On Monday  HMV's (one of our clients) Christmas countdown was kick started by their annual conference.  After a day talking business with all the labels and suppliers HMV work alongside, it was time to dim the lights  and let HMV stage a live show that displayed why the company’s recent expansion into live events can only mean great things for the industry.

First on was the compare of the evening, comic Stephen Kamos, who did a great job of warming up the crowd before the electric Friendly Fires (first of the music acts) took to the stage.   Their techno/rock tunes made them the ideal band to quite literally get the party started.   Following the Friendly Fires the audience was treated to more comedy from Manchester’s Jason Manford whilst the stage was prepped for the next live act The Cribs.  The evening was brought to an end by Kasabian who as always played a thrilling live set.  All in all a superb evening with great music, comedy and atmosphere!