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On Thursday, July 21, Fruits in Suits relocates from the public bar at the Beresford Hotel to the stunning new space, Upstairs Beresford.

鈥淭his is what we have been waiting for, and is why we partnered with the Beresford Hotel last year. We knew this space was being turned from a concept into a reality and had to be a part of it,鈥� SGLBA vice-president and Fruits in Suits director Mark Haines (pictured, left) said.

鈥淟ocated on level one of the Beresford Hotel, this multipurpose space has a striking art-deco style design and with a capacity of 600, is Merivale鈥檚 largest event space,鈥� the Beresford鈥檚 bookings and functions coordinator Kate Walkom said.

鈥淭he venue has a piano-shaped stage, two large balconies, tiered booths and a bar in the main room and a cocktail lounge at the back of the venue.鈥�

鈥淲e are delighted to have Fruits in Suits move upstairs to enjoy Merivale鈥檚 latest and most exciting venue. The move will lift the monthly event to another level 鈥� literally,鈥� Upstairs Beresford manager Jason Ryan said.

Haines was excited when asked about the relaunch and confirmed more than $3000 value of prizes had already been secured. These include an iPad2 from this month鈥檚 exclusive sponsor, Sweet Telecom, as well as a fabulous holiday from Out Travel, a Tantalising ticket pack from Points of Difference Events with, among other things, tickets to their MCA rooftop NYE party and a stunning floral fruit arrangement from Flowers by Fruit.

In addition, the annual SGLBA business scholarships will be awarded at the event. Two talented individuals will each receive $1500 from the SGLBA鈥檚 Good Works fund.

Looking ahead, the SGLBA is delighted to welcome IDAHO founder Nick Baldas and the KISS Exhibition in October 鈥� Fruits in Suits鈥檚 15th birthday. IDAHO (International Day Against Homophobia) recently received $2000 from SGLBA鈥檚 Good Works fund which assisted with the staging of the exhibition.

There鈥檚 much to celebrate and every reason not to miss every Fruits in Suits event at Upstairs Beresford!