ELLA HENDERSON, MISTAJAM, DIPLO AND MORE PERFORM AT LAUNCH OF VIRGIN VOYAGES’ NEWEST SHIP, VALIANT LADY
London, Friday 11th March 2022: Virgin Voyages, the lifestyle and travel brand launched by Sir Richard Branson to deliver irresistible vacations, welcomed the launch of its second ladyship, Valiant Lady, in true Virgin style with a star-studded event onboard at London International Cruise Terminal.
The glamourous night saw the ship come to life with exclusive entertainment and immersive activations that kept guests in awe, including a special live Capital Weekender show that saw celebrities such as Diplo, Ella Henderson, Leigh Francis, Diana Vickers, Roman Kemp, Talia Storm, Doc Brown, Michael Griffiths, Chris Taylor, Francesca Wallbank and more hit the red carpet. Ru Paul’s Drag Race stars Joe Black, Cherry Valentine, Sister Sister, Ellavaday and Krystal Versace also sashayed on board to dance the night away.
With a brand heritage deeply rooted in music it’s no surprise the launch night featured performances from ground-breaking and globally renowned artists, giving a taste of what Sailors can expect from the Mediterranean sailings.
BRIT Award winner Ella Henderson kicked off the night by taking to The Manor – the ship’s nightclub designed by Tom Dixon and named after Sir Richard Branson’s first Virgin music studio – for an exclusive live performance, performing ‘Ghost’, ‘This Is Real’, her track with Tom Grennan, “Let’s Go Home Together”, and latest single ‘Brave’.
Grammy Award winning DJ, Diplo, debuted new songs from his latest self-titled album that he describes as “the first proper Diplo album since [2004’s] ‘Florida’. The appearance continues the respected DJ’s partnership with Virgin Voyages, which saw him join the brand’s On Deck residency program and perform at the Virgin Voyages Beach Club at Bimini in 2020,
Camden Cox – known for her ultimate dance anthems – took over the decks with floor-filling bangers, with James Hype bringing an energetic mash up to Valiant Lady, before The Capital Weekender’s MistaJam brought the epic club night to a close.
Nirmal Saverimuttu, President of Virgin Voyages said, “People are excited to explore the world again and it means a lot to us that we can come together with our Sailors and celebrate with them. At Virgin Voyages, we put music and entertainment at the forefront of all our experiences and tonight was no different. We wanted to launch Valiant Lady with an incredible line-up of artists that gave our Sailors a flavour of what they can expect when they choose to set sail the Virgin way!”
Speaking of the night, Diplo, said, “I loved being one of the first people to play the Valiant Lady in the UK. The Red Room is sick. Great system, wild crowd, I had a ton of fun.”
Ella Henderson, singer-songwriter, said, “I had the best night celebrating the launch of Valiant Lady and I am so glad I got to perform for Capital as part of it. The audience was mad and what a great experience to perform on board an incredible ship for the first time. It’s definitely one I’ll remember.”
Valiant Lady is the second ship in Virgin Voyages’ new adult-by-design fleet, which aims to redefine the cruise industry by bringing the luxe of a boutique hotel to the seas. From May, Valiant Lady will operate from her new homeport in Barcelona offering late night and overnight stays in the likes of Málaga, Palma de Mallorca, the Canary Islands, Lisbon, Belgium and Ibiza, where sailors can hop off and enjoy shore side chilling and exploring before heading back on the ship for a night of luxury surprises, and first-class service.
SOURCE Virgin Voyages
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