FEAT CT was quite different to FEAT Jo'burg, which happened in October last year. And it is difficult to compare the two; more like oranges vs apples and not Royal Gala vs Granny Smith. Different speakers, sports, location, and audience. For me, both events were inspirational and magical.
That's the thing about FEAT; these evenings will always be different with new topics and speakers and activities and surprises. This is what will have you - and me - coming back for more.
My first thanks go to Black Diamond, Buff, Capestorm and Hi-Tec who have been unwavering in their support.
I had an awesome team with me on the night: Max Cluer as MC, Ray Chaplin running the slides, Alistair Cronk running the tunes and microphones; Jacques Marais capturing images throughout the evening and with Richard Killie and Zac on camera.
Also special mention to Guy Burbidge and his team - stage hands, technical manager, production manager, lighting, front-of-house, catering - at Artscape who took amazing care of this event from the day I made the first enquiry to the night. This was their only open night of the year and they rarely have one-night events; yet they made me feel as special as their big productions. Luciano and his team from AV Team were outstanding - from enquiry to delivery - the screens looked fabulous and projection went off without a hitch.
And then, the speakers. They were really incredible. And what you have to remember is that most of the speakers do not get up to speak to an audience of almost 450 people every day of the week; some rarely speak to even small groups of people. Although they have only got seven-minutes to talk, their personalities shone, their talks were interesting and captivating and they had such super stories.
Allyson & Mark, Benita, Braam, Johnny, Hanli, Nick, Monde, Peter and Tatum - cheers! You make FEAT the adventure it is. Thank you.
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