A Summer Soiree at the Royal Academy of the Arts

When a client approached Word on the Street to plan their company’s summer soirée, we knew this was an opportunity to deliver something truly special. They wanted to design and deliver an event to celebrate their employees while sharingkey information about the company and its partners. The challenge was creating an elegant, engaging evening packed with fun and informative concepts. So our team got to work, planning an unforgettable experience that seamlessly balanced celebration with purpose.

The Royal Academy of Arts provided the ideal venue for our client’s event, with 250 guests to accommodate. This iconic, inspiring and historic venue set the stage for an event that felt every bit as special as the employees it was celebrating. With a variety of beautiful spaces that exude creative energy, the venue aligned with our vision and laid the foundation for a sophisticated yet welcoming evening.

Word on the Street is an event agency with a reputation for creating memorable moments that matter. For this particular celebration, we implemented essential elements like thoughtful design, live entertainment, and interactive experiences to ensure every guest felt appreciated and inspired. Our approach focused on creating a relaxed yet lively atmosphere and a stylish theme that nodded to the artistry of The Royal Academy of Arts.

We worked closely with our client to understand their objectives and ensure their brand story was present throughout the evening. Every detail had a purpose and impact, from the décor to the interactive stations.

From concept to execution, we handled every detail:

• Creative design and theming that set the tone for the evening.
• Professional AV production to enhance every performance and activity.
• Catering management to ensure every guest was treated to the finest food
  and drink.
• Entertainment curation to deliver unforgettable moments.
• Guest management and hosting for a warm and welcoming experience.

Entertainment is where events come to life and help clients go the extra mile to connect with guests. So you need to entertain in style! A roaming band filled the venue with energy, their infectious performances enhancing engagement while ensuring there was never a dull moment. A live artist also became a focal point of the evening, dazzling attendees with bespoke art created in real time. The artist, as well as a photo booth, added a playful touch and offered guests the chance to go home with a keepsake from the evening.

One of the client’s key objectives was to share company and partner information in entertaining formats capable of sparking curiosity and driving engagement. Our team achieved this with bespoke interactive stations that fascinated guests while encouraging exploration. Each station was thoughtfully designed and presented with purpose in mind, achieving the client’s goal of informing and entertaining simultaneously. Creating this sense of discovery allowed guests to move around the space at their own pace, interacting with stations in an organic and enjoyable way.

No matter the occasion or the audience, no celebration is complete without outstanding food and drinks—and this soirée was no exception. We worked with our trusted catering partners to design a menu that delighted guests and fuelled an evening of fun. From expertly crafted cocktails to exquisite canapés, every bite and sip aimed to be as memorable as the event itself.