Mercury Principle Events

15/04/2024

15/04/2024

We Are Back to No1 in 2025

Melbourne is set to host the opening round of the 2025 Formula 1 season, returning the Australian Grand Prix to top spot on the calendar for the first time since 2019.

The 2025 Australian Grand Prix will take place on 16 March, the earliest running of the race since 2015.

The timing of Ramadan has restricted Bahrain from taking up its now traditional place at the head of the record-equalling 24-round calendar announced on Friday by Formula 1 and the FIA, with Australia picking up the slack.

It’s the first time Melbourne will host the season-opening round under the terms of its current contract, which guarantees it rights to first billing at least five times before the deal expires at the end of 2037.

After a massive 2024 make sure you contact us to book early as we will be going on sale June 1st and by the looks of it, we will sell out in days with most people wanting to rebook and increase numbers.

15/04/2024

If you are looking to take some clients out for a lunch in coming weeks, there is a great one coming up on May 17th at The MCG in The Olympic Room.

It includes:

- Sit down 3 course lunch.
- Drinks – Beer, Sparkling, red and white wine and soft drink
- MC – Caty Price
- Entertainment – Olympic Gold Medalists Steve Ho**er keynote (Olympic year)
- Second part of the day – Titus O’Reily and Mick Molloy doing on ep of Sports Bizarre live

Cost per person including GST is $315

Drop us an email at [email protected] or call 9425 9449 if you would like to book a table or just a few seats.

21/06/2023

Melbourne Storm are on their way back to play at Marvel Stadium for a massive game against the Penrith Panthers.

We have our Premium Medallion Club seats available for this game. Located in Aisle 13 on centre wing the are the best seats in the stadium which also offer access to the bars and restaurants.

To book these seats email [email protected]
Fri • Jun 30, 2023 • 08:00 PM
DOCKLANDS, VIC — Marvel Stadium

22/05/2023

Be there to Farwell Dimma at the MCG. We have a 12 and 18 seat corporate suite available the Richmond v Port Adelaide game at the MCG this Sunday at 1.10pm.
Take Clients, family and friends along to what will be an amazing match. We also have our level 2 Medallion Club Seats available for this game.

Book with confidence Mercury Principle Events have been providing Premium Corporate experiences for over 30 years and is authorised by the AFL & MCC to provide authorised products.
Call Brian on 0418 358 916 to enquire.

17/05/2023

Get behind this fantastic cause, if you ever watched David play footy you know how focused on a goal he was and he is the same with support of his son Cooper.

Hey Everyone- the big day has arrived. Tonight I kick off my 15 for 15 Challenge to support my son Cooper who lives with Prader-Willi Syndrome - as part of the Prader-Willi Syndrome Association of Victoria Australia annual fundraiser. The next 15 days will be fun - as I roll out "15 Career Highlights (and Lowlights) in 15 Days" - with interviews focusing on my football career - both the good and the not so good moments!💪😂

Get on board and support me in this challenge -and everyone who donates over the next 15 days goes into the draw to win "A VIP Day at the AFL Footy" with you and three friends in the Medallion club. Watch out for my first interview going live tonight at 8.30 pm.

For donations: https://www.givenow.com.au/cr/cooperschampions_1

Cheers Rhys

04/04/2023

There are some big games coming up in the next few weeks including ANZAC Day. Our last few dining packages are now available please call us for more details and to book them in

28/03/2023

2023 Australian F1 Grand Prix is SOLD OUT. But we have 2 seats for Sunday in The Prost Grandstand, a great place to watch the race.

This your chance to get 2 fantastic seats at this SOLD Out event, please call the office on 9425 9449 if you would like to purchase them

22/12/2022

Boxing Day Corporate Suite availability, 2 packages due to a late withdrawal we have to 2 spots available on Boxing Day at the MCG in our corporate suite. Includes finger food throughout the day and beverage package. $595 a great last minute Christmas present for someone. Call Brian on 0418 358 916. Tickets will be emailed to you. Don't wait by Days 2 or 3 it could be all over by then.

12/11/2022

Client function at the Pullman with Austin Powers AKA Mark Andrews.

