Shoot for the stars
Join us for an evening of live entertainment and fascinating conversation, led by two of the country’s most eminent economists, Mervyn King and John Kay.
South Africa’s Star Choir, led by Triple & Touch and Mark De-Lisser (who arranged “Stand By Me” for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding), will have you on your feet and moving to the beat before a live and silent auction for lots such as the chance to stay on a private island in Tanzania’s Marine Reserve.
The Hand in Hand and Star for Life gala dinner, ‘Shoot for the Stars’, will take place on September 19 in the historic surroundings of The Brewery, 52 Chiswell Street, EC1.
Come along and help raise money for Hand in Hand and Star for Life.
We are delighted to announce the first gala dinner to be held in joint-aid of Hand in Hand and Star for Life, two charities helping young people in Africa shoot for the stars and realise their dreams.
Starting at 6.45pm, the ball will include:
- Drinks reception
- Three-course dinner with wine
- A conversation between two of the country’s most eminent economists, John Kay and Mervyn King
- Music from the Star Choir from South Africa
- Alexandra, Countess of Frederiksborg, Denmark, will join the Star Choir
- Silent and live auction
- Carriages at 23.30
Table price: £2,500 for a table of 10.
For ticket inquiries please contact: lhorberg@hihinternational.org
Join two of the UK’s most eminent economists, John Kay and Mervyn King, for a conversation about making decisions in a turbulent and uncertain world.
Kay and King have linked up to write an important new book, scheduled for publication next March, titled Radical Uncertainty. The future has rarely seemed more uncertain. But how do we manage uncertainty when we often do not even know the kinds of things that will happen, far less their probabilities.
John Kay
John Kay is one of Britain’s leading economists. A columnist for the Financial Times for more than 20 years, his work centres on the relationships between economics, finance and business. His career has spanned academic work and think tanks, business schools, company directorships, consultancies and investment companies. Today his main focus is on writing and he is renowned for his ability to express complex ideas clearly and succinctly.
Mervyn King
Mervyn King served as Governor of the Bank of England from 2003 to June 2013. He was previously Deputy Governor from 1998 to 2003, Chief Economist and Executive Director from 1991, and non-executive director of the Bank from 1990 to 1991. He was knighted (GBE) in 2011, made a life peer in 2013, and appointed by The Queen to be a Knight of the Garter in 2014.
In 2016 he published The End of Alchemy.
Prepare to leap to your feet and dance to the beat of the Star Choir from South Africa
Star Choir from South Africa pictured here with other Star for Life performers
The Star Choir is a group of four talented young people who have been hand-picked from the Star for Life schools. They come from very simple rural backgrounds, yet they are born stars. Their individual stories are proof that Star for Life changes young lives.
Led by Triple & Touch and Mark De-Lisser. Performing alongside the choir will be Thandiwe Mbobo.
Alexandra, Countess of Frederiksborg, Denmark
Alexandra, Countess of Frederisborg, Denmark will join the Star Choir on stage to sing “Wash me away”.
The story of the Star Choir and the renowned musicians who support it
Ken Wennerholm and Göran Rudbo, also known as the celebrated artists Triple & Touch, have been involved with Star for Life from its very beginning in 2005. As musicians, they knew music has the power to change lives and was the perfect tool for reaching some of South Africa and Namibia’s most disadvantaged youths.
Choir leader, Thandiwe Mbobo, together with Ken Wennerholm and Göran Rudbo, use music as a tool to engage young people, helping them increase their self-esteem and take responsibility for their own future. Everyone who has met Thandiwe understands why her name means ‘loveable’.
Ken, Göran and Thandiwe are professional entertainers who never fail to inspire their audience.
Mark De-Lisser, Singology Founder & CEO
Mark De-Lisser
Mark De-Lisser is one of the most sought after choral directors and arrangers in the industry. Most recently he arranged “Stand By Me” for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding in 2018, which was performed by The Kingdom Choir at St George’s Chapel, Windsor.
Although some may know him for his work as a vocal coach on TV programmes such as “The Voice” and “All Together Now” to name but a few, Mark is perhaps best known for his work with choirs. He is the proud musical director of the award winning ACM Gospel Choir, as well as founder of Singology Community Choirs.
Mark’s arrangements are sung the world over, and his unique published series; “SING OUT!” has become the go to for choral directors and singers. Mark is also the creator of Choir Cake which offers an innovative new way for choirs to learn and access parts. Mark’s first book “Inspire Your Choir”, which he wrote alongside fellow choral conductor Dominic Peckham, is published by Bloomsbury and available to order now. The book followed Mark’s first appearance alongside Gareth Malone on BBC’s “The Naked Choir”. Mark again featured as a leading choral mentor alongside Gareth in 2016’s “The Choir.”
is a patron of Star for Life, will join the Star Choir on stage to sing “Wash me Away”.
Details of the auction will be available soon.
For further inquiries or to book your table please contact:
Lena Horberg: lhorberg@hihinternational.org
Terms and Conditions: Once payment has been received for tickets/tables, no refunds are available.
Hand in Hand and Star for Life are delighted to be working together again after the recent successful launch of their joint ‘Daughters of Africa’ programme. All money raised will split 50/50 between Hand in Hand and Star for Life.
Janet Chepkwony | Sweet potato farmer | Kenya
Co-founded by Percy Barnevik, Hand in Hand combats poverty with business training and job creation. For every £1,000 raised, this global NGO trains ten people, supports eight businesses and creates ten jobs, transforming lives for 34 dependents and family members.” Fifty percent of funds raised on the night will support Hand in Hand’s life-changing programmes in East Africa.
Star for Life was founded in 2005 by Dan Olofsson with the mission to inspire young people to believe in their dreams and support them to live free of AIDS. The organisation now operates in more than 120 schools in South Africa and Namibia and three Mobile Health Clinics. Just £15 finances one pupil during one year in a Star for Life school. Fifty percent of funds raised on the night will go towards Star for Life schools and Mobile Health Clinics (visit www.starforlife.org for more information)