23.07.2024 by Dave Johnstone

How we hosted the UK's most picture-perfect beachfront Graduation with AUB

The past week saw us pack up our bucket & spade (and a few other bits) as we returned to the golden sands of Bournemouth Beach to deliver Arts University Bournemouth’s Graduation ceremonies!

We've just knocked the sand off our boots (and just about everywhere else) after an action packed week on Bourenemouth Beach!

We packed up our bucket and spade, along with a few other essentials, and headed back to Bournemouth Beach for the Arts University Bournemouth’s 2024 Graduation ceremonies.

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With 4,000 enthusiastic students, friends, and families, we transformed the beach in just four days with a 750 sqm marquee, complete with toilets, generators, fridges, bar units, rustic decor, and our show-stopping light-up photo frame (courtesy of Innovative Hire). The pier and golden sands provided the perfect backdrop for those all-important graduation photos.

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Our comprehensive event production included:

  • Coordination with Council & Safety Services:

    Ensuring all regulations were met, including detailed risk assessments.

  • Logistics:

    Managed limited vehicular access, with meticulous scheduling for smooth setup and takedown.

  • Power and Utilities:

    Installed generators, power distribution, and refrigerated vehicles.

  • Essential Facilities:

    Set up temporary toilets and fencing for crowd control.

  • Top-Notch Staff:

    A dedicated team of 30 event crew members ensured everything ran like clockwork.

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In our eighth year of delivering this iconic event, we can't wait to return next year for more seaside celebrations.

A huge shoutout to our incredible build teams and our friends at Marquee Nation, bar staff, and event organisers for making this event a massive success and a special thanks to the team at Arts University Bournemouth for trusting us with such a special occasion!

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“I cannot praise the Seventa Team enough, what a team! I have come from a varied events background myself however there are not many companies that are as accommodating and attentive as Seventa. Nothing is ever a problem. The event has always run smoothly, on time and within budget.”

Naomi Ryan, Senior Events Office, Arts University Bournemouth

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