Sugababes to Headline at British Olympic Ball 24.9.10

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British Olympic Ball, Presented by BT, Confirms Star Performers

10 Sep 2010

Mark Ronson, Jamie Cullum and the Sugababes unveiled as headline acts for star studded event

Three of Great Britain’s highest profile music acts have been unveiled by the British Olympic Association (BOA) as the headline performers at the prestigious British Olympic Ball, presented by BT, on Friday 24th September.

Leading DJ and performer Mark Ronson along with renowned jazz-pop singer-songwriter Jamie Cullum and the Sugababes, one of the most successful female acts of the 21st century, will headline the evening’s entertainment, which takes place in the stunning surroundings of The Great Room at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London.

Internationally renowned magician Dynamo, who has performed for the likes of Will Smith, Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin, Snoop Dogg, Robbie Williams and Naomi Campbell, will also be performing live on stage at the event, as will entertainment sensation DJ Lora.

The evening’s entertainment will also see high profile nightclub, Chinawhite, run the exclusive after party for all attending guests.

The event is a celebration of the Best of British in Olympic sport, and serves as a critical fundraiser for the British Olympic Association to support our nation’s current and future Olympic athletes. A collection of Team GB’s brightest Olympic talent will be in attendance, including legends such as five-time Olympic Champion Steve Redgrave, and athletes who will be going for gold for the first time in London 2012, such as World and European Heptathlon Champion Jessica Ennis.

Planning for this unique occasion is being led by Committee Chairman and BOA Director of Sport Sir Clive Woodward, as well as Athlete Co-Chairs; sailing triple gold medallist Ben Ainslie CBE and former BBC Sports Personality of the Year award winner Zara Phillips MBE.

Tickets for the flagship Olympic fundraising event are on sale and there are limited places that remain available for what is set to be a fantastic evening of entertainment. All attending guests will enjoy a champagne reception and four-course dinner before being treated to gold medal standard music and entertainment.

The British Olympic Association and Team GB would like to thank BT, Official Presenting Partner of the British Olympic Ball and Official Supporting Partners adidas, BMW and BP for their support.

For more information or to book your table visit www.britisholympicball.com or contact britisholympicball@fireball.co.uk

For further press information contact:
Simon Bristow at Pitch
E: simon.bristow@pitch.co.uk
T: 020 7494 1616

Darryl Seibel at BOA
E: darryl.seibel@boa.org.uk
T: 020 7842 5763

Notes to editors:
The British Olympic Association (BOA) is the National Olympic Committee for Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Its mission is to transform British lives through the power of the Olympic values and the success of Team GB. The BOA’s role is to prepare the ‘Best of British’ athletes for, and lead them at, the summer, winter and youth Olympic Games. The BOA delivers extensive support services to Britain’s Olympic athletes and their National Governing Bodies to enhance Olympic success and is responsible for championing the Olympic values and brand in the UK.

The BOA is receives no funding from the lottery or government, has no political interests and is completely dependent upon fundraising income to achieve its mission. The BOA is the strong, independent voice for British Olympic Sport. For further information, go to: www.olympics.org.uk

The British Olympic Ball | Entertainment | Ticket Packages

The British Olympic Ball

Friday 24th September 2010

The Great Room
The Grosvenor House Hotel
Park Lane, London W1K 7TN

In the Company of Olympic Champions, 2012 Medal Contenders and
Celebrated Stars from the World of Sport and Entertainment

Live Entertainment throughout the evening
Spectacular Artists to be announced

Exclusive Guest List – Strictly by Invitation Only
Tickets from £495 plus vat

6.00pm - Red Carpet Arrivals
7.00pm - Reception
7.45pm - Dinner & Entertainment
3.00am - Carriages

Dress Code: Black Tie


Mark Ronson, Jamie Cullum and the Sugababes unveiled as headline acts for star studded event

Three of Great Britain’s highest profile music acts have been unveiled by the British Olympic Association (BOA) as the headline performers at the prestigious British Olympic Ball, presented by BT, on Friday 24th September.

Leading DJ and performer Mark Ronson along with renowned jazz-pop singer-songwriter Jamie Cullum and the Sugababes, one of the most successful female acts of the 21st century, will headline the evening’s entertainment, which takes place in the stunning surroundings of The Great Room at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London.

Internationally renowned magician Dynamo, who has performed for the likes of Will Smith, Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin, Snoop Dogg, Robbie Williams and Naomi Campbell, will also be performing live on stage at the event, as will entertainment sensation DJ Lora.

The evening’s entertainment will also see high profile nightclub, Chinawhite, run the exclusive after party for all attending guests.



