Your hosts for the evening

He has combined his experiences in education, TV, and business in a unique way to support children in underserved communities. In 2013, alongside his brothers and father, Baasit joined the original cast of the award-winning TV show Gogglebox. In 2018, Baasit left his role as a full-time teacher to begin his journey as an entrepreneur and business owner.

Since then, he has worked with hundreds of schools, colleges, universities, and businesses to help build the skills and mindset needed to succeed beyond the classroom, focusing on character education, lifelong learning, and digital literacy. Baasit is proud to support Bridge The Gap and the incredible work they do to bring hope to children, families, and the wider community.

Bradley Wiggins is the first British cyclist to win the Tour de France and one of Britain’s most decorated Olympians, with eight Olympic medals, five of which are gold. Perhaps his most memorable Olympic moment was winning gold on the streets of London in 2012, a few weeks after his grand tour victory, the same year that would see him win Sports Personality of the Year. Wiggins was Knighted in 2013 cementing his position as a household name in Britain far beyond that of his sport.

A life in the spotlight and a career on the rise, Wiggins was living a very different reality. His recent memoir - The Chain, Awarded Sports Book of the Year (2025) - revealed a much more turbulent character, one where his greatest opponent was not on the road, but in his own head. Finally, in a much better place, Bradley shares his remarkable and inspiring journey of navigating the highs and lows of abuse, controversy, confusion and self discovery.

The Distractions is a collective of experienced, vibrant and highly talented musicians from across the UK. Well known for their mind-blowing mash-ups and unique style, memorable for all the right reasons.

The Distractions join us throughout the evening as the Gala Dinner house band, covering the classics from across the decades and throwing in a few surprises along the way. Their high energy, interactive style is the perfect accompaniment to the evenings activities and when the time is right, will have you out of your seat and filling the dance floor.