FB Fashion Ball takes centre stage at First Direct Arena in Leeds
The stage is set for the grandest FB Fashion Ball yet, now set to dazzle at the First Direct Arena in Leeds on 24 April 2025.
Marking its 27th year, this North of England event is primed to bring an elevated experience to the heart of Yorkshire, gathering the region’s leaders and professionals in Fashion, Business, Beauty, and Lifestyle for an evening of glitz, glamour and giving back.
This black-tie gala awards dinner will offer a larger-than-ever runway show, live entertainment, and more ways to connect, all in support of multiple charitable causes. The venue shift to First Direct Arena also creates unrivalled opportunities for FB Founder Lisa Darwin and her team, empowering sponsors, partners, and professionals to showcase their brands and their people on an expansive stage.
Darwin said: “Hosting the Fashion Ball at First Direct Arena is a dream come true. It’s a celebration of everyone who has supported and participated over the years, and we’re ready to deliver a showstopper event that will be remembered across the North.”
FB Fashion Ball has captivated audiences in Leeds for over two decades and more recently in Manchester, Newcastle, Birmingham and Liverpool. The event will honour top regional talent through the prestigious Yorkshire Business Hero Awards, known as the “people’s choice awards.” These awards are nominated and voted for by the local business community, giving recognition to outstanding individuals and organisations. Nominations are now open and free to enter at fbfashionball.show/awards.
Lisa says she is thrilled to have John Lewis and Partners as a National Partner, offering exclusive benefits to all FB Fashion Ball connections, as well as Mint Velvet, Reiss, Next, River Island, Jigsaw, New Look, Hawes & Curtis and Glamour Rocks, with more partners to come. She added she looks forward to continuing her regional partnership with TheBusinessDesk.com and professional networks across Yorkshire, Leeds Law Society, ICAEW, LCASS, LYP, Yorkshire Businesswoman, P100, JLD, The Selected, Northern Collective, University Centre Leeds, NPH, YABA and Lavish. Sponsorship momentum is growing thanks to First Direct Arena, Clockwise, Thomas Coombs, Tomoro Agency, J9 Advisory, Resource, Dakota Hotel.
From sponsorships, partnerships, and exhibiting to catwalk performances, there is a way for every business to make an impact. Raise your profile among over 1,000 professionals, showcase your brand in a national spotlight, and help support multiple charities. For participation details, contact Lisa Darwin at lisa@fbfashionball.show.
Event Highlights https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2WPpUfP1Zk
FB FASHION BALL Tour Dates:
- Birmingham – February 6 2025, The Burlington Hotel
- Liverpool – February 27 2025, Hilton Liverpool City Centre
- Leeds – April 24 2025, First Direct Arena
- Newcastle – May 22 2025, Hilton Newcastle Gateshead
- Manchester – June 26 2025, The Lowry Hotel
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