9th September 26, UK: The Crowne Plaza Newcastle will launch a new event industry podcast this month, with the hotel looking to underline its commitment to people, from every part of the industry and to share their stories and lived experiences.

Talking People with Paul Borg, hosted by the hotel’s General Manager, will launch its first episode on 16 September, beginning a six-part series of conversations with some of the most well known people in the industry, as well as some secret rising stars.

The podcast brings together leaders, creatives, educators, media and emerging talent to explore the different personalities and skills that make events happen, as well as some of the bigger questions facing the people within the industry.

Guests across the first series include Jo Austin, Sales Director at Lime Venue Portfolio; James Dickson of Event Industry News; Lucy Nicholls, Founder and Creative Director of The PS Events Group; Serkan Uzunogullari from the University of Sunderland; and Crowne Plaza Newcastle’s own Ben Wilson, just starting out in a career in hospitality.

The subjects range from leadership, culture and career progression to creativity, education and the expectations of the next generation. The series also looks at the growing influence of AI and technology and what that means for the human skills, personalities and relationships on which the events industry has traditionally been built.

“We all say we care about people. Of course we do. But I wanted us to do something that demonstrates that commitment rather than just talking about it,” said Paul Borg, General Manager, Crowne Plaza Newcastle. “At the same time, we get to hear stories from some really exceptional people in a relaxed and informative way.”

“This isn’t a podcast telling everyone how great our people are. It’s about being curious about others. What makes someone brilliant in this industry? How do we find and nurture creative talent? What does the next generation expect from us? How do you build a career? And, as technology becomes more influential, which of those very human qualities become even more important?

The launch forms part of a wider change in tone at Crowne Plaza Newcastle, with the hotel also unveiling a new meetings and events film, Your Newcastle. Your Way.

The film captures a new lease of life and a new direction the hotel is enjoying under Paul’s leadership, as well as the pace and personality of the hotel through its people. The film focuses on the everyday behaviours that make a difference to organisers: answering quickly, being flexible, taking ownership and understanding how an event should feel as well as how it should function.

Paul continues, “There is a new energy here and we wanted to find better ways of showing it. The podcast and the film are very different pieces of content, but the thinking behind them is actually very similar. It feels like the right time to be a little more confident about who we are, how we work and what we want Crowne Plaza Newcastle to stand for.”

The first episode of Talking People with Paul Borg will be released on 16 September 2026, with further episodes released as part of the six-part series.

Created by three-piece group AIONOSA, IRIS draws on real human experiences while offering a message of transformation and hope. The project is particularly inspired by the personal reflections of group leader Zilla, whose experiences after COVID-19 prompted a deeper appreciation for life, change and the meaning that can be found in unexpected circumstances.

At the centre of IRIS is a powerful philosophy: turning disappointments into appointments. Rather than allowing difficult experiences to define the future, the EP explores how setbacks, endings and unexpected changes can become part of a larger journey towards growth and new possibilities.

Finding Meaning in Change

The emotional foundation of IRIS comes from a period of profound change following the COVID-19 pandemic. For Zilla, that experience brought a renewed perspective on life and encouraged a greater appreciation for the present moment.

The EP reflects on the idea that every chapter has a purpose. Disappointments can lead to unexpected opportunities, endings can create space for new beginnings, and experiences that initially feel difficult can ultimately become valuable lessons.

At the same time, IRIS considers the extraordinary speed at which modern life continues to evolve. Technology, culture, relationships and everyday experiences are changing constantly, creating an environment where it can be increasingly difficult to slow down and simply appreciate being present.

Against this backdrop, AIONOSA embraces the simplicity of life.

The EP celebrates fresh starts, ordinary moments and the possibility of discovering beauty in the world with an open mind. It also explores the importance of innocence — not as a weakness, but as something powerful and beautiful.

There is strength in retaining curiosity and wonder. Even after experiencing disappointment or difficulty, the ability to approach life with openness can create an entirely new perspective.

A Shared Artistic Journey

While the emotional inspiration behind IRIS comes largely from Zilla’s personal journey, the EP is ultimately a shared expression from AIONOSA.

The group brings together three distinct personalities and perspectives:

• Zilla — Group Leader
• Jojo
• Sagwa

Together, they contribute to AIONOSA’s evolving identity, sound and creative vision, transforming the themes behind IRIS into a collective artistic experience.

The project does not attempt to erase the past. Instead, it explores how people can take everything they have experienced and find meaning within it.

