With F Scott Fitzgerald’s literary masterpiece, The Great Gatsby, described as exploring ‘themes of decadence, idealism, resistance to change, social upheaval, and excess…’ some might believe the book could provide the perfect theme for an event staged for the British glass and glazing industry. And that is just what the organisers of The FIT Show thought when they set the scene for next year’s gala dinner, which takes place on the middle evening of the show at the Telford venue.
The sold out, full-house of 900 revelers will party to a backdrop of the Roaring Twenties and just as then, partying hard and dancing will be the key pursuits of the evening. Unlike the prohibition of the time, alcohol will be readily available at the gala dinner but according to the FIT Show’s organisers, ‘a host of other cultural cues’ will give the event a ‘high society, glamorous feel’.
According to Nickie West, event director for The FIT Show, guests will believe they have travelled back in time: “The Great Gatsby is the theme for the whole evening, from when guests enter the party until they leave.
“It will apply to everything although we want everyone to be surprised and ‘wowed’ so we are not going to reveal too much beforehand. Just come dressed for the evening and ready for a great night out!”
The Fabricator Installer Trade (FIT) Show takes place at The International Centre Telford on 12, 13 14 April 2016. Although the gala dinner is sold out, visitors to the FIT Show itself can reserve their free tickets at www.fitshow.co.uk/reserve-your-tickets
General information on The FIT Show can be found at www.fitshow.co.uk.
