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After an exceptional first performance, Millennium Point is delighted to welcome back Jade & JP Acoustic Duo for another acoustic session broadcast live from our award-winning venue.

Jade & JP’s first performance (above) from Millennium Point was watched almost 5,000 times

Taking place on Friday 17th July at 7:30 pm, bring your household together for 90 minutes of feel-good hits and timeless classics broadcast live from our award-winning venue straight to your smart devices.

Millennium Point has once again teamed up with popular local acoustic duo Jade Duncombe and JP Haslam, known collectives as “Jade & JP”, to present an evening of live music streamed straight to your living room. Hosted remotely and safely, adhering to the latest social distancing measures, in our award-winning venue; it will be broadcast online for people both locally and around the world to come together and enjoy.

Their first performance last month has attracted almost 5000 views on the social media network, with viewers hailing from Southern Ireland to Sweden. The duo laughed and chatted with each other and viewers within the stream while performing an eclectic mix of popular hits from an emotional rendition of The Fugees “Killing Me Softly” to a high energy cover of “Belle of Belfast City” originally by the late Kirsty MacColl.

The event will take place on Friday 17^th July. To watch, please head over to the Millennium Point Facebook page at 7:30 pm on the night.

Gather your pals and join Millennium Point on 1st August for a (safe and socially distant) screening of Sex and the City: The Movie (2008) in our giant screen auditorium (formerly the IMAX cinema).

Before the movie, you and your friends can enjoy unlimited prosecco served between 1:30 pm and 3:00 pm. Then head up to our gorgeous auditorium with some popcorn to raise a glass of bubbles to the fabulous foursome and their ongoing search for love.

What’s it about?

(Video Credit: Warner Bros Entertainment)

Based on the iconic comedy-drama of the same name. Sex and the City: The Movie takes place four years after the earlier adventures of Carrie Bradshaw and her best gal pals. Carrie and her intermittent lover, Big, are in a committed relationship. Samantha, having survived cancer, has a monogamous relationship with Smith Jerrod. Charlotte and her husband live on Park Avenue, and Miranda, now in Brooklyn, feels the pressure of family life.

Starring Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristan Davis and Cynthia Nixon; the film was a commercial success on release and spawned a sequel in 2010.

When is it?
Saturday 1st August | Doors open & Bottomless Prosecco 1:30 pm | Film starts at 3:00 pm (no trailers)

Where to book your tickets.
Tickets are available for purchase through Eventbrite at £20 per person (plus booking fee). They are only available to purchase in bundles of two, three or four.

Visit our Sex & the City: The Movie page

Bottomless Prosecco
Each ticket includes access to bottomless prosecco between 1:30 pm and 3 pm. Simply turn up with your party and you’ll get a private table where our staff will serve your drinks. Further drinks can be purchased from our bar during the performance.

Wait, but is it safe?
Yes. We have taken steps to ensure the screenings are safe, clean and compliant with the latest government guidelines. This includes reduced capacity and assigned seats in our 354-seat Auditorium to ensure social distancing; rigorous and regular deep cleaning before and after each screening; fully trained staff who will be wearing PPE at all times; and a contact-free and cashless experience.

Image of 350 seat Auditorium at Millennium Point — Our 354-seat Auditorium (formerly an IMAX cinema)

Safe fun for you and your friends
This one-off screening is a perfect opportunity for you and your friends to have affordable and safe fun in Birmingham City centre. For directions on how to get to us please visit this page. Don’t miss out on booking your ticket today.

Visit our Sex & the City: The Movie page

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Millennium Point is a landmark public building and multi-award-winning events venue in the Eastside of Birmingham City centre. Profits from our commercial activity are invested by the Millennium Point Charitable Trust into projects, events and initiatives which support the growth of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) and education in the West Midlands.

Gather your friends and join Millennium Point on Friday 31st July for a (safe and socially distant) screening of American cult classic Pulp Fiction (1994) in our giant screen auditorium (formerly the IMAX cinema).

Each ticket includes two drinks (bottled beer, two glasses of wine or soft drinks) as well as entry to the screening.

What’s it about?

(Video Credit: Miramax)

From the visionary mind of director Quentin Tarantino, and widely considered to be his masterpiece, Pulp Fiction follows the stories of several criminals in Los Angeles.

Two hitmen Vincent Vega and Jules Winnfield are out to receive a stolen suitcase from their employer, mob boss Marsellus Wallace. With Wallace out of town for a few days, he asks hitman Vincent to take his wife Mia out. Boxer Butch Coolidge is also paid to lose his fight by Wallace with the lives of all these unrelated people brought together to produce a series of funny, bizarre and uncalled-for incidents.

