insideSUSSEX Magazine Issue 23 - January 2017 | Page 85

NEWS SINGERS INVITED TO PERFORM AS PART OF BRIGHTON FESTIVAL 2017 Brighton Festival is looking for 100-125 singers to perform as part of a special inter-choral choir for a large-scale, cross-art outdoor performance, featuring song, dance and physical theatre, as part of Brighton Festival 2017. Singers from all walks of life and levels of musical experience are invited to take part in this event. You can either take part independently, as part of a small group or bring your whole choir along. The music will be learned independently over five months from January – May, and supported by regular rehearsals. You do not need to be able to sight-sing or read music to take part, as all the music will be taught aurally at the rehearsals, and you do need access to a computer and the internet. The event is completely free to participate in – choirs and choir leaders who are interested, please email [email protected]; individuals, head to brightonfestival.org/bf17-call-out-for-singers/ to express your interest by Thursday 6th January. 28TH SUSSEX BUSINESS AWARDS 2016 WINNERS ANNOUNCED 500 of the county’s leading business people, including the Mayor of Brighton and Hove, and Peter Kyle MP, gathered to celebrate business excellence across the region at the Sussex Business Awards, with 17 awards presented by comedian, Simon Evans. The winners were drawn from 42 finalists representing 27 Sussex towns. HILTON AVISFORD PARK’S ‘HOLLYWOOD GLAMOUR BALL’ RAISES £10,000 On Saturday November 12th 2016, Hilton Avisford Park hosted their annual charity ball in partnership with the DM Thomas Foundation for Young People. The theme was ‘Hollywood glamour’, and the Grand Hall at the hotel was suitably decked out in a stunning monochrome colour scheme with elegant centrepieces provided by VIP Venues. The awards were presented at The Grand, Brighton, which was shortlisted for Best Customer Service – ultimately awarded to The Dental Barn. The big winner on the night was Stelfox, who won International Business (sponsore d by Natures Way Food) and the Best Employer (sponsored by Morgan Sindall). After a warm welcome by general manager, Iain Pollock, MC for the evening, Steve Cook, kept everything running smoothly ensuring there was plenty of time for guests to enjoy dancing and playing on the casino tables. The accolade of Company of the Year (sponsored by Mazars) was awarded to International Logistics Group (ILG) who were one of five on the shortlist, while last year’s winner of the Small Business of the Year, Ridgeview Wine Estate, was named as ‘One to Watch’ in the International Business category. Full list of winners at www.sbawards.org.uk. The event was extremely successful raising almost £10,000 for local charities and the DM Thomas Foundation for Young People, whose mission is to improve the education and wellbeing of disabled, sick and disadvantaged young people, and whose vision is of a world where all children and young people are able to transform their lives for the better. 85