Your chance to dine with Australia’s cricket, corporate and media elite is fading fast, with the Bradman Gala Dinner 2010 almost sold out.
A major fundraiser for the Bradman Foundation, the Gala Dinner is now regarded as the premier cricket dinner event, as well as a spectacular evening of entertainment and opportunity. In addition to first class dining and on stage performances, attendees also receive the privilege of walking onto the SCG ground, right up to the pitch, to view how the wicket is prepared.
The 2010 dinner will be feature Michael Slater and Ian Healy as Masters of Ceremony, Barry Humphries giving his unique view on cricket, and award-winning singer Adam Harvey. The event will also have special significance as it will be held only a few weeks before the worlds only International Cricket Hall of Fame will open in Bowral.
During the evening two cricketers will be recognised as Bradman Honourees: Adam Gilchrist and Sunil Gavaskar. This award means the players join the ranks of cricketing greats such as Sam Loxton, John O’Neil, Alan Davidson, and Arthur Morris. Dennis Lillee, one of last year’s Honourees, will also be attending the dinner.
Adam Gilchrist’s award is significant as he is the first Honouree to still be playing the game. His achievements include being the first player to successfully master three codes of the game: Test, One Day International and Twenty20. In keeping with the spirit of Sir Donald Bradman, Gilchrist is also noted for contributing to the integrity of the game and for his conduct on and off the field.
Sunil Gavaskar will be the first international Bradman Honouree. Embodying the Bradman principles of courage, honour, humility, integrity and determination, Gavaskar had a profound impact on cricket in India and the world. He is recognised as the most successful of all opening batsmen and is credited for teaching his teammates and their successors the virtue of unconditional professionalism.
Gavaskar’s honour is also timely, given that the first stage of The International Cricket Hall of Fame will be completed in November. This unique exhibition will comprise nine themed galleries incorporating cutting edge interactive technology. It will explain “What is Cricket” trace cricket history, demonstrate today’s game and provide inspiration for tomorrow. Through this new attraction, the Bradman Foundation aims to keep Sir Donald’s vision vibrant and relevant.
Tickets to the Gala Dinner, to be held on Wednesday 20 October at the SCG, are $500 for non members (which includes a tax-deductible donation of $350) and $ 400.00 for members. For more details contact events@bradman.com.au or Karen Mews on 02 4861 5422.
Or alternativley, download the booking form at the bottom of the page.
Below are some of the highlights from the 2009 Bradman Gala Dinner.
Ian Healy and Michael Slater interviewing Shane Warne
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Shane Warne, Dennis Lillee and Alan Davidson
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Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO, Governor of New South Wales,
Sir Nicholas Shehadie and Dennis Lillee
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John Hartigan (News Ltd), Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO, Governor of
New South Wales and Michael Ball
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Daphne Benaud, Mr Richie Benaud and Hon John Howard AC
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Chairman of the Bradman Foundation, Mr Michael Ball AM – opening speech
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Alan Davidson (honouree) acceptance speech
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Associated Downloads
2010 Bradman Gala Dinner Booking Form
