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Will you survive The Shimian?

We caught up with Director James Peakman from Bader Media Entertainment CIC to talk all things horror, production, and the excitement as he prepares for the world premiere of a thrilling new horror, The Shimian, which will debut next month in our giant screen Auditorium, one of the biggest screens in Birmingham.

The Shimian World Premiere is taking place Thursday 29^th September 2022, early bird tickets cost just £10, with tickets costing £15 from Thursday 1^st September. Find out more about the event here.

A hair-raising British horror that will leave you on the edge of your seat

The Shimian is set in a forest where a family take a camping trip to celebrate a birthday and fix their strained relationships, but their celebrations are cut short when they learn something unearthly is hunting them.

Questions will be raised about why the Shimian is after them but that can only be answered by being pulled into watching the rest of the film.

A creature as old as time

When asked about where Peakman got his inspiration, he replied: ‘the original story was an extension of a short film the production company made’- also named The Shimian. It was set in the 1930s and focused on a lady of a manor house being tormented in bed by an unseen entity. Continuing from the 1930s, the feature-length will create a full timeline of the Shimian while watching the lives of four relatable people unfold throughout.

We moved on to discussing horror as a genre, where The Shimian director speaks about how much he enjoyed making the short horror film: ‘It was so much fun that I wanted to continue it into a feature film.’

He also shared his love of the cult horror classics such as Jaws, Predator, and IT, saying that viewers will find “little nods” to these in the Shimian. For the nervous viewers, he reassures that ‘though it has its fair share of scary moments, it’s not all doom and gloom – in fact, there are some genuine laugh-out-loud moments in there too.’

‘A director is only as good as his team’

When asked about his favourite moments while making the film, The Shimian creator remembers fondly ‘watching the actors who had never met before rehearsals form a genuine bond together.’ He also talks about the dedication of the team from how they would go over lines when not on set, to the crew behind the scenes working early hours and working through heat or rain to make the film.

However, Peakman says ultimately his favourite moment hasn’t happened yet, that will be when he finally can show the film to everyone on the giant screen.

Choosing Millennium Point for The Shimian premiere

We moved on to discuss locations in Birmingham for film premieres. Peakman reveals that this isn’t the first time he has experienced the Auditorium, having attended several events at our multi-award-winning venue in the past, including Birmingham Film Festival.

When asked why he chose Millennium Point he responds: ‘I was impressed by, not just the giant screen and Auditorium, but the lobby space and bar area’. The filmmaker goes on to say, ‘There’s plenty of room to shape it how you need it to be for your event’.

Peakman also shared his experience when booking the premiere with us: ‘what really won me over was how A: how friendly the staff are B: the great communication and C: how accommodating they’ve been. Nothing has been too much trouble’.

If you want to make a film learn your craft and have fun

Wrapping up our time with James, we asked what advice he would give to people wanting to make a film.

‘I would say that all they need to do is go out and make films.’ Although sounding simple he says that ‘you’ll find a lot of chatter-boxing and not enough action with some filmmakers.’ Continuing Peakman says ‘just ignore the doubts and negativity and go out, find like-minded people or friends, be creative and find a way to make films.’

Discussing further, he says ‘don’t worry if your films turn out good or bad, just enjoy making them. Have fun and learn your craft’.

Where to watch The Shimian

Closing the interview, Peakman thanked all the film’s supporters who donated to the crowd funder campaign saying how ‘I can’t thank you all enough for your support’. Following the premiere, the horror film director plans to tour The Shimian at several international film festivals.

You can watch the world premiere of The Shimian at Millennium Point on Thursday 29^th September 2022. Guests will be able to meet with the cast, and director and see the first-ever screening of the film.

Amazing things happen at Millennium Point

We may be a little biased, but we’re pretty good at events. Whether our clients’ events or our own, we always strive for hospitality excellence. If you have any questions about events being held or want to start booking your own, our team are always happy to help. Contact us now, we can’t wait to talk to you!

Find more interesting content from Millennium Point over at our news section, or follow us for daily updates on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn with @MillenniumPoint. Millennium Point is a landmark public building and multi-award-winning events venue in the Eastside of Birmingham City centre. Profits from our commercial activity are invested by the Millennium Point Charitable Trust into projects, events and initiatives which support the growth of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) and education in the West Midlands.

