Brisbane’s ‘best event’ gets loud against domestic violence

It’s the fundraising spectacular that had it all – performers who’ve danced with Britney Spears and Kylie Minogue, star singers and a $40,000 pearl necklace up for grabs.

The Let's Get Loud event raised more than $65,000 for Women’s Legal Service. Picture: Dan Molloy

Brisbane’s Lady Mayoress Nina Schrinner described it as the best event City Hall has seen – and with a spectacular featuring back-up dancers for Britney Spears and Kylie Minogue, some of Queensland’s hottest singers, and a $40,000 pearl necklace up for grabs, the sold-out event was all that and more.

Businesswoman Lorilie Cunningham, pictured on stage with Zac Brazenas and Anthony Ikin, dazzled the crowd. Picture: Dan Molloy

Businesswoman Lorilie Cunningham, 62, organised the event. Picture: Dan Molloy

The Let’s Get Loud extravaganza was organised by businesswoman Lorilie Cunningham ahead of the Dancing CEO event in May, and Mrs Cunningham, 62, dazzled the crowd with a glittering performance of her own.

Lorilie Cunningham and Hayley Wallace from Aerial Angels.

The February 19 luncheon raised more than $65,000 for Women’s Legal Service, which supports women affected by domestic violence.

Samantha Ogilvie and Jane Hopkins at the February 19 event. Picture: Dan Molloy

Mitch Torrens, Jonny Tarrant and Rebecca Dickson. Picture: Dan Molloy

A-listers from Brisbane and the Gold Coast turned out including Kay McGrath, Daniella Winter, Di Cant, Samantha Ogilvie and Margot McKinney who donated the pearls snapped up at auction for $19,000 by Absolute Domestics’ founder Joy Vess.

Justine Kase and Sue Porrett. Picture: Dan Molloy

Mary Crofton at the Let's Get Loud luncheon. Picture: Dan Molloy

Performers donating their time included Libby Munro, Charne, Matt Ward, Naomi Price, Aerial Angels, Justine Kase, Daryl Murphy and Global Dance Pro dancers who also modelled the new range from Brisbane fashion label Bonita Collective.

Mary Dickinson, Nina Schrinner and Di Cant. Picture: Dan Molloy

Mildred Ellwood and Sarah Hutson. Picture: Dan Molloy