Hello and welcome to the ultimate pre Olympic party

In 2010, the British Olympic Ball presented by BT was acclaimed ‘The Ball of the Year’ by Hello! Magazine, confirming its place as the ‘must attend’ red carpet event for athletes, celebrities, fans of Team GB and supporters of the Olympics while raising vital funds for Team GB.

In 2011 the BT British Olympic Ball will be bigger and better than ever before as we move to the spectacular setting of the Grand Hall, Kensington Olympia. The new venue will provide space for an additional 700 guests and allow the music and entertainment offering to be our greatest yet.

Last year’s event was attended by 1,100 guests including over 60 British Olympic medalists such as British Olympic legends Steve Redgrave and Matt Pinsent, and current icons Amy Williams and Jessica Ennis.

Guest of honour HRH Prince Harry attended alongside celebrity stars from the worlds of showbiz, entertainment and business including Myleene Klass, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Duncan Bannatyne. TV personalities Amanda Holden and Ben Shephard hosted the event while live performances from the highly talented Jamie Cullum, Mark Ronson and DJ Lora kept the dancefloor packed until 3am.

The 2011 BT British Olympic Ball will take place exactly 42 weeks before the London 2012 Opening Ceremony and is a wonderful chance to get involved and show your support for Our Greatest Team – Team GB in advance of London 2012; a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity not to be missed.

I hope to see you at ‘The Ball of the Year’ on Friday 7th October.

Best wishes,



Clive Woodward
BT British Olympic Ball Chairman