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Q Corner Show

Q Corner is a monthly live-streaming balloon talk show hosted on YouTube by world-renowned balloon artists — and wisecracking quip machines — Keith Stirman and Dominic Cassidy of All Things Fun in Peterlee, UK. Can't join the live show? No problem! All of the live episodes are recorded and available for playback on demand.

Launched in 2017, the channel hosts thousands of hours of educational material for twisters, retailers, decorators, and every other type of balloon artist in between. Whether you're just starting out in the balloon industry, or you've been around for decades, there are tips, tricks, and techniques for you to help your business thrive.

Q Corner Conventions

In 2020, Pioneer Balloon announced the largest virtual balloon convention in history, in response to the coronavirus outbreak and subsequent lockdowns.

The first convention was live for 5 straight days, 24 hours a day, hosted by Dominic Cassidy and Keith Stirman. Like a traditional in-person convention, the content included opening ceremonies, balloon competitions, classes and more! Ninety instructors from over 22 countries presented classes in balloon artistry as well as business strategies, which drew over 400,000 views in the first week alone. The convention lifted the spirits of balloon artists around the world, while preparing them to come out the other side stronger and ready to fulfill the even larger demand for balloons.

Amidst continuing business interruption in 2021 during the ongoing pandemic, balloon artists demanded a second convention and Pioneer Balloon and the Q Corner Boys came through! In a shorter 3-day format, packed with valuable content.