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Following two years as a Promoters Assistant where Sarah was an integral part of VMS Live ‘s promotions department delivering over 600 events a year Sarah is making the move back to hands on venue management following her appointment as Venue Manager for the Lemon...

We are delighted to welcome Danny to the team. He has a wealth of experience promoting at a local level and we believe Danny will be a valuable asset both in terms of supporting our promotions team and developing content across our venue estate in his own right. Danny...

This Friday sees the ‘Official Opening Night’ for the Polar Bear. Following an extensive and ongoing refurbishment VMS are pleased to announce that we will be staging our opening night Party on Feb 1st with live music from Hull based band The Vulgarians, followed by...

VMS are pleased to be able to announce that they will be returning to Hull for their ‘Innercitylive’ boutique Festival. The inaugural event in 2017, staged as part of the Hull City of Culture events, featured artists as diverse as Flaming Lips and Public Service...

Off the back of the recent announcement of the acquisition of the William Aston Hall in Wrexham specialist Music and Venues Company VMS Live announce a series of production upgrades to a number of their venues. ‘Eventim Olympia’ -  Liverpool VMS recently enlisted the...

Off the back of the recent acquisition of the William Aston Hall in Wrexham, Specialist Music and Venues Company VMS Live announce a series of new additions to their businesses. VMS are delighted to have concluded negotiations with Humyne Ltd, the long term owners of...

VMS are delighted to have secured a lease on the ‘William Aston Hall’ Wrexham. The venue currently stages about 100 event days per year from Live Music through to Comedy. With a capacity from 870 (fully seated) to 1200 Seated/Standing.  The venue offers a great degree...

VMS are delighted to announce the arrival of Gemma Shamah as Venues Operations Manager (South). Speaking on the appointment of Gemma, Steve Forster, Managing Director, stated, "I am delighted to have been able to secure the services of Gemma. I have worked with Gemma...

CHASE & STATUS / HIGH CONTRAST / SHINOBI RESCHEDULED DUE TO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOLLOWING ADVICE FROM THE MET OFFICE Friday July 27th 2018 We are disappointed to announce that our event with CHASE & STATUS on Friday July 27th with Special Guests HIGH...

VMS are delighted to have secured an agreement with ticketing Company Eventim, to secure naming rights for the 'Liverpool Olympia’. As part of the arrangement, the venue will become the ‘Eventim Olympia – Liverpool’. Alongside this arrangement, VMS have also signed a...

VMS are pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Zee as their new Development Manager. Tim will be working across the VMS Venue and Partner estate to develop new content and events. Particularly in the Student venue sector, Tim will be working on developing new...

VMS are pleased to announce that they have entered into an initial 5 year agreement with the University of Exeter Students Guild to take on the development and delivery of their Events and Entertainments Programme as well as the operation of their venue the ‘Lemon...

VMS Live is delighted to announce 808 State UK Tour – 808 State : 30 Live Manchester's original acid house pioneers, trailblazers for the entire UK acid house and techno scene return for a UK tour at the end of 2018, celebrating 808 States' legacy, their ongoing...

VMS Live are delighted to announce the arrival of 2 new faces to their Promotions Team. First off, Abbie Marshall a long time associate of Steve Forster will be joining the team focusing on the Rock and Alt Country section of the market. Steve and Abbie have worked...

After a careful selection process, VMS are delighted to announce a partnership agreement with Eventim in relation to the development of VMS Tickets and ticketing for our Partner Venues and all VMS promoted shows. Carl Bathgate Promotions Director for VMS Live...

ULU General Manager Lee Welsh, said I am absolutely delighted that the UK Music Industry has chosen to vote for us as Venue of the year in our first year back. ULU is a great space and we are delighted to bring it back to life. I am part of a great team and we look...