Ball 2011 Programme

Standard Chartered Bank

BRITISH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL BALL 2011

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BRITISH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL BALL 2011

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any of us would love the rock star lifestyle – the cars, the clubs, the yachts, the luxury hotels, the expensive restaurants, the bling. Who wouldn’t want to experience the glamour and glitz of music’s glitterati? Well for one night only you can! Channel your inner rock star at the British Chamber of Commerce Annual Ball with the help of our little ‘rock star lifestyle guide’ that you’ll find in this programme. Along with a rundown of all our sponsors and tonight’s agenda you’ll find information on how to shop like a rock star in Hong Kong, the hottest cars, how to charter a private jet, where to find the most exclusive clubs and the best food in the world.

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WELCOME T H E BRI T I SH CH A MBE R C HAIRMAN WE LCOME S YOU TO THE STANDARD CH A RT ERED BA N K B RI T I S H C HAMBE R OF COMME RC E ANNUAL BALL 2 01 1

with the band’s classic track, ‘We Will Rock You’ the top rock anthem of all time. And for those of us raised with Top of the Pops, magnificent!

As part of this evening’s celebrations, we’re supporting a local charity, the KELY Support Group (KELY) in Hong Kong. KELY is a bilingual local charity that offers nonjudgmental, empathetic and confidential support to young people between the ages of 14 to 24 who urgently need guidance in life. They offer the necessary confidential advice needed to address the many concerns that adolescents and teenagers face. Let ‘s please give KELY our financial support.

I’m very pleased that Standard Chartered Bank has continued as the title sponsor for the ninth year running. This indeed has been a fantastic association. An evening like this is not possible without the gracious and continued support of our sponsors, members and supporters. My sincere gratitude to all who have helped in bringing this evening together.

Lastly, on behalf of the British Chamber, I would like to wish everyone the very best for the year ahead. Warmest wishes to all and have a wonderful night!

KE VI N TAYLOR

Chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong

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lthough the economy is still problematic in the US and many parts of Europe, I’m delighted to see that strong growth continues in Asia Pacific. I’m also pleased to see Hong Kong developing into the central financial centre for the region. Hong Kong now sits firmly in the middle of the New York/London financial highway – long may it continue.

As I’ve said previously, we have a great deal to be grateful to China for; especially for the continued massive investments into Hong Kong.

Together with good foreign direct investments from global multinationals and an excellent performance from our local companies, we’re indeed riding the wave. We’re no longer looking for our future position as part of China; we’re developing very nicely as part of China, thank you very much.

On this note, I welcome you to this year’s Chamber Ball, without doubt the best in Hong Kong. Tonight we celebrate our success over the last year, and I’d like to thank all of you for your continued support in building our excellent British Chamber. Tonight is the right time to have fun and our theme “We Will Rock You” seems appropriate after a good business year.

When it comes to rock and roll, this is one area where the British are right at the top of the tree, with a history of producing fantastic rock bands such as the Rolling Stones, the Beatles, the Police, Genesis, Cliff Richard, Oasis and many many more. And not to forget Queen

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STANDARD CHARTERED BANK WE LCOME FROM TONIGHT’S TITLE S PONSOR: STANDARD C HARTE RED BANK

O Don’t stop me now I’m having such a good time, I’m having a ball ‘DON’T STOP ME NOW’ QUEEN 1976

n behalf of Standard Chartered Bank – a very warm welcome!

Standard Chartered Bank is pleased to be the title sponsor of the British Chamber of Commerce Annual Ball for the ninth consecutive year.

We are excited to be supporting this event again and delighted to be spending a wonderful evening with our friends at the British Chamber of Commerce and our valued clients and guests.

Our support of this event reflects our appreciation of the chamber’s and its members’ work, and our collective commitment to the Hong Kong business community of which we are proud to play an active part.

This evening’s fundraising will support the work and services provided by the KELY Support Group, in an effort to raise awareness of current trends of youth drug abuse and youth suicide in Hong Kong. Such services align well with the Bank’s commitment to support the wider community in Hong Kong and living to our brand promise – to be Here for good.

Best wishes to all and enjoy the evening!

BE N HUNG

Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited

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THE HAND THE GLA GE T THE R OC K STA R LO O K W I TH

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS TITLE S PONSOR G O L D S P O N SO RS

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E VE NT C RE DITS A huge thank you to the team who have worked so hard to make this Ball a success Band Andy Bautista and Band

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D I D Y O U KNOW? David Bowie took his last name from the Bowie knife (which he adored as a young lad). He didn’t go by his given name ‘David Jones’ because he didn’t want to be confused with Davy Jones of the Monkees!