Millennium Point have once again teamed up with innovative event specialists The Wine & Events Company to present a fun and unique showing of the festive classic It’s a Wonderful Life, alongside 5 specially chosen wines and a very big screen.

Tickets are just £31.95 (plus fees), however if you book by the end of August, you will receive a special early bird price of £28 per person.

Our Christmas film with wine get together takes place at 7pm on Sunday 4^th December 2022 on Birmingham’s biggest screen.

Grab your tickets from Eventbrite before they sell out!

‘Strange, isn’t it? Each man’s life touches so many other lives. When he isn’t around, he leaves an awful hole, doesn’t he?’

George Bailey has so many problems he is thinking about ending it all – and it’s Christmas! As the angels discuss George, we see his life in flashbacks. As George is about to jump from a bridge, he ends up rescuing his guardian angel, Clarence – who then shows George what his town would have looked like if it hadn’t been for all his good deeds over the years.

It’s a wonderful life… You after 5 wines, probably

Take advantage of our early bird offer and get your tickets for just £28 per person (plus fees). The early bird offer ends at midnight on Wednesday 31^st August, tickets will then be £31.95 (plus fees) each.

With your ticket you’ll get more than just a film screening!

The perfect festive film on a very BIG screen:

Hosted in our giant screen Auditorium – previously the regions biggest and best IMAX – Our host Tony from film geeks The Wine & Events Company will be providing entertainment and movie trivia throughout. For example, did you know the original It’s a Wonderful Life started out as a short story on a Christmas Card?

Along with all of this, the film will be paused at intervals so you can enjoy five fantastic wines specially chosen for the event.

Our movie experience nights are not to be missed!

Check out one of our last ones of the eighties classic Dirty Dancing below. Guests had the time of their lives with a live band, themed cocktails, and movie trivia with host Tony Elvin. To keep up to date with our other movie nights, check out our What’s On page here.

Tickets are selling out fast, so purchase your tickets to avoid disappointment.

Getting to Millennium Point for It’s a Wonderful Life

Millennium Point is in the Eastside of Birmingham City Centre just 5-minutes’ walk from Moor Street and 15-minutes from Grand Central and the tram. There is also limited parking on-site which means we’re easy to find regardless of how you travel. For more information please click here.

To celebrate Christmas in July, we’ve got some very festive announcements! Christmas in summer? You might think we’re mad, but trust us when we say it’s the best time to start planning your Christmas activities. Whether you’re looking to book a Christmas party at our award-winning venue or attend one of our public events, we’ve got everything festive you need all under one roof.

Exclusive Party Night (from £40.00 per person)

Give your guests a VIP experience this Christmas with our Exclusive Party Night. This package gives businesses an exclusive hire of our Platform space, which includes an arrival drink under our 39ft Christmas tree, a two-or-three-course traditional Christmas dinner and a DJ and dancefloor until midnight. The package also includes exclusive use of the fully licenced bar and features branded up-lighters, table crackers and novelties.

Fancy further enhancing your guests experience? Why not customise this package to include our spectacular Auditorium. Formerly the first IMAX in the West Midlands, our Auditorium is perfect for awards, speeches or playing a Christmas film on the giant screen.

Shared Party Night (from £40.00 per person)

Ideal for smaller businesses who still want the big office party experience, our Shared Party Night gives you the same benefits as the exclusive package, but is shared with other businesses.

Get more when you book with us

How does extra prosecco sound? Take advantage of our early incentive and get your package upgraded to include complimentary prosecco for every table when you confirm your booking before Friday 29th July. In addition to this, the person that makes the booking will be entered into a prize draw to win a £100 Amazon voucher. This offer applies to both the exclusive and shared party nights.

Our special offers don’t stop there! Other bookings outside of the Christmas packages, will receive a 10% off drinks receptions under our Christmas tree in November and December.

What’s On at Millennium Point this Christmas

Rock around the Christmas Tree, Silent Disco style! Our Silent Disco night is back by popular demand – and this time full of festive fun! Get your dancing shoes ready, put your Santa hats on and pull off your best moves around our spectacular 39ft Christmas tree.

