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E3 Costumes, the costumes and props manufacturing division of the E3 Group, has produced a range of new show costumes for international productions across the Mediterranean. Commissioned by E3′s major travel clients, Thomas Cook and Hi! Hotels, the designs accompany a range of new and revised live shows including West End style musicals and pantomimes. The latest batch of show costumes are set to be deployed at three of Thomas Cook’s new properties where the entertainment programme is managed by E3′s production and operations department.

In addition to the new show costumes, E3 has also produced a range of new props built using acrylics, wood and other materials, including various items for our exciting live game show productions such as The Zone, which requires contestants to complete various object orientated challenges.

E3 has been a key supplier of show costumes for the international hotelier market for nearly fifteen years, and in that time has produced thousands of tailor-made designs to tight production schedules. Further details of our service can be found by visting the E3 Costumes homepage.

E3 Group’s Head of Operations, David Parker, has just come back from the Canary Islands following the implementation of our Christmas Programs in five Thomas Cook properties. We have produced several festive formats, shows & events along with an audio soundtrack of Christmas music & voice overs, featuring the voice of Edward Enfield (father of the comedian Harry) as Santa Claus!

E3 Group’s premier Saturday drama school in Brighton & Hove – The E3 Academy – has just announced a range of half term Master Classes for young people aged 5 to 18 years.

E3 Academy, which opened its doors to students from Brighton & Hove in September 2010, currently offers Saturday classes in dance, drama and vocal coaching. However, during the half term week, Monday 25th to Friday 29th October 2010, E3 Academy will be holding a series of expert workshops in Film Making, Cheerleading and Street Dance.

Students attending the Master Classes will benefit from being taught by a range of leading entertainment industry experts. E3′s Film Making course, which is open for 11 to 18 year olds, features components in film techniques, special effects, editing, acting and presenting. The course is just £50 per person for 2 full days.

E3′s Master Classes in Cheerleading and Street Dance are open for boys and girls aged 5 to 18, with prices at £20 for one class or £30 for two. For more details on E3′s Saturday drama school, visit the E3 Academy website. For further details on our Master Classes you can speak to the E3 Academy team on 0845 83 82 822.

E3 Group have just signed a contract with the Alton Towers Resort to produce a further two Doodles shows to feature as part of their Wonderful Winter event this Christmas. The Doodles is a unique puppet based concept that was developed by E3 Group for Alton Towers in 2009.

Following fantastic guest feedback the two original shows will return, with the addition of two brand new productions for 2010. The two new shows will once again see the Doodles embarking on more magical musical adventures down in the Doodle Pad. The shows will take place in the Alton Towers hotel during December.

It’s been another very busy month here at E3 Group for both our entertainment agency and production teams. Here’s a quick round up of what’s happening in our departments.

E3 Artists

Our London based entertainment agents have been involved in some high profile bookings recently. The first of these involved flying Paul McKenna, the renowned hypnotist and NLP practitioner, to speak at The Annual Conference of The Association of Professional Coaches, Consultants & Trainers on March 6th in Los Angeles. Our booking team have also just confirmed a five date tour of Ireland for Olly Murs, runner up in the 2009 series of the X-Factor. The tour will take place in April this year.

E3 Events

In addition to working with partner company DRP Group, our events team are also preparing for The South Devon Festival which is taking place at the Newton Abbot Racecourse later this year and is being headlined by Will Young.

E3 Costumes

Our production team recently announced that they have started work on a new touring show for 2010. The show will require a sizable amount of bespoke costumes as it is set to feature what can best be decribed as three larger than life girls performing as the latest and most unique girl group. The girls have huge amounts of talent and are sure to become the BIGGEST girl group you have ever seen!

E3 Production

Our production team have just completed another voice over session with the legendary Peter Dixon, (voice of X Factor, Britain’s Got Talent, E4 etc.) The session was a ‘ruddy’ great success, with Peter voicing introductions for many of our new shows and formats for 2010.

E3 Careers

After many months of preparation the first 2010 entertainers training course was officially opened in Mallorca earlier this month. E3 Group CEO, David Hill, along with Thomas Cook’s Head Of Overseas Support, Chris Medd, attended the opening presentation to welcome the first of many delegates to the three and a half week intensive course.

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Each month we offer a quick snap shot of what it’s like to work in a busy entertainment agency and production company. Here’s a quick round up of what’s happening in our departments.

E3 Artists

Our London based booking agents have had a busy start to the year. Booking requests for X Factor contestants from the 2009 series of the ITV show continue to flood in resulting in some high profile bookings with E3 Artist’s corporate clients.

E3 Events

E3 Events are currently collaborating with Midlands based event production company, DRP Group. Further details to follow next month.

E3 Costumes

Our costume design team are currently producing some eye catching designs to accompany our shows for tour operator giant Thomas Cook. The shows include pantomimes, West End style productions and cabaret.

E3 Production

Our production team have recently enjoyed success producing bespoke children’s entertainment shows for the theme park attraction Alton Towers. They are also currently training 2010 season entertainers for overseas productions.

E3 Careers

Our recruitment team are continuing to look for talented entertainment staff to join our overseas show teams. For further information, visit the E3 Careers section of our site.

For general information on E3 Group, visit our home page.

Happy New Year! As a new feature to the E3 Group blog, each month we will now bring you a snapshot of what it’s like to work in a busy entertainment agency and production company, with a quick overview from each of our departments.

E3 Artists

December 2009 was an incredibly busy month for E3 Artists; our entertainment booking division. Besides dealing with our regular clients’ Christmas entertainment requirements our agents were also inundated with requests to book 2009′s X-Factor contestants.

E3 Events

E3 Events, our London based corporate events division, successfully delivered a high impact entertainment extravaganza for Thomas Cook’s prestigious VI conference in December. Highlights included star performances from the Noisettes and the legendary ABBA tribute Bjorn Again.

E3 Costumes

Our costume designers are currently working on summer season designs for several of our major tour operator and leisure clients.

E3 Production

Our production show team are currently working on several brand new entertainment formats set to be piloted overseas in summer 2010. Keep posted here for further updates.

E3 Careers

E3 Careers are now recruiting professional singers and dancers to join our touring shows in the Mediterranean for client Hi! Hotels. For further information on our entertainment jobs abroad, please visit the E3 Careers section of our main site.

For general information on E3 Group, visit our home page.

The E3 Group team would like to say a huge thanks to all our clients, suppliers and associates for your much valued input into our business in 2009. Everyone at our head offices in London and Brighton including, David Hill; Martin Harrigan; Jamie Greaves; David Parker; James Hubbard; Dan Kujawski, Gita Wallis and Ryan Curtis would all like to wish you a Happy Christmas and prosperous New Year.

E3 Costumes managed to deliver a large volume order of costumes to a very tight deadline earlier this month. The Department has prepared, packed and are in the process of delivering over 5000 costumes and props. The last batch will be sent out on friday the 20th of February, completing months of hard work. The costumes and props are heading for all Thomas Cook and Hi! Hotels properties around the world. Fuerteventura, Ibiza, Cyprus, Mahon, Turkey, Tenerife, Costa Del Sol andPortugal to name but a few.

All the costumes and props will be involved in the daytime and evening entertainments programs for both Thomas Cook and Hi! Hotels, consisting of shows such as Popstars!, Carnival, Lost in Oz, yes sir I can boogie and Razzle Dazzle. Completing this order put the costumes team miles ahead of their progress the same time last year.

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