Exclusive Events
Van Morrison to perform at the Culloden Estate & Spa, Belfast
The legendary Culloden Estate and Spa, Belfast, is delighted to announce that it will be holding two exclusive concerts with singing sensation Van Morrison this April. Famously know at the ‘Belfast Cowboy’, Van Morrison will perform two intimate concerts on the 15th & 16th April in the hotel’s beautiful Stuart Suite.
These evenings will provide a rare opportunity for fans to enjoy one of Northern Ireland’s biggest music legends in a relaxed and intimate atmosphere. The popular event will be held in the Stuart Suite of the Culloden Estate and Spa, a recording room favourite of Van’s due to its strong acoustics.
Guests will enjoy ‘Van the Man’s’ classics including Brown Eyed Girl, Bright Side of the Road and Have I Told You Lately, whilst feasting on a local four course meal designed exclusively by the Culloden’s Head Chef. Why not extend the evening with an overnight stay in the comfortable and luxurious rooms of this former palace, offering fantastic views over Belfast Lough.
Tickets are now on sale; for £290 per person, The Culloden Estate and Spa is offering a ticket to the concert, a four course meal on the evening and overnight accommodation on a B&B basis. To book call 028 9042 1066 or visit www.hastingshotels.com
Veni Vidici quite literally set the party ablaze at No5 Cavendish
Veni Vidici are already renowned for hosting the Capital’s most extravagant champagne brunches and wildest after-parties, but this time they practically set No5 Cavendish ablaze!
If you missed it, then you missed out; champagne flowing aplenty, girls dancing on tables, burlesque dancers, cabaret show, seductive female fox-hunting twins on stilts cracking the whip on unsuspecting passers-by, well maybe I’m over-fantasizing a tad, but hopefully you got the picture? View our gallery (above) to see what you missed.
Although the next event is yet to be confirmed (always on a secretive ‘invite only basis,’ expect another exclusive venue in and around prime central London. Make sure to sign-up for our newsletter (at bottom of page) to make sure you never miss one again.
ASmallWorld and Veni Vidici are back, this time at No.5 Cavendish
True to their (Julius Caesar inspired) name, “They came, they saw and they conquered”. However, not content with reinvented the Saturday afternoon entertainment of all of London’s most glamorous socialites, Veni Vidici joined forces with ASmallWorld at the end of 2011, so you just know that this year’s parties are going to take things to another level altogether.
Anyway, luckily for us Veni Vidici are already back again to get the party started for 2012. Following a succession of venues that span private mansions to exclusive member clubs and celebrity chef owned restaurants, this time things are shifting up a notch and this Saturday Veni Vidici will be hosting their extravagant ASW brunch at No.5 Cavendish.
Expect everything and more from live musicians and dejays to the seductive allure of Veni Vidici’s goddesses; come and join us this weekend!
All Brunch reservation requests and for more information, please contact:
Alexandra at Veni Vidici
e-mail: Alexandra@venividici.com
Veni Vidici
64 Knightsbridge
London
SW1X 7JF
Tel: 0203 318 5844
website: VeniVidici.com
Dorsia host a Titanic-themed NYE party with ASMALLWORLD
We cordially invite you to join us at one of London’s most talked about members-only clubs Dorsia, for its “Titanic, 100 Year Anniversary (1912 - 2012)” themed New Year’s Eve party. This spectacular New Year’s Eve reception will be filled with musical entertainment (Int’l DJs), dancing, unlimited canapés and a top-shelf open bar.
~ Veni Vidici New Year’s Day ‘Hangover’ Brunch ~
Guests are also invited to a complimentary Veni Vidici “hangover” brunch party on 1 January 2012 starting at 4 PM (includes two-courses plus champagne cocktail).
WHEN & WHERE?
Hours 7PM – 6AM | 3 Cromwell Road, South Kensington SW7 2HR
Space is very limited and tickets are strictly by invitation-only so make sure to quote ‘CDCLifestyle’ to be in with a chance! Early bird tickets are available on a first come, first serve basis. Special arrangements for dinner at Dorsia’s exclusive restaurant can be made for New Year’s Eve.
