A stylishly spooky turn out for The Unicef Halloween Ball
A host of Unicef UK Ambassadors and high-profile supporters led last week’s stylishly spooky turn out for Unicef UK’s Halloween Ball. The evening raised a phenomenal £250,000 to support Unicef’s life-saving work for children in danger around the world.
We were honoured to play a part at the event, which saw stars like Keeley Hawes, Anne-Marie, and Laura Whitmore descending on One Marylebone, London for a Halloween experience like no other. The event featured an an interactive “haunted house’ drinks reception and an elegant baroque themed dinner, provided by event caterers Dish.
Entertainment included stellar performances from chart topper Anne-Marie, Unicef UK Ambassador Jessie Ware, and legendary musician Jools Holland.
Dinner guests heard from Unicef UK supporter Levison Wood who spoke about the vital work made possible by generous donations, having recently arrived back from Democratic Republic of Congo where he saw first-hand Unicef’s live-saving work.
Guests pledged their support at a money-can’t-buy auction – with lots including diamond earrings worn by Olivia Colman at the 2019 Golden Globes, a brown suede jacket worn by Roger Moore in Octopussy (1983) and a once in a lifetime velodrome cycling experience with Sir Chris Hoy.
Guest performer Jools Holland said: “It’s been such a privilege performing on behalf of Unicef UK tonight and I know the money raised this evening will help children around the world stay happy, healthy and safe. From the spooky costumes to the incredible auction lots the whole evening has been spectacular. A massive thank you to everyone involved.”
Douglas Alexander, chair of Unicef UK, said: “Since 2013, the Unicef UK Halloween Ball has raised nearly £5 million which helps protect children in danger around the world. Money raised from tonight’s event will help us continue vital work to ensure no child is forgotten – especially those at greatest risk and in the hardest to reach places. A huge thank you to everyone who bid at the auction, bought raffle tickets or donated during the pledge moment. We couldn’t support the world’s most vulnerable children without you.”
Our crew were delighted to be a part of the team of consummate professionals who came together to ensure the event’s success. The money raised at Unicef UK’s Halloween Ball will help Unicef, the world’s leading children’s organisation, support children in danger around the world. Since 2013, Unicef UK’s annual Halloween Ball has raised nearly £5 million to support Unicef’s work.
We were so glad to have been involved in such an important – and fun – evening.
To find out more, visit unicef.org.uk
Celebrating Burns Night in Style
The Burns Night Supper is an institution of Scottish life; a night to celebrate the national Bard, Sir Robert Burns.
First Network celebrated in style last week. We delivered a Burns Night Supper for more than 200 on behalf of a global law firm client. The venue was the distinguished Merchant Taylor's Hall in the heart of the City. Steeped in history and boasting a stunning oak panelled ball room, the hall lent opulence and gravitas befitting the occasion.
In keeping with tradition a piper played guests into dinner. The evening included The Toast to the Haggis, a celebration of the life of Robert Burns and of course a hearty meal of 'Haggis, Neeps and Tatties'.
Throughout the evening a band and pianist entertained guests and First Network provided lighting and audio. With a very short window in which to set up, the team needed to unload and assemble equipment efficiently and discreetly. It really was a grand affair and we were delighted that everything ran exactly to plan on the night.