Priced at £10 per person, the night will feature three DJs and an assortment of genres from current chart toppers, RnB, and Hip Hop to Old Skool, Rock, Indie and Power Ballads alongside all of the Christmas classics. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by clicking below.

Who doesn’t love a festive film classic? Throw in some themed wines and Millennium Point is your place to be this Christmas! Teaming up once again with our good friends at The Wine Events Company, experience It’s a Wonderful Life on our giant screen, paused at various points to serve you your next glass of festive cheer.

We’re transforming into a Winter Wonderland

A Winter Wonderland is heading to our corner of Birmingham this year and it’s not one you’ll want to miss. Our spectacular 39ft Christmas tree (which makes the perfect backdrop for that festive selfie snapshot) is just the start. We’ve got a heap of decorations arriving, including colourful lighting, Nutcrackers and two of Santa’s Reindeers, that might even be happy to grab a photo with you.

This is your last chance to claim our early bird offer on your Christmas Party booking for 2022. Confirm your Christmas Party at Millennium Point by 29th July 2022 and we’ll upgrade your package to include complimentary prosecco for every table. Beat the heatwave by looking ahead to cooler times and a crisp bottle of prosecco with your name on it. This offer applies to both our exclusive and shared party.

Have a night to remember this Christmas for your exclusive private party

Give your guests the VIP treatment with our Exclusive Christmas Party package. The package comes with a delicious two-course Christmas banqueting menu, DJ, and private bar with all the trimmings.

Guests will be treated to an arrival drink under dazzling 39ft Christmas tree. After you have finished, take your seat for your sumptuous two-course Christmas dinner. If you have room for more, you can upgrade to a three-course meal for just an extra £5 per head.

Tables will be dressed in stylish centre pieces with a luxury cracker and associated novelties for each guests to enjoy. Prefer a personal touch? Light up the space with brand colours, with the option to bring your own centre pieces to really make the space your own. Later, guests can party on the dancefloor with our resident DJ and take full advantage of the private fully licenced bar.

For guests that want a bigger experience, our events team are always happy to help discuss bespoke packages. Why not book our big Auditorium space as an additional extra, previously an IMAX cinema, now one of the biggest screens in Birmingham. Perfect for hosting awards, having a presentation, or treat your staff to a festive film.

The Exclusive Christmas Party package is suitable for party sizes of 70-200, enquire now.

For smaller teams, Millennium Point has you covered with our shared Christmas Party

Taking place at our award-winning Birmingham city centre venue on Saturday 10th December, this package includes a three-course dinner and a fully licenced bar. Throughout the night enjoy all the festive classics while you dance the night away on the dancefloor.

Tickets just cost £40 +VAT, this is a great event to attend without having to break the bank. Tickets are sold by the table (minimum of 8 tickets). Book your table now.

Whichever you choose, you can be assured that you and your guests will receive outstanding hospitality, which is big on quality without maxing the company card. Find out more about our Christmas packages here.

A menu worth talking about

Our new Christmas menu is sure to leave guests more than satisfied, with vegan, gluten free and other alternatives available, there is something for everyone this festive season.

Start off with a mushroom & sage ragout, served with garlic rubbed sourdough crostini. Choose between traditional roast turkey with all the trimmings or go for a butternut squash, ricotta & spinach filo parcel, seasonal greens, and a find herb cream sauce. If you have room for all, finish the meal off with a baked vanilla cheesecake & mulled berries.

Find out more about our Christmas menu here.

Early bird gets the prosecco

Confirm your Christmas party at Millennium Point by 29th July 2022 and we will upgrade your package to include complimentary prosecco for every table. Meaning you can truly bring in the Christmas cheer with your team.

In addition, the person who books the event will be entered into a prize draw to win a £100 Amazon voucher.

Terms and conditions can be found here.

Our Christmas Tree makes the perfect selfie backdrop

Our 39ft Christmas tree is put together by Christmas experts The Christmas Decorators. It takes a team of 5 installers and a team of 7 decorators, to prepare the branches and baubles. The Christmas tree takes around 10 hours to complete. With good reason too as there are over 21,000 lights and 1,500 baubles to set up!

