11th FCC Annual Charity Ball Rocks for Charity with Sensational Australian Rock Band, INXS
HKCEC’s Grand Hall packed to capacity with corporate and individual sponsors who gave generously to support the FCC Charity Fund’s projects
(Hong Kong - October 10, 2012) – The Grand Hall of the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre was packed with almost 1,500 guests [the biggest crowd to–date] for the 11th Foreign Correspondents’ Club Annual Charity Ball held last weekend (October 6th).
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A Venetian Macau troupe entertained during the cocktail time after which ball guests were treated to a sumptuous dinner with fine wines provided by Distilleria Bottega of Italy and many top Bordeaux hateaux under the Crus Bourgeois label. Then it was into a sensational programme of entertainment starting with the young performers from the Po Leung Kuk, a guest appearance by Japanese child prodigy/rock guitarist Yuto Miyazawa and finally, a two –hour marathon from the evening’s featured performer, INXS, Australia’s most famous rock export.
INXS continues a stellar line up of famous performers at the FCC ball including the Doobie Brothers, Beach Boys, Blondie, Sergio Mendes, the Charlie Daniels Band and Credence Clearwater Revisited.
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The FCC Charity Ball is the club’s main annual fund raising event for the Po Leung Kuk/UBS/FCC Language Training Program, the Po Leung Kuk/Bank of America Merrill Lynch/FCC Children’s Learning Centre, the Po Leung Kuk/UBS/FCC Child Development Program, the Po Leung Kuk/Henrik Nielsen/FCC Scholarship Fund and the Po Leung Kuk/Sprouts Foundation/FCC Education Services Centre, charities that help provide a better future for the underprivileged children of Hong Kong.
During the evening, generous bidders at the live auction paid handsomely for items like a 7-day Silversea Asian cruise, an original 1939 New York Yankees scorecard signed by Babe Ruth, a Shanghai Tang full table dinner set for eight people, 3 tennis racquets signed by Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, a limited edition Royal Dragon Vodka and other valuable items.
The silent auction offered a host of fabulous collectables: a Chopard Mille Miglia watch, Pal Zileri Made to Measure suits, Gabriels Signature Pool Table, Sound System from ATC, including special items for the ladies like Chopard and Marc Jacobs handbags, Catherine Deane and Ika Butoni dresses.
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With the guests fired up after the exciting live auction, INXS started their set with an attentiongrabbing opening number, Drum Opera, which had fans heading straight to the dance floor.
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INXS regaled the crowd with a stunning show that featured all their greatest hits. The band line up included original band members Andrew Farriss, Jon Farriss, Tom Farriss and Kirk Pengilly with an impressive performance by new front man, Ciaran Gribbin.
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Aside from ticket sales, a major part of the annual fund raiser is the Raffle Draw which this year gave away top prizes including a Chopard L.U.C men’s watch, Cathay Pacific business class tickets to Sydney with stay at the Shangri-La Hotel Sydney, Dragon Air business class tickets to Shanghai with stay at The Peninsula Shanghai, a Suite at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong among many other fabulous prizes.
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Among the distinguished guests at this year’s ball were current Po Leung Kuk Chairman Jacqueline Leung, FCC President Douglas Wong, Robert and Sally Lo, John Slosar, Sandro Bottega, Abbie Chan, Jason Boyer, Henrik Nielsen, Barry Nassberg, John Moore, David Ferraris, Brett Prebble, and many other high profile business and social figures.
Related Reading: The 11th FCC Charity Ball & Auction
Press Release source: FCC Charity Fund
Image source: Maya Consultants Ltd.
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