Our MHF Magic Ball is one of the most sought after tickets in town, and has grown into one of the most anticipated Black tie gala events in the Hunter region annually. Featuring premium cuisine and wines, high calibre entertainment, captivating themes, celebrity MCs, and prestigious auction items, it promises an unforgettable evening, all dedicated to supporting MHF patients and their families while driving crucial research into brain cancer. Mark your calendars for the 9th MHF Magic Ball, set to grace NEX, Newcastle, on August 16, 2025.
For enquiries regarding Corporate sponsorship opportunities for this event please contact: events@markhughesfoundation.com.au
The NEX – Newcastle Exhibition & Convention Centre was transformed into a world of enchantment at our 8th annual MHF Magic Ball last Saturday night.
Thank you to everyone that joined us in raising an incredible $234,398!
We couldn’t do it without our amazing team going above and beyond to support us and making the night such a huge success:
Scion Audio and Events, Blueberry Events, SMA Productions – Opera By Disguise, Chandeliers To Die For, The White Tree Band, Lee Academy – Akrobatika, Love Glows Letters Lights Love, Simple Booths , Magnetic Shots, Jennings Print, EMG Photography, Toybox Films, MC Peter Overton, Auctioneer Scott Bailey, MHF Volunteers!
To our amazing Gold Sponsors Australian Hotels Association – Newcastle Hunter, Avery Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics and The MacDougall Foundation as well as our Silver, Bronze and Beverage Sponsors for making the night possible, we are so grateful for you being by our side as we continue our fight to beat brain cancer together.
The NEX – Newcastle Exhibition & Convention Centre was transformed into the Boulevard de Clichy, Paris for a night at the Moulin Rouge! It was a night full of glitz and grandeur with our generous guests making it our best Magic Ball yet!
Thank you to everyone that joined us in raising an incredible $273,718
Thank you to Matt Kelson Photography, Blueberry Events, Scion AudioandEvents, Toybox Films, Love Glows, Luxe Diamond Dolls, The White Tree, Strut & Fret, Jennings Print, CactusCreative Emma Lawrence from Channel 9 and our tireless MHF volunteers for their valuable contribution in making the night such a huge success!
We couldn’t do it without our amazing Gold Sponsors Australian Hotels Association – Newcastle Hunter, Dr Gary Avery – Avery Plastic Surgery, The MacDougall Foundation as well as our Silver and Bronze Sponsors for being by our side as we continue our fight to tackle brain cancer.
The ballroom of NEX, Newcastle was transformed into a winter wonderland on Saturday 27 August to celebrate the 6th MHF Magic Ball, the first since 2019! As 600 guests filled the room the night begun with a bang! A drop curtain revealed three acrobats on stage in a giant water bowl performing to a string quartet!
Our beautiful MC, Emma Lawrence, then started the formal proceedings and sat down with Mark and Kirralee for a chat about the foundations humble beginnings and how far we have come.
The night finished up with the dance floor full and the announcement of an incredible $224,741 raised!!
We would like to thank our Gold sponsors ScaffBuilt Solutions, AHA Hunter & Newcastle and The Man Shake as well as our Silver and Bronze sponsors, Corporate Partners and Beverage Partners.
The ballroom of NEX, was transformed into a 1950’s Cabana Club as we celebrated the 5th MHF Magic Ball in style!
$201,500 was raised for brain cancer and patient support!
August 18 2018 was The Greatest Show! Peter Overton was our MC for the night and we enjoyed dazzling performances from signer Sheldon Riley and magician Sam Powers!
We raised an amazing $223,000 for brain cancer research.
The 2017 Magic Ball was held August 19 at NEX. Dr Chris Brown and Natalia Cooper hosted the evening which saw an old boys reunion and welcomed NRL Beanie for Brain Cancer Round pioneers, Matt Callendar and Glenn Pallister.
$215,000 was raised to help us in the fight against brain cancer!
Mark Hughes Foundation Ball was held on August 20th at Newcastle Exhibition and Convention Centre. Dr Chris Brown was again an amazing MC with Chief & Brendan Fevola added to the buzz in the room after their appearance on I’m a Celebrity… Get me out of here!
What a night with $200,000 being raised!
The first ever MHF Magic Ball was held on August 15 at Wests Leagues Club. The evening was compered by Dr Chris Brown with special appearances by brothers Matty and Andrew Johns.
We are extremely proud to have raised over $100,000!
Beating brain cancer will take the power of your support.
Community fundraising helps us raise vital funds to support brain cancer patients, raise awareness about brain cancer and raise funds for research to find a cure. We have now made it even easier for you to support us.
Beating brain cancer will take the power of your support.
Community fundraising helps us raise vital funds to support brain cancer patients, raise awareness about brain cancer and raise funds for research to find a cure. We have now made it even easier for you to support us.
Brain cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in children, and adults aged under 40 in Australia, yet alarmingly very little is known about brain cancer, its causes or how it is treated.
That’s why we need your help. Every dollar helps in the fight against brain cancer. Your donation will go towards vital research to improve patient treatments and, hopefully, find a cure one day.
All donations of $2 or more are tax deductible.
Brain cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in children, and adults aged under 40 in Australia, yet alarmingly very little is known about brain cancer, its causes or how it is treated.
That’s why we need your help. Every dollar helps in the fight against brain cancer. Your donation will go towards vital research to improve patient treatments and, hopefully, find a cure one day.
All donations of $2 or more are tax deductible.
