SPOTLIGHT
Hobbs Show 2019
OOOH; FASHION
“This is the last fashion show I’m doing,” Bristol hairdresser Doug Hobbs told us in 2014. And in 2016. And again in 2018… We just don’t believe you any more, Doug. And sure enough, we hear that not only is the 2019 Hobbs Show very much a thing, ut it has a fighting chance pun alert, see below) of being the biggest ever. Having seen and enjoyed the mega scope and am ition of previous shows, we know that’s saying quite a bit. In fact, the Hobbs Show is the UK’s largest fashion, music and dance event outside London, and a hugely professional catwalk event. The 2019 show is set to be the biggest in its year history, with a plethora of local designers and fashion shops taking part, and a host of well known names strutting their stu for a great cause this year, it’s pioneering ristol charity mpire ighting hance, who also won the first ever Bristol Life Charity Award. he show will take place at ennywell Studios on Saturday 19 October; almost
Expect an international-level of fashion, hair and MUA – though suppliers and performers are all local and independent
800 seats will be available and tickets will range in price from to 75. More than a fashion show, the event also includes performance and music. he first show was held in 7, and over the years has supported many local charities as well as providing a spectacular platform for local performers and artists. “The target we’ve set ourselves is to raise 7,5 , says oug, and we’ve already had some really great names from sport and show usiness coming forward to take part although there’s always room for more! ust as importantly, the event often provides a launchpad for some of the amazing young creative talent that Bristol has to o er. is the event’s lead sponsor, with the Bristol designer clothing retailer Garment Quarter also having a major presence at the show, along with over a do en designer outlets. ance troupes, circus performers, musicians and s will keep the audience entertained efore, during and after the show. For information on tickets, go to www.hobbs-style.co.uk
EMPIRE FIGHTING CHANCE
The charity was born on the streets of Bristol in to com at the impact of deprivation on the lives of young people aged etween eight and 5. t uses a powerful com ination of non contact o ing and intensive personal support to challenge and inspire them to realise their uni ue potential. Harnessing boxing’s grittiness and street cred, it attracts young people and uses the gaps etween physical activities to inspire other changes in their lives to mentor and educate, as well as provide therapy and careers support. mpire ighting hance now inspires over 5 young people each year across ristol, outh Gloucestershire, North Somerset and South ales many of whom face multiple, comple o stacles and come to mpire ighting hance after a series of failed interventions. www.empirefightingchance.org
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