UK events are back and shining on the worldwide map!

Well done to all involved in what was truly an incredible opening ceremony last night for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. The Alexander Stadium came to life and has put the UK, specifically Birmingham, on the map for delivering world-class events.

It’s been ten years since the London 2012 Summer Olympics, which was a spectacular performance for its time. Last night demonstrated the desire to equally captivate an audience, with a perfect combination of mechanics, technology, and emotionally human performance.

From the giant bull, and centre stage screens, to the dancers – all wonderfully inclusive, and choreographed to tell a story of the region’s history, development, and hope.

Over the next 10 days, we’ll see more of Birmingham’s amazing venues come to life as the games take place. Some of our favourite venues that we know and love, such as The NEC, Birmingham, Edgbaston Stadium, Coventry Building Society Arena, and many more, will be hosting a range of sports. And I’m also excited to see the Sandwell Aquatics Centre – the only brand-new venue built for the Games. I understand this venue will be re-configured post games, so it will be interesting to see if it’s one we can use for meetings and event spaces in the future. 

Finally, with the excitement of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, let’s not forget that the Lionesses will be taking to the stage again on Sunday as they face Germany in the Women’s Euros Final. Good luck, ladies; you have already made the nation proud!