A New Beginning

IRIS is ultimately a project about seeing life differently.

It asks listeners to consider whether disappointment can become opportunity, whether endings can become beginnings and whether the ability to see the world with curiosity can survive even after difficult experiences.

For AIONOSA, the answer is yes.

Through IRIS, the group invites listeners to appreciate the simplicity of being alive, remain open to change and recognise that even the most unexpected chapters can lead somewhere meaningful.

AIONOSA’s IRIS — Goddess of Desire — is a celebration of transformation, perspective, innocence and the courage to begin again.

Shifting market conditions, such as unpredictable electric vehicle (EV) residual values and tighter consumer budgets, are making it harder for traditional dealerships to deliver good-value car finance to consumers. LeaseCar, which recently rebranded from Central Contracts, has turned these industry dynamics into a commercial advantage.

Additionally, new EV entrants from China (BYD, Omoda, Jaecoo, Chery, Leapmotor) are bypassing traditional retailer networks and choosing independent brokers to reach drivers, with competitive broker pricing that overcomes consumer ‘brand hesitation’ by lowering the financial barrier to entry.

Positioning itself as an agile digital aggregator, LeaseCar, which recently ranked fourth in the BN25 league of UK leasing brokers, has achieved year-on-year growth and was named Arval Broker of the Year.

Capitalising on OEM partnerships to secure large commit-to-purchase batches from brands like Omoda, BYD, Chery, Stellantis and Nissan, LeaseCar’s volume now stems from direct manufacturer agreements, locking in exclusive pricing and rapid stock delivery for retail customers.

It is investing in a next-generation digital platform to meet consumer expectations with responsive, jargon-free car shopping. LeaseCar recently launched a redesigned website that pairs intuitive filtering (budget, fuel type, body shape, and immediate stock availability) with automated back-office technology to streamline document processing and reduce transaction times from days to minutes.

Following internal research highlighting regional variations in EV adoption, LeaseCar offers a diverse range of vehicles and fuel types. For example, while London and the South-East lead in battery EV leasing, northern drivers lean heavily into hybrid and efficient petrol vehicles as a pragmatic bridge. An extensive stock profile means it can cater for differing regional needs rather than pushing a one-size-fits-all product line.

A core driver of growth is LeaseCar’s proactive communication and personalised approach, which maintain an industry-leading contract renewal rate and seamlessly transition existing customers into new vehicle agreements, creating a highly resilient, recurring sales pipeline.

Gareth Roberts, strategy director at LeaseCar, said: “Uncertainty across the broader motor trade, whether around EV residual values or changing vehicle ownership habits, has created the ideal environment for the online model.

“At a time of higher living costs, drivers aren’t looking to tie up capital in depreciating assets; they want fixed monthly outgoings, clear terms, and a seamless digital journey. Because we can move quickly with car manufacturers to secure high-demand stock at competitive rates, we’re capturing consumer demand faster than traditional dealerships.

“Growth isn’t just about winning initial clicks; it’s about what happens next. We couple digital tools with genuine human customer care, so whether a buyer wants to move into an EV, hybrid or budget-friendly petrol hatchback, our focus is on transparency and long-term satisfaction.”

Gareth Roberts, strategy director at LeaseCar

For more information, go to: https://LeaseCar.uk/.

Nationally, two in three small business owners (66%) said they are working on initiatives to secure growth in the future – with year-on-year rises in the percentage of enterprises focusing on keeping fixed costs down (62%, up from 58% last year), improving cashflow (34%, up from 31%) and managing late payment (26%, up from 24%). Other growth projects that small business owners are prioritising include: investing in new equipment (16%), expanding into new overseas markets (16%), hiring new staff (15%) and reassessing their funding arrangements (13%).

Significantly, the Novuna Business Finance data reveals that 69% of those small businesses that forecast contraction between July and September are working on growth plans in an attempt to turn around their growth forecasts in the final months of the year. The percentage of contracting businesses working on turnaround plans stands at a four-year high.

By industry sector, small business owners in manufacturing (84%), media (75%), construction (73%) and retail (71%) are most likely to be working on new growth initiatives – with figures all up on this time last year. Across 11 industry sectors surveyed, there has been a year-on-year increase in the percentage of small businesses working on initiatives to secure future growth.

