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The 2024 Gala Dinner

Join us October 15th at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole, for our 2024 gala dinner, where we'll reveal the winners of this year's UK Graphic Awards, celebrate their success, and dance the night away!

Dress code: Dress to impress (black tie optional) - strictly no jeans, sneakers or casual-wear

If you're staying at the Hilton with us, your rooms will be ready from 3pm and each of your guests can arrive separately and give their name.

You can pre-book and pay for your parking at www.bhmparking.co.uk using the discount code GFLDM

Here's all the information you'll need to plan your night including times and menus πŸ‘‡

Drinks reception - 5:45pm


Join us for a drink, meet your industry friends and peers, and get ready for the big night.

Don't forget to grab some team photos with our resident photographer! πŸ“Έ

The main event - 7pm


The brilliant Emma Jesson (ITV) will be your host for the evening.

That's Emma over there πŸ‘‰

Enjoy a delicious 3-course meal with wine, whilst we get down to the good stuff, announcing the winners! πŸ†

Want to know what's for dinner? Scroll down πŸ˜‹

Silent auction winners πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦


Emma will reveal the winners of the prizes donated for our silent auction by generous friends from across the industry.

We'll be raising funds for our friends at Volunteers Support Ukraine πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦

Enjoy the night


Our fantastic band will play a mix of all-time favourites as you party the night away and celebrate your wins πŸ’ƒ

Carriages at 1am. Wheelbarrows at 4!

A huge thanks to our brilliant sponsors and partners for their support, without which this night would not be possible.
What's for dinner? πŸ˜‹
StarterΒ 
Duo of salmon: Hickory smoked salmon and beetroot gravlax with parsley potato salad, dill, lemon gel, pumpernickel crisp bread and lemon oil
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Main
Rosemary marinated rump of roast lamb with green pea risotto, charred courgettes, peppers and red wine jus
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Dessert
Trio of English desserts: Chocolate cherry trifle, vanilla custard tart and mini apple crumble cheesecake

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Vegan Starter
Tian of Caponata vegetables topped with vegan feta crumble on basil Aioli with sundried tomato coulis and rocket salad (Vegan)
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Vegan Main
Sage and Vegan Applewood cheese arancini rice cake on a warm salad of grilled red onions and Mediterranean vegetables with Parmesan rocket salad and basil dressing (Vegan)

Vegan Dessert‍
Blueberry Vegan cake with a vanilla cream Chantilly (Vegan)

The dishes above will be adapted to suit individual allergies and intolerances.
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How to get to Oulton Hall

BY RAIL

5 miles from Garforth Station (direct train to Manchester Int’l Airport)

1 hour, 55 minutes from London Kings Cross

6 miles from Wakefield Westgate Station (direct train to London Kings Cross)

BY AIR
Leeds Bradford Airport is 15 miles away

BY CAR
Rothwell Lane, Oulton, Leeds LS26 8HN, UK

10:30am Arrival and registration

We’re currently working on producing a first-class speaker lineup for you. If you’d like to see a particular topic feature on the day, be sure to get in touch and let us know!

3:30pm Panel discussion & opening up to the room: Why are some printers more successful than others? How can we adapt and thrive?