The Northern Lights Tower is located at the front of the Centre, adjacent to Ellon Road, which sees an average of 23,000 cars pass by each day. The Tower is visible from Aberdeen’s Beach Boulevard and is a key landmark of the City. The Tower itself can be used for cocktail and drinks receptions and provides excellent panoramic views. It is also seen in the majority of press photos taken at AECC.

The Conference and Exhibition Centre is uniquely placed in heart of the Oil and Gas Capital of Europe (Aberdeen). As the National Energy Exhibition Centre, AECC attracts over 30 high-profile national and international Oil and Gas events to the North East of Scotland each year; including Offshore Europe, Oil & Gas UK Share Fair, Subsea UK, Unconventional Gas Conference and DEVEX (which took place last week) and the All-Energy Exhibition and Conference, which starts today, and is expecting in the region of 9,000 people over the two days.

The AECC Arena also attracts some of the biggest names in comedy, rock, and pop each year, with Boyzone, Joe Bonamassa, Jessie J and Stereophonics set to play the Centre in the next few months, as part of the 2013 line-up.

Brian Horsburgh, AECC’s MD, says: “We are seeking appropriate brands to form long-term partnerships with. The Tower is a key part of the Centre’s identity and it is an exciting opportunity for a business to gain high visibility in front of those attending events here, as well as all of those passing by on their way to and from the City Centre. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for a company to secure a unique marketing presence and make a massive impact.”

AECC are welcoming interested potential partners now with a view to announcing a new Tower sponsor in mid-2013, prior to Offshore Europe 2013.

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For more information please contact Victoria Withy, Head of Communications at AECC on +44 (0)1224 330 487 or email vwithy@aecc.co.uk.

IMEX is the worldwide annual exhibition for incentive travel, meetings and events industry and AECC are exhibiting at the show in partnership with VisitScotland promoting the region and the Venue as the ideal place to bring worldwide events.

Aberdeen has had some fantastic Conference wins recently which will collectively bring around 4,000 delegates to the area next year.

International Conferences heading to Aberdeen in 2014 include the return of: ‘Crane Expo’ and ‘International Gut Microbiology’ both in June, as well as new Conferences: ‘The North Sea Region’ also in June;  ‘Deep Offshore Technology’ in October; ‘International Federation of Hydrographic Societies’ October 2014.

National Conference wins for 2014 include: ‘Low Carbon Network Forum’ October and the ‘Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland’ in November.

The ‘Routes Europe’ 2015 Conference is another significant win for AECC and a press briefing for this announcement will be held at IMEX this afternoon (Tuesday 21^st May) on the VisitScotland stand (F350).

Brian Horsburgh, AECC’s Managing Director, commented: “AECC actively promote both the Venue and the Region throughout the world and are delighted with the increased levels of business we are seeing as a result of this.  Aberdeen is the perfect place for conferences with a high level of both industry and leisure activities in the area.”

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For more information please contact Sarah Coutts, PR & Marketing Executive on 01224 330430 or email scoutts@aecc.co.uk.

NOTES:

AECC are currently at IMEX Frankfurt on stand F350 as part of the VisitScotland stand.

IMEX Frankfurt is held at Messe Frankfurt 21^st – 23^rd May, full information can be found at http://www.imex-frankfurt.com/

Shuttle Buses

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]]> http://aecc.co.uk/shuttle-buses-during-all-energy-2/feed/ 0 http://aecc.co.uk/attending-all-energy-exhibition-conference-next-week/ http://aecc.co.uk/attending-all-energy-exhibition-conference-next-week/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 09:44:35 +0000 srobertson http://aecc.co.uk/?p=5361 Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre (AECC) is pleased to welcome the 2013 All-Energy Exhibition & Conference to the Centre next week (22^nd and 23^rd May 2013). All-Energy is the UK’s largest renewable energy event taking place in ‘Europe’s Energy City’, Aberdeen, and is expected to attract in the region of up to 9,000 people over the two days, and bring over £4m of economic benefit to Aberdeen City and Shire.

During this time, parking in the AECC site will be limited as much of the car park area will be covered by temporary structures to house the exhibition.

To ensure that all attendees arrive in good time and do not experience parking delays, the Organisers (Reed Exhibitions) and the AECC would like to encourage delegates to use public transport to and from Aberdeen International Airport. A complimentary bus service will run from the airport to AECC on the two show mornings and run from the show to the airport in the afternoons – exact times are shown on the All-Energy website at www.all-energy.co.uk/en/visit/VenueandTravel/; and from the City Centre. Additionally, shuttle buses will run from many of the key City Centre hotels  and delegates are encouraged to make the most of this facility, and to use the ‘to City Centre’ buses that will be available during and at the end of the Giant Networking evening on 22^nd  May.

The First Bus Park & Ride at AECC will be operational during both days of the event, however this parking area will be available to attendees at All-Energy so is expected to be very busy. The Park & Ride buses (Number 40) will stop at AECC as usual for those wishing to travel from the Kingswells Park & Ride or to catch this bus along its route through the City Centre.

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For more information please contact Sarah Coutts, Senior PR & Marketing Executive on 01224 330430 or email scoutts@aecc.co.uk.

Lee Evans is coming back to Aberdeen following his record-breaking ‘RoadRunner Tour’ in 2011, which saw him perform two nights at the AECC Arena, and 2008’s ‘Big Tour’ which sold-out at the Venue.

2014’s ‘Monsters Tour’ sees Evans return to the touring circuit in his most ambitious Tour to date.  He will play over 50 nights in the biggest Arenas in the country; playing to more fans than ever on this hotly anticipated Tour of the UK and Ireland.

