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Broadwick secures eight-figure investment to power the future of cultural infrastructure in London and beyond

by jummy84 November 3, 2025
written by jummy84

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Broadwick Group – the global cultural real estate and live-experience company behind landmark destinations such as Printworks London, Magazine London, and Manchester’s Depot Mayfield – has secured a new financing partnership to accelerate its next phase of expansion in the UK and internationally.

Led by founders Simon Tracey, Simeon Aldred and Bradley Thompson, with Gareth Cooper and Jon Drape, Broadwick’s growing portfolio consists of 24 venues in the UK and US – including the new Brooklyn Storehouse in New York City – and reflects a new generation of hybrid destinations. Each space shares a single purpose: to bring people together and inspire the future of live culture, creating places where music, art, technology, and commerce meet.

The funding from Lloyds marks a significant milestone in Broadwick’s long-term strategy to scale its network of venues and services.

The eight-figure investment, brokered by the debt advisor Alvarez & Marshall LLP, will support the recent acquisition of hospitality operator Camm & Hooper – adding iconic London venues such as Banking Hall, OXO2 and 26 Leake Street to the Broadwick portfolio – alongside major site upgrades and the creation of new jobs in London and beyond.

Broadwick currently employs more than 200 permanent team members, including 35 colleagues from Camm & Hooper’s existing staff and a further 50 new roles within its growing catering and hospitality division – underscoring the Group’s commitment to job creation, skills development, and sustainable growth across the sector.

Broadwick has also entered a new partnership with Troxy, the iconic East London music hall, to increase capacity and add state-of-the-art facilities.

As London’s cultural and events landscape continues to evolve, Broadwick is focused on creating ‘must-attend’ venues and experiences that strengthen the city’s reputation on the global stage. Its venues host everything from large-scale music and cultural events to international brand launches, art installations, film productions, and high-end corporate experiences.

Alongside its venue portfolio, Broadwick delivers a full end-to-end offering across events, hospitality, and production – transforming heritage buildings, industrial conversions, and purpose-built destinations into experiences that unite creativity with commerce. From concept and catering to design, production, and technical delivery, Broadwick’s integrated model supports its ambition to build a connected network of spaces that serve both the 9-to-5 and the 5-to-9 alike.

Simon Tracey, Group CEO at Broadwick, said: “Broadwick was founded to connect people through remarkable spaces – from global music events to major brand launches and creative gatherings. As our portfolio continues to expand across the UK and US, we’re focused on building the next generation of hybrid destinations: places that inspire, perform, and endure.”

“The support from Lloyds gives us the ability to invest in growth, talent, and infrastructure – ensuring our spaces continue to deliver long-term value for partners, audiences, and cities.”

Declan Mulcahy, Relationship Director at Lloyds Bank, said: “Broadwick’s vision for how culture, hospitality, and real estate can work together is redefining the live-experience sector. It’s a privilege to support a business that continues to set new standards for creativity, regeneration, and economic impact – both in London and internationally.”

Steven Knight, Director of Growth & Structured Finance at Lloyds Bank, added: “Broadwick exemplifies the type of forward-thinking, high-growth company that our Growth & Structured Finance team is built to support. This bespoke funding package enables the business to accelerate its strategy, unlock new opportunities, and continue shaping the future of global cultural infrastructure.”

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LaZona Pictures Secures Spain on 'Chopin, Chopin!' From Playtime
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LaZona Pictures Secures Spain on ‘Chopin, Chopin!’ From Playtime

by jummy84 November 2, 2025
written by jummy84

LaZona Pictures, the distribution label of Gonzalo Salazar-Simpson’s Madrid-based LaZona group, has acquired Spanish rights to lavish Polish biopic “Chopin, Chopin!” (“Chopin, a Sonata in Paris”), handled for international sales by Paris’ Playtime.

Michał Kwieciński’s $17.5 million budget biopic of Frédéric Chopin, produced by Poland’s Akson Studio (“Katyń,” “Warsaw 44”), stars Eryk Kulm (“Filip”) as the prodigious pianist-composer, with Lambert Wilson (“The Matrix Resurrections”) as King Louis-Philippe.

The 19th-century-set drama tracks Chopin’s arrival in Paris at the age of 21 and his rapid ascent as the city’s romantic idol, before illness refocuses his obsession on composition. 

The film boasts high-end craft talent including cinematographer Michał Sobociński (“The New Look”), production designer Katarzyna Sobańska (“Cold War”) and writer Bartosz Janiszewski (“Wataha”). 

Shot largely in France with roughly 80% of the dialogue in French, the feature squarely targets upscale audiences and classical-music aficionados while courting broader crossover play via its sweeping, baroque aesthetic.

Having produced since 2003 Spanish top hits such as Enrique Urbizu’s thriller “No Rest for the Wicked” and Emilio Martínez Lázaro’s comedy “Spanish Affair,” the highest-grossing Spanish film ever in Spain, in 2023 LaZona broadened its horizons launching a new film distribution operation, LaZona Pictures, led from 2024 by former Latido Films executive Óscar Alonso.