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FEELING PECKISH? R OCK STA RS HAVE EXPENSIVE A P PE TI T ES AND THERE ARE PL E N TY O F RE STAURANTS AND CHEFS H A PPY TO I N D U LGE T H EM !

The burger

Find Hubert Keller’s US$5,000 burger plate at his Las Vegas spot, Fleur. It’s Kobe beef and comes with high-end wine.

The hot dog

The “Haute Dog” is sold by Serendipity 3 in New York City on a foot-long pretzel bun. The sausage is beef cooked in white truffle oil, topped with foie gras, dijon mustard, more truffle, caramelized Vidalia onions, and heirloom tomato ketchup. It will currently cost you US$69.

The omelette

Breakfast is believed to be the best meal of the day. The Zillion Dollar Lobster Frittata at Le Parker Meridien Hotel in New York City is all here to envisage the aforementioned ideal. The breakfast dish rolls in six eggs, the tail of a roasted Maine Lobster, 10 ounces of Sevruga caviar, a chive garnish. The caviar used in the Zillion Dollar Frittata supposedly comes from the Caspian Sea sturgeon and retails at US$80-US$170 an ounce. Get your day going for a mere US$1000.

R O CK TR IVIA H OW TO MAKE ELVIS’ FAVO URIT E S NAC K 1 Spread copious amounts of peanut butter on two slices of thick white bread 2 Add one whole banana (sliced lengthwise) 3 Melt lots of butter in a pan 4 Place the sandwich in the butter 5 Fry and flip the sandwich until both sides turn brown. ✴ Elvis liked to use thick sliced bread as it kept the peanut butter from melting too much and running off the sandwich ✴ GET LOTS OF NAPKINS AND ENJOY!

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MENU

TONIGHT’S DINING OPE NING LI NE S BBQ Chicken Drum Sticks Spicy Jalapeno Peppers with Cream Cheese Foie Gras Hot Dog Panco Crusted Crab Cake

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Iced Tomato Martini with Scallop Tartar

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Grilled Wagyu Beef Burger with Chipotle Pepper Relish, Jack Cheese, Caramelised Shallots Three Color French Fries and Coleslaw

CHORUS Guns & Roses (A Hard & Tender Dessert) Jim Beam Chocolate Pralines

The pizza

Gordon Ramsay’s restaurant Maze in London currently holds the Guinness World Record for most expensive pizza with a price tag of US$178. The 12-inch pizza enjoys a plethora of toppings including champagne marinated caviar, cognac marinated lobster, Scottish smoked salmon, cuts of venison, vintage balsamic vinegar, prosciutto and 24 carat gold flakes.

The sushi

The world’s most expensive raw fish dish was developed in Manila in the Philippines and introduced by Chef Angelito Araneta.

The five nigiri rolls with crab meat, wrapped in 24 carat gold and studded with African diamonds. A serving costs US$2,000.

The dessert

The most expensive chocolate in the world is a truffle made by Fritz Knipschildt. It is made with a real French black truffle, as in the fungus, on the inside, rolled in ganache and dusted with a rich cocoa powder.

A single truffle will cost you US$250 or you can buy it for US$2,600 per pound.

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This will ensure that key portfolio and services enjoyed by BT’s customers around the world can be offered and be fully supported to meet the demands of their local Asian business operations.

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JOINING US TONIGHT

D I D Y O U K N O W?

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The Who were the first band to destroy their instruments at the end of a live show.

Keith Moon would often load his drums with explosives!

ROOM SERVICE!

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FO R RO CK STA RS, T H ERE I S O N LY O N E PLACE TO STAY IN D ECA D EN T LUXU RY

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f discretion, location and luxury is what a rock star needs, they can find it at the Chateau Marmont. It has served as the backdrop for a number of events in the lives of well-known rock stars. The hotel can be found at 8221 Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood and has played host to such celebrity guests as Bob Dylan, John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Jim Morrison, Mick Jagger, Ringo Starr, The Who, Led Zeppelin, Sting and the Jefferson Airplane. Room rates start at US$199 a night for a single room.

You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave ‘HOTEL CALIFORNIA’ THE EAGLES, 1976

Stay at the HOTEL

STAY LIKE A ROCK STAR IN HONG KONG

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Marmont’s music mythology

✴ Jim Morrison used up what he called “eight of my nine lives” after he hurt his back here while dangling, then falling from a drain pipe as he tried to swing from the roof into the window of his room as depicted in the film The Doors ✴ Led Zeppelin rode their motorbikes through the lobby to cheering guests ✴ Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist John Frusciante lived in the hotel in 1996 ✴ The hotel is referenced in the Grateful Dead song ‘West LA Fade Away’ ✴ Sting has been spotted playing piano in the hotel lobby ✴ British singer Lily Allen wrote the song ‘Guess Who, Batman?’ for her second album, in Chateau Marmont ✴ Keith Moon is said to have once nailed his room furniture to the ceiling. And there are numerous tales involving his less creative mischief like throwing TV sets out of windows ✴ The Eagles song ‘Hotel California’ is thought to have been written about Chateau Marmont

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“For Those About to Rock - We Salute You!” Wish You Were Here Drinks Reception

Avoid the flashes of the paparazzi as you walk down the rock red carpet and enjoy some seriously rocking cocktails!

