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A massive congratulations to Phil on a well deserved award.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_btn size=”large” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” url=”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/midlandszone\/posts\/10157327878651776″ text=”Read More”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]PHIL OLDERSHAW<\/strong><\/p>\n Career Overview and Accolades<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n I have lived and worked in the city for 30 years, except for a 3 1\/2 years break where I developed 2 bars, 2 clubs and a boutique hotel in Leeds, as well as running MILF (Made in Leeds Festival).<\/p>\n I have many hats: Operations Director, PR & Brand Consultant, Hospitality Strategist. Radio, TV and Online Presenter, Stage & Event Host. Co-Founder of Birmingham Pride <\/em><\/strong>with (now Councillor, Langley Ward, Bill Gavan)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Gay<\/strong>\u00a0Achievements<\/strong><\/p>\n Huge in leading the growth of the gay community since joining it in 1989. (31 Years)<\/p>\n Nightingale Club – 1994-2005,<\/strong>\u00a0Relocating the entire venue in Dec 1995 and 3 major refurbishments. Unique events, legendary artists performed, celebrity guests, successes and always appearing in the press.<\/p>\n Birmingham Pride<\/strong>\u00a0– co-founding and producing Birmingham Pride, devising it 1996 and launching in 1997 as a community event. It has attracted up to 100,000 people on some years and I worked on and off with it for 14 years, which is still going strong today.<\/p>\n The Loft Lounge – Owner \/ Director 2006 – 2010\u00a0<\/strong>Developing an inspiring and award-winning New York style warehouse chic, opulent bar and restaurant.<\/p>\n Southside BID and Regeneration<\/strong>\u00a0– Having worked on gaining investment for the gay quarters streets to be redeveloped, with tress and pavements etc, as phase 2 of the Southside project and also collectively working with a team for 2 1\/2 years to get the first Southside BID in action.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Awards\/Charities<\/strong><\/p>\n I have been awarded endless awards and accolades over the years, some for the businesses I had and some personal. At the same time, I have helped raise\u00a0funds and awareness for endless charities too.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n *Awards<\/strong>:<\/p>\n Manager of the Year<\/em><\/strong> – Disco International Awards, Top 3, (held at London Hippodrome)<\/p>\n Services to the City – <\/strong>Lord Mayors Parlour<\/em> \u2013 20 year\u2019s service to helping the city!<\/p>\n Personality of the Year<\/strong> (numerous times) – Midlands Zone Readers Awards<\/p>\n Manager of the Year <\/strong>(numerous times) \u2013 Midlands Zone Readers Awards<\/p>\n Manager of the Year and other titles <\/strong>(numerous times) Dorothy Awards (scene awards)<\/p>\n \u2018Nightlife Awards\u2019 <\/strong>have included: Best Manager, Best Venue, Best Nightclub, Best Live Entertainment, Best Security Team, Best Bar <\/strong>and many more.<\/strong><\/p>\n Best Bar None (Nightingale and The Loft Lounge<\/strong><\/p>\n Attitude, GT and Pink Paper\u2026 <\/strong>endless national awards.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n *Charity:<\/strong><\/p>\n I have helped raise over \u00a3300,000 pounds<\/em><\/strong> for numerous charities and organisations during my lifetime to help better other people\u2019s lives. Using the resources to hand and my professional position.<\/p>\n Stonewall, Lesbian and Gay Switchboard, Freshwinds, AB+, Lord Mayors Charity, NSPCC, Terrence Higgins Trust, London Lighthouse, Slap FM, Acorns, Cancer Research UK, Jane Munroe Aromatherapy, Salvation Army, Birmingham Pride (1996 \u2013 2010) <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Presenting\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n I have attached an *Entertainment CV<\/em> to reflect on the types of work I have undertaken. This has included: City Events, Corporate Showcases, TV, Radio and online, Awards & Dinners, Charity Fundraising & Fashion Shows, Commercials.<\/p>\n Last year I partnered with, and launched my, show on Birmingham Updates called \u2018Busking Battles\u2019 that picked up a special recognition at the National News Awards 2020 for Outstanding Use of Social Media where they said, quote \u201cBusking Battles is pure genius\u201d.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Business Development<\/strong><\/p>\n I have been incredibly focused on achieving in my life and my *CV<\/em><\/strong> shows the projects, tasks and successes experienced to date. It is not exhaustive but does give some perspective on my working life.<\/p>\n I am keen to help others continuously and love seeing others succeed honestly.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Birmingham and my work.<\/strong><\/p>\n I love this city and have subsequently put into it my heart and soul to help it radiate and succeed.<\/p>\n I have helped with achieving:<\/p>\n National Door Licensing Scheme for Door Supervisors<\/em><\/strong> (before we helped bring in SIA)<\/p>\n \u2018Be Birmingham\u2019<\/em><\/strong> campaign<\/p>\n Southside BID<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Purple Flag Award Accreditation<\/em><\/strong> (first time)<\/p>\n Developing Birmingham Pride<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 a huge economic benefit to our city (\u00a315 million + for that weekend alone, before marketing exposure and benefits for 365 days a year)<\/p>\n City Events<\/em><\/strong> inc: Birmingham Markets (I presented in the promo video too), BID Events, Chinese New Year, Night Light, Armed Forces Day, Food Festivals, Birmingham Pride and more.<\/p>\n Networking<\/em><\/strong>!!! Always helping others and keeping in contact.<\/p>\n Birmingham Mail<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 writer \/ columnist 2007 \u2013 2009 (2 \u00bd years)<\/p>\n Natwest Entrepreneur Program<\/strong> \u2013 2019\/20 \u2013 Actively involved.<\/p>\n Busking Battles Competition<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 filmed in and around Birmingham to bring music to the streets and recognise quality buskers.<\/p>\n Supporting Local Projects<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 Acorns Children\u2019s Hospice, Art4Charity, Hospitality Action,<\/p>\n Birmingham City University<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 TEDx, Mentoring, creating partnerships and helping students.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Future\u2026 Our City is unstoppable![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Birmingham entrepreneur, Phil Oldershaw has been awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by Midlands Zone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":51001,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1305,11,16],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-50999","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-birmingham","category-members-news","category-news"],"views":368,"yoast_head":"\n