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Wednesday 18 September 2024

Brighton Dome's Annual Charity Cornucopia Fundraiser Returns With Stellar Line-Up & Tasty Sussex Produce

The Cornucopia fundraising gala will return to Brighton Dome on Thursday 3rd October, following last year's hugely successful inaugural event. 
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Guests will be treated to an evening of live entertainment and feasting, including a three-course meal with wine, live comedy, music and performance, all in the grand setting of the historic Grade I listed, newly refurbished Corn Exchange.

Hosted by writer and performer Kit Green, the event also features comedian Spencer Jones (Ted Lasso, Upstart Crow), art work from cult cartoonists and animators Modern Toss, performances from Create Music's Sussex String Trio and the Brighton & Hove Youth Big Band and more Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival artists to be announced. 

Guests will enjoy a delicious three-course meal using local Sussex produce from The Secret Restaurant, plus hand-picked local and international wines from Burgundy Wines. 

The evening's entertainment will be topped off by a friendly charity auction, raffle, and a prize for Best Dressed guest.

Proceeds from Cornucopia will support Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival's vital work as a registered charity, including sustaining and growing its work with artists, young people and community groups and teaching music to thousands of children and young people across Sussex via Create Music.

Last year's event helped to raise more than £55,000 to support these projects. Match funding has also been secured from local donors this year, so that the value of every ticket purchased will then be doubled and put towards achieving Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival's charitable aims.

To further aid Cornucopia's support for local good causes, Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival is inviting local businesses who wish to be part of the event through sponsorship opportunities or by donating auction prizes to get in touch by emailing Miranda.Preston@brightondome.org  

The Cornucopia Fundraiser takes place on 3rd October 2024 at Brighton Dome Corn Exchange. For more details and to book tickets, visit brightondome.org

by: Mike Cobley




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