90s pop band Steps are back on the scene after a 10 year break and are on their way to Birmingham! Lee, Lisa, H, Claire and Faye will be singing and dancing to all your favourites for 1 night in April at the LG Arena Birmingham. Serviced apartments are still available in Birmingham for the Steps concert on 12^th April 2012 so why not take advantage and book one! Serviced apartments are an increasingly fashionable and popular choice for visitors to cities, offering more freedom, more amenities for your money and more space to practice the moves to 5,6,7,8! Serviced City Pads has a large range of serviced apartments for you to choose from for your stay in Birmingham. To see the serviced apartments available in Birmingham for this period, please click here.

Steps are one of Britain’s best loved pop bands, with 14 consecutive UK Top 5 hits and 2 number 1 albums. The band were formed in 1997 with a clever gimmick, all their songs were upbeat, catchy and best of all, had dance routines that were easy to learn. There isn’t a single person from the 90s that couldn’t tell you the dance to 5,6,7,8 or Tragedy. The routines were common knowledge, performed around playgrounds and parties all around the UK. However, in 2001 the band split after releasing a greatest hits album, declaring that they wanted to quit while they were ahead and end on a high. It has since come to light that two members, H and Claire, were unhappy in the group and quit on the last night of the Gold: Greatest Hits Tour. Since the split, none of the band members have had any real musical success. Lisa took part in several reality TV series, H and Claire released a solo album but were dropped from their label after poor sales, whilst Faye and Lee have had success in theatre and Lee has formed his own business, OK!FamouslyFit. However  this year, the band reunited to take part in reality TV series, Steps: The Reunion. They spoke candidly about their feelings about the split and it made for compelling viewing. The upcoming tour will be packed full of old classics and favourites as well as new material. A must-see concert for any Steps fan, the tour is hoping to launch a Take-That-esque comeback.

If you want to relive the magic of Steps then get yourself down to Birmingham’s LG Arena on the 12^th April 2012. If you will be travelling to Birmingham to see Steps, serviced apartments are a great alternative to a hotel room, offering more space and the advantage of having your own kitchen and dining/living area. Whether you are travelling alone, in a couple, a large group or a family, there is a serviced apartment in Birmingham to suit you. To find out more about what serviced apartments are available for your stay, contact Serviced City Pads on 0844-335-8866 or have a look at the Birmingham city page on the Serviced City Pads website.

Why not see Jay Sean live in concert in Birmingham and stay in a serviced apartment? Serviced apartments are still available in Birmingham for the 8^th December 2011 when UK urban act Jay Sean brings his first ever UK live tour, The Homecoming, to the city. Serviced apartments are an increasingly fashionable and popular choice for visitors to cities, offering more space, more freedom and more amenities for your money. Serviced City Pads has a large range of serviced apartments for you to choose from for your stay in Birmingham. To see the serviced apartments available in Birmingham for this period, please click here.

Kamaljit Singh Jhooti, better known as Jay Sean, first appeared on the music scene in 2003 as a member of the Rishi Rich Project, a venture set up by Rishi Rich, a British-Indian music producer, to showcase young Asian music artists. Jay Sean was snapped up by Virgin Records and went on to release his most successful album to date in 2004, Me Against Myself. Interestingly, this album wasn’t very successful in the UK but was extremely popular in Asia, selling over 2 million copies. In 2008, his second album, My Own Way, reached number 6 in the UK charts, making it his most successful UK album, but it was his signing to Cash Money Records in 2008 that has really rocketed his career. His 2009 single, Down, featuring US superstar rapper Lil Wayne went straight to number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in America, making him the first ever UK male urban artist to have a number one single in the US. Since then, he has gone from strength to strength, working with the likes of Nicky Minaj, Sean Paul, Lil Jon and Justin Timberlake. Having been in the US all this time, Jay’s homecoming tour to the UK is sure to be electric. With special guests yet to be confirmed, you can’t afford to miss this show.

If you want to welcome Jay Sean back to the UK then get yourself down to Birmingham’s 02 Academy on the 8^th December 2011. If you will be travelling to Birmingham to see Jay Sean, serviced apartments are a great alternative to a hotel room, offering more space and the advantage of having your own kitchen and dining/living area. Whether you are travelling alone, in a couple, a large group or a family, there is a serviced apartment in Birmingham to suit you. To find out more about what serviced apartments are available for your stay, contact Serviced City Pads on 0844-335-8866 or have a look at the Birmingham city page on the Serviced City Pads website.

Serviced apartments are still available in Birmingham for the original Pop Idol, Will Young’s performance at the O2 Academy Birmingham on Sunday 20^th November 2011.  Serviced apartments are an increasingly fashionable and popular choice for visitors to cities, offering more space, more freedom and more amenities for your money. Serviced City Pads has a large range of serviced apartments for you to choose from for your stay in Birmingham. To see the serviced apartments available in Birmingham for this date, please click here.

