City meets country in inaugural Ball
24 July, 2008
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This year’s Ekka festivities will have an extra element of style, with the inaugural City Meets Country Ball to be held at City Hall on Saturday, August 9.
Lady Mayoress Lisa Newman said the Ball, organised by Lord Mayor’s Community Trust (LMCT), would add a touch of glamour and style to Ekka Week.
“The Ekka is all about rural Queensland coming to Brisbane and this City Meets Country Ball will really bring that home,” she said.
“It’s going to see city style meeting country attitude and will be a unique addition to Brisbane’s social calendar.”
The LMCT has partnered with the Royal National Association’s Future Directions Committee to put on the stylish event.
Included in the $165 admission fee will be a three course meal, drinks and an exciting lucky door prize – a Whitsundays holiday. Some great prizes will also be up for grabs in a raffle, with proceeds will support causes both in Brisbane and country areas.
And although the dress code will be strictly black tie and ball gown, there will be plenty of home-style relaxed country attitude.
Entertainment will include a swing band, a DJ and a performance from acclaimed Australian county band, The Wolverines.
RNA chief executive Jonathan Tunny said the Ball would be a highlight of Ekka Week, particularly for those who had travelled from the country.
“The Ekka always provides an exciting mix of events for Brisbane and this Ball will add to what is already a huge week,” he said.
“I am sure everybody, particularly those who have to come a long way from the country, will have a terrific night.”
To book a ticket to the City Meets Country Ball at City Hall, from 7.30pm to midnight on Saturday August 9, phone Adlib Management on 3366 0722.