plat in Hartlepool, in conjunction with Siemens Energy.
PGMOL Annual Conference
July 2009
The Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) Annual Conference took place over the weekend, with PROJECT it providing a full range of audio visual equipment for both the main room and break out sessions.
Attended by over 450 delegates, assessors, referees and assistant referees, the two-day event covered a variety of topics that will have benefitted the audience, who will be in charge of professional matches for the forthcoming season.
New Appointment
July 2009
PROJECT it are pleased to announce the full-time appointment of Rafal Jackowski. Raf joins our Operations Team, having previously held the position of Duty Manager at Leeds Hilton; and having obtained a BSc (Hons) Music and New Media Technology degree at Leeds Metropolitan University. Raf also has previous experience working in the video production industry, and will be a valuable addition to our expanding team.
Leeds Met Fundraiser Dinner
June 2009
Northern Design Competition 2009
June 2009
PROJECT it were proud to be confirmed as the supplier of AV equipment and event production for the NDC 2009 held at Leeds Met's The Rosebowl. The contract consisted of providing a bespoke stage set for the evening awards ceremony, exhibition panels and units to display short listed works, and technical support for the duration of the event.
For more information on the event, please visit www.leedsmet.ac.uk/northerndesign/index.html.
Another New Arrival!
May 2009
Congratulations to our Operations Manager, Tom Rhodes and his wife Michelle on the arrival of their new baby boy! Thomas Cyrus Rhodes was born on 1st May at a healthy 9lb 6oz.
A "virtual" addition to the team!
March 2009
Keep a look out on our website for our new team member!...
Big WOW! Show 2009
February 2009
PROJECT it are pleased to announce that they will be once again exhibiting at this year's Big WOW! Show at the Royal Armouries, Leeds on 19th March. The Big WOW! Show is the North's only business tourism event, and allows it's visitors to seek new products and developments within the events industry, keep up to date with the latest trends, be inspired and generate new ideas for their next event, and buy and/or place orders. Please comeand visit us on Stand 14!
A New Addition to the PROJECT it Team!
January 2009
| We are proud to announce the latest addition to our ever growing team. Baby Max Andrew Woodhead was born on 7th January 2009 at Airedale Hospital, Keighley, weighing 6lb 8oz. Mum, Jenny and dad, Rob are over the moon with the birth of their son and the rest of the PROJECT it team are too. The family would like to thank all those who have sent their good wishes and congratulations over the past few days. |  |
Cold as Ice!
December 2008
December saw PROJECT it transform the Carriage Suite at the Majestic Hotel Harrogate into a "Fire & Ice" Christmas Party for a new major client. Working to a specific budget, the PROJECT it team designed the complete concept of the evening, and provided ice sculture table centres, a branded vodka luge, glow-in-the-dark cups, complete room dress, lighting and audio visual equipment, and a party atmosphere that ran into the early hours! For more pictures from the event, please visit the Case Studies section of our website.
Carnegie Scholars Awards Evening
November 2008
One hundred aspiring young athletes from Leeds Met have been awarded prestigious scholarships by the University. The Carnegie Sports Scholarships were presented at a special awards evening at Headingley Carnegie Stadium. PROJECT it were pleased to provide a bespoke stage set and technical production for the prestigious event.
The scholarships were given in recognition of outstanding sporting achievement, with many of the students having competed at national or international level. Special guests for the evening included Neil Back MBE and Andy Key of Leeds Carnegie, Sue Smith of Leeds Carnegie Ladies and England, and Peter Elliott, Regional Manager for Yorkshire at the English Institute of Sport (EIS).
(Story and text courrtesy of Leeds Met website - www.leedsmet.ac.uk)
"Snow is Falling"..!!!
November 2008
As a continuation of their strong working relationship, PROJECT were pleased to provide one of Leeds' top venues - Aspire - with a bespoke flash annimation presentation, to be projected onto their windows over the festive period. The presentation consists of falling snowflakes - incorporating the Aspire logo - and was used for the first time at a corporate function on 27th November.
Sporting champions launch Sports and Wellbeing Centre
October 2008
PROJECT it were pleased to provide the audio visual equipment used for the recent launch of the The Carnegie Centre for Sports Performance and Wellbeing at Leeds Metropolitan University.
Double Olympic champion Dame Kelly Holmes and record breaking mariner Dee Caffari were on hand to launch the new sports performance centre, which brings together world class sports science and coaching personnel at Leeds Met with a world class physiotherapy service at Carnegie Sports Injury Clinic.
(Text courtesy of Leeds Met website)
The "Conference Season" starts!!
