Ray Davies (of The Kinks), Boy George, Heaven 17, Imogen Heap and Eliza Doolittle were a few of the acts that took to the stage to celebrate the Roundhouse 2013 Gala, hosted by Radio 1 DJ Nick Grimshaw.

The night also showcased some of the talented young individuals who benefit from the Roundhouse’s Creative Programme - with the Roundhouse Choir collaborating with Heaven 17 and Imogen Heap; spoken word artist and winner of the 2012 Roundhouse Poetry Slam Hibaq Osman and Roundhouse spoken word tutor Polarbear (a real highlight of the night); hula troupe The Majorettes and the Roundhouse dance/acrobatic troupe, Funk da Cirque.

Harry Enfield and Christie’s Hugh Edmeades took charge of the auction which included some amazing lots - especially works of art; including an original Coldplay Xylobryte artwork (as seen on the cover of the Mylo Xyloto album); an original piece by Antony Gormley - which fetched £40,000 and prompted the artist to stand up and offer to make another identical piece for the same price; pieces by the Chapman Brothers; Conrad Shawcross; Ron Arad; Sir Peter Blake; Rankin; Blur; Marc Quinn a walk-on role in Les Misérables; afternoon tea with award-winning playwright Alan Bennett; meet and greest with Emeli Sandi and One Direction and a working lunch with Lord Sebastian Coe amongst many others.

The event raised over £600,000 to support the vital work the Roundhouse does with 3,000 11-25 year olds every year, helping them to realise their creative potential as well as building confidence and skills to take into their futures. The money raised will also contribute to maintaining the Artistic Programme that engages young people through a diverse and contemporary range of theatre, circus and music.

The evening was jointly sponsored by Londonewcastle and One Housing Group.