Dazzling display for Perth's highly-anticipated Oasis Ball
Shanae Cooper & Izi Bird at the Oasis Ball. Picture: Alan Chau / The West Australian
From the moment more than 700 guests from the media, marketing and communications industry walked into a Times Square themed entry, they knew they were in for an unforgettable evening.
A dazzling Broadway theme transformed the Crown Towers Ballroom for one of Perth's most anticipated social events, the Oasis Ball, an evening full of entertainment, awards and music — ending in 'Studio 54'.
Across the night $170,000 was raised for Oasis House, an initiative of The Salvation Army supporting at-risk youth across WA.
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