Westlife to headline Fashion Kicks

Westlife will headline the star-studded Fashion Kicks event in which Premiership stars strut their stuff on the catwalk for charity.

Fashion Kicks will kick off with a glitzy champagne reception, followed by a fashion show hosted by Selfridges featuring a host of well-known football faces.

Guests will then be treated to a lavish dinner created by some of Britain’s leading celebrity chefs and restaurateurs: Paul Heathcote, Nigel Haworth, Paul Rankin, Terry Laybourne and The Ritz’s John Williams. Dinner will be followed by a charity auction, with the evening culminating in a set by the 44million record-selling boy band, accompanied on stage by a full live band.

Republic of Ireland and Aston Villa keeper Shay Given, a patron of Macmillan Cancer Support, said: “With the combination of fabulous food, fashion, footballers and amazing entertainment from Westlife, we’re confident that Fashion Kicks 2012 will be our best ever!

“My wife Jane and I are absolutely thrilled that since 2004 our Fashion Kicks events have raised a staggering £1million for Macmillan Cancer Support and local charities, and we’re hoping to raise another £200,000 this year so they can reach and support more people.”

Westlife stars Kian, Mark, Nicky and Shane added: “We are delighted to be once again taking part in Fashion Kicks. This year will be a memorable one for us and it is gratifying to know as Westlife draws to a close that we have helped Shay and Jane in some small way over the years.

“Their commitment to their charity is truly inspiring and we are looking forward to entertaining the Fashion Kicks audience in Manchester.”

The event takes place on Tuesday, May 1, at The Point at Lancashire Cricket Club in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, Beechwood Cancer Care Centre Stockport and the Chefs Adopt a School Project.

Gold tables for the event are priced £2,500 per table of 10, with VIP platinum tables available at £5,000 for 10, including strictly limited and exclusive access to the VIP after-party.

Those wishing to support Macmillan can text FASH12 £3 to 70070 to donate to Macmillan Cancer Support. Ensure you Gift Aid your donation and include your email address to be in with a chance of winning a VIP Fashion Kicks package including tickets to the Manchester derby and a VIP evening at Fashion Kicks. Alternatively enter online at fashionkicks.org.uk

For all enquiries and ticket sales go to fashionkicks.org.uk or macmillan.org.uk/fashionkicks and for latest news follow @fashion_kicks on Twitter.

Credit/Source: thenatter.co.uk