Jo Morris, Head of Insight at Novuna Business Finance commented: “After a very challenging summer trading period, which saw small business growth outlook fall to a record low, this research may offer hope of improving business confidence heading into the autumn months. The data conveys a real sense of resilience across the SME community. Even at a time when market conditions have  been challenging, two in three are taking steps to strengthen their business for the future. The fact that so many businesses experiencing contraction over the summer are investing time and resources to improve their outlook presents a basis for confidence for the months ahead.

“Many small businesses are focusing on measures to manage late payments and to protect cash flow, whilst others are investing in new machinery and looking at efficiency gains that can help improve profitability. At Novuna Business Finance, we continue  to support established businesses by helping them finance essential assets, enabling them to preserve cash flow and ease pressure on other areas of their budget. Taking a flexible approach gives small businesses greater scope to plan ahead and invest in opportunities that power future growth.”

Novuna Business Finance provides funding solutions to SMEs and large businesses across the UK, including asset finance, stocking finance, block discounting and sustainable project finance. 

Album: What Is Carried, What Is Left Behind?

Genre: Narrative Chamber Cycle / Modern Classical
Format: Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio & Stereo
Length: 6 tracks / 31 minutes

Release Date: October 2026

Award-winning Australian composer explores memory, grief and renewal through an immersive new chamber work featuring ‘Eclective Strings’.

Due for release in October 2026, the six-track album brings together string quartet, synthesizers and found sound in an immersive production mixed in Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio. Created with Melbourne-based string collective Eclective Strings, the project represents a major new chapter for Cornelius, moving beyond his celebrated career in screen composition into a more intimate and personal musical world.

The album began with a chance recording made late at night in Montalcino, Italy. While walking past the Concattedrale di San Salvatore, Cornelius captured the sound of a metal door moving in the wind. The strange, percussive sound became the central sonic motif of the title track and ultimately inspired the wider concept of the album.

Using Dolby Atmos, Cornelius has recreated the spatial experience of that original recording, placing the listener inside the soundscape with the string quartet and synthesizers arranged around them.

At the emotional heart of the album is ‘A Whispered Dawn (Spencer’s Lullaby)’, a string quartet composition originally written in 1999 during an extraordinarily difficult period in Cornelius’s life. His first-born son, Spencer, nearly died before and after childbirth. One of the first infants in Australia to undergo an operation in utero, Spencer was born at just 27 weeks and spent three months in neonatal intensive care, with doctors uncertain whether he would survive.

During this frightening period, Cornelius wrote A Whispered Dawn (Spencer’s Lullaby). The composition was never recorded and remained only as a manuscript for 26 years. Now, alongside the new material on What is Carried, What is Left Behind?, the piece finally receives its first recording.

For Cornelius, returning to the composition more than two decades later represents an act of reclamation — bringing together the fear and uncertainty of that moment with the perspective gained over the years since.

“Recording it now, alongside music written from that more honest place, is an act of reclamation. It’s the answer that piece has been waiting on for twenty-six years.”

Its inclusion gives the album a powerful sense of continuity, bringing together music from two very different points in Cornelius’s life and creating an emotional journey from uncertainty and memory towards hope and renewal.

“Recording it now, alongside music written from that more honest place, is an act of reclamation. It’s the answer that piece has been waiting on for twenty-six years.”

The album’s opening track, ‘In This Moment, What Matters Most?’, is similarly rooted in Cornelius’s personal experience. The phrase became an important reminder during a period of caring for his mother and dealing with anxiety, eventually becoming both a tattoo and the title of the album’s opening composition.

FROM MARY & MAX TO THE CONCERT HALL

Cornelius brings more than two decades of experience to What is Carried, What is Left Behind? His extensive screen-composition career includes more than 90 international productions, including Mary & Max, Backtrack, Till Human Voices Wake Us and five seasons of The Doctor Blake Mysteries.

He has also composed music for major IMAX documentaries including Hidden Universe and The Great Barrier Reef, as well as creating site-specific immersive works for the Australian Pavilions at the Shanghai and Nagoya World Expos.

His work has earned 18 major international awards and nominations, including AACTA and APRA/AMCOS recognition.

The new album has already received strong reactions from leading figures in the music industry, including Deutsche Grammophon’s Senior Manager A&R Anusch Alimirzaie, who described Cornelius’s music as “truly beautiful.”

Christian Kellersman, Executive Producer of Deutsche Grammophon’s Recomposed series, also praised the new work, saying: “I listened to your new album and it’s beautiful.”

London-based Major Tom Music Supervisor Marina Guy described the music as “truly stunning.”