We boast one of the largest indoor Christmas trees in Birmingham at 12 metres tall. It’s also accompanied by two nutcrackers giving visitors lots of opportunities to snap a festive selfie.

Make your event sparkle when booking with Millennium Point

Choose Millennium Point to book your event with our beautiful 39ft tree on display to give your event the wow factor at no additional cost. Our multi-award-winning venue has 11 versatile spaces to choose from ensuring the perfect space is offered for your event.

If you have something in mind our friendly events team have over 40 years in events experience and are happy to help. Get in contact for any questions you may have with our team.

Did you know that the Queen officially opened our landmark building 20 years ago?

On Tuesday 2^nd July 2002, the Queen officially unveiled Millennium Point. The Queen was visiting the West Midlands as part of her Golden Jubilee tour around Britain. When at Millennium Point, she expressed that she had no doubt Millennium Point would be used to ‘inspire the next generation who will shape the technology and industry of tomorrow’.

To celebrate the Queen reigning for 70 years, we’ve put together some royally grand things Birmingham’s Eastside has to offer over the bank holiday weekend from family activities to places to grab a refreshing pint.

Fun for all the “royal” family

Treat the kids to a scientific journey of discovery with a visit to the award-winning Thinktank Science Museum. Explore space by visiting the Planetarium, where the theatre is under a dome, specially designed to help you explore astronomy, space and the night sky. Have fun in MiniBrum, and don’t forget to head outside to the Science Garden, which is packed full of surprises and fun activities for the whole family. Visit their what’s on page to find out more about any special events they have planned this bank holiday weekend.

Eastside City Park opened in 2012. It was the first major, new city centre park in Birmingham for more than 130 years. With benches and picnic tables, it’s the perfect place to grab your picnic blanket and have afternoon tea. Don’t forget to pay close attention to the trees, can you find the secret fairy door? Let us know if you do!

Fancy a drink?

There are some excellent choices of pubs in Eastside, whether you just want a pint, or some food there will be a space by the bar for you.

The Woodman is a lovingly restored Victorian pub at the heart of Birmingham’s Eastside Park. Pop in for some quality beer & hearty food in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, just 5 minutes from Birmingham’s main train and bus stations. They also have a great beer garden to enjoy the sun in, just don’t forget to say hello to the resident pub cat!

Another authentic Victorian pub on the other side of Eastside Park is The Eagle and Ball. Ran by BCUSU, but open to all, it’s a proper public house! There’s something for everyone to enjoy on their food and drinks menu and entertainment nights. Also, they sell the cheapest coffee on campus and have different deals every day. Every penny you spend also goes back into the Students’ Union at BCU. Although rumour has it, it’s a little haunted, it is still one to visit!

Looking for a pub in Birmingham where chilling out with friends and enjoying the good things in life like beer, burgers, and sport on TV are the order of the day? Well, The Gosta Green is the pub for you. The pub also has pool table, and a beer garden to hang out in. Join Gosta Green this weekend for their ‘God Save Bottomless Brunch’. Enjoy their brunch menu alongside free-flowing prosecco, blindingly good beers, or unlimited cocktails. Don’t forget to raise a glass for the Queen!

For the coffee connoisseurs

Millennium Point is the home of authentic Italian food experts based on level 2. Open from 8am – 5pm, Mulino is owned by the Brummie favourite Laghi’s Deli, so expect to find a tantalising selection of delicious pizzas, bakery items and more.

Keep up to date with Millennium Point’s Events

Keep up to date with our What’s On. Whether our clients’ events, or our own, there’s always something going on at Millennium Point.

If you’re visiting out landmark public building over the holidays, don’t forget to share your experience on social media and tag @millenniumpoint on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!

The event saw digital employers including Goldman Sachs, Avanti West Coast, Pinsent Masons and Intercity Technology meet with 165 young women from schools across the West Midlands, at an event designed to raise awareness of careers in digital and technology, and in turn help improve diversity and encourage social mobility in the sector.

Following the success of three previous #GirlTechWM events funded by Millennium Point Trust and delivered by Ahead Partnership, this year’s event took place at Millennium Point in Birmingham on 29 April and saw 12-14 year-olds from 11 secondary schools across the region meet face-to-face with female role models working at organisations that employ digital talent. For many students this was the first opportunity to meet employers in person since the start of the pandemic.

