The votes are in! We’re excited to reveal the winners of #StoryGivesBack 2027, celebrating the brilliant new and independent event suppliers bringing fresh ideas and creativity to the events industry.
Over the past few weeks, visitors to the London Summer Event Show have been voting for their favourite up-and-coming suppliers, and the results are finally here!
We’re delighted to announce this year’s winners, who have each secured a free stand at the London Summer Event Show on 9-10 February 2027 at 60 Great Queen Street. It’s a fantastic opportunity to showcase their talents, connect with leading corporate event buyers and put their businesses in the spotlight.
Meet our #StoryGivesBack 2027 winners…
Good Time Gals is a live entertainment company co-founded by Sara Templeman and Ashley Bristow, bringing high-energy, interactive experiences to corporate and private events across London, Brighton and beyond. From themed bingo and custom game shows to immersive team-building experiences, their events are all about bringing people together through fun, laughter and live performance. Founded in 2020, the company champions female-identifying, non-binary and LGBTQIA+ talent, creating inclusive experiences and safe working environments for performers. With a growing team of hosts, DJs and performers, Good Time Gals is now looking to build new relationships with event agencies, venues and corporate clients, bringing their signature entertainment to even more events.
Good Time Gals commented, “Thanks so much to everyone who voted! It will be such a great opportunity for us to make some new industry connections, share our fabulous shows with a new audience and be in a room with loads of other brilliant events and hospitality professionals! Congrats to all the other winners and we can’t wait to be there with you all!”.
Blissfully Yours is a creative calligraphy business founded by Charlotte, specialising in live event activations, personalised keepsakes and hands-on workshops. From bespoke branded gifts created live at events to beginner-friendly calligraphy sessions, Charlotte brings a thoughtful, creative touch to brand activations, corporate gatherings and private celebrations. With a passion for making calligraphy accessible to everyone, she has taught hand lettering to over 400 students and collaborated with leading brands on interactive experiences. Looking ahead, Charlotte hopes to grow Blissfully Yours through new brand partnerships and creative collaborations, while continuing to share her love of calligraphy and give back to the community.
Charlotte, founder of Blissfully Yours commented, “It means so much to have won a place with the Story Gives Back initiative and have a chance to showcase my business. Very grateful to everyone who voted and excited for the opportunity next year!”.
A huge congratulations to our #StoryGivesBack 2027 winners! We can’t wait to see Good Time Gals and Blissfully Yours showcase their talents at the London Summer Event Show on 9-10 February 2027 at 60 Great Queen Street.
A big thank you to everyone who voted and to all the brilliant small and independent event suppliers who entered this year’s initiative. We were blown away by the creativity and talent showcased in the applications, and we’d also like to give a special mention to the following suppliers who impressed us this year:
- Well-Crafted
- Memorise Events UK
- ORA Events
- Do Me Up Dolly
- Caché LDN
- Matt Glossop Violinist
- WE ARE ONE EVENTS
- Pozza’ Collective Ltd
- Botanical Weddings
- Backstreet Entertainment
- The Social Kitchen
#StoryGivesBack will return for the London Christmas Party Show, giving more new and independent event suppliers the opportunity to showcase their businesses to the events industry. Speak to a member of the team today to find out more about being considered for our next Show!