Sticky Fingers

Watc h th i s spac e

Like a Bat Out Of Hell…

Look out for some surprise performances from our very special guests…

Live Auction

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Dinner

Enjoy our feast fit for rock royalty

Best costume prizes

You’ll be bidding on the great prizes in our Live Auction!

All proceeds go to the KELY Support Group, so please bid generously!

We’ll be presenting best costume prizes courtesy of:

A Kind of Magic Lucky Draw

Drop your card in the box for a chance to win some amazing prizes in our Lucky Draw

Come on Feel the Noise Dancing

Get down to our rocking all-star band who will keep you moving all night, until you hit The Wall!

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Singer Beyonce K now les and her ra pper husband J ay-Z – t he king and qu e en of blin g

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THE NEED FOR SPEED I T D O ES N’ T GET MO RE BLING THAN MU SI CAL SUPERSTAR COUPLE BEYONCE AND JAY-Z. THEY’RE ONE O F THE HIGHEST EARNING CO UPLES O N THE FORBES RICH LIST. SO WHAT DID BEYONCE GET H E R M A N W H O H A S EVERYT HI N G? THE WORLD’S MOST E XPE NS IVE C AR, OF COURS E !

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apper mogul Jay-Z was given a $2 million Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport for his 41st birthday last year by his lovely wife popstar Beyonce Knowles.

According to the Bugatti website, the Grand Sport is able to go 0-60 in 2.5 seconds and reaches a top speed of 253 miles per hour. As you’d expect from Bugatti, the Veyron has undergone a very thorough strengthening process to cope with the loss of the roof. The carbonfibre chassis has been redesigned around the windscreen Get the pillars, strengthened in WHEELS the sills and thickened behind the driver. The BUGATTI PARTNER Grand Sport still gets OF HONG KONG a 987bhp 8.0-litre BENTLEY HONG KONG quad turbocharged G/F BONAVENTURE HOUSE W16 engine.

91 LEIGHTON ROAD Jay-Z adds the TEL +(852) 2890 1918 Veyron Grand Sport to BUGATTI.COM his already extensive Bugatti has always been car collections. Some the epitome of exclusivity, of the cars he’s fortunate luxury, elegance, style, enough to own the keys extraordinary design, to include a Maybach 62S, with a great passion for a Ferrari F430 Spider and automobiles. a Pagani Zonda Roadster.

Baby you can drive my car. Yes I’m gonna be a star ‘DRIVE MY CAR’ THE BEATLES, 1965

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| THE QUOTE |

PRETENTIOUS MOI? BONO

I do my best work when I am in pain and turmoil S TING

JIM MO RRISO N, THE D O O RS

I’m interested in anything about revolt, disorder, chaos, especially activity that appears to have no meaning.

It seems to me to be the road toward freedom

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| t he c aus e | All funds ra ised to n i gh t through the L ive Auction, S ilent Auction a n d Ca sh donat i on s w i ll go to our c hos e n c harity the ke ly s upport group

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he KELY Support Group (KELY) is a non-government funded charitable organisation, providing support services for young people with drug and alcohol addictions and chronic low self-esteem.

KELY was established 20 years ago by a student who was facing her own drug and alcohol addictions. She found that speaking openly with her peers helped her overcome her issues.

With the concepts of peer support and self-help being our main approach, KELY is one of the few bilingual youth organizations in the city that provides services grounded in non-judgmental, empathetic and confidential values. KELY’s door is open to all young people in need, reaching out to an average of 35,000 local Chinese, English-speaking and ethnic minority youth a year.

Being young in the city has become increasingly difficult for our nearly one million Hong Kong youth. Many are facing life-threatening issues such as drug abuse, chronic low self-esteem, academic pressures, physical and mental abuse, poverty and suicidal thoughts.

According to the 2009 Report of the Task Force on Youth Drug Abuse, Hong Kong has seen an alarming rise in the trend of young abusers below the age of 21. The report states that there has been a steady increase with younger first-time abusers under the age of 16 as it has grown 57.8% from 2006 to 2008, compared to 29.5% for youth aged 16 to 20 over the same period.

Another disturbing trend is the fact that an increasing number of young drug abusers are female, many of whom are first time users.