Contact Alexandra immediately to reserve your place: Tel: 0203 318 5844 / alexandra@venividici.com
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Royal Salute UAE Nations Polo Cup returns to Desert Palm UAE
The Royal Salute UAE Nations Cup returns to Desert Palm by Per AQUUM from 7 – 13 January 2012 with six international teams competing from the United Arab Emirates, Great Britain, Hungary, Pakistan, Brunei and the Rest of the World. Each team will be headed by the Patron of Polo for their country and one of their leading players. The UAE team will be the one to watch for the tournament as it will be captained by the world’s number one polo player Adolfo Cambiaso, who launched the tournament in 2009.
The qualifying matches will take place daily from Saturday 7th January until Friday 13th January, with the exception of Wednesday 11th January which has been designated a rest day. Two matches will be played each day, the first at 3.15pm and the second at 4.15pm. All of the qualifying matches will be open to the public. The final will take place on the 13th January 2012 with the first match being played at 3pm. During the final, the polo viewing terrace of Desert Palm Retreat will be an exclusive ‘by invitation only’ area for guests of the key partners, with Ali Albwardy owner of Desert Palm and Patron of the UAE team and His Grace, the Duke of Argyll who is the Ambassador for luxury brand Royal Salute hosting a VIP after party.
Although tickets for the partners’ terrace are strictly limited, outside supporters and spectators who simply enjoy polo will be able to watch the final on the 13th January from the ‘Polo Lounge’. There will be no entry charge for this area and a cash bar will be available.
The Royal Salute UAE Nations Cup is a yearly event to celebrate polo in the United Arab Emirates and highlight the Middle East’s leading polo estate, Desert Palm, as a principle destination on the global polo calendar. The event was launched in 2009 by Adolfo Cambiaso and is organised each year by equus passport. The official title sponsor is luxury brand Royal Salute with Desert Palm Retreat (host), and Equestrio as a support partner.
About Desert Palm:
Desert Palm is a boutique Per AQUUM retreat with just 38 suites and private pool villas. Set on a private polo estate the property offers two award winning restaurants – Rare and Epicure, the internationally acclaimed LIME Spa and an inviting bar which overlooks one of the four championship sized polo fields and Dubai skyline beyond.
About Royal Salute:
In 1953, Chivas Brothers celebrated the coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by creating a limited edition of a very special blended whisky. Only 2,500 cases were produced for worldwide distribution, and the first flagon, adorned with the royal crest, was presented to the new Queen on the day of her coronation. The name chosen was considered a fitting tribute to the new monarch. It was called Royal Salute, after the 21-gun salute, the ultimate mark of respect, created by the Royal Navy, to pay tribute to dignitaries and nations alike.
Today, Royal Salute continues to pay homage to accomplishment, in all walks of life. It is the Ultimate Tribute and mark of respect for powerful men and women, who demand the very best. Royal Salute’s regal heritage is maintained through its global association with the sport of Polo, “the sport of Kings”, organising events across the globe.
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ASMALLWORLD & Veni Vidici 'Champagne Brunch Party' London
“Some combinations create perfection. Combine freshly pureed white peaches from Alicante, with chilled vintage champagne, and you’ll get the perfect Bellini. Combine a private yacht, with the rugged, romantic charm of the Almafi coast, and you’ll get the perfect weekend break. Combine Veni Vidici with ASMALLWORLD, and you’ll get the perfect way to spend your Saturday afternoons.”
It may have begun in New York, but Veni Vidici has fast gained a reputation for organising brunches surpassing anything you’ll find in the ‘Big Apple’. The secret to their success is simple, pure indulgent opulence and an uncompromising assurance of the ‘joie de vivre’. Their most recent brunch set a new precedent in pure extravagance, with select champagnes and rosé wines being specially flown in from the celebrated Cotes de Provence. It should come as no surprise that Veni Vidici’s now iconic brunches, and their pulsating after-parties, have fast captured the imagination of London’s social elite. Spend a few minutes at one of Chelsea and Kensington’s elegant café’s and you’re bound to overhear chatter extolling ‘Veni Vidici’. In just a matter of months, it has become one of the premier dates on London’s calendar (more on Veni Vidici Champagne Brunch parties - click here).
