Phil & Orianne Collins' Little Dreams Foundation's 2nd Annual benefit Gala - Dreaming On The Beach /March 15, 2016 by Eric Monteiro

Thierry Isambert Culinary and Event Design catered the VIP cocktail and sit-down dinner for 400 guests at The Little Dreams Foundation's 2nd Annual Benefit Gala, Dreaming On The Beach. For 16 years, the foundation, founded by Phil and Orianne Collins, has been helping talented children, who have limited financial means, achieve their dreams in the fields of arts, sports and music. The Little Dreams Foundation uses all funds raised to support children, selected from around the world, with personalized training and professional mentors. This inspiring mission provides children with the opportunity to follow their passion for the arts under the guidance of mentors such as Phil Collins, Romero Britto, Natalie Cole, Lara Fabian and Tina Turner to name a few.

Phil Collins with with the talented young performers. Photo: Magical Photos/Mitchell Zachs

Friday night marked the first time Phil Collins has performed live since he announced his retirement 7 years ago. With the spotlight shining on him, Collins showed the audience he still has the magic that earned him 5 grammy awards and sold 100 million albums. He shared the stage with some of the immensely talented children who are being mentored by the foundation, along with Foreigner lead singer, Lou Gramm, 3 time Latin Grammy winner, Diego Torres, Spanish singer-songwriter, Alvaro Soler and renowned DJ and philanthropist, DJ Irie. Award winning musician, producer and a foundation board member, David Frangioni, directed the show.

Phil & Orianne Collins with their sons, Matthew & Nicholas. Photo: Magical Photos/Mitchell Zachs

VIP guests enjoyed a cocktail before sitting down to a delicious 3 course dinner, followed by an incredible evening of music and dancing

Thierry Isambert Culinary & Event Design catered VIP dinner for 400 guests. Photo: Magical Photos/Mitchell Zachs

Lou Gramm of Foreigner. Photo: Magical Photos/Mitchell Zachs

Internationally renowned DJ and philanthropist, DJ IRIE. Photo: Magical Photos/Mitchell Zachs

Alvaro Soler, Spanish singer, songwriter & composer. Photo: Magical Photos/Mitchell Zachs

Phil Collins' son, Nicholas, on the drums. Photo: Magical Photos/Mitchell Zachs

Encore! Phil Collins on stage with the children and the celebrities who came out to support the cause. Photo: Magical Photos/Mitchell Zachs

Just a few of the Little Dreams Foundation's inspiring success stories include Joaquin Gerard, who qualified for the Australian Open wheelchair tennis final; Israeli violinist, Dor Sperbor, earned a BA in Switzerland and is completing a 3 year post-grad with the Menuhin Music Academy, and young Swiss snowboarder, Alaxandra, who won the European Snowboardcross SBX championship.

Orianne Collins with singer, actor and 3 time Latin Grammy winner, Diego Torres. Photo: Magical Photos/Mitchell Zachs

Guests at The Little Dreams Foundation 2nd annual benefit gala

All photos courtesy of The Little Dreams Foundation and Magical Photos/Mitchell Zachs.

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