To download the event booking form please click here

Gold Table of 12 Guests
@ £11,460.00 plus vat each

Includes:
* Prime table positioning
* Drinks reception
* Four course dinner
* Four bottles of Champagne per table
* Bottle of wine per person
* VIP Event gift bag per person
* Option of requesting one athlete and their guest to sit on your table as 2 of your 12 places (subject to final availability)
* Only 8 Tables Available

Silver Tables of 12 Guests
@ £8,940.00 plus vat each

* Includes: Secondary table positioning
* Drinks reception
* Four course dinner
* Two bottles of Champagne per table
* Bottle of wine per person
* Event gift bag per person
* Option of requesting one athlete and their guest to sit on your table as 2 of your 12 places (subject to final availability)
* Only 16 Tables Available

Bronze Tables of 12 Guests
@ £5,940.00 plus vat each

* Includes: Drinks reception
* Four course dinner
* Half a bottle of wine per person
* Event gift bag per person

Bronze Individual Tickets
@ £495.00 plus vat each

* Includes: Drinks reception
* Four course dinner
* Half a bottle of wine per person
* Event gift bag per person
* Please note individual bookings of between 1 and 11 places may be seated with other parties

Jade and Ricky at Halo Reach Launch

Halo: Reach launch celebs named

News by Robert Purchese

Yesterday

The Halo: Reach launch party guestlist has been revealed.
Among the celebrities are Rio Ferdinand, Jason Bradbury, Jameela Jamil, Ben Cohen and Mr Hudson - a group better known as the Elite Spartan Squad. But there are many more well-known faces besides: pop stars Pixie Lott and Amelle Berrabah from Sugababes, for example.
Boxer Joe Calzaghe is going, as is tennis player Andy Murray and smiley hurdles champion Colin Jackson. Other sporty types include retired footballer Lee Sharpe, Rugby player Dominic Waldouck, sprinter Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and 400m hurdler Perry Shakes-Drayton.
Most of Hollyoaks seems to be on the list: Matt Littler (Max), Darren Jeffries (O.B.), Chris Grierson, Louis Tamone, Ricky Whittle, Jamie Lomas and Warren Brown. And they'll be joined by fellow actors Lucien Laviscount (Coronation Street) and Prey Kailas (East Enders).
TV presenters Charlie Webster (Channel Bee), Dr Christian Jessen (Supersize vs. Superskinny) and Gizzi Erksine (Cook Yourself Thin) are all down to attend.
MOBO-nominated rapper Kano might pop in, as might boy band Boy Banned and indie rockers One Night Only.
Big Brother 11's JJ and Big Brother 5's Brian Belo are somewhere around the bottom of the list, joined by "Page 3 girls" and male models Luke Worrall (boyfriend of Kelly Osbourne) and Alex Watson (brother of Harry Potter star Emma).
The Halo: Reach launch event takes place tonight at London's Victoria House in Bloomsbury.
Halo: Reach will be released next Tuesday, 14th September.

JLS Chat About X Factor and Amelle

JLS Chat About X Factor

X factor runners up JLS got dressed up for the GQ Men of the Year Awards – and so did we!

Very’s Zoe attended the star-studded bash at London’s Royal Opera House (along with Dizzee Rascal and Tinie Tempah)

So she grabbed them for a chat (and a photo) to find out how their lives had changed since appearing on the show in 2008.

Do they enjoy their fame? What do they really think of their female fans? Are they watching the ITV show this year?

Read on here:

QS: What’s the coolest thing that has happened since X Factor?

JB: “That’s a hard question. Everything has been amazing! We’re so lucky to get the support from fans that we have. We don’t take anything for granted.”

ORITISE: “We just got back from America and nobody knew us out there, so it made us appreciate what we have here.”

MARVIN: “The best thing for me is meeting my girlfriend. I’d never have got with a Saturday if I wasn’t in this band.”

QS: Tell us about America – what are your plans out there?

ASTON: “We want to crack America, basically! We’re playing in-stores and gigs and trying to get some TV so everyone starts to know us.”

ORITISE: “America is a tough market. Leona did it well out there but it’s difficult for British stars to get taken seriously out there. We’ll do it though!”

QS: Do you ever get frightened by the level of fame you’ve achieved?

ASTON: “Not really, I feel blessed.”

MARVIN: “It was pretty scary when they found a fan hidden in a suitcase though. Fair play to her, that’s dedication, but still scary.”

QS: Do you have any predictions for this year’s show?

JB: “We normally tend to go with what Louis Walsh goes for.

ORITISE AND ASTON: “We LOVE Louis.”

QS: You’re very into fashion yourselves, but what do you like women to wear?

JB: “I think as long as a woman has made an effort, then you know. It doesn’t matter exactly what she has wearing but you can just tell if a girl has made an effort. Get dressed up, girls!”

ORITISE: “Ruffles look pretty nice – Amelle [Sugababes] is wearing them, you’re wearing them.”

This is Amelle’s outfit to the GQ Awards close-up:

If you’re thinking about ruffles now thanks to JLS then try a Yumi ruffle bead necklace dress

Or wear the ruffles of the front with a new Iska ruffle front dress

Fingers crossed we’ll see JLS perform on the UK version of the X Factor between now and Christmas. And we wish them all the best in the US!