Brian Horsburgh, AECC’s Managing Director says: “To have Lee Evans returning to the North East in 2014 is great news for comedy fans.  He has sold-out his previous shows here and we know he has a strong fan-base in the region, making this an eagerly anticipated event.  He joins great comedy acts including Micky Flanagan, Jack Whitehall and Russell Howard who all feature in our forthcoming comedy line-up.”

Tickets for the show are on general sale on Monday 20^th May 2013 at 9am priced at £30.00  plus booking fee and are available from Ticketmaster on 08444 77 9000 or online at www.ticketmaster.co.uk.  Over 15’s only.

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For further information contact Sarah Coutts, Senior PR & Marketing Executive at AECC on (01224) 330430; email: scoutts@aecc.co.uk

Are you a people person?  Are you well-networked, love events, the buzz of meeting people and being kept busy?  AECC have an exciting opportunity for a confident and self-motivated sales person to become an ambassador of our brand, promoting the exciting range of facilities at the Venue through networking, whether one-to-one meetings or pitching to an audience of potential new clients!

Think you’ve got what it takes to excel in this key role?  Full details can be found here.

We would advise all customers to leave in good time in order to arrive in plenty of time of the show starting.

Please note that Pay & Display is in operation at AECC. Tickets must be purchased on arrival at the venue and clearly displayed inside vehicles. The ‘Pay & Display’ system costs £5 per car and £10 per coach.

Gig ‘n’ Go will be in operation this evening with services departing from the bus stop at the former Peacocks on Union Street (beside Molton Brown) at 6.30pm and 7.15pm and travel to the AECC picking up at all Park & Ride stops on Union Street and Castle Street. Return services to the city centre will depart after the show ends outside the main AECC Arena entrance.

Fares are £3 for a single, £5 return and £10 for a family ticket (2 adults and 2 children under 16). Tickets can be purchased on the Gig n Go service from the driver or on First services 1, 2 and 40. Gig n Go tickets are valid on First services 1, 2 and 40 in addition to the Gig n Go service. Gig n Go tickets can also be purchased in advance from the First Travel Centre at 47 Union Street, Aberdeen.

From 10am – 4pm wheeled vehicle enthusiasts and families gathered at Wheels 2013 to view the motorbikes, cars, quads and fire engines on display. Segways were a big attraction, particularly amongst younger attendees and families, whilst the ‘Get On’ bike campaign allowed those over the age of 18 to have a go at driving a motorcycle with a qualified instructor at their side.

Brian Horsburgh, AECC’s Managing Director commented: “Despite the typical North-East weather Wheels 2013 turned out to be a successful and fun day out for all. With over 200 motorcycles being brought along by enthusiasts, this provided a bike exhibition in itself! The mix of static and interactive stands provided a range of dynamic exhibits, appealing to both enthusiasts and families.”

Martin Marshall, Ecosse Motorcycles commented: “Wheels 2013 provided a great platform for us to showcase our latest motorcycles to the public, outside of the showroom. The test drives proved very popular and all-in-all Wheels has been a very beneficial event for Ecosse to be part of.”

For further information and photographs from Wheels 2013 and details on next year’s event, visit aecc.co.uk, ‘follow’ us on twitter.com/wheels2013 and like us on facebook.com/wheels2013.

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For more information on AECC please contact Sarah Coutts, Senior PR & Marketing Executive on 01224 330430 or email scoutts@aecc.co.uk.

Russell Howard, one of Britain’s most funny and successful comedians, returns to his first love, live stand-up, with his first tour for three years.   ‘Wonderbox’  follows his sell-out, thrice-extended, 2011 UK tour, which included two separate dates at the AECC Arena.

In this new show, the star and creator of the award-winning hit TV show, Russell Howard’s Good News, promises us more of his trademark brand of upbeat and razor-sharp comedy. Don’t miss the chance to see this unique comedian on his biggest tour to date; back on stage, on-top of the world, doing what he does best.

Brian Horsburgh, AECC’s Managing Director says: “Having performed at the AECC Arena to a great response in the past, we are looking forward to the return of Russell Howard.  He performs the week after British Comedy Award winner Jack Whitehall, making March 2014 a great month for comedy in the North-East!”

Tickets for the show are on general sale on sale on Friday 26^th April 2013 at 9am priced at £27.50  plus booking fee and are available from Ticketmaster on 08444 77 9000 or online at www.ticketmaster.co.uk.  Under 14’s should be accompanied by an adult 18+.

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For further information contact Sarah Coutts, Senior PR & Marketing Executive at AECC on (01224) 330430; email: scoutts@aecc.co.uk

Aberdeen International Airport will bring along the latest addition to their fire vehicle fleet. The £700,000 Rosenbauer Panther was most recently seen as a star in the latest Transformers movie. The six-wheel drive vehicle carries 10,000 litres of water at speeds of up to 80mph and all the fire fighting equipment can be remotely controlled from within the fire-resistant cab.

Brian Horsburgh, AECC’s Managing Director commented: “We are delighted that Aberdeen International Airport is bringing along the Rosenbauer Panther to Wheels 2013 on Sunday. This impressive vehicle will provide a huge attraction to the public, drawing in interest from both adults and children.”

Wheels 2013 will take place on Sunday 21^st April from 10am – 4pm at Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre. Exhibitors will showcase an array of wheeled vehicles including motorbikes, cycles, cars, Segways and quads, providing demonstrations and trials. There will also be a dedicated display area where bikers will be able to park to show off their bikes to fellow enthusiasts.

For further information on Wheels 2013 visit aecc.co.uk, ‘follow’ us on twitter.com/wheels2013 and like us on facebook.com/wheels2013.

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For more information on AECC please contact Sarah Coutts, Senior PR & Marketing Executive on 01224 330430 or email scoutts@aecc.co.uk.

For more information on Aberdeen International Airport please email Sarah Campbell on Sarah_Campbell@aiairport.com.