Issue - meetings

To receive the report of the Managing Director, Alexandra Palace Trading Limited (APTL) advising on forthcoming events to the end of the financial year.

Congratulations

The Chair of the Charitable Trust congratulated Rebecca Kane on her new appointment as General Manager of the O2 venue.  The Committees thanked Ms Kane for her incredible work at the Palace and wished her well in her new role.

RECEIVED the report on Forthcoming Events as laid out on pages 17 and 18 of the agenda pack, introduced by Rebecca Kane, Managing Director, Alexandra Palace Trading Limited (APTL). 

NOTED

·        The APTL sales team continued to work on both retaining existing business and obtaining new business and the focus on live music events was progressing. 

·        Marketing was also taking place through local trade associations and the distribution of “What’s On” flyers.

·        In response to a question it was reported that the Core Olympiad event had been removed from the events list as the organisers could no longer afford to hold the event.

·        Concerns were raised about the concert running from 8-10^th March 2012 in light of the incidents during the concert held on 24/25^th November 2011.  The Managing Director, APTL explained that this event was different in that it ended at 11pm and therefore would be easier to manage.  The Committees were informed that, in relation to the incidents at the event held on 24/25^th November 2011, the Police had confirmed within 12 hours of the event that APTL procedures had been robust.  APTL would continue to work with the responsible authorities to ensure proper procedures were in place.

·        In response to a question it was noted that there were currently no immediate plans for another Alexandra Palace Open Day due to the already busy events schedule.  However, the regeneration project included plans for restoration and access and this may increase the involvement of school’s visiting areas of the Palace. A good relationship continued with the BBC, who continued to use the Palace for filming.  It was reported that there were still no immediate plans for fireworks display at the Palace. Commercial sponsorships were being investigated but at present would not cover the £20k cost plus possible additional policing costs. 

RESOLVED to note the report.