Tickets for the biggest event on the social calendar are selling fast, organisers of the Energy Ball 2015 have confirmed.
The event – in association with CHC Helicopter – was officially launched last week as the Press and Journal commits to continue celebrating the successes and bright future of the oil and gas sector here in the north of Scotland, 50 years after oil first started pumping out of the North Sea.
Top celebrity chef Nick Nairn has joined the star line-up at this year’s Press and Journal Energy Ball.
In collaboration with the catering department at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre (AECC), where the ball will take place, the Michelin-star chef will be preparing a banquet for what is the biggest sit-down dinner in Scotland.
Performing for the audience for the first time, in Scotland, Swan Band will be travelling from France for the event to entertain the crowd for the evening.
Favoured by a host of celebrities to perform at their weddings and chosen by Kenny Dalglish to star at his private charity party, this amazing 14-strong band will offer something that’s never been seen in the Granite City before – and is never likely to be seen again.
Swan Band has performed at top events including: The Champions League Cup Final in Moscow; Manchester United FA Cup Finals; for Prince Albert of Monaco; and at a private 60th birthday in Istanbul for a Hong Kong entrepreneur.
Aberdeen Journals Editor-In-Chief Damian Bates said: “We are really excited about this year’s Energy Ball which has been given a complete makeover – including a Michelin-star style menu to the best party band in Europe. The response we have got so far is fabulous and confirms that this year is on track to be better than ever.
“This is the best night of the year for the industry to show all the doom mongers that the sector is still very much alive and kicking, and will be with us for decades to come.
“There is no better way to network with peers and show the world how great, resilient and vibrant this industry is.”
Last year, more than 1,400 people attended the sumptuous black-tie event, held at the AECC, with a spectacular dinner and host of entertainment. It’s open to anyone who is involved, either directly or indirectly, with the industry, or wants to be part of the success story. Tables of 10 are now on sale, and are selling fast.
The Energy Ball 2015, to be held on Saturday, October 3, has been given a complete makeover, while making sure it retains the core themes: fine food, great dancing and the chance for everyone – bosses, workers and families alike – to let their hair down.
Some of the region’s biggest names are expected to attend, and a host of other surprises will be revealed in the coming weeks while its strong gold theme will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the industry in the north of Scotland.
The Press and Journal, in consultation with CHC, has also decided that this year the official charity of Aberdeen Royal Children’s Hospital, the ARCHIE Foundation, and Wings for Warriors – that helps injured servicemen find roles outside the armed forces – will be the beneficiaries of any charitable giving on the night.