A 55-MINUTE IMMERSIVE LIVE EXPERIENCE

Alongside the album, Cornelius is developing a 55-minute continuous live concert experience, transforming the record into one uninterrupted performance.

The production combines live string quartet, keyboards and sample manipulation with spoken word, bespoke lighting and video projection. Designed with festivals and curated concert series in mind, the performance can also incorporate local string quartets and language-specific spoken-word performers for international presentations.

TRACKLIST

• In This Moment, What Matters Most? – 5:06

• What is Carried, What is Left Behind? – 6:41

• Innocence – 3:46

• A Whispered Dawn (Spencer’s Lullaby) – 6:50

• Under an Impersonal Sky There is Hope – 4:57

• Bloom – 3:12

ABOUT DALE CORNELIUS

Dale Cornelius is an award-winning Australian composer based in Melbourne, with a career spanning more than two decades in screen scoring. His work has appeared across film, television, documentary and immersive projects, including Mary & Max, Backtrack, Till Human Voices Wake Us, The Doctor Blake Mysteries, Hidden Universe and The Great Barrier Reef.

With What is Carried, What is Left Behind?, Cornelius steps outside the demands of screen composition to create a work where memory, place and personal experience become the story itself.

ABOUT ECLECTIVE STRINGS

Eclective Strings is a Melbourne-based string collective featuring members of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and the Partridge String Quartet. Co-director Amy You has performed as a featured soloist on the Hans Zimmer Live world tour and collaborated with Yo-Yo Ma. The ensemble’s wider credits include work with Sigur Rós, Nai Palm of Hiatus Kaiyote, Lior and Wafia.

Follow Dale Cornelius

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dalecornelius_composer/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DaleCorneliusOfficial/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/dalecornelius

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/dalecornelius

Website: https://dalecornelius.com.au/

On Sunday 13 September 2026, guests can enjoy the much-loved dessert for just £1, usually priced from £8, when purchasing a main meal at participating Bella Italia restaurants.

Created to celebrate International Chocolate Day and the nation’s love of all things chocolate, the one-day offer gives diners the perfect excuse to save room for dessert and round off their Italian feast with a chocolate treat for just a pound.

To claim the offer, guests will need to sign up online to receive a coded voucher. Better still, one voucher code can be redeemed for a table of up to 10 guests, meaning friends and family can celebrate together. Every guest redeeming the £1 Brownie offer must purchase a main meal.

Whether it’s a family Sunday lunch, a catch-up with friends or simply an excuse to indulge your sweet tooth, Bella Italia is making International Chocolate Day that little bit sweeter.

A Bella Italia spokesperson said: “International Chocolate Day calls for something delicious, and what better way to celebrate than with a chocolate brownie for just £1? We wanted to give our guests a fun reason to save room for dessert and enjoy a treat together. With one code covering tables of up to 10 guests, it’s the perfect excuse to bring your favourite people along, enjoy a great Italian meal and finish with something chocolatey.”

The one-day celebration forms part of Bella Italia’s calendar of offers designed to give guests even more reasons to come together over great food and enjoy memorable moments with friends and family.

With restaurants across the UK, Bella Italia continues to bring people together over fresh, flavourful Italian-inspired dishes and vibrant hospitality.

The £1 Chocolate Brownie offer is available all day on Sunday 13 September 2026 with the purchase of a main meal at participating Bella Italia restaurants. It is not available at Bella Italia Center Parcs locations or Edinburgh Northbridge.

Guests can sign up via the Bella Italia website to receive their voucher code.

For more information, full terms and to find your nearest restaurant, visit the Bella Italia website.

£1 Brownie Offer Terms & Conditions

Offer validity: Sunday 13 September 2026 only.

Offer details: Enjoy a Chocolate Brownie for £1 with the purchase of a main meal.

Voucher requirements: This is a coded offer. Guests must sign up to receive a valid voucher code. One voucher code may be redeemed for a table of up to 10 guests. All guests wishing to qualify for the £1 Brownie offer must purchase a main meal.

Site exclusions: The offer is not valid at Bella Italia Center Parcs locations or Edinburgh Northbridge.

General terms: Please let your server know at the point of ordering that you would like to redeem the offer and remind them when you are ready to pay. The promotion can only be used once per visit and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, set menu, voucher or discount.

There is no cash value. The offer is not valid for delivery, takeaway or click & collect, or at any excluded location listed above. Any additional upgrades will be charged separately.