Dr. Francis Wing-lin Lee of, City University of Hong Kong says “vulnerable young people lacking self-esteem and aspiration are regarded as more at risk. They deserve transformational change to ease rising problems associated with property crime, violence, drugs, truancy and exclusion.”

KELY strongly believes that prevention is key when it comes to helping youth who are vulnerable and at risk of harming themselves and society. Our programmes and services includes multimedia art projects, youth forums, harm reduction workshops, peer support, circus skills training, a youth helpline and youth discussion groups.

Proceeds from tonight’s event will go towards the There’s Always Tomorrow Youth Project aimed at helping vulnerable young people with self-esteem and suicide ideation.

The youth suicide rate rose for those aged 1524, from 8.9 per 100,000 in 2008 to 11.7 per 100,000 in 2010, despite the fact that suicide rates have declined in the general population in Hong Kong. This project aims at providing critical prevention education to empower our youth to make informed life decisions as well as help them reach their full potential.

KELY Support Group Based on the most recent statistics from the Narcotics Division, the newly reported drug abuse cases by age for 2010 is 10.5% for those under 16 years, 36.8 % for those between 16 to 20 years of age. The youngest reported drug abuser in Hong Kong was only 10 years of age.

Studies have shown that there are high rates of young people in the city suffering from chronic low self-esteem – one of the root causes of young drug abuse – who are more prone to making harmful decisions.

www.KELY.org

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The plAce to be During th e he donist ic hey day of the 70s a nd e a rly 80 s, A n yone worth the ir we igh t in g litte r h ad to ge t in to St udio 54

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tudio 54 in New York was the disco in the 70s and 80s. Its opening night was a huge rockstar magnet attracting the likes of Michael Jackson, Mick and Bianca Jagger, Rod Stewart, Jerry Hall, David Bowie, Cher and Elton John. At the club’s prime, doorman Mark Benecke became widely known for hand-selecting guests from the always-huge crowds outside, mixing beautiful “nobodies” with glamorous celebrities.

Studio 54 was notorious for the hedonism that occurred there and in 1978, owner Steve Rubell was quoted in the press as saying it had made $7 million in its first year and that “only the Mafia made more money.” Almost as famous at the club’s logo was the infamous wall sign of the “Man in the Moon” inhaling cocaine from his silver spoon which hung in the club. Not all of the famous guests had to try to get in through the main entrance.

There was actually a VIP entrance on the back side of the club, from 53rd Street where the staff and the true VIP’s got in!

Join the club

Kee Club

32 Wellington Street Tel +(852) 2810 9000 keeclub.com Kee is a sanctuary where members, their international guests and visiting celebrities can eat, do business, party or just be.

Dragon-I

The Centrium, 60 Wyndham St, Tel +(852) 3110 1222 dragon-i.com.hk Dragon-i has gained global recognition as the pinnacle of stylish dining and fashionable entertainment.

Republik

108 Hollywood Road Tel +(852) 2261 1111 republik.com.hk Full of hip young things, Republik is a fresh, imaginative and versatile space - a cocktail lounge, bar and club all rolled into one.

Face to face, toe to toe, heart to heart as we hit the floor ‘LOVE IS THE DRUG’ ROXY MUSIC 1975

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AUCTION PRIZES M EM BERS OF T H E BR I T I S H C HAMBE R HAVE VE RY GE NE ROUS LY DONATE D SO M E FA BU LO U S P RI ZES TO RAI S E F UNDS FOR OUR C HOS E N C HARITY, KE LY S UPPORT GROUP. A L L P ROCEEDS W I L L GO TO THE C HARITY, SO PLE AS E BID GE NE ROUS LY!

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QUEEN GOLD DISC A Signed Replica Queen Gold Disc

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Queen replica gold disc presentation signed by original band members Roger Taylor, Brian May and new front man Paul Rodgers.

Queen are still one of the best-loved bands on the planet. They are most famous for their single 'Bohemian Rhapsody', which stayed at number one in the UK charts for nine weeks on its first release and was named 'Song of the Millennium' by public poll in 2000.

Original members May and Taylor only perform together at special events, more recently the duo have collaborated with Paul Rodgers to perform original Queen material.

ROCK THE BIG SCREEN A First-class Movie Experience at Standard Chartered Starsuite Standard Chartered Starsuite offers you a first-class movie experience at the Grand Cinema, the first cinema equipped with infrasonic system and seats with vibrating features in Hong Kong. With 23 seats, it is perfect for a private party entertaining your family, friends and VIP guests!

