Search, negotiation & procurement of corporate hospitality packages, by request or brief, to all of the world's leading events.
Hospitality Packages
Creation, delivery & management of bespoke corporate & consumer events.
Bespoke Event Information
Management of hospitality rights inventory including guest management, hotels, flights, transfers & ground handling
Inventory Management
Creation, delivery & management of hospitality and event based corporate and consumer sales incentive programs.
Sales Incentive Programmes
Sourcing, negotiation, procurement & management of PA's from a host of sporting legends and celebrities.
Celebrity Appearances
Kevin Blackwell
Playing Career
Kevin Blackwell began his football career as an apprentice at Cambridge United, with Ron Atkinson as his manager. He then went on to play non-league football for Bedford Town, he appeared in the 1978 FA Vase final for Barton Rovers and for Middlesex Wanderers before being signed by Barry Fry for Barnet.
In 1980 he moved to Boston United, saving a penalty at Wembley in the 1985 FA Trophy final. He returned to Barnet in 1986 before Neil Warnock signed him for Scarborough in November the same year. That season saw Scarborough promoted to the Football League and Blackwell remained at the club for their first 2 league seasons. Warnock moved to Notts County in January 1989, and in November of that year he returned to Scarborough to sign Blackwell for £15,000 and in January 1993, when Warnock took over at Torquay United, Kevin followed him again.
Coaching Career
- 1993 Player Coach - Huddersfield Town
- 1995 - 1998 Player Coach/Assistant Manager - Plymouth Argyle
- 1998 - 1999 Assistant Manager - Bury
- 1999 - 2004 Assistant Manager - Sheffield United
Management Career
Kevin took over as manager of Leeds United in 2004. Handed the task of rebuilding Leeds' team after huge debts forced the jettisoning of its highly paid stars, Blackwell made a record number of signings for the club in 2004-05. Although early results were poor, Kevin led the side to challenge for the playoffs, before a run of draws slowed progress, leaving Leeds in midtable.
In the summer of 2005 Blackwell was giving financial backing and bought some high profile players for the new season. Blackwell took his Leeds team into the Championship play-off final. However Leeds lost the final 3-0 to Watford on 21 May 2006. After just a few games start of the 2006-07 season his contract as Leeds United manager was terminated.
Whe he left Leeds, Kevin travelled round Europe going to big name clubs such as Real Madrid and Inter Milan acquiring knowledge of further training techniques, as well as appearing on Sky TV as a pundit Kevin was appointed as Manager of Luton Town on a four year contract at the end of March 2007
Our unique relationship with all of our footballing celebrities undoubtedly provides our clients with an unrivalled opportunity to exploit their role to the maximum.
Personal Appearance Services
We have an extensive range of football celebrities who are available for personal appearances to greatly personalize and enhance the experience that you deliver to your clients.
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If you would to book one of the celebrities we represent please feel free to contact us for availability and costs.
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Active Hospitality & Events can secure event & match sponsorship packages at a number of clubs and venues. Incorporating exclusive hospitality, match and ball sponsorship packages allow a greater brand presence.
Event & Match Sponsorship
