More than 250 of Birmingham’s influential professionals gathered to recognise some of the city’s leading talent in design and innovation at the Birmingham Made Me awards.

The Birmingham City University led event , staged at the Millennium Point was opened with a vibrant performance by bhangra dance group, Eternal Taal.

Guests were treated to a five-course Indian banquet for dinner during which they were further entertained by the exceptional talents of local students from Birmingham Ormiston Academy.

The student talent show featured some of the finest young vocal, dance and musical talent from the region. The talent showcase was followed by a high impact fashion show featuring some of Birmingham’s most promising upcoming fashion designers; Naomi S Leotta, Rosie Billington and Dancing Dolls UK.

The night’s entertainment ended with a performance from Birmingham’s answer to Michael Buble, Indi and his crooners, performing a variety of head bopping swing classics.