June 6, 2025 — The Drinks Belief is thrilled to announce that beloved broadcaster, bestselling writer, and acclaimed winemaker Graham Norton will co-host its extremely anticipated Gala on Monday, October 6, 2025, on the prestigious Claridge’s Resort in London, alongside famend International Rum Ambassador and Drinks Belief Trustee, Ian Burrell.
This glamorous black-tie occasion will welcome 240 influential friends from throughout the drinks business for an evening of celebration, fundraising, and business assist. A spotlight of the night will likely be Graham Norton’s function as co-host – bringing his trademark wit and heat to the fundraiser. Norton’s longstanding involvement within the wine business, by way of his twelve-year collaboration with New Zealand vineyard Invivo, and his dedication to charitable causes make him a pure match for the event.
“I’m delighted to be becoming a member of the commerce at this yr’s Drinks Belief Gala and lending my MC expertise to assist such a worthwhile trigger,” mentioned Graham Norton. “I’m trying ahead to a night of laughter, fundraising, and a well-deserved toast or two!”
The Gala will start with a Champagne Taittinger reception, adopted by a gourmand three-course dinner curated by Claridge’s world-renowned cooks accompanied by GN Sauvignon Blanc. Company will take pleasure in leisure, fundraising actions, and provoking tales in regards to the impression of The Drinks Belief’s work throughout the business – all set throughout the magnificence of certainly one of London’s most iconic venues.
“We’re honoured to have Graham Norton each co-hosting the night alongside our Trustee Ian Burrell, and supporting together with his wine,” commented Nicky Burston, CEO of The Drinks Belief. “His affect within the drinks business and his private ardour for supporting individuals behind the scenes is extremely significant to our trigger. This yr’s Gala guarantees to be our most memorable but.”
Since 2014, Norton has partnered with Invivo to craft the award-winning GN wine and spirits vary. Annually, he performs an energetic function in tasting and mixing the brand new classic of GN New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. Throughout his go to to the area in March 2025, he was uniquely recognised as Marlborough’s first-ever “Grape Ambassador” by the Mayor of Marlborough Nadine Taylor, in acknowledgment of his long-standing advocacy for the range. In 2022, Invivo and Norton teamed up with The Drinks Belief to host The Nice British Pub Quiz, elevating funds for the charity’s initiatives.
Following the primary launch to Enterprise Companions of the charity, tickets and sponsorship alternatives are actually on basic launch however extraordinarily restricted.
For extra data contact Nicky Burston, CEO of The Drinks Belief at nicky@drinkstrust.org.uk or go to https://www.drinkstrust.org.uk/get-involved/events-awards/upcoming-events/the-drinks-trust-gala
The Drinks Belief Gala 2025 is generously supported by Headline Sponsor Hillebrand Gori, Product Sponsors Asahi, Fentiman, Graham Norton Wines produced by Invivo, Hatch Mansfield, Mentzendorff, Treasury Wine Estates and William Grant and Sons and Media Sponsor The Drinks Enterprise.
About The Drinks Belief
The Drinks Belief is dedicated to supporting drinks hospitality colleagues, previous and current, of their time of want. We offer monetary help, nurture their wellbeing and champion the expansion of a talented and engaged workforce.Upholding our values of respect, compassion and empowerment, we’re constructing a more healthy future for our individuals.To search out out extra, please go to www.drinkstrust.org.uk
Graham Norton, GN wines and Invivo
Throughout his illustrious profession, Graham has gained 9 BAFTA awards together with Greatest Leisure Efficiency and Greatest Leisure Programme, a Nationwide Tv Award in 2023, plus a Particular Recognition Award on the Nationwide Tv Awards in 2017.
Alongside presenting 32 collection of the enduring The Graham Norton Present on BBC One, Graham has commentated for the UK on the Eurovision Music Contest since 2009, co-hosting the present from Liverpool in 2024, and successful an RTS Award. He can be seen as a daily choose on all collection of Ru Paul’s Drag Race.
Newer reveals embody Final One Laughing Eire for Amazon Prime, and Wheel of Fortune for ITV. Lately, Graham additionally hosted the Graham Norton E book Membership podcast on Audible.
Graham is the writer of 5 novels and two memoirs, successful quite a few awards and gaining bestseller standing. Thus far, overseas rights to Graham’s fiction have offered in over 10 international locations. His newest novel, Frankie, which was revealed in September 2024, turned a Sunday Occasions Bestseller and gained the Common Fiction E book of the 12 months on the Irish E book Awards.
Since 2014, Graham Norton and New Zealand’s Invivo Wines have constructed one of many world’s most celebrated wine partnerships. What started with a single Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand, has developed into a worldwide, award-winning vary of wines and spirits loved in over ten international locations. Graham performs a hands-on function every year, mixing every new classic of the GN Sauvignon Blanc alongside Invivo’s cofounders Tim Lightbourne and Rob Cameron. In March 2025, Graham was named Marlborough’s first-ever Grape Ambassador by the Mayor of Marlborough, Nadine Taylor, in recognition of his long-standing advocacy for Sauvignon Blanc.
The flagship GN New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc leads a portfolio of ten wines and spirits, together with Prosecco D.O.C, Rosé, Shiraz, Malbec, and a variety of Irish gins and vodka. The wines have earned over 300 accolades and are greatest sellers within the UK and New Zealand and have been included in Eire’s High 20 manufacturers 4 years in a row. Invivo, one of many Southern Hemisphere’s largest crowdfunded corporations is well known for its progressive strategy to wine, exports to 43 international locations.
