St Sava Ball - London 2025
St Sava Ball - London 2025
We invite you to an evening of elegance, culture, and philanthropy at the 2025 St Sava's Ball.
Organised by the Njegos Foundation London, the charity event is set to take place on Saturday, 8th of February 2025, starting from 5.30pm, at the prestigious Copthorne Tara Hotel in Kensington, London.
Event Highlights:
- Date: Saturday, 8th February 2025, starting from 5.30pm
- Location: Copthorne Tara Hotel, Kensington, Scarsdale Pl, London W8 5SY
- Patron: The Hilandar Monastery
- In the presence of:
- * The Very Reverend Archimandrite Methodius
- * The Very Reverend Archbishop of Ireland and Great Britain Nektarije
- Performers:
- * Snezana Djurisic ('Queen of Folk Music')
- * Ljubica Vranes (Vranes Mezzo-Soprano Opera singer at National Theatre in Belgrade)
- * Jana Jakovjevic (Violinist at the Royal Academy of Music in London)
- * Nikola Mijajlovic (Professor of music and solo Trumpet)
- * Milan Mitrovic (Folk music)
- * Additional performers to be announced.
- Tickets:
- * Early bird £ 200.00 until 01st of January 2025
- * Thereafter £ 230.00, according to availablility
- Dress Code: Black Tie
- Organised by: The Njegos Foundation London, a charity registered by the Charity Commission for England and Wales (1198147)
Charitable Impact:
The previous St Sava's Ball raised a record-breaking £21,500 for good causes in Serbia, Kosovo & Metohija, Montenegro and Croatia.
We are hoping to repeat that success for the 2025 gala event and truly make a difference in supporting initiatives aimed at improving the lives of Serbian children facing challenging conditions.
Cultural Programme:
The event is a jewel in the crown of Serbian culture in the UK and an opportunity to share our heritage with friends from our local community.
As at last year's event, British-Montenegrin soprano and Council of Europe ambassador Tamara Radjenovic will speak as a supporter of the foundation.
Entertainment:
We've listed our performers who promise to enchant guests will an unforgettable evening of music, dance and celebration.
Snezana Djurisic
Dubbed the 'Queen of Folk Music', event organsers are delighted to present Snezana Djurisic to London audiences.
Snezana has won numerous awards and released scores of reocrds in a career spanning 55 years. She is a jury member of the popular TV talent show Zvezde Granda.
Ljubica Vranes
Ljubica is a mezzo-soprano opera singer at National Theatre in Belgrade. She is most strongly associated with the lead role in of Georges Bizet's Carmen, having been widely acclaimed in a wide range of productions of the opera.
Nikola Mijajlovic
Nikola Mijajlovic is a professor at the Music Academy in Cetinje (Montenegro) and Bijeljina (Bosnia and Herzegovina). He is a first trumpeter in orchestras Camerata Serbica, Makris as well as the member of Symphony Orchestra RTS- He has perfomed with Placido Domingo, Andrea Bocelli, Sting, Deep Purple and many more…
Jana Jakovjevic
Jana Jakovjevic is a prize-winning violinist. Born in Belgrade, she studies at the prestigious Royal Academy of Music in London with Professor Roman Simovic.
Milan Mitrovic
Milan Mitrović was a star from first emerging in the region's most popular talent show Zvezde Grande. His charisma and authemtic voice has garnered guaranteed devotion from the public. His concerts continue to sell-out to this day and we're honoured that he is a great friend of our Foundation.
Sporano Tamara Rađenović will speak at this year's ball. She has graduated voice perfomance at the Royal College of Music.
At the age of 19, her talent was recognized and supported by opera legend Montrserrat Caballe in whose concerts she performed when she was 19 and 20. So far, she performed in 14 countries and she had numerous solo concerts. Highlights are her 2 solo concerts at New York’s Carnegie Hall.
Sponsorship Opportunities:
We extend an invitation to businesses and individuals to consider becoming sponsors of this distinguished event. Three sponsorship packages – Gold, Silver, and Bronze – offer unique opportunities for pre-event, at-the-event, and post-event exposure. Your support will not only contribute to the success of the evening but also align your brand with a noble cause.
Ticket Information:
Tickets for this unique event in our cultural calendar are priced as follows:
- * Early bird £ 200.00 until 01st of January 2025
- * Thereafter £ 230.00, according to availablility
Tickets include a champagne and rakija reception, a three-course dinner, and unlimited drinks. Seating preferences can be expressed during the booking process.
A total of 230 seats are available. We expect to sell out so please book early to avoid disappointment.
How to Purchase Tickets:
A link to purchase tickets will be provided shortly.
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We look forward to your presence at St Sava's Ball 2025, a night where our community unites for a cause greater than ourselves.
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Event Date
08-Feb-2025 @ 17:30 h -
Event Location
Copthorne Tara Hotel, Kensington, Scarsdale Pl, London W8 5SY