Throughout this exciting tech and digital careers experience day, the young women had the opportunity to hear inspiring guest speeches from professionals including Jennifer Wait from Goldman Sachs and Amy Elliot, placement coordinator at SUMO Digital. The students also got involved in interactive workshops where they were able to ask questions to professionals already succeeding in roles like Senior Business Analyst, Placement Programmer and Chief People Officer, and a large scale challenge hosted by Avanti West Coast.

After learning about the different roles available to them and the skills required to succeed, 95% of the female students that attended said that they understood what skills they need to get into digital following the event. Meanwhile, the number of young women interested in digital careers following the event was an impressive 87%.

Stephanie Burras CBE, chief executive of Ahead Partnership, said:

“Our #GirlTech events are extremely popular and effective, with volunteers from a diverse range of businesses and organisations keen to get involved, share their experiences and promote the opportunities available within the digital and tech sector to young women beyond school.

“Our recent West Midlands event at Millennium Point was a great success; the feedback that we have received shows that the students found it really informative and the wide range of organisations involved demonstrates the real breadth of opportunity available to those hoping to thrive in a digital career. We targeted the event at young women in years eight and nine to help them apply their learning from the day when making their GCSE subject choices, and the students reported that #GirlTechWM has really helped to equip them with the knowledge and confidence to pursue their own paths in this thriving sector.”

Abbie Vlahakis, Chief Executive of Millennium Point Trust, also commented:

“#GirlTechWM is a really important initiative; we’re proud to work with Ahead Partnership to bring so many employers and young women together for a day of careers learning and inspiration.

“The event is always a fantastic opportunity for young women to meet with and learn from inspiring female role models pursuing successful careers in digital and technology – but it’s also a really rewarding experience for the businesses involved, enabling volunteers to make a meaningful contribution while showcasing the opportunities available for young women looking to succeed in tech roles at their own organisations.”

Sponsored by Millennium Point Trust, #GirlTechWM was free for schools to attend. Businesses involved in the wide range of activities taking place throughout the day were Avanti West Coast; Pinsent Masons; Sumo Digital; Goldman Sachs; Intercity Technology; Spica; Lanchester Archive; Allianz; SES Engineering; BAM Construction; and InMoment.

We’re delighted to reveal a range of multi-purpose agile workspaces in our bustling landmark building. A perfect place to grow, your business can become a part of the thriving community of Birmingham city centre’s Eastside, brimming with educators, innovators, creators, and forward thinkers.

We will be announcing more in the coming weeks, and you can sign up to be the first to know when spaces are open and ready to view, we can’t wait to meet you.

For now, read more on the exciting reasons to move to Eastside and rent a property with us.

Why choose Millennium Point Property?

Choosing Millennium Point as your future business home also brings lots of benefits and opportunities. Being a multi-award-winning landmark building, we always have something going on. With high footfall, sometimes even up to 2,000 people a day, your business is sure to get noticed daily.

There are various spaces available to suit your company size and needs. The spaces have lots of amenities such as parking, 24/7 security and loading bays. Viewings will be available soon, but you can always email our friendly Property Team for more information on what’s available.

As a venue, if you ever need an event space, you have one available to hire right outside your commercial space. We have flexible spaces suitable for almost any event. With state-of-the-art facilities, a 354 seated giant screen auditorium and public & private event spaces, your event will be a winner.

A Shared Vision of a Brighter Future

Commercial profits from our building go towards our award-winning Millennium point Charitable Trust which invests £4.9m annually back into the region through projects, events and initiatives which support the growth of Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths (STEM) and education.

When you choose your home at Millennium Point, you are also sharing our vision of advancing STEM education for the benefit of local communities. You are widening your CSR by helping us make a big impact in the region. Read more about our charitable work here.

Which property space will you choose?

Have a browse through some of our available spaces below. Not what you’re looking for? Contact our friendly Property Team to discuss other commercial options.

Engine Suite

The Engine Suite is bright and airy with natural daylight overlooking the conservatoire. Located on level 4, a more private office space is the quieter choice away from the footfall of Millennium Point.