Only original voucher codes may be presented. Codes that have been altered, copied, damaged or defaced are invalid, and duplicates will not be accepted. All offers are subject to availability. Bella Italia reserves the right to vary or end the offer at its discretion.

Where participation requires personal data to be processed, it will be used strictly for the specified purpose and in accordance with Big Table Group’s privacy policy.

The recognition comes after Hackstons was crowned Newcomer of the Year at the Drinks Retailing Awards 2026, marking an impressive second consecutive year in which the company has been recognised by the prestigious industry awards.

Now shortlisted alongside major, established names in the drinks industry, Hackstons’ latest achievement underlines the remarkable progress of a business founded just five years ago and whose luxury retail arm has been operating for only two.

From its flagship Knightsbridge store to its growing eCommerce platform, Hackstons has continued to build momentum through its distinctive approach to luxury retail, combining an ambitious collection of fine and rare whiskies, wines and spirits with expert guidance, education and memorable customer experiences.

Hackstons recently celebrated an exclusive partnership with Lady Eliza Spencer and her rosé brand Lala V.

Since opening its Knightsbridge store in August 2024, Hackstons has established itself as a destination for collectors, enthusiasts and those discovering the world of premium spirits.

Alongside its carefully curated retail collection, the store hosts immersive tastings and private events, while introducing customers to Hackstons’ wider expertise in whisky cask ownership and tangible assets.

The Luxury Retailer of the Year shortlist represents another significant step forward for the business. Moving from Newcomer of the Year winner to a finalist in a luxury retail category in the space of just one awards cycle reflects Hackstons’ rapid evolution and growing standing within the UK drinks industry.

Alphie Valentine, Co-Founder and Director at Hackstons, said:“Winning Newcomer of the Year was an incredible moment for Hackstons, so to return for a second consecutive year as a finalist, this time for Luxury Retailer of the Year, is something we’re immensely proud of.

“To be recognised alongside some of the most established names in the industry, when Hackstons has been in business for just five years and our retail operation for only two, shows just how far we’ve come in a relatively short space of time.

“Our ambition has always been to create something different, a luxury retail experience built around exceptional products, expertise, education and genuine relationships with our clients. This latest recognition is a testament to our brilliant team, our customers and our partners, and gives us even more momentum for the next stage of Hackstons’ journey.”

For more information about Hackstons, its Knightsbridge store, or to shop its curated collection online, visit Hackstons.com.

About Hackstons

Hackstons is redefining the luxury tangible goods market, offering a taste of excellence through curated collections of rare whiskies, fine wines and exclusive spirits.

Founded in 2021 with a focus on whisky cask ownership, Hackstons enables clients to explore whisky as both a consumable luxury and a tangible asset. With end-to-end services spanning acquisition and storage through to bottling and resale, Hackstons provides a comprehensive destination for collectors, connoisseurs and clients interested in whisky ownership.

In August 2024, Hackstons opened the doors to its flagship retail experience in Knightsbridge, London. The store offers expert guidance, private tastings and a highly tailored service alongside a carefully curated collection of bottled whiskies, wines and spirits.

After winning Newcomer of the Year at the Drinks Retailing Awards 2026, Hackstons has now been shortlisted for Luxury Retailer of the Year at the Drinks Retailing Awards 2027, securing recognition at the awards for the second consecutive year and further establishing its presence within the UK luxury drinks retail sector.

Acclaimed vocalist, songwriter and musical provocateur Judith Owen returns with “Inside Out,” an irresistible new single taken from her critically acclaimed album Suit Yourself, which has now surpassed one million streams.

A joyous collision of old-school soul, gospel and the unmistakable spirit of New Orleans, “Inside Out” captures Judith at her most celebratory. Co-written with Grammy Award-winning artist, producer, drummer and Snarky Puppy alum Jamison Ross, the track brings together soulful grooves, gospel-infused vocals and the uplifting energy of the Tonya Boyd-Cannon Choir.

Following the release of Suit Yourself earlier this year, “Inside Out” offers another glimpse into the musical world Judith created in New Orleans — one rooted in jazz, blues, soul and big-band traditions, but driven by her own distinctive personality and contemporary songwriting.

Judith Owen explains:

“It speaks of my musical and personal evolution, of who I’ve finally allowed myself to become. It’s about finding happiness, hope and compassion in the hardest times, something New Orleans is very good at. It’s a city that knows that life is fragile so you better celebrate the day you have, and that’s why I called upon the fantastic Tonya Boyd-Cannon and her choir to guest on the track, and bring that celebratory joy.”