Will Young was catapulted to fame in 2002 when he won the first ever series of UK’s Pop Idol, a series which has now gained enormous fame all around the world, particularly in America, where American Idol has churned out such pop stars as Kelly Clarkson and Jennifer Hudson. Will was the proclaimed underdog of the final, surprising everyone by beating the nation’s heartthrob (spiky-haired, stuttering teenager Gareth Gates) to first place. However, despite Gareth’s popularity, it was revealed after the final show that Will actually gained the most number of votes in 6 out of the 9 rounds of the show. Will’s first single a double A side recording of a Westlife album track, ‘Evergreen’ and ‘Anything is Possible’. The single went straight to number one, becoming the fastest selling debut in British chart history and in 2009 it was confirmed to be the biggest selling single of the decade. Will went on to achieve hits with popular songs such as ‘The Long and Winding Road’, (a duet with Pop Idol runner-up Gareth Gates), ‘Leave Right Now’ and ‘All Time Love’. Will’s fifth album, ‘Echoes’, was released in August 2011, three years after his last album. Its first single, ‘Jealousy’ made its way into the UK top 5 with ease and re-instated Will’s position in pop. Will is also a kind soul and has done a lot of work for charity during his time as a pop idol, working with charities such as Oxfam, Women’s Aid and Catch22. If you’ve got tickets to see Will, you won’t be disappointed.

If you will be travelling to Birmingham to see Will in action, serviced apartments are a great alternative to a hotel room, offering more space and the advantage of having your own kitchen and dining/living area. Whether you are travelling alone, in a couple, a large group or a family, there is a serviced apartment in Birmingham to suit you. To find out more about what serviced apartments are available for your stay, contact Serviced City Pads on 0844-335-8866 or have a look at the Birmingham city page on the Serviced City Pads website.

Ask someone to name the first musical that pops into their head and one of the most common answers will be Grease. This legendary musical has been running in theatres all over the world since 1971. It was originally performed in Chicago in a lowly tram shed but has gone on since to become a Broadway and West End hit and an enormously successful film starring Hollywood giants John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. Now, Grease is on its way to Birmingham! Serviced apartments are still available in Birmingham for the four week period in December that Grease is taking over The Alexandra Theatre, so why not take advantage and book one! Serviced apartments are an increasingly fashionable and popular choice for visitors to cities, offering more space, more freedom and more amenities for your money. Serviced City Pads has a large range of serviced apartments for you to choose from for your stay in Birmingham. To see the serviced apartments available in Birmingham for this period, please click here.

December’s production of Grease sees the winner of ITV’s Grease is the Word, Danny Bayne, return to his role as Danny Zuko and Carina Gillespe playing the role of Sandy.  The production tells the story of a holiday romance between Australian good girl, Sandy and American bad boy Danny. The teenagers fall in love and are devastated to be separated at the end of the summer. But when Sandy’s parents decide to stay in America and the lovers attend the same school, Sandy makes an unpleasant discovery that the Danny she met on the beach is very different to the Danny she meets at school. The show follows the teenagers and their friends as they explore adolescence, love, gangs and friendship. This production of Grease promises to get you singing and dancing along in your seats with all the favourite classics from the show, which have also seen phenomenal success away from the stage. After the release of the 1978 film, ‘You’re The One That I Want’ stayed at number 1 in the UK charts for nine weeks straight, this was then followed by a seven week spell for ‘Summer Nights’.

In 2003, Grease was voted ‘The No.1 Greatest Musical of all time’ by Channel 4’s 100 Greatest Musicals. If you want to relive the magic of Grease then get yourself down to Birmingham’s Alexandra Theatre as the show runs between 6^th-31^st December 2011. If you will be travelling to Birmingham to see Grease, serviced apartments are a great alternative to a hotel room, offering more space and the advantage of having your own kitchen and dining/living area. Whether you are travelling alone, in a couple, a large group or a family, there is a serviced apartment in Birmingham to suit you. To find out more about what serviced apartments are available for your stay, contact Serviced City Pads on 0844-335-8866 or have a look at the Birmingham city page on the Serviced City Pads website.

Serviced apartments are available in Birmingham in early January as the UK’s newest and cutest boy band, One Direction, comes to town! The boys will be performing at Birmingham’s NIA on January 4^th.Serviced apartments are an increasingly convenient and popular choice for visitors to cities, offering more space, more freedom and more amenities for your money. Serviced City Pads has a large range of serviced apartments for you to choose from for your stay in Birmingham after you see One Direction. To see the serviced apartments available in Birmingham for their tour date, please click here.

