Saturday Night Dinner
🎷 Roaring Forties Centenary Dinner
NZART Centennial Conference Celebration Evening
Step back in time and join us for an unforgettable evening of music, style, and celebration as we honour the era when amateur radio truly came of age.
The Roaring Forties Gala Dinner celebrates the golden period of radio history — a time of innovation, resilience, and community spirit that helped shape the hobby we enjoy today.
✨ Dress the Part — Make the Night Special
Guests are warmly encouraged to embrace the spirit of the era.
🎩 Gentlemen — classic suits, waistcoats, ties, vintage attire
👗 Ladies — elegant dresses, evening wear, or period-inspired fashion
If full period dress isn’t your style, simply wearing a suit or formal attire helps us mark this historic centenary in a fitting and memorable way.
Dressing up adds to the atmosphere and makes the evening more immersive, festive, and photograph-worthy for this once-in-a-lifetime celebration.
🏆 Best Dressed Awards
To add a touch of friendly fun to the evening, prizes will be awarded for:
✨ Best Dressed Gentleman
✨ Best Dressed Lady
Kindly sponsored by Brenton. Faithfull ZL1BBF, these awards celebrate the effort and creativity guests bring to the spirit of the Roaring Forties theme.
So dust off the vintage styles, polish the shoes, and bring a touch of 1940’s elegance — you might just take home the prize!
🎶 Live Entertainment — The Madeleines
Providing the soundtrack to our celebration is The Madeleines — a talented musical ensemble bringing timeless classics and beloved favourites to life.
Performing as a featured vocal trio, they will deliver rich harmonies, vintage flair, and engaging stage presence that perfectly complements the evening’s theme.
Their repertoire spans the decades, offering familiar melodies and foot-tapping tunes that guests of all ages will enjoy.
From nostalgic classics to lively crowd-pleasers, the music will create a warm, joyful atmosphere throughout the evening.
🍷 An Evening to Remember
The Roaring Forties Gala Dinner is more than a meal — it is a celebration of fellowship, history, and the friendships that have carried amateur radio through a remarkable century.
Enjoy fine company, lively conversation, and music that brings generations together on the dance floor.
Whether you come dressed to the nines in vintage style or simply ready to enjoy the occasion, this will be an evening filled with laughter, memories, and centenary spirit.
🎉 Celebrate 100 Years in Style
A century milestone deserves a special celebration.
Join fellow amateurs and partners for a gala evening worthy of the occasion.
Dress smart. Dress vintage. Dress to celebrate.