At a Glance

  • Guests: 80
  • Objective: GILT at Gotham Hotel, Manchester
A glamorous empty venue set up for an event before guests arrive, bathed in purple light with metallic tinsel curtains and disco balls hanging from the ceiling. A live band's stage with drums, guitars, and a keyboard sits on the left, small candlelit tables surround the dance floor, and a "TGG" branded panel with Art Deco-style ornaments stands near the bar area at the back.
A green and gold Art Deco-style "TGG" cocktail menu stands on a table beside a lit brass lamp with a cream shade. The menu lists festive drinks including a "TGG Festive Spritz," "White Christmas Mojito," "Dirty Santa," and "The Merry Berry" mocktail, with a stack of gold-embossed navy napkins in the foreground.

The Brief

To create a relaxed and memorable Christmas celebration that brought colleagues together and reflected TGG’s culture and personality.

The client wanted something more considered than a traditional Christmas party, whilst maintaining an informal and inclusive atmosphere.

Two flapper-costumed performers pose dramatically on a staircase, wearing sequinned fringe leotards, feathered headbands, white opera gloves, and finger-wave wigs. They stand in a dimly lit stairwell decorated with vintage-style Art Deco posters, gold accents, and disco balls, evoking a 1920s speakeasy theme.
A live band performs on stage, captured mid-song. In the foreground, a musician with dreadlocks and an in-ear monitor plays keyboard and sings into a microphone, while behind him a bassist and a female vocalist perform under warm red and blue stage lighting.

Our Approach

Following a venue search process, GILT at Gotham Hotel was selected as the ideal backdrop.

Inspired by the venue’s Art Deco character, we developed a bespoke 1920s-inspired concept and carried it through every guest touchpoint, from invitations and branding to entertainment and guest experience.

Highlights

  • Bespoke newspaper-style invitations
  • Art Deco-inspired styling and entertainment
  • Custom branded details throughout the event
  • Live band and DJ
  • Interactive games room
  • Roaming performers and festive surprises
  • Employee recognition awards
A dark green and gold Art Deco-style "House Rules" card for "The Genius Speakeasy," listing ten playful 1920s-themed rules, standing on a table beside a lamp and a stack of grey embossed napkins, lit with purple stage lighting in the background.
A live band performs in a moodily lit venue decorated with gold tinsel fringe and disco balls hanging from the ceiling. Guests dance and watch in the foreground, mostly silhouetted against the purple and blue stage lighting, while musicians play guitar, drums, and sing at microphones.

The Impact

A highly personalised celebration that brought teams together in a relaxed and engaging environment.

Through thoughtful branding, immersive entertainment and carefully curated details, the event delivered a memorable end-of-year experience that felt uniquely TGG.

A man dressed as Santa leans against a green brick wall, half in shadow behind a curved gold-framed archway, holding his red velvet jacket and hat's fur trim over one arm while wearing red-and-white striped socks. Warm light rays illuminate the green wall beside him.