Bringing together an exclusive online community of the globe’s most affluent and influential elite, ASMALLWORLD is no stranger to making clear statements. From the fantastically chic interior of New York’s Hudson Hotel, to the sophisticated elegance of St Tropez’s Les Moulins Bonheur, ASMALLWORLD has hosted monthly events at some of the world’s most prestigious venues. Their ambitious and successful membership rightly demands, and deserves only the very finest that life has to offer.
And so all eyes turn to Saturday December 3rd, the first brunch collaboratively organised by Veni Vidici and ASMALLWORLD. The venue, Celebrity Chef Marco Pierre White’s Frankies in Knightsbridge, is fittingly auspicious. With delectable cuisine fabulously voguish décor, the lucky few who attend will be treated to an event with no parallel in the capital today. {{Demand to attend this exclusive event has been exceptional. Only the ‘who’s who’ of London will be there. It’s undoubtedly the place to be seen this December. Some people on social media have already proclaimed it ‘the Daytime Party of 2011!’ – Sam Bryan-Merrett, CDCLifestyle Director}}
The formidable partnership between ASMALLWORLD and Veni Vidici has enormous potential, and may even create an ‘au courant’, more trendy version of Mayfair’s renowned Tramp Club. The scene is set for something truly special.
All Brunch reservation requests and for more information, please contact:
Alexandra at Veni Vidici
e-mail: Alexandra@venividici.com
Veni Vidici
64 Knightsbridge
London
SW1X 7JF
Tel: 0203 318 5844
website: VeniVidici.com
PLAN B announced to perform at GREY GOOSE Winter Ball
GREY GOOSE, ‘the World’s Best Tasting Vodka’, is delighted to announce that acclaimed musician Plan B will be giving a live performance at the GREY GOOSE Winter Ball to benefit the Elton John AIDS Foundation, held in Battersea Park, London, this Saturday 29 October.
The Ball is an annual fundraising event hosted by GREY GOOSE,David Furnish and Sir Elton John. This year will feature a cocktail reception, followed by an exclusive 4 course dinner by the internationally acclaimed elBulli before the auction with bespoke lots by Marc Quinn, Christian Louboutin and Jonathan Saunders, after which guests will be treated to a show stopping music performance by Plan B. Previous performers have included the Grammy Award winning artist and current X Factor Judge Kelly Rowland and Sir Elton John himself.
The Brit Award winning Plan B, or Ben Drew, has previously shared a stage with Sir Elton John, with the two performing a duet of I Guess That’s Why They Call It The Blues as part of Sir Elton John’s BBC Electric Proms performance in October 2010. This year, he is delighted to have been invited by Sir Elton John himself, and he looks forward to entertaining guests with tracks from his hit soul album The Defamation of Strickland Banks.
The GREY GOOSE Winter Ball aims to raise valuable funds for and awareness of the excellent work of the Elton John AIDS Foundation. Tickets are available to purchase in benefit of the Elton John AIDS Foundation, by contacting the charity on 020 7603 9996. 100% of the ticket price is donated directly to the Elton John AIDS Foundation (charity registration no 1017336)
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Veni Vidici treat us to brunch NYC style
Sophistication, opulence, and an unyielding commitment to the ‘joie de vivre’ make Veni Vidici something rather special.
Offering London’s leading socialites an unprecedented experience, the approach is rather revolutionary. Saturday brunches have taken New York by storm, and in the process, totally redefined weekend entertainment. Long sultry afternoons are, after all, best spent in the company of beautiful people, enjoying the finest things in life. Perfect for those who yearn for the indulgent revelry of St Tropez and Monaco!
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Veni Vidici will play host to their second Brunch party this October 22nd, which will likely be held somewhere equally indulgent in Chelsea or Knightsbridge. Invitations are exclusive and hand-delivered. CDCLifestyle guests can request an RSVP code by quoting ‘CDCLifestyle’ when booking, but no guarantees so get in touch ASAP to avoid disappointment.
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For Guest inquiries, please contact:
Jasmine Moradi at Veni Vidici
Tel: (+44) (0)203 318 5844
Email: info@venividici.com
Website: www.venividici.com
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Showcase Live 12/9/11 @Under The Bridge
12/9/11 saw the eagerly awaited relaunch of London’s premier music showcase platform ‘Showcase Live’.
