Shake off the winter rust from your swing at the ‘BPA Spring Season Opener’ Indoor Golf Tournament.
The BPA Spring Soirée is back for a fourth helping!
The BPA is back in the sporting arena for 2026 with a fresh new take on the corporate golf day. Join us at Skratch Golf on Ludgate Hill, just off St. Paul’s Square in Birmingham, for our ‘Spring Season Opener’ Indoor Golf Tournament. We are looking for 12 teams of three to compete in the event.
Thursday 19 March 2026, Midday to 4:00pm
Each team can bring along a maximum of two optional non-playing guests. Food with be provided courtesy of Indian Brewery’s pizza menu and everyone attending gets a welcome drink, all-in.
If you’re dusting off the clubs ahead of the golf season proper, this is an ideal chance to get back in the swing of things.
We’ll be taking on a virtual version of the storied Augusta National course in Augusta, Georgia – the perennial home of the Masters Tournament. We will be scoring the event using the Stableford points system. More about this on the day.
You are more that welcome to play as many holes of the course as you can fit into our allotted time but the winners will be decided using scores on the front 9 only.
We’ll also have Longest Drive and Nearest The Pin challenges along with a few surprises courtesy of Skratch Golf.
Prices are set at £250 per team and guests for BPA members and £275 for non-members. See you on the first tee.
Following on from the Christmas lunch, our second hardy perennial event is the BPA Spring Soirée which will return for a fourth instalment in 2026. Save the date!
Friday 17 April 2026, Midday to 4:00pm
We will be heading back to Bank Restaurant in Brindleyplace B1 which has proved to be a popular choice with our members, friends and supporters.
In recent years, we have added an informative and educational element to this event in the shape of a guest speaker. Informal talks on topics relevant to the media, marketing and advertising have made the event a stand-out.
2026 will be no different as we have some exciting ideas on the table to bring to the BPA Spring Soirée for 2026.
More to follow very soon.
Past Events
BPA Grand Christmas Lunchtime Ball
at The Grand Hotel Birmingham
Church Street, B3
Midlands Media Mingle — November 2025
at Mediaplus Connect Offices
Temple Row, B2
Midlands Media Mingle — July 2025
at Mediaplus Connect Offices
Temple Row, B2
The BPA’s Spring Soirée 2025
at Bank Restaurant
4 Brindleyplace, B1
Thursday 10 July, from 4:00 PM
An afternoon of insight, conversation and good company with the media, marketing and advertising community from the Midlands and beyond.
AdSmart from Sky were on hand with drinks, nibbles and a short but insightful presentation on the latest developments in addressable TV advertising, followed by a quick Q&A.
Friday 4 April, from Midday
The BPA Spring Soirée is back once again at Bank Restaurant, Birmingham.
Tom Laranjo, CEO of the newly-formed Mediaplus Group UK, brought his wealth of behavioural insights to latest AI thinking and research in a short talk at the event.
BPA Christmas Lunch 2024 – A Return to Grandeur
at The Grand Hotel Birmingham
Church Street, B3
Friday 5 December 2025 from Midday
Following a stellar return to The Grand Hotel Birmingham for 2024’s Christmas Lunch, we are were delighted to announce that the BPA headed back to that special venue this year.
We encouraged glamorous attire and a party attitude. So, pretty much business as usual then for BPA Christmas.
Thursday 20 November 2025 from 4:00 PM
Another afternoon of insight, conversation and community supported by friends at Mediaplus Connect and JCDecaux – the UK’s leading out-of-home media company.
Fuelling the Mingle with delicious food and drink, and sharing an exclusive look at innovations shaping the future of out-of-home advertising.
Friday 29 November, from Midday
For 2024, we returned to our traditional lunchtime slot for our flagship event, the BPA Christmas Lunch.
Back at a favourite venue – the sumptuous Grand Hotel Birmingham, which was the scene of our pandemic comeback party back in Christmas 2021.
Halloween Drinks — with LoopMe!
at The Old Joint Stock, 4 Temple Row West, B2 5NY
Thursday 30 October 2025 from 4:00 PM
No tricks, just treats (and maybe a tale or two). Join the BPA for a Halloween get-together at The Old Joint Stock, proudly supported by our friends at LoopMe.
Creative company, devilishly good conversation and a few spooky surprises. Spot prizes for the best-dressed guests — and for anyone brave enough to tell a ghost story.