Starring, in alphabetical order: Samuel L. Jackson, Harvey Keitel, Amanda Plummer, Ving Rhames, Tim Roth, Eric Stoltz, Quentin Tarantino, Uma Thurman, John Travolta, Christopher Walken, Bruce Willis

When is it?
Friday 31st July | 7:30 pm (Doors Open 6:45)

Where to book your tickets.
Tickets are available for purchase through Eventbrite at £15 per person (plus booking fee). They are only available to purchase in bundles of two, three or four.

Visit our Pulp Fiction film screening page

Drinks included
Each ticket includes two drinks. Choose from bottled beer, house wine or soft drinks. Drinks will be redeemable on the day. Drinks can be purchased during the screening at our fully licenced bar.

Visit our Pulp Fiction film screening page

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Treat the family to a (safe and socially distant) screening of Dreamworks’ Trolls: World Tour (2020) in our giant screen auditorium (formerly the IMAX cinema), this summer.

There are two dates to choose from, Monday 27th July at 2:30 pm or Saturday 1st August at 11 am. Screenings will take place at Millennium Point in our Auditorium (formerly the IMAX).

Released to universal success online, this is your chance to see this year’s hit family film, Trolls World Tour, for the first time on one of Birmingham’s biggest screens.

What’s it about?

(Video Credit: Peacock Kids by DreamWorksTV)

Trolls: World Tour follows Trolls Poppy and Branch who discover that they are but one of six different Troll tribes scattered over six different lands devoted to six different kinds of music: Funk, Country, Techno, Classical, Pop and Rock.

Poppy and Branch, along with their friends, set out to visit all the other lands to unify the Trolls in harmony against Queen Barb, who’s looking to upstage them all and make Rock reign supreme.

When is it?
Choose either:
Monday 27th July| 2:30 pm (Doors open at for 1.45 pm prompt 2.30 pm – no trailers)
Saturday 1st August | 11:00 am (Doors open at 10.15 for 11.00 prompt – no trailers)

Where to book your tickets.
Tickets are available for purchase through Eventbrite at £7.50 per person (plus booking fee). They are only available to purchase in bundles of two, three or four. Ticket price includes a Capri Sun and 140g bag of Haribos sweets for each child attending (vegetarian alternative also available).

Visit our Trolls: World Tour page.

Cheap family fun
These limited run screenings are a perfect summer activity to entertain the kids and give you a low-cost and safe family activity in Birmingham city centre. For directions on how to get to us please visit this page. Don’t miss out on booking your ticket today.

Visit our Trolls: World Tour page.

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With our 18th birthday on the horizon, we decided to take a look back at some notable events and highlights over the years so far. This week we are focusing on two key openings that help make Millennium Point the attraction it is today.

2018 – Platform launches after refurbishment
In 2018, we launched Platform, a brand new flexible event space which is adjoined to our 354-seat Auditorium. The official launch night was held on a mild September evening and saw the cream of Birmingham’s business world invited to see it ahead of reopening. With entertainment throughout the night from Elegant Entertainment, free-flowing drinks, mouth-watering food from the brand new menu and even an interactive mirror photo booth and photo wall, guests experienced the height of hospitality throughout.

Formerly the foyer for the Giant Screen Cinema, this level 1 space was transformed over the summer months into fit-for-purpose open-plan space. In addition to a new look and feel in-line with the Millennium Point Events branding, new features included a built-in bar, presentation facilities and dedicated AV equipment. Since launch, Platform has remained one of our most popular spaces and has seen a wealth of events from exhibitions, conferences and AGMs to formal dining, Christmas parties and even an eSports tournament!

Check out space on our venue page or you can book a contact-free guided tour by calling our friendly events team on 0121 202 2200 or via our online contact form.

2019 – MiniBrum rolls into town
MiniBrum has been a roaring success since its opening in Thinktank Science Museum at Millennium Point in May 2019.

Funded partially by the Millennium Point Charitable Trust, MiniBrum was created by Thinktank in collaboration with schools, families and community groups. It allows children under 8 to explore and question their understanding of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) world around them.

The Thinktank based role play city, centred around the famous Old Joe clock tower, is truly a one-off experience and has been enjoyed by people of all ages in the months following its launch. From shopping at the Bullring to going on a barge down Gas Street Basin, Mini-Brum is as entertaining as it is educational.

Its 750 square metres is split into five different zones, with a phone in each so you can call and book a table at the cafe, an appointment at the doctors or the station to check if your train is on time.

MiniBrum will be back open along with the museum over the next few months, for more information please visit their website.