“For us ‘Chopin, Chopin!’ is the first true European ‘super-production’ on the slate — a statement of intent to keep growing, step by step, but also to take bolder swings at films with wider audience potential,”  Alonso said at Valladolid’s Seminci, where LaZona’s co-production “Subsuelo,” by Fernando Franco, world premiered as part of the festival’s main competition.

Positioning “Chopin, Chopin” as a “rock-star portrait of the Romantic era,” Alonso advances that the Spanish release, scheduled for next year’s first quarter, will activate partnerships with opera houses, conservatories and music schools to extend reach beyond core arthouse circuits.

LaZona Pictures has been ramping up since last year with a curated line of arthouse and crossover titles. With “Chopin Chopin,” the company has begun early conversations with platforms and broadcasters to complement a planned theatrical rollout. 

“Chopin, Chopin” has already scored top-tier festival exposure and is lining up further key berths, underscoring its positioning as a prestige event title. 

“It’s the kind of ambitious European cinema that doesn’t come along every year,” he said. “We’re confident it can resonate with classical-music lovers and a much wider audience drawn to grand, emotionally charged storytelling.”

Closing Film at Seville European Film Festival

The film will screen out of competition as the closing night gala title at the upcoming edition of the Seville European Film Festival, which runs Nov. 7-15.

One of LaZona’s biggest hits to date as an indie distributor has been “The Voice of Hind Rajab,” a Venice Silver Lion and San Sebastian Audience Award winner.

Co-distributed in Spain with Caramel Films, Tunisian Kaouther Ben Hania’s film, one of the year’s most celebrated international titles, also screened at Valladolid as part of the Constellations sidebar.

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Hire Frequencies Invests in Cutting-Edge AV Kit and Secures Event Buyers Live 2025 Partnership

by jummy84 September 29, 2025
written by jummy84

Hire Frequencies, one of the UK’s leading audio-visual production and broadcast specialists, has been appointed official Production Partner for Event Buyers Live 2025. Alongside this new partnership, the company has expanded its technical inventory and strengthened its roster of agency collaborations, underlining its role as a trusted partner for technically complex, high-impact events.

New partnerships

Hire Frequencies will support Event Buyers Live 2025 (EBL25) as Production Partner, helping deliver the event’s growing reputation as a must-attend marketplace for the live events industry. The company also partnered with Identity to provide full production support at a major live event featuring a Red Arrows flypast. These projects highlight Hire Frequencies’ growing role as a trusted agency partner, delivering both technical mastery and creative collaboration.

Technical capacity expansion

As one of the largest stockists of LED video wall technology in the UK, Hire Frequencies recently expanded its portfolio with the Uniview UR Pro 3.9 outdoor LED video wall. The UR Pro offers ultra-lightweight durability, outdoor IP rating, and boundary-pushing design potential, making it ideal for immersive brand activations and large-scale outdoor events. This addition complements Hire Frequencies’ suite of portable production units, Martin Audio systems, and broadcast-ready streaming solutions.

Showcasing Expertise with Global Brands

Hire Frequencies’ technical expertise was recently showcased in work with eBay, including the eBay Fashion Livestream, which combined lighting, broadcast-quality streaming, and creative execution to bring the marketplace’s fashion community to life online. At MCN Comic Con 2025, the team powered eBay Live, producing a hybrid event that seamlessly integrated an on-site auction with a global livestream to collectors worldwide.

Looking ahead

“Our focus is on helping brands and agencies deliver bold, innovative experiences backed by flawless technical execution,” said Will Smith, Founder & Managing Director at Hire Frequencies. “With new equipment, new partnerships, and our role at EBL25, we’re excited to show what’s possible for our client events, whether in-person, hybrid, or virtual.”

Hire Frequencies is a leading UK audio-visual production specialist, delivering seamless live, hybrid, and broadcast experiences. With one of the country’s largest LED video wall inventories, Martin Audio systems, and custom-built portable production units, the team combines technical expertise with creative collaboration to power events of every scale. Trusted by brands including eBay, Identity, VOGUE, PwC, KPMG, and Jack Daniel’s, Hire Frequencies has over 15 years’ experience delivering technically challenging, high-impact events.

For more information, visit www.hirefrequencies.co.uk

September 29, 2025 0 comments
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Must Read: Sandro Launches Prize to Support Emerging Talent, Phoebe Gates' App Secures $8 Million
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Must Read: Sandro Launches Prize to Support Emerging Talent, Phoebe Gates' App Secures $8 Million

by jummy84 September 19, 2025
written by jummy84


These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Friday. Sandro is partnering with Maison Mode Méditerranée (MMM), a nonprofit fashion organization and incubator, to support emerging talent with the launch of a new €10,000 prize. The Sandro prize will go to a designer who …

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