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It’s just 3 days to go before the biggest celebratory event in the marcoms and advertising calendar – NABS Big Bash

9th May 2013, Battersea Evolution – book now!

Join us at Battersea Evolution for THE industry birthday party of the century

This year’s Big Bash theme is a big birthday party with a futuristic twist.

The dress code is black tie but for more adventurous guests – why not add a futuristic twist to your party wear!

Click here to download your booking form.

Your essential guide to NABS Big Bash:

 

  • The first NABS Big Bash took place in 2007 and replaced the NABS Celebrity Boxing Night which had been the charity’s showpiece fund-raiser since 1972 and which raised more than £9 million for the industry

 

  • NABS Big Bash can trace its origins back to the 1913 Festival Banquet, the year NABS was founded by Lord Northcliffe. Those attending on the night raised £11,000 – the equivalent of more than £11.5 million in today’s money – to put the fledgling charity on its feet.

 

  • The last six NABS Big Bash events have raised a total of around £9 million (based on £1.5 million per event) and have been attended by 5,400 people seated across 540 tables

 

·        Each NABS Big Bash raises a large proportion of the £2.1 million a year needed to sustain its services

 

  • NABS Big Bash is the industry’s biggest event bar none. It’s not about clients – few attend – nor about the industry’s big cheeses; it’s about celebrating everyone

 

  • NABS Big Bash is THE only event that is about celebrating the people who support NABS by giving something back, be it time, money or expertise

 

  • Celebrity performers over the last six years have included Pixie Lott, Madness, The Saturdays, Bryan Ferry and the Sugababes

 

  • Big Bash auctions have given away an impressive range of prizes including cars and holidays

 

  • Over the years, Big Bash entertainment has included a gospel choir, a champagne burlesque girl, a bird cage walker, stilt walkers, fire spinners and fire eaters, tight rope walkers and more ….

 

  • In this, its Centenary year NABS has so far sold 100 tables to 100 businesses in the advertising and media industry

 

What to expect at NABS Centenary Big Birthday Bash on 9th May 2013:

 

  • The  headline act comes courtesy of Spotify
  • International DJ Sam Young will be  presiding over the turntables
  • Our first-ever NABS Centurions will be revealed. The overall winner will pick up a £2,000 grant to further their career
  • Auction prizes include :
    • mentoring hours with Debbie Klein
    • Lunch for up to four people with Rory Sutherland

o   a  trip to Googleplex in California

o   A day shadowing  Facebook’s vice president

o   Robbie Williams tickets,

o    VIP Summertime Ball tickets

o   Internships at ITV and The Telegraph to name just a few…

 

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