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With our 18th birthday on the horizon, we decided to take a look back at some notable events and highlights over the years so far. This week we are reminiscing on when we hosted young creatives for Gallery 37 and the following year when we hosted the largest ball pit in the country!

2016 – Gallery 37 Season
On September 10th 2016, we hosted a free music and art showcase event called Gallery 37 in our main atrium space here at Millennium Point. The programme explored space as a theme, making our Atrium the perfect venue thanks to the futuristic interior.

(Video Credit: Puch Records)

Participants of Gallery 37 were able to showcase their work to a room filled with live musicians, poets, spoken word performers, dancers and many other great creative talents.

Local street food provider, Taste and Liquor, was on-site serving up an array of delicious fresh food, and attendees enjoyed live performances throughout the day from Apples and Snakes, Beatfreeks, Sticky Toffee, Paul Steadman, Terri Walker and RoxXxan. The showcase featured a range of masterclasses and workshops with creative career advice and industry events to get involved in.

Overall the event was a great initiative with lots of opportunities for people to learn new skills and network, while also just having a great time.

We look forward to honouring our ongoing commitment to support and encourage education amongst youth across the West Midlands, with many more fantastic events like this!

2017- Ball Mania in the Atrium

In May of 2017, for just a few days, Millennium Point hosted a crazy, one-off event at the Atrium event space called ‘Ball Mania’. Lights and music helped complete the atmosphere and guests were able to escape the reality of an exhausting 9 to 5, to see just how deep they could bury themselves in the 200,000 plastic balls flooding our Atrium space. The ball pit created was the largest in the country, and to add to the experience, we dotted huge, adult-sized inflatables around the space as props for games like catch, tig and hide and seek.

Although a one-off event for us here at Millennium Point, Ball Mania was part of a UK wide tour and followed on from a similar, successful event in Manchester.

It’s safe to say the event was pretty different to our usual day-to-day happenings here at Millennium Point, but it was a fantastic way to allow adults across Birmingham to come and transport back to their childhood with family, friends and colleagues.

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We’re delighted to announce that we are planning to open our doors on Monday 6^th July.

Here at Millennium Point, we value the wellbeing of our team and all of those who work and visit our multi-award-winning venue above all else. Our highly accredited team have been working tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that our building is safe, clean and compliant with the latest government guidelines. Now we are delighted to announce that we are gearing up to open our doors and welcome you back from Monday 6^th July.

OUR EVENT SPACES ARE OPEN FOR BUSINESS
We will be able to deliver events in our venue from Monday 6^th July. Our team are available now to handle your enquiries and offer no-strings-attached guided tours of our venue spaces. There are two options available for guided tours:

GUIDED TOUR
Contact-free guided tour of our spaces conducted by a member of the Event Sales team upholding the latest social distancing and hygiene measures

VIRTUAL TOUR
Online guided tour conducted by a member of the Event Sales team over Zoom or equivalent video conference software

HOW HAVE WE ACHIEVED A SAFE, CLEAN AND COMPLIANT MILLENNIUM POINT?

We have outlined five key areas in which we have introduced enhanced measures and processes to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for clients and visitors on reopening. To show our commitment to these five key areas we have produced a four-page document called our Client Protection Plan which we announced at the start of June. We have outlined these key areas below.

This plan is our blueprint which will continue to be revised, improved and updated based on key learnings, client and visitor feedback as well as the latest in UK government guidelines and destination and hospitality industry advice as it emerges.

SAME AWARD-WINNING SERVICE… JUST WITH A LITTLE TWIST
The way we deliver events will be a little bit different from what our clients are used to. However, our team have worked hard to make sure that the measures we have put in place minimise health risks without compromising the scope and vision of your event. Our team will keep in regular contact with you to ensure you receive the same award-winning-service that you have come to expect. Here’s some of the ways in which we’ve prepared our venue.

SIGNAGE AND MARKINGS
We have implemented signage and floor markings around our venue to assist our visitors in maintaining the latest social distancing guidelines.

TRAINED STAFF
All our staff have received the latest training around COVID-19 and health and safety. Before your event, your designated event manager will work with you to ensure your event is compliant to the latest coronavirus advice and guidance. Our friendly events staff will be on hand on the day to remind guests in a polite and courteous manner of the rules and ensure that they are upheld.

REDUCED CAPACITIES AND ADAPTED LAYOUTS
One of our selling points has always been our very spacious rooms. We have adapted our layouts to comply with the latest UK government guidelines.

While this does mean reduced maximum capacities for our spaces, we guarantee the same level of award-winning service. We will work with you to make sure that we are doing everything we can to make your delegates feel comfortable and to ensure the look and feel of your event isn’t affected.

