With only two days remaining until the now-sold-out Bovet 1822 Artists for Peace and Justice (APJ) \u2018Brilliant is Beautiful\u2019 gala, organisers have confirmed the star-studded evening\u2019s entertainment and high-profile auction items, including a live painting by artist and philanthropist Sacha Jafri, finished\u00a0 during the evening, with the assistance of event hosts Ben Stiller, Susan Sarandon, the Duchess of York, Madeleine Stowe and Caroline Stanbury, before auctioning the piece off to the gala\u2019s guests.<\/p>\n
The exclusive charity gala, taking place in the UAE for the first time, follows on from previous APJ events held in London, Toronto, Cannes and Los Angeles and benefits educational initiatives for both APJ and UAE philanthropic organisation Dubai Cares. Organised by Dubai\u2019s Fete Events and with the support of Etihad Airways,<\/p>\n
\u2018Brilliant is Beautiful\u2019 have also confirmed highlights of the evening\u2019s entertainment for the gala\u2019s 240 guests. including a performance by\u00a0Australian singer-songwriter Natalie Imbruglia.\u00a0A multi-talented performer, Natalie\u2019s career has seen her achieve platinum selling albums, successful movie, stage and TV roles, as well as acclaimed live tours. She has won multiple awards including; MTV Video Music Awards, Billboard Music Award, Brits Awards, and was presented with an \u2018Outstanding Achievement Award\u2019 by the Australian Recording Industry (ARIA\u2019s). Natalie\u2019s international smash hit and radio staple to this day, \u201cTorn\u201d has sold well over a million copies and has never left the Top 200 radio airplay chart since its release. Her debut album, \u201cLeft of The Middle,\u201d sold 7 million copies with career album sales surpassing 10 million. Imbruglia will be joined by international DJ Beto and local artist Layla Kardan who will also take to the stage throughout the night.<\/p>\n
In addition to the Sacha Jafri painting, organisers have also announced other money-can\u2019t-buy items available for charitable bidders at the event\u2019s live auction, including exclusive \u2018experiences\u2019 with the stars attending the event. Actor Sean Penn and his organisation JP\/HRO has donated a Golden Globes experience including flights, hotel stay and the opportunity to meet the actor, while the Duchess of York will invite a winning bidder to have afternoon tea with her in London.<\/p>\n
For information about attending the BOVET 1822 \u2018Brilliant is Beautiful\u2019 gala please contact events@apjnow.org<\/a><\/p>\n
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