Air freighted from the UK especially for the event, the full B&W 800 Diamond speaker series shared the stage with a new rare Jaguar XKR Sports Coupe car that features a full Bowers & Wilkins Audio system. Supplied by Barbagallo Motors, this special XKR is the only one of its kind to be brought into WA and one of 10 in Australia. The front of Surround Sounds building was removed just to fit the Jaguar inside for the special night. An additional new XJ Jaguar kept company just outside the building of its stable mate.

In an evening full of indulgence, Stefan Jewellers showcased their new diamond range, and no better were models Elizabeth Hall and the face of the Perth Fashion Festival, Sarah Pauley to absolutely shine throughout the event.

In proving it wasn’t just an evening for boy’s toys, couture fashion accessory designer Mai-Ami was on hand with creative designs and funky vintage styled handbags and wallets.

With music being a passion for the team at Surround Sounds, guests were treated to live performances throughout the evening by opera soprano Fiona Mariah, English concert pianist Mark Gasser playing Surround Sounds’ various Yamaha pianos in store and WASO principle cellist Rod McGrath.

Rounding out the evening two lucky guests won a $5,000 trip to Bali staying at the indulgent Alila Villas, Uluwatu and return travel courtesy Qantas Holidays.

The VIP guests received giftbags consisted of yummy ‘Jaguar’ Sweet Soul Sister chocolate courtesy of Barbagallo, and Alila Spa bodycare products.

Special VIP industry guests included:

Steve Miller – CEDIA Asia Pacific executive director
Lars T Hundborg – B&W Asia Group chief executive
John Martin – Convoy International
Hiro Wakamatsu – Yamaha Music Australia managing director
Greg Buckley – AV Yamaha Music Australia national sales manager
Simon Goldsworthy – AV Yamaha Music Australia general manager
Steven Spurrier – Studio Connections
Paul Kutcher – Visual Fidelity