THE PACKAGE INCLUDES Movie tickets with First Class airline type of seats Complimentary popcorns , soft drink , tea or Starbucks coffee for all guests Pre - screening reception at VIP Lounge for 30 minutes Exclusive entrance to Standard Chartered Starsuite VALIDITY: FLEXIBLE BOOKING FOR ANY DATE (INCLUDING PUBLIC HOLIDAYS) BETWEEN 24 JUNE 2011 TO 31 MAY 2012

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ROCK OUT AT THE RITZ! Be the first to experience the brand new Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong – the highest hotel in the world!

One night stay for two people in a Harbour Suite with stunning panoramic views of Victoria Harbour. Inclusive in the stay experience is a sensational evening of signature cocktails and Asian tapas for two people, at the highest rooftop bar in the world on the 118th floor!

The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong dominates the skyline as the world’s “highest” hotel. Located at the very top of the International Commerce Centre (ICC) in Hong Kong, the hotel is the very pinnacle of luxury and a beacon of contemporary style and excellence in Asia’s World City.

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ROCK CHIC A stunning handbag by legendary British designer Lulu Guinness!

Lulu Guinness OBE, famous for her unique and quintessentially British handbags and accessories, launched her company in 1989. Instant praise in the fashion media paved the way for Lulu Guinness shops in London, New York and Tokyo. Her unique creations are also sold in department and speciality stores worldwide, including Harrods, Selfridges and Fortnum and Mason in the UK, and Lane Crawford in Hong Kong.

Lulu’s Collectable bags described as ‘tomorrow’s treasures’, have become permanent fixtures in many museums. The Florist Basket is in the permanent fashion collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. The Collectables have also been the subjects of two exhibitions in Sotheby’s London and New York.

Meanwhile her bags are seen on the arms of an ever-expanding array of celebrity supporters, amongst them Dita von Teese, Helena Bonham Carter, Katy Perry, Florence Welch, Christina Aguilera, Rachel Weisz, Agyness Deyn, and Alexa Chung.

In 2006 Lulu was awarded an OBE from the Queen and in 2009 she was awarded The Independent Handbag Designer Awards ICONOCLAST Award for Lifetime Achievement in Handbag Design.

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ROCK FEAST A Culinary Journey for Two at The Peninsula The Culinary Journey is a six-course dining odyssey around The Peninsula. Start with a glass of Champagne or your favourite cocktail and an appetiser in The Lobby, then progress to the hotel’s other restaurants.

Enjoy two courses at Spring Moon, two courses at Gaddi’s, then dessert and coffee or tea at the Felix Long Table. Round off your meal with cocktails at the Peninsula’s Salon de Ning.

VALIDIT Y: DATE RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY, WINE PAIRING NOT INCLUDED

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BALLROOM GLITZ! 0.40 carat diamond earrings

by Ryder Diamonds

A pair of stunning diamond stud earrings with a total carat weight of 0.80ct. Both diamonds are G in colour, meaning they're lovely and white, Si1 in clarity, meaning they're clean of imperfections to the naked eye, and both have excellent cut grade. Both diamonds are GIA certified as GSi1 triple EX non. The setting of the diamonds is in an 18k white gold 100% hand-made 4 claw stud design with screw back so that they're very secure when in the ears. These earrings are the perfect addition to any outfit, both day or night!

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BRIT ROCK!

A Bladon Single Zip Briefcase ✴ plus ✴ Dinner for Two at Alfies, accompanied by a magnum of Laurent Perrier Rose Champagne Bladon takes its name from the English village where Winston Churchill is buried, one of Alfred Dunhill’s most iconic and loyal customers. Drawing on the brand’s heritage, premium cowhide leather has been expertly crafted to the same standards that Alfred himself instilled over 100 years ago.

The acclaimed Home of Alfred Dunhill in Hong Kong offers a sumptuous array of luxury clothing, accessories and accoutrements that embody the famed Alfred Dunhill commitment to refinement. It is also distinguished by a range of unparalleled services, including a bespoke and custom tailoring service, fine wine reserve and a restaurant and bar.

Alfie’s restaurant, bar and lounge bring modern British cool to Hong Kong’s culinary scene. This evocative den is the perfect setting for a power breakfast, executive lunch, intimate evening meal or a post work tipple.

Responsible for the inimitable wine menu at Alfie’s, Berrys’ Fine Wine Reserve also offers a tailored selection of retail wines and 32 individual wine bins which are available to customers by invitation only. Berrys’ Fine Wine Reserve will also provide a complete range of wine related services including Fine Wine Investment Advice, Corporate Wine tastings, Fine Wine Sourcing and Vineyard Visits.

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BEAUTIFUL ROCKS ‘Voi Che Sapete’ Earrings

These stunning earrings, evoking romance and memories of an African dream, are the creation of Nathalie Melville, Creative Director of Melville Fine Jewellery. Nathalie’s signature organic detail, combined with the radiant brilliance of some of Africa's finest gems combine to conjure the passion, colours and natural wilderness of an African romance. Hand-crafted in 18ct ethical yellow gold, the earrings are set with two 18.6 carat Citrines and pave set with the famous Bridges Tsavorites, pink and blue sapphires and rubies.

