Bruntwood 50th Anniversary Celebration

Case Study

At a Glance

  • Guests: 500 Colleagues
  • Location: Albert Hall, Manchester
  • Objective: 50th Anniversary Conference & Celebration
A two-photo collage from a 1970s-themed party. On the left, a full band performs on stage in a grand ornate hall lit with a disco ball and pink lighting, with a large "1970s" projection behind them and fairy lights strung across the ceiling. On the right, a performer in a sparkly blue jumpsuit and blonde wig strikes a dynamic pose mid-dance, smiling widely against a bright, patterned backdrop.

The Brief

Bruntwood wanted to celebrate an incredible milestone, 50 years of business, with an event that honoured its heritage whilst bringing colleagues together to look towards the future.

Hosted at the Albert Hall, a venue with genuine significance to the business, the event needed to blend conference, celebration and connection into one seamless experience that would keep 500 colleagues engaged from afternoon through to midnight.

A multi-photo collage from a Bruntwood corporate event. On the left, three panellists sit on stage laughing during a discussion, with a large screen behind them showing a busy street scene. In the centre, a stack of branded notebooks, bowls of grain salad and dips catered on a table, and magazines and newspapers spread out on a wooden surface. On the right, a couple pose playfully for a photo booth wearing sunglasses and novelty glasses, next to a large egg-shaped prop, with event branding visible on the wall behind them.

Our Approach

Working closely with the Bruntwood team, we developed “Through the Years”; a creative concept that celebrated five decades of innovation, people and culture. Every element, from conference content and branding to entertainment and production, was carefully designed to take guests on a journey through Bruntwood’s past whilst building excitement for its future.

Alongside full technical production, we managed every aspect of the conference experience, supporting more than 15 speakers across keynote presentations, fireside conversations and panel discussions, before seamlessly transitioning into an immersive evening celebration.

A three-photo collage from a decades-themed party. On the left, a breakdancer performs a mid-air move on the parquet dance floor while onlookers cheer, with a "90s" screen glowing behind them. In the centre, four performers in colourful 80s-style leotards, leggings, and wigs dance on stage under a "Music" and "Good Vibes" backdrop. On the right, a DJ works the decks on a balcony overlooking a crowded dance floor lit in pink and purple, with fairy lights strung across the ornate hall.

Highlights

  • Bespoke “Through the Years” concept celebrating every decade of Bruntwood’s journey
  • Full conference production, technical delivery and speaker management
  • Original video content and decade-inspired music mash-ups
  • Live show band, DJ, 70s roller skaters, breakdancers and immersive performers bringing each era to life
  • Thoughtfully integrated branding across the venue, bars and food experiences
  • A seamless guest journey from conference to celebration, without ever losing energy or momentum
A two-photo collage from an event with a 70s theme. On the left, a wide shot of an ornate historic hall lit in pink and purple, with a live band performing on stage beneath fairy lights and a disco ball while guests gather on the dance floor below. On the right, two women pose for a photo at a branded step-and-repeat backdrop, one wearing sparkly antennae and singing into a microphone, the other raising a champagne glass and laughing.

The Impact

The result was an experience that informed, celebrated and connected colleagues in equal measure.

Despite one of the hottest days of the year, our team adapted in real time, making thoughtful changes to guest flow, refreshments and the running order to keep the experience comfortable and enjoyable throughout.

From the first keynote to the final song, colleagues remained engaged, the dancefloor stayed full and Bruntwood’s 50-year story was brought to life in a way that felt authentic, memorable and unmistakably Bruntwood.

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Testimonial:
Bruntwood

“We worked with Saving Grace on an all-colleague event and the team absolutely smashed it out of the park. From the initial concepts to seamless execution on the day, the team handled every detail with incredible professionalism, creativity, and calm. They helped alivetate the stress of the event and delivered an unforgettable night – with some colleagues mentioning it’s the best party they’ve been to! Thanks for being so brilliant to work with.”

Ashley Toth-Hamilton , Communications Lead

Testimonial:
Bruntwood

“Working with the team at Saving Grace Events has been an absolute pleasure. They took the time to truly understand our business and values, which allowed them to deliver an exceptional event experience. The team is creative, passionate, and incredibly organized making them a joy to work with, and I couldn’t recommend them highly enough.”

Nicola Mcgee, Marketing Director

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