Weekender: FB Fashion Ball gets the X Factor
The FB Fashion Ball is set to return to Yorkshire next year with a blast.
Joining the team is Celebrity X Factor and ex-Coronnation Street Star Victoria Ekanoye. The actress has just stepped off the X Factor stage and now steps onto the FB stage to deliver a show opening performance.
She has had parts as Queen Sarabi in The Lion King and parts in the Blues Brothers. She has also starred alongside Liz Hurley in The Royals and had parts in a number of films.
The popular event, to be held at New Dock Hall in Leeds on 14 May 2020, brings the business community together for an evening of celebration as part of a black-tie charity gala awards dinner dance.
Hundreds of business and lifestyle professionals across Yorkshire are involved on the catwalk and attending. High profile business professionals, together with their employees, will take to the catwalk and raise money for their chosen charity, so if you wish to be involved get in touch.
The FB Business & Lifestyle Award nominations are now live for people to nominate and vote for their colleagues, business, clients and favourite brands. To nominate/vote visit http://www.fbfashionball.show/award-nominations/
The event has been running for more than 22 years in Yorkshire with momentum building as a host of celebrities and businesses book in. Partners include: Together, Reward Finance Group, Resource, Barclays, Leeds Law Society, JLD, ICAEW, LCASS, RMUK Hair & Beauty, Ted Baker, French Connection, Sian Gabbidon, Rene K Couture, James Steward, Hawes & Curtis, Accent Clothing, PM Forum, P100 Group, Yorkshire Leadership Group, Creative Ambition, Dakota Hotel, Oh Dolly, Aimee Willow Connex, J9 Advisory, Thomas Coombs and Eventium.
TheBusinessDesk.com is the fashion ball’s media partner.
Lisa Darwin, chief executive of FB Fashion Ball, said: “We are thrilled to be working with Victoria Ekanoye, it’s such a coup to secure her for both Leeds and Manchester events.
“We are creating a unique experience, bringing business, fashion and lifestyle brands together to celebrate all that is great about Yorkshire with the FB Awards; alongside high-profile business leaders and their employees.
“The best of the best organisations’ and individuals from across the Yorkshire region will gather for an evening of unrivalled glamorous networking, an amazing show and great fun!”
The evening will comprise a glitzy drinks reception with fashion village, three-course gala dinner, live performances by Victoria Ekanoye, the sizzling fashion show featuring The Apprentice 2018 Winner Sian Gabbidon, the FB Awards, a DJ Dance set and a glitzy VIP after show-party at Dakota Hotel.
Darwin added: “Amazing plans are already in place for a stupendous show, exclusive fashion designers, luxury prizes, dance performances all part of the unique spectacular enjoyed by numerous businesses and individuals who are involved and attending.”
Sponsorship opportunities and VIP table packages are still available. Businesses, retailers or lifestyle brands wanting to showcase the event are advised to get in touch now.
To model, sponsor or attend, contact Lisa Darwin at LISA@FBFASHIONBALL.SHOW or call 07889 016280.
