The contemporary chic of London's Delfina provided the setting for the opening of ISES' 2008 programme. RedKarpet looks in on the proceeedings.

Guests arrived to be greeted with entertainment from a jazz trio featuring  Staar Production's very own Abi Cater. Following a drinks reception and canapés created and served in-house by Delfina, guests were invited through to the main gallery for a sit down presentation by president, Mike Kershaw.

In contrast to previous formats, this month saw five individuals from different sectors of the industry take to the stage for a discussion panel on the outlook for 2008. Members of the panel included venue manager, Guy Rodger of Delfina; Arthur Somerset, director of Mask and former ISES president; Matt Storey from event crew supplier Gallowglass; David Wolanski from the-recipe (and catering sponsor of our November event at The Gymnasium); and finally, Jeremy King editor of RSVP Magazine.

Staar Productions regaled ISES members with outrageous drag artist, Lola Lasagne who had the audience in high spirits. Spirits were also lifted later at the bar provided by sponsor Bash Bars. Revelstoke's fine wines matched the quality food that streamed in from the Delfina kitchen to the soundtrack of the Staar Productions DJ.


The next ISES event will be at Confex 12th-13th February where ISES will be hosting a London bar in collaboration with its strategic partners, Visit London. The ISES stand will be the contact point for ISES related enquiries with the whole thing moving to an after party at The Roof Gardens, Kensington.

Sponsors;

Delfina  - Venue & Catering

Spaceworks – Presentation Seating

Sound by Design – Sound

Bash Bars – Bar & Furniture

Esprit – Registration Hostess Staff Sponsor

Revelstoke Wines -  Wine Sponsor 

Staar Productions – Entertainment

1Vis - Photography

Albert Dance  Floors & Staging – Staging

Vibrations Music – Presentation & Stage lighting