After a six-month break ‘Showcase Live’ (founded by George Eason) are back with plenty of investment and a newly formulated board including young entrepreneur extraordinaire
Timothy Connor, who is already developing quite a reputation in the Entertainment Industry and throwing all his business expertise into the rebranding and expansion of the outfit. They already have huge plans and will be rolling out the platform in Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow before then taking on the rest of Europe in the not so distant future.
Their flagship event held every 6 weeks is to be held at Roman Abramovich’s new live venue ‘Under The Bridge’ which is based under his Chelsea Football Stadium at Stamford Bridge. For any of you who have not yet had the chance to visit it, has recently undergone a £20 million refit and has been purpose built as a music venue to fulfil Abramovich’s passion for quality live music. The result is breath-taking, with aurally perfect acoustics and state-of-the-art audio and lighting equipment throughout. Previously responsible for showcasing the likes of Jessie J and JLS, to name a few, the West-London based ‘Showcase Live’ outfit most certainly had a great deal to live up to on their much-anticipated return and they certainly did not disappoint…
“The relaunch itself kicked off at 7.30pm, which given the fact that it was a Monday night and in a new venue could well have spelled disaster for many a music promoter”.
Nonetheless, having personally been extended VIP passes for myself and three associates, we had been advised that the action was kicking-off early and to be there in good time. It was unquestionably paramount that we did, given the crowds that were already tailing back around the building when we arrived.
“Filled with a mix of music aficionados, musicians, music industry insiders and celebrities including Lemar, Jade Ewen (Sugababes), Encore and a who’s who of X-Factor contestants amongst Record label Executives and Talent Scouts. The atmosphere was electric, oozing with artistic energy and showbiz glitz and they surely re-affirmed their dominance in the industry and further extended their contacts database”.
Six acts took to the stage on the night ranging from indie/pop to a soulful acoustic performances and an up-to-the-minute urban/pop girl band. Genre and taste aside, what all six acts had in common is that they were all genuinely exceptional and at the forefront of their game. There were no weak links to the line-up and every act deserved their slot on the bill.
The definite stand-out for us had to be that of Will Heard. He is one of these simple yet almost accidentally beautiful sounding acoustic artists, who armed with little more than a guitar and his voice managed to single-handedly mesmerise us all with the depth and integrity of his voice, fusing a seamless blend of earthy rock, with blues and doo-wop(like) vocal sketches. Girl band Vida (managed by JLS’s Ortise Williams) pulled-off an impressively choreographed dance routine with all the menace you would expect from an in-ya-face act of young teenage girls, exuding the kind of atitude and energy that will soon no-doubt see them grace our TV screens and airwaves in the not so distant future.
Overall, it was great evening, covering a vast array of musical flavours and providing us all with a preview of the next breed of artists before they are no-doubt prepped and subjected to the full wrath of big-budget productions and Worldwide promotional campaigns. So whether you are an aspiring Pop-star or an industry-insider wanting to land the next big record label signing, go and visit their website for all the details and we’ll see you at their next event! http://showcaselive.co.uk/
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NYC-style Champagne brunches in Chelsea
‘Day’ is most definitely set to become the new ‘Night’ in Chelsea this Autumn, as Beaufort House plays host to Veni Vidici’s notorious new ‘NYC Champagne Brunches’
The problem with nightlife is there just simply is not enough of it, and why make do with a mere few hours of night-time entertainment whilst the weather is scorching and the Champagne’s flowing? This is most certainly not to be missed…
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Premier Private Members club, Beaufort House Chelsea, is pleased to reveal that this Autumn, in association with Veni Vidici, it will launch exclusive NYC-style Champagne Brunch Parties. On 17th September 2011, the first Veni Vidici Champagne Brunch Affair will answer the call of London’s leading party-goers by revolutionizing London Saturdays. From 1200 hours onwards, patrons will be enticed by exquisite NYC brunch cuisine, lured by flowing Champagne and seduced by top Burlesque performers, before dancing in enthralled revelry to euphoric DJ’s.
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For bookings, information and partnership please contact:
Jasmine Moradi at Veni Vidici
Tel: 0203 318 5844
Email: jasmine@venividici.com
Website: www.venividici.com
Veni Vidici | 3 Egerton Gardens | Knightsbridge | London SW3 2BS
Beaufort House Chelsea
354 Kings Road , London SW3 5UZ
www.beauforthousechelsea.co.uk