19/09/2022

Unfortunately, all tickets to our Grand Final suites were sold prior to this week. I have received many calls from fans trying to get their hands on GF tickets. To avoid being ripped off, follow these rules, as most tickets are electronic and easily sold to more than 1 person.

1/ Do not buy from electronic platforms unless they are an accredited AFL supplier. They will have a number like this on their website AFL Authorized On-Sellor OSMCC 22/43.

2/ Always ask to see photo id of the person you're dealing with.

3/ Take note of their vehicle registration.

4/ Finally if the deal sound to good chances are it is.

Be careful to avoid being ripped off.

09/09/2022

Dees and Lions supporters do you want to attend the game tonight at The MCG in comfort and out of the cold, I have 6 tickets in the corporate suite available.

It is viewing only no catering provided but its the best place to watch the game on a cold Melbourne night. $175 a ticket call me on 0418 358 916 to book your spots. These are etickets and will be sent to your phone.

03/09/2022

Medallion Club Premium Lounge tickets for next weeks Finals. Level 2 centre Wing undercover seats.

Pies v Dockers $295, Dining Packages $550 (Limited Availability)

Dees v Lions $225, Dining Packages $495

Corporate Suites

12 or 18 seats Dees v Lions $550

18 seats Pies v Dockers SOLD.

Call Mercury Principle Events 0418 358 916 to book

11/08/2022

Check out these great games this weekend at the MCG and Marvel Stadium. Great Medallion Club Seats are available call us on 03 9425 9449. There is a small number of dining packages available for Collingwood v Carlton round 23 at The MCG.

01/08/2022

Anyone wanting tickets to see Chris Rock, I just received this from them and are some good seats available if anyone is interested. Just follow the link to book. They have just released more tickets at just $79 each.
https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=CHRISROC22&eg=TIX&ep=TIX79

01/07/2022

THE 2 SEATS ARE NOW SOLD, 1 single-seat still available.

If anyone wants to buy a couple of tickets to the Carlton v St Kilda game tonight in Medallion Club at Marvel, give me a call. Another event company's client has had his flight delayed and won't get here in time for the game. It's a Sell Out Game, best seats in-house Aisle 8 Row D. Access to bars and restaurants in Medallion Club $175 per ticket, they also have a single seat in Aisle 7 for $150. Call me on +61 418 358 916

23/06/2022

Wednesday August 3rd at Margaret Court Arena is shaping up to be a HUGE night. Get in early to secure some great seats for the AFL Fight Night and see a few AFL Heavyweights slog it out. It will be a great nights entertainment. Contact us to book both corporate and seat only. 03 9425 9449 Mercury Principle Events

27/05/2022

A-League Grand Final at AAMI Park Tomorrow night.

We have 10 Tickets available to the game Great Seats an 8 + a 2, This is an all Melbourne Grand Final.

When: Saturday 28th May
Time: 7.45pm start.
Where: AAMI Park

Melbourne City v Western United FC

2 tickets side by side Aisle 5 Row O, these are CAT 1, A Grade seats.

We also have 8 tickets in Aisle 24, Row P

They are email tickets and can be emailed to you. Call Brian on 0418 358 916 to purchase.

20/05/2022

Another great meal in Feast restaurant just getting ready for main course, skewered Swan. Marvel Stadium Carlton v Swans.

20/05/2022

AFL Grand Final Stays in the traditional time, for now. I must say I think its a good decision but it will go to a night game in the next couple of years. Who agrees?

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/news/afl-grand-final-time-latest-on-when-it-will-be-held/news-story/d120e4ac68a8ff5238198b5c4ccfd33b

The AFL has backed in people power by deciding to keep the grand final start time at 2:30pm AEST.

20/05/2022

We have just a few seats left for the Lightweight Title Fight at Marvel Stadium on June 5th between Kambosos JR and Haney.
Call Brian on 0418 358 916 to book this is sure to be a great fight.

19/05/2022

This coming weekend we have some great games at Marvel and the MCG. We have just a couple of seats available Friday night under a closed roof, when The Mighty Blues taken on the mob from North of the Murray The Sydney Swans. We have 3 great Medallion Club seats available. (Next to me so you better be a Blues supporter).