With it joins another open office space and adjacent a private board room. Perfect for team meetings and interviews, or even turn it into another office space for smaller teams. A kitchen is also connected for your team to take a break away from work and recharge.

Engine Suite offers all the elements needed to create a productive and creative atmosphere, ideal for small businesses and start-ups looking for spaces to grow.

Workpoint Suite

Workpoint Suite is the perfect space to grow your company, the window offices overlook Eastside City Park and Curzon Street Station; the world’s oldest railway terminus and future site of HS2.

Boasting 7 office spaces, Workpoint Suite allows the versatility to suit your business needs. Turn them into offices, boardrooms, or break spaces to create a productive space for your team. Facilities include a kitchenette with instant hot water tap and built in fridge and storage cupboards, lockers, hotdesks with access to power, a vibrant reception area and restrooms.

Like the Engine Suite, Workpoint is an ideal location for smaller businesses looking for that first permanent home. The addition of hotdesks provides an easy option for flexible working, perfect for businesses who don’t require their teams to be in 5 days a week.

Level 4 A

Level 4 A offers your company a flexible space in the heart of Eastside Birmingham, with natural daylight and easy access to Millennium Point’s Atrium event space.

The open plan office is equipped with multiple uses, making it easy to suit your business needs. This space also comes with a kitchen area, LED lighting, AV equipment and air conditioning.

The size and layout of this office is perfect for medium sized businesses or smaller businesses with plans to grow their workforce.

Level 4 B

Our Level 4 B area has a multiple range of spaces available, including flexible office hire across to an outdoor terrace, perfect for hosting outdoor events with your clients. Or turn it into a break space for your employees.

The space is equipped for multiple uses, making it easy to change and adapt to your business needs. Like Level 4 A the space comes with a kitchen area, LED lighting, AV equipment and air conditioning.

Why choose Eastside?

As Millennium Point open its doors, we welcome anyone hoping to join to continue Eastside’s exciting growth. Owning a business in Eastside you will be in a cluster of STEM excellence and become a part of an area that is becoming known as the knowledge quarter of Birmingham.

Close to all major city travel links, whether you travel by car, bus, bike, or even by foot, you’ll reach us quickly with ease. You will also be close to everything the nearby area has to offer, boasting a selection of hotels, pubs, shops and more. Adjacent, will be the future home to HS2 connecting two major cities, bringing with it an increase in footfall through and past our landmark building. The expansion of the Metro will also bring in visitors from across the city making it more accessible for all.

Eastside is undergoing billions of pounds worth of regeneration. The sheer scale of the regeneration occurring in Birmingham Eastside means the area will be a hotspot of activity soon. A short walk from Eastside is Digbeth, another area that is going through an exciting regeneration period, brimming with areas of culture, fantastic music venues and pubs.

Want to see what Millennium Point has to offer? Let’s talk

We’ve been successful tenants for over 20 years, with lots of space available and with the area’s regeneration, it’s never been more of an exciting time to join. Contact our team today and discover how you fit in at Millennium Point.

Following the success of three previous #GirlTechWM events Millennium Point Trust, this year Ahead Partnership are delivering the experience for female students in year 8 and 9 in person at Millennium Point on Friday 29^th April 2022.

The day-long experience will see young people from across the West Midlands take part in interactive workshops, guest speeches and a hackathon, to meet and ask female role models in the tech industry their questions, as well as give them a hands-on experience of what working in this sector is all about. The even is free for schools to attend and businesses to get involved.

This year there will also be activities for young people (male and female) with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) after the event on 29^th April.

To find out more information on how you can get your school involved, find out more information here.

Who is Ahead Partnership?

For the last 15 years Ahead Partnership has been helping businesses of all sizes and sectors to deliver social value projects that overcome inequality, promote opportunity, and deliver positive change within society.

Ahead Partnership is a purpose-driven business that reinvests surpluses into its programmes. They believe that it takes the combined resources of business, public and community partners to build a successful and resilient society where everyone, regardless of their background, can flourish.

Why is #GirlTechWM important?

Having events like #GirlTechWM raise awareness of other careers that students might not have been aware of. Having proper representation and exposure makes a real difference and changes career aspirations.