ENHANCED TECHNOLOGY
Our venue benefits from superfast wi-fi and we have recently announced our live video streaming bolt-on for your event. This allows delegates unable to attend to join virtually. Our team will take care of the high-quality live stream which will be hosted on our website. This means you can reach more people without worrying about capacities within the venue.

CONTACT FREE CATERING
All food offerings at break times will be presented in individually sealed packs and you will have the option to use disposable cups and cutlery for food and beverages. Don’t worry, these are bio-degradable and recyclable.

INCREASED HYGIENE AND CLEANLINESS
Hand sanitiser will be readily available for delegates throughout your event, we can also provide facemasks and gloves on request – simply speak to your event manager before the day of your event.

We have increased our already rigorous cleaning practices to ensure both you and they feel comfortable within the space and within the proximity of others. Our event spaces, including tables, surfaces and equipment, are deep cleaned before and after your event by our staff. Our building is also deep cleaned on a regular basis.

WHAT IF I HAVE TO CANCEL OR POSTPONE MY EVENT?
From Monday 6^th July, any new meetings or events confirmed with us are protected under our new flexibility policy. We promise that should they subsequently be unable to go ahead due to COVID-19, then we will transfer your booking to a mutually agreeable future date – penalty-free.

START YOUR ENQUIRY NOW

ON THE PHONE

You can chat to our friendly events team between 8am – 5:30pm every weekday on 0121 202 2200.

ONLINE

Fill out our quick enquiry form online and a member of our team will get in touch as quickly as possible.

OVER EMAIL START YOUR ENQUIRY NOW

Email our events team at events@millenniumpoint.org.uk.

Disclaimer: All information contained within this blog is correct and accurate at the time of writing. Practices and measures are subject to change based on the latest government and industry guidance. We recommend you always check with a member of our events team at the time of enquiry.

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Today is International Women in Engineering Day and we’re here to give you a quick lowdown on what it is and why it is important.

WHAT IS INTERNATION WOMEN IN ENGINEERING DAY?
International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) is an annual day of celebration which highlights the achievements of women in Engineering today and in the past. It’s also a day of action where schools, businesses and communities across the globe host events that celebrate and encourage women into Engineering. For more information, resources and news please check out the official INWED website here.

(Video Credit: INWED on Youtube)

WHAT IS IT TO MILLENNIUM POINT?
The Millennium Point Charitable Trust contributes more than £5m back into the West Midlands region through projects, events and initiatives. We work with schools, businesses, charities and not-for-profits to facilitate partnerships and lead the conversation on STEM in the region.

Our commitment to STEM includes reducing the skills gap and increasing inclusivity and equality within STEM education and industries. International Women in Engineering day is an important part of celebrating the work and livelihood of women who are changing the landscape of STEM – and we intend to do our part.

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO RECOGNISE WOMEN IN ENGINEERING?
That’s a big question. It forms part of a wider conversation covering a myriad of subjects and issues well beyond the purpose of this blog. However, it relates to the STEM skills gap. As of 2018, there is a shortfall of 173,000 skilled workers as 89% of businesses struggle to recruit. On average the shortage is costing businesses £1.5bn a year and hinders the economic growth of the UK.

Part of the problem is the lack of diversity and inclusion in STEM. Historically, STEM industries, particularly in engineering, have not been inclusive to women. According to Engineering UK 2018, 12.37% of all engineers are women in the UK. In education, only 46.4% of girls 11-14 would consider a career in engineering compared to 70.3% of boys. Add into the mixed-race, gender and sexuality and the figures are even lower.

What we see is a loss of potential talent through conditions which marginalise key groups like women in pursuing engineering. Events such as INWED and organisations like the Millennium Point Charitable Trust create opportunities which encourage change and support businesses and educators to create more inclusive environments; attracting more skilled women to step into those currently empty roles and reduce the skills gap.

WHAT CAN I DO?
Check out these websites:
These websites have information about INWED as well as general information, stats and useful resources on how to get involved and encourage more women into engineering.

Women’s Engineering Society
International Women in Engineering Day
STEM Learning

We also recommend checking out the 2019/2020 regional skills plan from the West Midlands Combined Authority.

Celebrate the past:
Learn about pioneering women in engineering like Sarah Guppy (1770 – 1852), Alice Perry (1885 – 1969) and Dorothy Donaldson Buchanan (1899 – 1985) among others. They are shown in order from left to right below.

Support the future:
Actively seek women currently in engineering roles and ask about what they do and their journey. Learn first-hand what it is like to be a woman in engineering in 2020. Similarly, talk about engineering with girls – whether that’s your daughter, your niece or a friend’s daughter.