Hallmarked in London, the earrings also carry the Fairtrade and Fairmined certified Ecological Dual Stamp meaning that the gold is mined without the use of chemicals and the small-scale gold miners and their communities in developing countries have the opportunity to improve their living and working conditions. Melville Fine Jewellery is the only fine jeweller in Asia to offer Fairtrade and Fairmined certified gold to its customers.

The gems are provided by Bridges Tsavorite with the Tsavorites themselves coming from their famous Scorpion Mine in Kenya. The mine has been developed by the Bridges family - with the late Campbell Bridges who discovered this beautiful green gem in the late 1960's. The family have invested in the local community and are known for their ethical and environmental approaches.

The wearer of these earrings, wears a creation of beauty, adventure and indulgent wistful fantasy, while representing integrity and fair treatment.

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AN ICONIC ROCK IMAGE! 'Sgt. Pepper', 2007 Limited Edition Silkscreen. Signed and numbered

by Sir Peter Blake.

Size: Image size: 495 x 495 mm This limited edition silkscreen of the iconic album cover art for the Beatles’ 'Sgt. Pepper' album was created in honour of the 40th anniversary of the album. It was produced at the Coriander Studios London, on 1 June 2007 (the 40th anniversary of the release of the album), and was supervised by Peter Blake. The process involves 24 colour silkscreens which are individually applied along with spot glazing to certain areas of the design. Following the print's completion, a pressure stamp of the Apple logo has been applied on the paper margin along the bottom.

Peter Blake is one of Britain’s most distinguished artists and Royal Academicians. He is famous for designing the front of the 'Sgt. Pepper' album cover. Since 1960 Peter Blake has been represented in over 30 exhibitions around the world. His paintings are also exhibited in public collections at The Museum of Modern Art, New York, The Tate Gallery, and the Victoria and Albert Museum among others.

Peter Blake was elected Royal Academician in 1981 (ARA 1974) and was awarded the CBE in 1983.

DONATED BY Private donor

D ID Y O U KN O W? Indian spiritual leader Gandhi was supposed to appear on it. However, EMI Records asked that he be painted out as they were worried that it may offend record buyers in India!

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ROCK RETREAT IN BEAUTIFUL BALI! A three night Aman Bali Break, ✴ plus ✴ Two Return Executive Class flights with Garuda Indonesia AMAN BALI BREAK The Aman Bali Break offers three nights at one or more of the three Amanresorts on the ‘Island of the Gods’.

Amandari, Amankila and Amanusa are unique retreats from which to experience the magic of one of the world’s most fascinating cultures in its most notable regions: the highland arts centre of Ubud, the once royal regency of Karangasem in eastern Bali and the southern beaches of Nusa Dua. THE AMAN BALI BREAK INCLUDES Three nights’ accommodation at one or a combination of three Amanresorts in Bali, in either an Amandari Village suite or Amankila or Amanusa Garden Suite Daily breakfast Airport and inter-resort transfers A choice of one activity per stay (choose from a selection including: Rice terrace trek with a picnic breakfast, Three-hour tour of Bali’s craft villages or John Hardy’s silver atelier, East Bali trek or cycling tour, Uluwatu sunset tour, One round of golf per person) VALIDIT Y: UNTIL 30 APRIL 2012, BLACKOUT DATES APPLY

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TWO RETURN EXECUTIVE CLASS FLIGHTS WITH GARUDA INDONESIA Garuda is Indonesia’s flagship air carrier currently operating 93,000 flights a year to a total of 49 destinations – 32 domestic and 17 international. Its route network extends throughout Asia to the Middle East, Australia and Japan, as well as to Amsterdam in Europe.

With its new fleet of the Airbus 330-200 and Boeing 737-800, Garuda Indonesia operates twice daily flights to Jakarta and a daily flight to Bali.

Garuda Indonesia is listed as a 4-star airline

by Skytrax, and is recognised as one of Skytrax’s Quality Approved Airlines, having been named the World’s Most Improved Airline at the 2010 World Airline Awards in Hamburg.

TERMS & CONDITIONS: FLIGHTS ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY, AND VALID UNTIL 31 JANUARY 2012. TAXES AND FUEL CHARGES ARE NOT INCLUDED AND MUST BE BORNE BY THE PASSENGER. TICKET IS NOT VALID FOR TRAVELLING ON PEAK SEASON DATES (16 JUL 11-20 AUG 11, 30 SEP 11-03 0CT 11, 23 DEC 11-27 DEC 11, 20 JAN 12-26 JAN I2)

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LUCKY DRAW PRIZES T H A N KS TO T H E GEN EROU S PRIZ E DONORS OF THE FOLLOWING AMAZ ING PRIZ E S !