Last #GirlTechWM events have showing excellent results in improving awareness. Ahead Partnership wrote how a past event encouraged a 155% increase. ‘Seeking to initiate real change, activity was targeted at Year 8 students and focused on reaching out to young people of typically underrepresented demographics in the sector before they make important decisions about their future pathways. Successfully raising awareness and promoting interest in technology careers, the event encouraged a 155% increase in the number of students that were now considering working in digital compared to before the event.’

How can your organisation get involved?

Your organisation can take part at no charge, and getting involved can help your organisation:

Reach young people with the latest information and inspiration on careers in tech and digital.
Promote your employer brand to the next generation of tech superstars.
Improve diversity and demonstrate your commitment to inclusion.
Encourage social mobility.
Provide meaningful volunteer opportunities for your team’s development and wellbeing.

There are a range of ways in which volunteers can get involved, from being a guest speaker or panellist through to joining us to create and deliver interactive workshops.

Email [email protected] to discuss how your organisation can get involved.

Want to book with Millennium Point?

For further information about the event, charity or venue please get in contact with our team.

We’ve launched our new and improved venue and catering brochures, brimming with all the right information you need to make your event first class. We review our collateral on a regular basis to ensure our multie-award winning event service remains current and competative. Read on for what’s new below, and get in touch with our team to see why you should make your next event a Millennium Point event.

All your event needs in one place!

Our new and improved venue brochure has all your event needs in one place. Learn about all 11 of our flexible event spaces, suitable for almost any event, from purpose built meeting suites to a newly upgraded giant screen Auditorium perfect for conferences right through to esports tournaments. The brochure gives you an overview of each space, their capabilities and special features. The brochure also includes new eye catching photography, giving you a real sense of what our award-winning venue is all about.

Want to get a first look? Click below to download your copy.

Check out our new sustainable catering menu

We are excited to launch our new catering menu, which is full of tasty choices perfect for your next event. Our mission is to make our catering options as sustainable as possible. Our newest menu is our most sustainable yet, with a higher range of veggie options and where possible we use locally sourced ingredients.

Click below to read our full catering menu.

Help support STEM in the region by booking with us

Help support STEM in the region and widen your CSR just by booking an event at Millennium Point. Commercial profits from our multi-award-winning events business and landmark public building go towards our charitable trust. The Millennium Point Charitable Trust reached a landmark £30m in STEM support to organisations across the West Midlands over the last seven years.

Millennium Point always has something going on!

Keep up to date with the latest Millennium Point news and events. We can’t wait to welcome you to our landmark building!

Here at Millennium Point we’re proud to call Eastside our home. Our corner of Birmingham city centre is bursting with activities, culture, and more.

Struggling for Easter plans? We’ve put together all the eggciting things Eastside has to offer over the bank holiday weekend from family activities to places to grab a refreshing pint.

For the family

Fancy going on a scientific journey of discovery? Plan a visit to the award-winning Thinktank Science Museum. Explore space by visiting the Planetarium, where the theatre is under a dome, specially designed to help you explore astronomy, space and the night sky. Have fun in MiniBrum, and don’t forget to head outside to the Science Garden, which is packed full of surprises and fun activities for the whole family. Visit their what’s on page to find out more about any special events they have planned this Easter weekend.

Eastside City Park opened in 2012. It was the first major, new city centre park in Birmingham for more than 130 years. With benches and picnic tables, it’s the perfect place to grab some food and have a picnic.

Fancy a drink?

There are some excellent choices of pubs in Eastside, whether you just want a pint, or some food there will be a space by the bar for you.

Looking for a pub in Birmingham where chilling out with friends and enjoying the good things in life like beer, burgers, and sport on TV are the order of the day? Well, The Gosta Green is the pub for you. The pub also has pool table, and a beer garden to hang out in. Keep an eye out for their legendary yearly Wrestlemania night which is definitely one to book Monday morning off for.

For the coffee connoisseurs

Keep up to date with Millennium Point’s Events

Although Gaia may be over, we’re starting to plan our next big event! Keep up to date with out What’s On. Whether our clients’ events, or our own, there’s always something going on at Millennium Point.

If you’re visiting out landmark public building over the holidays, don’t forget to share your experience on social media and tag @millenniumpoint on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!