THE MILLENNIUM POINT SCHOLARSHIP
The Millennium Point Charitable Trust fully funds one undergraduate degree each year at Birmingham City University’s Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment. At the time of writing, we have two female engineers who have picked up the prize. If you or someone you know is looking to pursue a degree in engineering then apply over on our scholarship page.

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We are proud to announce our Upfront Commission Pledge which gives venue booking agents 50% of their commission up front.

At Millennium Point we believe that now, more than ever, we need to support our agents as much as they support us. Moving forward we will be giving booking agents 50% of their commission up front. This means that when the booking is confirmed and deposit received from the client, we will release 50% of the agent’s commission there and then as our way of saying thank you. Following the delivery of the event, the agent will then receive the remaining 50% as usual. For more information and to read the terms and conditions of this pledge please visit our dedicated page.

We are taking enquiries now and are award-winning events team are offering no-strings contact-free guided tours of our venue now both in person and virtually. Our landmark building in Birmingham City centre has 17 versatile and spacious event spaces including our 354-seat auditorium with Birmingham’s biggest screen.

This pledge is part of a wider initiative by our multi-award winning venue to protect clients, agents and events in response to COVID-19 and the ramifications on the events and hospitality industry. Earlier this month we announced our well-received Client Protection Plan. This plan outlines the five key areas in which we are focussing on in order to minimise the risk and impact of the pandemic without compromising the quality and scope of events that we deliver on behalf of clients.

Read our Client Protection Plan

Also announced as part of our response is our brand new live video streaming bolt-on which allows delegates to virtually attend events without the need for social distancing or travelling. Live video streaming also allows clients to reach a wider audience which increases engagement and exposure for their events.

Find out more about our live video streaming bolt-on.

Get in touch with our experienced events team today to why our venue is the ideal location for your next event.

Enquire via our online booking form
Email our team at events@millenniumpoint.org.uk
Call our team on 0121 202 2200

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As the lockdown eases across the UK, businesses are gearing up for a full return to work and with it, many event bookers are now turning their attention in earnest towards event planning.

The Millennium Point team have been working tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure our landmark public building and multi-award-winning venue is safe, clean and ready for when we open our doors next month. Last week, we announced that event bookers can now book a contact-free guided tour or an online virtual tour of our venue with a member of our Event Sales team.

With that in mind, here’s why you should choose Millennium Point for your small meeting.

SPACIOUS, CLEAN AND FORWARD THINKING
We have 7 flexible meeting rooms located across Level 2 and 4 of our multi-award-winning venue. From simple to sophisticated, there is everything you need to make your small meeting a success.

As outlined in our Client Protection Plan, each meeting room is cleaned thoroughly as part of our rigorous cleaning schedule and will be deep cleaned prior to your event. Our meeting rooms provide ample space for delegates with layout and signage adapted for the latest social distancing regulations.

Lastly, you will benefit from our forward-thinking technology with access to high-speed Wi-Fi offering smart conference solutions allowing for additional delegates to dial in from wherever they are. We have AV equipment, from screens and projectors to lights that can be programmed to match your brand giving you a fully immersive meeting experience.

CONNECT EVENT SUITE
Connect is a purpose-built sophisticated event suite located on Level 2 of our venue. Connect consists of four interconnected rooms which can be combined to create a combination of small meeting set-ups from intimate workshopping to formal board meetings. Each room in Connect is equipped with ready-to-use AV including HD screens, projection facilities, high-speed wi-fi and temperature and light controls. Connect also includes four hot drinks machines which can be included in your package.

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ENGINE, INTER-CITY & JUNCTION
Our next space available is our triple event suite on level 4. Engine is the largest of the three rooms, with ample space to conduct your small meeting. Inter-city is the medium-sized meeting space, suitable for board room meetings and Junction is the smallest for more intimate small meetings or workshopping. Engine is equipped with ready-to-use projection facilities while Inter-city and Junction are equipped with large HD Screens ideal for presentations.

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CATERING & REFRESHMENTS
We now offer contact free catering options that minimise hygiene risks without compromising on the satisfaction of your delegates. Food items are individually wrapped or sealed with options for biodegradable cups and cutlery which will be recycled after use.

ENQUIRE NOW

Getting in touch is quick and easy:

ON THE PHONE

You can chat to our friendly events team between 8am – 5:30pm every weekday on 0121 202 2200.

ONLINE

Fill out our quick enquiry form online and a member of our team will get in touch as quickly as possible.

OVER EMAIL

Email our events team at events@millenniumpoint.org.uk.

Find more interesting content from Millennium Point over at our news section, or follow us for daily updates on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn with @MillenniumPoint.