We also have 2 sets of 2 seats for the Dreamtime game on Saturday night between the Tigers and the Bombers, this is fast becoming one of the biggest games of the year and one not to be missed

Roos v Demons Saturday 4.35pm at Marvel we have some seats left for this game as well which the Roos really need to stand up against the reigning Premiers.

To purchase tickets for any of these games message us or call the office on 03 9425 9449 for more details.

19/05/2022

Looks like The Fev and Swannie could be swapping the Sherrin for Gloves in August at a Boxing match between former AFL Greats. Mercury Principle Events can put you in the best seats at the fight. Stay tuned for more details.
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/on-notice-column-brendan-fevola-and-dane-swan-to-take-up-boxing-gillon-mclachlan-has-tough-grand-final-call/news-story/fc8322a55a77628fff99519259787e6c

16/05/2022

12 Seat Corporate Suite for Dreamtime at the G,
Richmond v Essendon

Has become one of the must see games of the year and both sides always rise to the occasion. Tigers are hitting some form now and the Bombers will have to sooner or later, who knows it could be this week and surprise The Tigers.

$525pp with food and beverages included.

If you are interested in attending call me or message me

Includes food and beverages
Date: Saturday 21st May
Match: Essendon v Richmond
Match Time: 7:30pm
Catering: On Arrivals served at 6:45pm, Mains 7:05pm and ‘Footy Fare’ at Half Time.

Don't miss this great game.

06/05/2022

Update Melbourne Cup Carnival 2022

Update on the 2022 Melbourne Cup and The Home Straight Enclosure. Regrettably, we have just been informed by the Victoria Racing Club (VRC) that the Home Straight and The Winning Post Enclosures are highly unlikely to proceed again in 2022. If it does, it will be in a much different format and possibly in another location (so it won't be the WP or HSE) than they have been in the past.

The Home Straight was conceived by Mercury Principle Events in 2010 after listening to our clients that felt the basic Cup Carnival dining experience was getting out of their reach. So we created it to meet that demand and it grew from 200 people the first year to reach its capacity of over 1500 clients a day very quickly.

I am very proud of the enclosure that we created and the fantastic feedback it received in the 10 years of operations and the amazing retention rate of clients during that time, many have been with us the entire journey. We have had 18th, 21st, and 80th birthdays, and all years in between celebrated with us, an engagement party, and even a wedding reception.

We have endured torrential rain, scorching heat, and been battered by cyclonic winds but throughout it, the main thing was the enjoyment of our guests and providing "a what the client wanted" experience. That was and remains today the focus of this company in all the events we do.

The Home Straight gave many the chance to cross something off their Bucket List, seeing the Cup, Derby, Oaks, or Stakes run and won while having a seat to hang their jacket or handbag and enjoy the food and beverages supplied by our caterers.

For the majority of the time that was Atlantic Group, Hatem Saleh, and his amazing team of chefs, wait, and back-of-house staff that has provided a restaurant dining experience in what was essentially a paddock for 51 weeks of the year.

All our other suppliers including Rich & Dave from TCL, Glen from Splashdown, Harry the Hirer who has been at Flemington for 30 + years, and their boys and girls who worked so hard to get all the structure up and ready for us each year. Blush Band who entertained the crowds on the Garden stage
each year thanks.

Lastly thank you to all my Team at Mercury Principle Events who over the years have delivered an amazing product often working into the wee small hours to make sure the 1500+ guests were all at the correct tables and all the dietary requirements were correct and people were on the buses in time. Without you, it wouldn't have happened.

We hope that we will be able to offer our many clients another product in mid-June when we have been advised of the other products that will be released.

Thanks for the great memories, from the bloke in the shorts and Fluro.

Brian Phillips
Mercury Principle Events

30/03/2022

RIP Warnie.

28/03/2022

Some exciting games this weekend at The MCG and Marvel Stadium. We have tickets available for all games at both venues, call or message us and let us put you in the best seats in the house.

23/03/2022

WOW that was unexpected! Thanks for the memories Ash

BREAKING: Australian tennis legend Ash Barty has made the stunning decision to retire from tennis at the age of 25 > https://bit.ly/37LXvhf

21/03/2022

Happy Birthday Old Girl and many more to come.

A very happy 23rd birthday to Makybe Diva!
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