Guest experience18:00 – 18:30 Guest arrival for drinks reception at German Gymnasium approx 350 people
18:30 – 18:35 Kevin McCloud welcomes guests and invites to them make their way to from the
Gymnasium to King’s Cross Station.
18:35 – 18:50 Guests transfer to King’s Cross Station.
Upon arrival guests will be ushered into the middle of the Concourse which will be
dimly lit and a soundscape will play in the background.
A small stage will be located in front of the plume.
18:50 – 18:53 Upon cue, the media launch will start with the dramatic opening.
The new station concourse will be brought to life with a highly theatrical ‘Son et
Lumiere’ lasting approx. 2–3 mins. It will comprise of a soundtrack, ceiling lighting
and highlighting of architectural features.
Guest experience18:53 – 19:08 Kevin McCloud takes to the stage. After a short introduction he invites the
speakers to stage:
-The Rt Hon Justine Greening MP, Secretary of State for Transport
- David Higgins, Chief Executive of Network Rail
- David Partridge, Chief Executive of Argent Group
- Boris Johnson, Mayor of London
19:08 – 20:00 Food and drink is served for a set period (tbc).
20:00 Carriages and post event pack handed distributed.