Pre-Ball Cocktail Reception, Sponsored by Diageo

Welcome by John Ross, Chairman of the Highlands and Islands Press Ball

Media Awards. Nicola McAlley, Chairperson of the Highlands and Islands Media Awards judging panel, announces the winners. Sponsored by: Diageo, Kane Partnership, Statkraft, National Union of Journalists, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, Hub North Scotland, Highland Tourism CIC, Inverness Chamber of Commerce, Bòrd na Gàidhlig and DP Digital Media.

Grace, followed by dinner.

Following dinner, please enjoy a selection of gelatos sponsored by Miele’s Gelateria, including an exclusive HIPBMA flavour supported by The Singleton and Diageo.

Watch out for news of this year’s menu.

If you have any food allergies, please inform the organisers as early as possible.

Dancing to the Black Isle Peas. Sponsored by Chivas Brothers

Press Ball tombola opens

Press Ball Raffle.

Last orders at the bar.

Bar closes. Dancing finishes. Press Ball ends.