That spirit is at the heart of “Inside Out”. Rather than simply looking back, Judith embraces the freedom that comes with understanding who she has become, transforming that journey into a soulful, uplifting anthem about choosing joy and celebrating life.

For Jamison Ross, who co-wrote the track with Owen and also performs drums as part of Judith’s Gentlemen Callers, the song was an opportunity to create something deeply rooted in soul while still feeling fresh.

“I had a blast writing this song with Judith. ‘Inside Out’ is what I like to call a soul bop… It’s got that old school soul in its bones…the kind of feeling that makes you move before you even realize you’re moving.”

Ross adds that Judith has a unique ability to channel the grit, elegance and emotion of the great soul women while making the sound completely her own — helping “Inside Out” feel both familiar and fresh.

The track’s gospel dimension is elevated by the Tonya Boyd-Cannon Choir, whose soaring vocals turn the song into a full-bodied celebration, bringing the communal spirit of New Orleans directly into the recording.

The accompanying official video was directed by Josh Bagnall and filmed at Fish Pot Studio in New Orleans, Louisiana, in May 2026 by Fish Pot America Ltd., further connecting the song to the city that has become such an important part of Judith’s recent musical journey.

Recorded at Esplanade Studios in New Orleans, Suit Yourself represents the culmination of Judith Owen’s exploration of jazz, blues, big band and soul. The album brings together her band the Gentlemen Callers, the J.O. Big Band and an impressive collection of collaborators, including Davell Crawford, Joe Bonamassa and the Tonya Boyd-Cannon Choir.

Across Suit Yourself, Judith revisits music associated with artists including Aretha Franklin, Nellie Lutcher and Etta James alongside her own original material and collaborations. But “Inside Out” perhaps captures the album’s central spirit most completely: embracing who you are, finding hope in difficult moments and celebrating life while you have it.

As Judith puts it, New Orleans understands one essential truth: life is fragile — so celebrate the day you have.

“Inside Out” is out now.
Suit Yourself is out now via Twanky Records.

BEYOND Hospitality, the Official Hospitality Provider for UEFA EURO 2028, has opened sales across all nine tournament stadiums, giving fans the chance to secure ticket-inclusive packages well ahead of kick-off.

The tournament is set to be a huge summer for football, with 24 national teams playing 51 matches across Cardiff, Dublin, Glasgow, Newcastle, Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham and London. And for those hoping to make more of the occasion than simply securing a seat in the stands, there are plenty of ways to upgrade the matchday experience.

The packages combine official match tickets with extras ranging from food and drink to premium seating, private spaces and pre-match entertainment. At the top end, fans can book a private Skybox, complete with adjacent seating and dedicated service. There will also be premium restaurant-style lounges, as well as more relaxed shared spaces designed for groups of friends and supporters.

For those who want to soak up the atmosphere with fellow fans, the Supporters Club will offer a team-themed shared space, while the Club package promises a more informal and lively hospitality experience.

With packages spanning different styles and experiences, BEYOND Hospitality is expecting interest from fans looking to turn a big match into a special occasion – whether that’s following their national team, celebrating with friends or making a weekend of it in one of the host cities.

Demand could be particularly strong given the tournament is taking place on home soil for millions of UK and Irish football fans.

Jaime Byrom, Executive Chairman of BEYOND Hospitality, said: “UEFA EURO 2028 will be a major celebration of European football, bringing Europe’s best national teams and their supporters to four host nations and some of the most iconic football cities in the UK and Ireland.”

He added: “We are excited to welcome returning guests, new fans and those looking to experience this tournament on home soil.”

EURO 2028 will begin at the National Stadium of Wales in Cardiff on 9 June 2028, before travelling across the four host nations throughout the summer.

London will be at the centre of some of the biggest action, with Wembley Stadium hosting both semi-finals and the final.

Unlike some tickets and experiences that become more expensive as demand increases, the official hospitality packages will be sold at fixed prices, which could make planning a big EURO 2028 trip well in advance a little easier. Existing stadium box holders were given access to a pre-sale, but hospitality packages are now available to the wider public through BEYOND Hospitality.

So, whether you’re dreaming of watching your team from a private box or simply fancy adding a few extras to one of the biggest football occasions of 2028, the countdown has officially begun.