Venues

March 2019

The 'Grand Ball' returns to London to celebrate the world's best venues in 2019

London’s Grand Ball revived the elegant and timeless art of the ballroom dance in one of London's most beautiful ballrooms.

Performing arts company City Academy gracefully demonstrated traditional ballroom dancing,
 which added a touch of magic to London's 2019 Grand Ball. 

Building on the spectacular success of last year, guests at London's 2019 Grand Ball enjoyed a star-studded night filled with energy, captivating performances, glamorous dance troupes, enchanting foot jugglers, glittering musicians and ballroom dancing.

In spectacular style, the evening revived the old-world tradition of ballroom dancing to classical ballroom pieces including Shostakovich’s Waltz No. 2. Set in motion by City Academy.

During the awards presentation, the 2019 winners were announced and winning venues included Palazzo Versace Dubai (UAE), Blenheim Palace (UK), Su Gologone (Italy), Hôtel Majestic Barriere (France), Unico 20 87 (Mexico), Hard Rock Hotel Davos (Switzerland), and more.

The ‘World’s Best Events’ section of the evening was a showcase of exceptional events, selected among over 200 outstanding submissions, hosted at notable international venues including Lord’s Cricket Ground in London, Brocket Hall and Hotel Villa Diodoro. The winner was selected through a live audience vote that took place on the night. Hotel Villa Diodoro in Sicily enjoyed a decisive victory to win the 'World’s Best Event' trophy.

Every year, the Prestigious Star Awards celebrates the world’s best event venues and unique spaces across the globe, spanning countries far and wide, from Mexico to Sardinia. Over a staggering 2,000 global venues and suppliers were assessed and reviewed in the past year, with only one winner selected in each of the 24 event categories. Awards categories included event based categories, such as Best Gala Dinner Venue, Best Film Location Venue, Best Event Supplier and the World’s Most Prestigious Venue. In 2019 an exciting new employee category was introduced, recognising the unbridled dedication of venue staff in driving the success of a venue.  This was won by Katie Hadley of One Great George Street, London,UK.

Now in their tenth year, the Prestigious Star Awards celebrate the quality, performance and reputation of the world’s best venues and suppliers qualified to host the most memorable events. The awards program is run annually by Prestigious Venues.