Here’s Why The Annual Nocturnal Ball Is Such An Epic Event

The hospitality industry has some of the “hardest workers of any industry”, according to Professional Misconduct’s Nick Spencer, who works on some of the state’s best boutique events.

With the WA Nightclub Association’s 21st Annual Nocturnal Ball – “the industry’s night of all nights” - hitting Metro City on July 3 with a Space Odyssey theme, Spencer tells us they can party just as hard too.

What can punters expect from this year’s Nocturnal Ball?

Each year, we try and give punters something they wouldn’t get anywhere else! The event is largely attended by staff that work in the industry of bars, pubs and nightclubs who have ‘seen it all before’ and need to give them something new, and really push the envelope. It’s a full cabaret show that runs all night with themed performances, aerialists, acrobatics, stage artists, and a fully themed venue. You won’t see Metro City looking like this on a normal night out. There are also a number of surprises we keep up our sleeve on the night!

What does the Nocturnal Ball turning 21 mean to you?

The Nocturnal Ball is an institution and a right of passage. I remember attending the event when I first started working in bars and pubs, and I remember being in awe! 21 years is a long time in any industry, and the fact that this event has run for such a long time in WA is a testimony to all those that have worked on The Nocturnal Ball over the years.

Why is the Nocturnal Ball such an important annual event?

The Nocturnal Ball is the main fundraising event for the WA Nightclubs Association. It is an administrative body that informs and supports Nightclubs in Western Australia. It’s also a great chance for team building! Often as co-workers, you don’t get the chance to have good conversation with all of your colleagues. So not only do you get to know the people you work with better, but also meet others that work in this ever changing industry!

Highlights from previous years?

Each year there are different highlights, but I always love the energy in the room at Nocturnal that you just don’t get at any other events. The combination of the amazing stage shows that run all night, the massive theme installations, with the huge effort the entire crowd goes to to dress in theme builds an electricity in the room. It’s a special night, similar to New Years Eve! But there have also been some great personalities that have attended the ball that have been highlights too, including one Warwick Capper - he was classic!

Head over to the Nocturnal Ball website for more info.