One Direction shot to fame of epic proportions after competing on last year’s X Factor. The boys, Harry, Liam, Louis, Niall and Zayn, originally entered the show as solo acts but after being turned down individually, were put together to form the band. They were mentored in last year’s show by Simon Cowell and won the hearts of the population and thousands of screaming fans after nailing such classics as Natalie Imbruglia’s Torn, Bryan Adams’ Summer of 69 and Snow Patrol’s Chasing Cars. The band came third in the show, losing out on the final prize to Matt Cardle but it is fair to say that since the show ended, it is One Direction who have seen the most success so far. Their first single, What Makes You Beautiful, was widely anticipated with teaser snippets appearing on YouTube in the run up to the release. It shot straight to number 1 on ITunes within 15 minutes of being released as well as making it to the UK and Irish Number 1s, melting the hearts of teenagers and adults alike. The boys have already released not one but two books, which both rocketed to number 1 on the Sunday Times Bestsellers List, in addition to endorsing products such as Pokémon and Nokia phones. The boys have styled themselves into a brand with a hysteria surrounding them that puts other boy bands to shame. If you’re going to the concert, it is sure to be a brilliant night. Don’t miss your chance to see the boys live and sing your heart out to the songs off their forthcoming album, as well as their performances from X Factor and of course, What Makes You Beautiful.

If you will be travelling to Birmingham to see One Direction, serviced apartments are a great alternative to a hotel room, offering more space and the advantage of having your own kitchen and dining/living area. Whether you are travelling alone, in a couple, a large group or a family, there is a serviced apartment in Birmingham to suit you. To find out more about what serviced apartments are available for your stay, contact Serviced City Pads on 0844-335-8866 or have a look at the Birmingham city page on the Serviced City Pads website.

Serviced apartments are still available in Birmingham for this year’s Clothes Show Live at the NEC Birmingham! This exciting event is every fashionista’s dream, combining fashion, beauty, shopping, celebrities and music. The Clothes Show Live takes place in early December spanning over 6 days and what better way to stay in Birmingham for this event than by staying in a serviced apartment! Serviced apartments are an increasingly fashionable and popular choice for visitors to cities, offering more freedom, more amenities for your money and more space to accommodate all your purchases from the show! Serviced City Pads has a large range of serviced apartments for you to choose from for your stay in Birmingham. To see the serviced apartments available in Birmingham for this period, please click here.

This year from 2^nd-7^th December, The Clothes Show Live will be returning for its 23^rd year. It is the world’s largest consumer beauty and fashion event and an estimated 200,000 people visit every year. It has a little something for everyone. If it’s fashion you’re passionate about, entry tickets to The Clothes Show Live includes a seat to the Suzuki Fashion Theatre where you’ll experience one of the most unique and exciting fashion shows around. Hosted by George Lamb, this fashion show extravaganza kicks off with world class dancers taking to the runway to wow the audience with their moves followed by a succession of top models in both designer and couture collections. If hair and beauty are more your thing, The UK Beauty Awards will take place at 12pm on 2nd December prior to the Suzuki Fashion Theatre performance. In the Pink Zone, you have the chance to see experts demonstrate the latest hair and makeup fashions and techniques, plucking visitors to the show out from the audience for their models. There’s also an abundance of celebrities, including some of the cast of The Only Way is Essex and Hollyoaks, Alexandra Burke, Kimberley Wyatt, making an appearance. The Clothes Show Live is the perfect day out with the girls or family; the ideal way to spend a day scouting the hottest trends to be seen wearing in the Christmas party season, schmoozing with celebs and relaxing over a cocktail or two!

If you will be travelling to Birmingham for The Clothes Show Live, serviced apartments are a great alternative to a hotel room, offering more space and the advantage of having your own kitchen and dining/living area. Whether you are travelling alone, in a couple, a large group or a family, there is a serviced apartment in Birmingham to suit you. To find out more about what serviced apartments are available for your stay, contact Serviced City Pads on 0844-335-8866 or have a look at the Birmingham city page on the Serviced City Pads website.

Serviced apartments are available in Birmingham in early December when The Saturdays will be bringing their first ever arena tour, All Fired Up, to the LG Arena. Serviced apartments are becoming an increasingly popular and convenient choice for visitors to cities and Serviced City Pads has a large range of serviced apartments for you to choose from for your stay in Birmingham. To see the serviced apartments available in Birmingham for that night, please click here.

