CIM NEWS MAGAZINE Issue 7 2016 | Page 32

EVENT REPORT Behind the mask Pitcher Partners: Business Recovery and Insolvency Conference Gala Dinner Bond University Events Centre, August 28, 2016 University Events Centre team working closely Solution RED to create a magical atmosphere which was enhanced by prisms of blue and green light that transformed the outside of the building and surrounding Bond University Events Centre caters for any event Beautiful sandstone architecture, a stunning lake front location and a team dedicated to making your event a success. For more details please contact us on 07 5595 4124 or [email protected] bond.edu.au/eventscentre Photos by Rix Ryan Photography. Bond University Events Centre welcomed 190 guests from Pitcher Partners for their Business Recovery and Insolvency Conference Gala Dinner. The theme was “Behind the Mask”, with the Bond gardens. Arrival drinks and canapes outside near the sundial were followed by a stunning dinner venue situated in the Architecture Building, where the culinary team delivered a two-course plated dinner. The remarkable Architecture Building was the ideal venue for such an innovative event which pushed boundaries in this unique space. The great hall of the venue was lit utilising the high ceilings and curved internal walls to their best advantage. A long wooden table that stretched over 34m down the centre of the hall added the “wow” factor. Solution RED dressed the table with towers of teal and blue ostrich feathers and gold masks to tie in with the Masquerade theme. manager – QLD Solution RED. “The goal was then finding the perfect balance between highlighting the event location’s architectural features, and designing the elements to complement the theme.” In each of the four alcoves there were performing artists – crystal balls, juggler, hula hoop artist and a cape dancer. The highlight act was a roving flamenco guitarist who entertained the guests. Toni Borthwick, director, relationships + brand at Pitcher Partners, said the team at Bond University and Solution RED worked together “to produce an incredible event which truly encapsulated our ‘behind the mask’ theme”. “The Abedian School of Architecture building at Bond University provided the ultimate canvas to create a stunning and memorable dining setting,” said Jodie Hunter– Smith, project development “From the moment our guests stepped off the coach, they were mesmerised by the visual spectacular and embarked on a journey where they were never sure what would be waiting for them around the corner.”  32   Convention & Incentive Marketing, Issue 7, 2016    www.cimmagazine.com