COSMETIC MEDICINE AWARDS
The third annual Cosmetic Medicine Awards (CMAs), will return to the Culloden Estate and Spa on Friday November 29, when the best and brightest in the field of cosmetic medicine will be vying for prestigious awards.
The only aesthetic awards to take place in Northern Ireland, they were the brainchild of industry leader Lesley McGarrity, who joined forces with PR and event management professional Michelle McTernan.
The official press launch took place in Paris, and one lucky person attending the final will win a three-night break for two people to the French capital, compliments of SeaPark Investments, to help raise money for the event’s nominated charity Cinemagic.
Sponsored by BTL Aesthetics, the CMAs will be hosted by aesthetics royalty Amanda Cameron and local broadcaster Robin Elliott.
To enter the awards check out www.nicosmeticmedicineawards.com
CINEMAGIC LOS ANGELES
The award-winning Cinemagic Film and Television Festival for Young People say that Belfast City Airport, NI Connections and NI Bureau as sponsors of the annual Cinemagic Los Angeles Showcase being held on June 28 at The Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, Santa Monica.
Some 500 invited guests from the world of film, TV, entertainment and business will watch the premier screening of Cinemagic’s (www.cinemagic.org.uk) latest short film productions made in Los Angeles and Northern Ireland, empowering young people to unlock their creativity and build industry connections.
Cinemagic Los Angeles, now in its 15th year, profiles Cinemagic as a global player in the creative industries, nurtures young talent and highlights the organisation’s success stories internationally.
The LA Showcase marks the culmination of a week-long programme for teenagers from Northern Ireland and Los Angeles who will benefit from exclusive talks taking place at The Maybourne Beverly Hills, as well as tours and masterclasses with top talent from major film and TV studios in the heart of the American film industry.
The teenagers from 12 schools and colleges in Northern Ireland and Los Angeles will visit the iconic global media and entertainment company Warner Bros. Discovery, Imagine Entertainment, and hear from industry guest speakers who will share insights and experiences with them.
Guests include Emmy winning TV Producer Jillian King (Rachael, Red Table Talk), and James Longman, Executive Producer of The Late Late Show with James Corden.
Representing Belfast at Cinemagic Los Angeles will be 16 teenagers who are participants of IGNITE, an innovative youth leadership initiative established by Belfast City Airport, in partnership with Cinemagic, which aims to provide young people from all backgrounds with life-changing opportunities.
To date, the programme has supported over 100 young people, developing their leadership skills and setting them up for future success. The young people will collaborate with participants from recent Cinemagic Los Angeles projects including the short film productions ‘Dream Notes’ made in partnership with Hawthorne School District and ‘Heaven on Earth’ made in partnership with Jordan High School, Watts. Participants had never engaged with film and the arts in this way before and all of their achievements will be celebrated during the week’s special events.
LABOUR MARKET
Building an Inclusive Labour Market: The Role of the Voluntary and Community Sector takes place on Wednesday June 12 in the Stormont Hotel and will explore and inform how the sector can build a more Inclusive Labour Market.
The event will bring together policy-makers and leaders in project delivery to explore the key role of the sector, as well as to consider the role that other stakeholders, including the private sector, can play.
To register free of charge, visit https://www.nicva.org/event/building-an-inclusive-labour-market-the-role-of-the-voluntary-and-community-sector
DRAGON BOAT RACE
A call has gone out to businesses across the north to make a splash at this year’s Dragon Boat Race, taking place on the River Lagan in Belfast on Friday and Saturday September 13 & 14.
Last year, eight teams battled it out in an unforgettable day of laughter, camaraderie, and fun to be crowned the ultimate Dragon Boat Race champions.
This year’s event is sponsored by Ulster Bank and it will raise funds for the NI Hospice, whose acting director of commercial and brand development Lauren Doherty said: “This will be an unforgettable, adrenaline-fuelled day for corporate and community businesses supporting Hospice’s specialist care for babies, children and adults.
“Each boat accommodates 18 participants, and fancy dress is encouraged, with prizes awaiting the most creatively attired crews. Full training will be given on the day so you just need to have a will to win and a sense of fun!
“There’s no better way for local businesses to boost team bonding, demonstrate their commitment to social responsibility, and make a real difference in the lives of local people and the community.”
Companies can register their interest and learn more about the event at www.nihospice.org/dragon.