The Saturdays will be playing the Birmingham LG Arena on the 8^th December and serviced apartments are still available for that night. The Saturdays are one of Britain’s hottest pop acts with three UK top ten albums and nine UK top ten singles under their belt. The all girl group, made up of Frankie Sandford, Una Healy, Mollie King, Vanessa White and Rochelle Wiseman, have stormed the charts since they made their recording debut in 2008. Their first single, If This is Love, peaked at number 8 in the charts whilst the girls made their way around the UK supporting huge pop acts, Girls Aloud and the Jonas Brothers. From there they went from strength to strength as their next two singles made the top 5 and their fourth single, Just Can’t Get Enough, was chosen as one of the official Comic Relief 2009 singles. Their first headlining tour, The Work Tour, played 27 dates and was a huge success, firmly securing the The Saturdays’ position as household names. Their second album, Wordshaker, had two top ten hits and was swiftly followed by a third mini album, Headlines, which held another two top ten hits, including a collaboration with US superstar Flo Rida on their second release from the album, Higher. The girls even have their own reality TV show, The Saturdays 24/7, which follows them as play gigs, hang out with friends and family and rock photo shoots. Their celebrity status and huge fan base has also seen them appear in numerous high profile advert campaigns for items such as women’s deodorant and mobile phones.  The Birmingham leg of the All Fired Up tour should be a fantastic night for The Saturdays fans as they will be performing all your favourites along with their forthcoming singles from their new and upcoming album, On Your Radar.

If you will be travelling to Birmingham to see The Saturdays, serviced apartments are a great alternative to a hotel room, offering more space and the advantage of having your own kitchen and dining/living area. Whether you are travelling alone, in a couple, a large group or a family, there is a serviced apartment in Birmingham to suit you. To find out more about what serviced apartments are available for your stay, contact Serviced City Pads on 0844-335-8866 or have a look at the Birmingham city page on the Serviced City Pads website.

When anyone thinks of taking a short city break or staying away from home for a while such as working away, it is automatically presumed that a hotel will be the better option both in terms of cost and availability. An apartment can actually work out much cheaper than a hotel, especially if you are staying for any length of time. You will also find that serviced apartments are widely available in all the large cities in the United Kingdom.

Many hotels don’t have the essential comforts that you require when you are away from home such as a wide screen television and DVD player. An apartment has all these home comforts which are especially good for families who are trying to travel light. Serviced apartments in London offer much more space than a hotel, especially for a family who would be struggling to fit into a hotel room with all the beds in the same room. Hotels in London are notorious for being small and this is not suitable for anyone who likes their privacy.

For someone who is working away an apartment offers the convenience of being able to dine at home as serviced apartments in Birmingham, London and other cities have fully equipped kitchens where you can prepare either a meal or a snack. Here at Serviced City Pads we offer space, style and luxurious surroundings in peaceful locations that are still close to all amenities and transport for your convenience. With a widescreen television, DVD player and Internet connection you will have all the modern comforts of home.

The first option for many people who are working away from home on business is a hotel, which will usually only offer one room and a bathroom for you to live in whether it is for a few days or a few weeks. This can prove to be intolerable if you are used to the space of a whole house. A hotel is often considered to be the cheaper option with companies wishing to keep essential costs as low as possible. For a long term contract a hotel can work out extremely expensive as well as the fact that you are forced to dine out for all your meals which is another large expense.

In large cities such as Birmingham or London you will find that the hotels are actually quite expensive, especially in the summer. An apartment is the preferred alternative, providing much more space and comfort as well as flexibility if you are working away from home. Anyone who is expected to work in the evenings will benefit from the peaceful surroundings and the space to work in a separate room. As you will also have a kitchen in the serviced apartments in London or other city, you will be able to economise on the cost of eating out by preparing meals in the apartment.

Here at Serviced City Pads we have serviced apartments in London, Birmingham and many other cities around the United Kingdom offering a lower cost option for many companies and their employees who are trying to economise.

There are many reasons for being away from home such as being on holiday or working away for a while, but your requirements for accommodation will remain the same whatever the purpose of your visit. Essentially you will consider the cost of the accommodation, the location and the comfort provided. Many people automatically think that a hotel is the cheaper option but in many cases an apartment works out much cheaper. If you are on holiday with the family in a busy city such as Liverpool the hotels in Liverpool will charge much more for a family room than if you were to select an apartment.

A hotel room also has other negative impacts such as a lack of space and privacy which is essential for most families. It is often the case that a family decides to book a cramped room in one of the hotels in Liverpool thinking that you will only be in the room to sleep, as you will be sightseeing all day. The reality is often different, especially if the weather is bad or if one of the family is feeling ill, you may need to spend some time in the room.

Here at Serviced City Pads we have many apartments that are suitable for a family or large party of people sharing, all with stylish interiors and plenty of space offering the chance for a little privacy. Your dining options will enjoy greater flexibility too as all our apartments enjoy a fully equipped kitchen with dining space.