The top five prizes will be drawn on the night and winners of all prizes will be contacted after the event.

1 A three night stay for two people in a Regent Club room with full amenities including breakfast at The Regent Beijing, including Return Economy airfares for two adults.

6 A one night complimentary weekend stay in a one bedroom Harbour View Suite with daily breakfast for two people at Garden Cafe

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Elemis Tri-Enzyme Resurfacing Facial

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Dining vouchers at Pizza Express

Conran Audio iPod Dock designed by Studio Conran

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16 Dining experience at Whisk Restaurant, The Mira Hotel

10 A Red Packet Gourmet Dining Experience

A six-month Pure Yoga and Pure Fitness Contract

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9 Dining Vouchers for Sakesan Private Dining Room

A two night stay in a luxury one bedroom Residence Suite for two people at Andara Resort & Villas

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A one night weekend stay in a Deluxe Room inclusive of breakfast for two people at Marriott Café

2 A weekend stay for two people in the Executive Suite, with privileges for the Horizon Club and return airport transfers at The Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong

13 Flutter & Wow Sterling Silver T-bar Cufflinks

17 Dining voucher for The Chinese Restaurant, at the Hyatt Regency, Tsim Sha Tsui

11 Dining Vouchers for four people at Watermark

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One round-trip British Airways World Traveller Economy Class ticket from Hong Kong to London Heathrow

12 A Red Packet ‘Adrenaline’ Gift Experience

Forever Friends Bear

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The Glare Michael Nyman and David McAlmont Label: Michael Nyman Records

“exactly the right mix of mainstream appeal and quirky individuality to nab the mercury prize” – The Sunday Times “an inspired pairing” – Q Magazine

The Penguin Café: A Matter of Life The Penguin Cafe Label: Penguin Café Records

“The Penguin Café Orchestra, the charming jumble of folk, classical, world music and Zen” – The Times “Whimsical, eccentric and ineffably English” – Q Magazine

www.naxos.com www.naxos.com.hk Info@naxos.com Level 11 Cyberport 1, Cyberport Road 1, Hong Kong Tel No.: 22559922 or 22553398

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he 54-foot motor yacht, named The Maraya by Combs, includes a top-deck party floor with bar, stage and projector screen, with each deck equipped with a private quarter. There is a 10-member staff on hand with duties that include baking chocolate chip cookies!

More recently, Combs Hire the sailed the $850,000-a-week YACHT superyacht Solemates, the first yacht to be controlled “GRAND CRU” by an iPad. Custom-made GRAND HYATT HONG KONG software created by the 1 HARBOUR ROAD German luxury yacht builder TELEPHONE +852 2588 1234 Lurssen allows passengers GRANDHYATTHONGKONG.HK to control all shipboard Grand Hyatt Hong Kong functions, (except the steering offers a 150-foot luxurious wheel) with the tap of a finger. yacht “Grand Cru” to Using complimentary iPads, organisers wishing to the millionaire star had arrange lunch, dinner or control of all the shipboard cocktail cruises for up to entertainment, climate systems, 80 guests. One of Asia’s blinds and lights and could largest this mega-yacht even have their Pina Coladas can also be chartered as an topped-up with the tap of an airport transfer. iPad icon! Rock the boat!

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YO U KN OW YO U ARE L IV I N G L IKE A R OCK STAR WHEN YOU CAN AF FORD TO BU Y A $ 33 M IL L IO N YAC H T LI KE SEAN “P D ID DY” CO MBS

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ROCK LIFESTYLE TAKING ITS TOLL? GI VE YOU R SKI N A T RE AT – A N D SU P P O RT TO N I GH T ’S C H A RITY!

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lemis are very kindly offering guests at the Ball an opportunity to enjoy a Pro-Collagen Quartz Lift Facial treatment at the Elemis Day Spa for half the usual price.

Plus for every Modern Skin Facial Treatment facial sold tonight at the special price of HK$840, Elemis will give HK$540 of this to our chosen charity – the KELY Support Group.

So you can look great, enjoy some pampering and know that you are contributing to a great cause!

The number of facials on offer is limited so make sure you sign up with one of the Chamber staff, who will be coming round to the tables during dinner with order forms.

I can see you, your brown skin shining in the sun, you’ve got your hair combed back, sunglasses on baby

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‘BOYS OF SUMMER’ DON HENLEY 1984

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Name that tune!

Do yo u reco gn i se t h e lyric s from the s e s e ve n famous songs ?

