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The NABS Big Bash event, which was attended by 900 representatives from the advertising and media industries, was hosted by Green Wing and Episodes star Stephen Mangan.
Guests were treated to fairground entertainment and a cocktail reception on arrival, and were able to explore corporate sponsor tents including Google’s après-ski-themed space and a red-and-white-themed area from Northern and Shell.
Attendees could have their photos taken in A Midsummer Night’s Dream-themed photobooth set, pet four micro pigs in a dedicated pen, and witness a fire tuba player who entertained guests ahead of the main fundraising event. Stilt walkers dressed as trees and mythological character Satyrs interacted with guests throughout the venue.
In the venue’s main indoor event space attendees were treated to a three-course meal, a silent auction featuring such prizes as a week’s stay in a South-of-France private villa and a box at Ascot racecourse, as well as a live auction featuring a trip for two to Facebook’s California campus. A raffle was also held where guests could win a Citroen C1 car.
Entertainment during the evening included a DJ set from Global Radio and music from Kiss FM DJs Rickie and Melvin, as well as a performance from entertainment act Cirque Du Chic. Craig David made a surprise guest appearance at the end of the night.
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