The theme for the 2024 Mayor’s Charity Ball to be held early next month is “Iconic Mackay”.
“This year’s Ball is all about celebrating Iconic Mackay – its features, history, events and people,’’ the Mayor said.
“The main musical entertainment will be a world-class Elton John Experience, with Greg Andrews internationally recognised as one of the best Elton John tribute artists in the world,’’ he said.
“That is a nod to the Sir Elton John concert that was held in Mackay at BB Print Stadium in September 2017. It was a once-in-a-lifetime event for many of those who attended.”
Mayor Williamson said “Iconic Mackay” was the room theme for the MECC Plenary Halls, which would look spectacular on the night on Saturday, May 11.
“As always, the Ball isn’t a fancy dress event. Ball-goers should come dressed to suit Mackay’s premier red-carpet social event,’’ he said.
The Ball has raised more than $1 million since its inception.
Mayor Williamson said the aim in recent years had been to fund two charities for two years to enable significant funds to be raised for each charity and to make a real difference in our community.
“Proceeds this year will be split 50-50 between Australian Street Aid Project and new beneficiary Grapevine Group,” Mayor Williamson said.
Grapevine Group training coordinator Edie Weiss said the group was extremely grateful to be a beneficiary of the Mayor’s Charity Ball.
“The ball coincides with our 20th anniversary, which is a very special milestone for our volunteers to reach,’’ she said.
“This donation will enable Grapevine Group to offer medium and large businesses the opportunity to have their own in-house safeTALK Trainers on staff to help train more locals in suicide prevention.
“To date, Grapevine has proudly trained 6800, but many more people need to be suicide aware and know where to find the support they need.”
Mayor Williamson said the Ball, organised by a committee made up of representatives of the community, the MECC and council, kept going from strength to strength each year.
L-R: Cr Alison Jones, Deputy Mayor Belinda Hassan, Kayleigh Brewster, Mayor Greg Williamson, Edie Weiss, Cr Ash-Lee Johnson and Cr Heath Paton are getting ready to celebrate ‘Iconic Mackay’ at this year’s Mayor’s Charity Ball