Please allow me to introduce myself I’m a man of wealth and taste

I think I’m going to be sad, I think it’s today

There’s a lady who’s sure all that glitters is gold

Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? Caught in We don’t a landslide. No need no escape from education, we reality don’t need no thought control People try to put us down, just because we get around

There she stood in the street, smiling from her head to her feet

✴ Answers 1) Sympathy for the Devil by Rolling Stones 2) Ticket to Ride by The Beatles 3) Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin 4) My Generation by The Who 5) Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen 6) Alright Now by Free 7) Another Brick in the Wall by Pink Floyd ✴

ON CLOUD NINE W | THE PRI VATE J ET |

WANT TO TRAVEL IN STYLE? DO WHAT SEVENTIES ROCK BEHEM OT HS LE D Z E PPE LIN DID: GRAB A FE W GROUPIE S AND FLY HIGH!

hen Led Zeppelin toured North America in ‘73 and ‘75 they chartered a private jet called The Starship – a former United Airlines Boeing 720B passenger jet, leased to bands. The aircraft was the same type as used by commercial airlines, but its owners customised it to suit the whim of their clients. It cost $200,000 to install a bar, revolving arm chairs, a 30-footlong couch, a television set and a video player, complete with a well-stocked video library. An electronic organ was built into the bar, and at the rear of the craft were two back rooms, one with a low couch and pillows on the floor, and the other, a bedroom, complete with a white fur Get the bedspread and shower room.

LIFESTYLE It even had a fireplace!

Flying on The Starship AIR CHARTER meant that Led Zeppelin didn’t ( HK ) LTD SERVICE have to use hotels, as they 1601, TOWER 1, could travel to and from cities ADMIRALTY CENTRE in the luxury of their jet. After TEL + 852 2167 1888 a show, the band was driven by AIRCHARTER.COM.HK limousine from concert venue to airport, as depicted in Led Air Charter Service HK has Zeppelin’s film The Song a superb reputation in the Remains the Same. The private jet hire industry. They Rolling Stones, Allman Brothers will find you the perfect and Alice Cooper were Starship aircraft for your trip including clients. Peter Frampton was the helicopters, light aircraft, last to charter it 1976. business and VIP jets.

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INSIDE YOUR GIFT BAG

Accessorize goody bag

British Tradition and Interior Design

Alessi paper napkin holder in chrome from colourliving

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Vivienne Westwood DVD

Signed copies of adult and children’s books Elemis Gift item plus a ‘Dream Journey Massage’ ‘We Will Rock You’ Gift Experience

FMH Multi Dimensional Visual Skin Analysis and Professional Consultation

This TaDa! Original Gift Experience offers you a choice of “We Will Rock You” activities, from snowboarding lessons, pole-dancing, horse riding to wine tasting and beauty treatments. TaDa! has the perfect gift waiting to be unwrapped.

Six month subscription to Hong Kong Tatler

Keratase treatment voucher

Jaguar porcelain Pop-Art mug

VERO Signature Dark Squares & Privilege Card Set

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HIRE YOUR OWN ROCKSTAR PRIVATE GIGS A RE A LUCRATIVE BUSINESS FOR ROCK STARS. AND FO R THE RIGHT PRICE YOU CAN GET THE M EGA STA RS TO PE RFORM AT YOUR PARTY

WHO?

THE ROL LING STON ES WHEN?

2007 WHERE?

$1.5m $1m WHO?

$1m WHO?

AMY W I N EHOUS E

PAUL McCARTNEY

WHEN?

WHEN?

2008

2003

WHERE?

WHERE?

The opening of the Garage art gallery in Moscow HOW MUCH?

£1 million

A restaurant near San Diego for the 50th birthday party of Wendy, wife of Financier Ralph Whitworth HOW MUCH?

BRIAN RASIC/REX FEATURES

$1 million, which Macca gave to charity

WHO?

WHO?

KY L I E MINOGUE

WHEN?

2008

ELTON JOHN

WHEN?

2005 WHERE?

WHERE?

The Fantasy Gifts section of the US retailers Neiman Marcus Christmas catalogue offered a private gig with the singer

The opening of Dubai’s 1539-room Atlantis Hotel HOW MUCH?

$2 million

HOW MUCH?

$1.5 million

Bargain!

According to The Sun newspaper, Pete Doherty once played at a fan’s party for £100!

Staff party at Deutsche Bank, Catalan National Art Museum, Barcelona HOW MUCH?

$5.4 million

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THANK YOU W I T H T H A N KS TO A L L T HOS E WHO HAVE S PONSORE D AND S UPPORTE D THE BALL!

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THANK YOU W I T H T H A N KS TO A L L T HOS E WHO HAVE S PONSORE D AND S UPPORTE D THE BALL!