HISTORY

For over 20 years, the prestigious Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend Gala Dinner has been a sell-out event that sees thousands of women come together to celebrate and empower women.

Presented by the Women for Challenge Committee and Bed Bath N' Table, this annual event aims to support and improve the quality of life for mothers caring for a seriously ill child.

Held at the Palladium at Crown, this event raises much-needed funds to support mothers through various programs and services. A mother's lunch or retreat may allow mothers with sick children to come together to share and relate to one another. The funds raised also provide enjoyable experiences that unite the family and allow quality time with each other.

2023

21st Annual - Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend Gala Dinner Thursday 15th June 2023 at Crown Palladium

Hosts: Tom Gleisner & Kris Smith
Special Guest Performance: Rogue Traders
Entertainment: Velvet Corporation & Transit Dance

2022

20th Annual - Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend Gala Dinner Thursday 31st March 2022 at Crown Palladium

Hosts: Rebecca Maddern & Andy Lee
Special Guest Performance: Daryl Braithwaite
Entertainment: Velvet Corporation & Transit Dance

2019

19th Annual - Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend Gala Dinner Thursday 20th June 2019 at Crown Palladium

Hosts: Georgia Love & Kris Smith
Special Guest Performance: The Chantoozies
Entertainment: Velvet Corporation & Transit Dance

2018

18th Annual - Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend Gala Dinner Thursday 21st June 2018 at Crown Palladium

Hosts: Lauren Phillips & Kris Smith
Special Guest Performance: Dami Im
Entertainment: Velvet Corporation

2017

17th Annual - Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend Gala Dinner Thursday 22nd June 2022 at Crown Palladium

Hosts: Georgia Love and Tom Gleisner
Special Guest Performance: Ross Wilson
Entertainment: Velvet Corporation & Transit Dance

2016

16th Annual - Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend Gala Dinner Thursday 16th June 2016 at Crown Palladium

Hosts: Tottie Goldsmith & Tom Gleisner
Special Guest Performance: Jimmy Barnes
Entertainment: Velvet Corporation

2015

15th Annual - Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend Gala Dinner Thursday 18th June 2015 at Crown Palladium

Hosts: Tim Watson and Jane Bunn
Special Guest Performance: Jon Stevens
Guest Speaker: Naomi Simson
Entertainment: Velvet Corporation

2014

14th Annual - Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend Gala Dinner Thursday 19th June 2014 at Crown Palladium

Hosts: Scherri-Lee Biggs & Tom Gleisner
Special Guest Performance: James Reyne
Guest Speaker: Kate Langbroek & Kylie Minogue
Entertainment: Velvet Corporation

2013

13th Annual - Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend Gala Dinner Thursday 20th June 2015 at Crown Palladium

Hosts: Gorgi Coghlan
Special Guest Performance: Daryl Braithwaite
Entertainment: Headspace

2012

12th Annual - Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend Gala Dinner Thursday 14th June 2012 at Crown Palladium

Hosts: Gorgi Coghlan
Special Guest Performance: Mahalia Barnes
Entertainment: Velvet Corporation

2011

11th Annual - Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend Gala Dinner Thursday 16th June 2011 at Crown Palladium

Hosts: Mia Greves
Entertainment: Velvet Corporation & Burlesque Hour

2010

10th Annual - Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend Gala Dinner Thursday 17th June 2010 at Crown Palladium

Hosts: Gorgi Coghlan
Entertainment: Velvet Corporation

2009

9th Annual - Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend Gala Dinner Thursday 18th June 2009 at Crown Palladium

Hosts: Alison Whyte & Tom Gleisner
Special Performance: Tania Doko & Ella Thompson
Entertainment: The Old Romantics

2008

8th Annual - Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend Gala Dinner Thursday 19th June 2008 at Crown Palladium

Hosts: Angela Pippos & Tom Gleisner
Entertainment: Funky Film Express

2007

7th Annual - Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend Gala Dinner Thursday 28th June 2007 at Crown Palladium

Hosts: Jennifer Hansen & Alan Fletcher
Special Performance: Bjorn Again
Entertainment: Popcorn Coverband

2006

6th Annual - Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend Gala Dinner Thursday 29th June 2006 at Crown Palladium

Hosts: Angela Pippos
Special Performance: Renee Geyer & band
Entertainment: Retrosexual

2005

5th Annual - Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend Gala Dinner Wednesday 20th July 2005 at the Atrium

Host: Julia Zemiro

2004

4th Annual - Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend Gala Dinner Wednesday 23rd June 2004 at Crown Palladium

Hosts: Sarah Foster
Special Performance: Jenny Morris

2003

3rd Annual - Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend Gala Dinner Wednesday 30th July 2003 at Hilton On The Park.

Host: Sarah Foster
Special Performance: Wendy Matthews
Renee Geyer

2002

2nd Annual - Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend Gala Dinner Wednesday 3rd July 2002 at Crown Palladium

Hosts: Sarah Foster
Special Performance: Vika & Linda
Renee Geyer

2001

1st Annual - Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend Gala Dinner Thursday 28th June 2001 at Hilton On The Park.

Host: Sarah Foster
Special Performance: Renee Geyer

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