Event date: 6 May 2023

The events on Saturday night were absolutely fantastic! Thank you to the team for creating such a good night. Just being there re-lit the flame of wanting to be a part of the club more often and has also made me think about possibly getting into a cheap banger to start motorsport racing. I know it would be fun!!

Aaron Sharman | Member #809
BMW Drivers Club Melbourne

What a fantastic night it was. I simply cannot express how delighted I was to finally make it to such a well organised and fabulous event song with the stay.

I'm so glad that I was able to make it this year. Thank you for hosting and inviting us to such a joyous occasion. Loved everything about the night, right from the melodious songs sung and your dance floor moves. Such a delightful experience to be able to meet and be a part of this family.

Thank you again !!

Sudesh Tarkar | Member #624
BMW Drivers Club Melbourne

Some people are a member of our Club because they like talking cars and racing.  I am not one of those people – and my partner Brett owns a (ahem -  Mercedes).  I am a member of our club for the terrific trips and social events and Brett is joining after now attending three Club events and having a great time with new friends. 

This year’s Annual Dinner (the Club’s Fifth Birthday) and Awards night was held at the Park Royal in Clayton in May and was an absolutely sensational evening.

It was a Black-Tie event which we were excited about as we love nothing more than a chance to dress up (well Nicole does) and let’s face it, none of us have had much chance to do this in the past few years.  We are going to lobby the Club Executive to introduce a new Award next year – best dressed – as everyone just looked terrific in their evening wear.  It was lovely to see friends all glammed up after just a few weeks ago some of us were in our dusty country clothes driving around silos in the Mallee for the ANZAC Day weekend tour. 

The whole event was classy and glamorous – and the fact the Coronation was happening at the same time made it feel a bit special too.  We really liked the singing of God Save the King and our National Anthem to mark the occasion.  We also really respected that some people chose not to stand for God Save the King – and that was ok. Our club is inclusive, apolitical and accepts everyone.  There was no judgement for those who did and those who didn’t.  Live and let live – until it comes to bad parking, then we will have a go at anyone in jest.

The evening started off with pre-dinner drinks before the 80 guests moved into the function room, complete with photo booth, fun historic BMW videos and photos on the screen, a silent auction, raffle ticket sales and entertainment by Matt and Heather Little who sang classic songs from the 1930’s – 1950’s – perfect for romantic dancing with your partner. 

The Awards were also a highlight.  It showed the depth of our Club and the passion that people have in being part of this group with the various classes of vehicles and participation in events.  

We were also happy to meet some more new people – we reflected after the night that everyone we meet in our club is interesting, has a great story to tell and is so friendly. If you are wondering about going to any event please be assured you will always be made to feel welcome, supported and regardless of your age, gender, kids in tow or no kids.  You are going to have a good time, have a few laughs and quickly make new friends regardless of your car knowledge. 

All too soon the formalities were over but in true Club fashion there was more fun to be had with a random after party complete with whiskey sampling (although we bought along a salted caramel liqueur which we don’t think anyone wanted to taste), a late night Maccas run lots of laughs and stories - isn't there always at every event???

Thanks to Jo and Graeme, our sponsors and everyone who made the night so special.  We hear next year’s event will be a Karaoke Ho Down so we will have a wonderful excuse to hit the shops to search for that costume.  We hope to see you there next year.

Nicole Laurie | Member #690
BMW Drivers Club Melbourne