September 2008
September has been a typically busy month for PROJECT it, having already completed successful events for Skipton Girls High School, Wakefield District PCT, HBOS, EMAP Conferences, GRAPPA, and Leeds Metropolitan University. Case Studes and pictures will appear on the site shortly!
PLASA08
September 2008
In order to keep abreast of the very latest technology available, PROJECT it visited the 2-day Professional Lighting & Sound Association (PLASA) exhibition at Earls Court, London. This international event delivers the latest new technology, hundreds of new product launches, unrivalled networking opportunities and an acclaimed educational programme. Organised and delivered by the industry's leading trade body, PLASA08 is the most established, responsive and influential show to serve the entertainment technology industry. For more information, please visit www.plasashow.com.
PROJECT it kit features on BBC's Spooks Code 9
September 2008
For those of you who are keen followers of BBC's "Spooks Code 9", you may be interested to know that PROJECT it provided a number of items that feature on the current series. These included projectors and mirror balls used in a night club scene at the start of the series; as well as the lectern microphones used by the "prime minister" in the episode screened on Sunday 8th September!
PROJECT it @ eventUK
September 2008
PROJECT it are proud to have been involved in a recent stand-share deal with Conference Leeds at the eventUK exhibition held at the Birmingham NEC on 16th and 17th September. The event brought together destinations, venues, event service suppliers and all the trimmings for those involved in meetings, conferences, exhibitions, experiential marketing, product launches, awards & events.
The event was deemed a huge success for both Conference Leeds and PROJECT it, with a large number of enquiries being generated for up and coming events in the West Yorkshire area.
Yorkshire Celebrations
August 2008
Having recently been appointed by Yorkshire Post Newspaper as preferred AV supplier for their conferences and events, PROJECT it are proud to be involved with this year's inaugural Yorkshire Day Festival, to be held at Harewood House, Leeds on 1st-4th August. As well as attractions such as food and drink stalls, arts and crafts demonstrations and traditional fairground rides, PROJECT it will provide a specially-constructed theatre in the festival's culture marquee which will be home to a number of the county's most renowned writers, providing readings from their work.
PROJECT it join NHS 60th Celebrations
July 2008
PROJECT it are pleased to announce their appointment as supplier of audio visual equipment to Leeds PCT for their AGM to be held on 3rd July in a marquee in Millennium Square, Leeds. The AGM will run alongside the PCTs "Be Happy, Be Healthy" health fair, which is expected to attract over 1000 visitors and has been organised to help celebrate the NHS's 60th birthday.
PROJECT it land Siemens contract
July 2008
PROJECT it are proud to have been appointed by Siemens to provide audio visual equipment for a 2-day event to be held at the Marriott Hotel in Leeds. Pictures fom the event will be posted on our website in due course.
PROJECT it mean Biz-ness!
June 2008
PROJECT it are proud to announce that we have once again been appointed to provide full event production for the Biz Awards 2008 to be held at the Royal Armouries in Leeds on 25th June. The Biz Awards celebrates those that have fought against adversity and overcome the odds to build a successful business. It enables entrants to catapult their business to the next level and culminates in a celebration event where all businesses can enjoy high-profile networking, inspirational speakers, fine dining and entertainment. For more information, please visit www.thebizawards.co.uk
The BIG event of the Year!
May 2008
PROJECT it's "largest" event of the year took place on 2nd May 2008 at East Riddlesden Hall...the marriage of Jennifer Holt and Rob Woodhead! The happy couple jetted off to Costa Rica for their honeymoon on 9th May and are due to return at the end of May. Photographs from the day are available on request!
Big WOW! Exhibition, Leeds
March 2008
Did you Know...?
February 2008
Did you know that PROJECT it offer a wide range of additional services to support your conference or event? With a wealth of event experience, our team also offer solutions for video production, live webcasting, interactive hand sets, branding, event production, delegate registration areas, and speaker support to name but a few. Please feel free to contact the office on 01535 610388 for an informal chat to see how we can ensure you achieve the results you're after at your next event.
New Appointment
January 2008
Welcome!
December 2007
Following their recent recruitment drive, PROJECT it are pleased to announce the full-time appointments of Ele Greenwood and Nicola Bradley to the events team.
Starting in January 2008, both Ele and Nicola will play a key role in organising the logistical elements of PROJECT it's event delivery.
Ele and Nicola bring with them a variety of experience; with Ele having been involved in the running of a successful family business, and Nicola recently graduating from Teeside University with a BA(Hons) in Media Production.
New Appointment
October 2007
Helpful Hints
August 2007