Vancouver, British Columbia (October 16th, 2008) – Vancouver celebrities were out in full force for the fifth annual benefit gala, FMA Vancouver "SKY 360" on September 27th 2008 at The Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts. The event that celebrates live fashion runway with live music and art performance all on one stage overwhelmed the record attendees with its breadth of artistic and technical flair.

Canadian comedian and actress Ellie Harvie along with Erin Cebula hosted the event with an estimated 1,200 people attending the show with a packed house on Saturday night. Twenty three designers, seven music artist groups and four art performance groups showed off their talents. The defining moment of the show happened during Project Runway Canada Winner Evan Biddel's presentation near the end of the show when all three creative facets of the program were united on stage with music from Carly Rae Jepsen 'Canadian Idol' and Esper with their brand of contemporary pop music with fashion from Biddel and the breathtaking aerodynamic acrobatics from the Under Ground Circus.

"I feel fantastic about it," said Andy Chu, Creator and Producer of FMA, noting that attendance at the show and event increased about 30 percent over the last year. "We created something that hasn't been done in Vancouver with the support of our community. Special thanks go out to all of our sponsors, the audience members, designers, artists, musicians, techies and over 200 participants in the show. "

ET Canada and numerous media outlets covered the red carpet. The weekend event also attracted celebrities including Roger Cross (24), Steph Song (Jpod), Christina Cox (Stargate Atlantis), Ron Oliver (Emmy Nominated Director), Michelle Morgan,  Cindy Busby (Heartland) along with FMA Awards recipients Anna Kosturova (Fashion), Theory of a Dead Man (Music), Pamela Masik (Art), Malcolm Parry (LifeTime Achievement) and equally well known presenters City Councilor Peter Ladner (NPA nominee for Vancouver Mayor 2009), Arthur Griffiths (BC Liberal MLA nominee).

"The theme of the evening, titled "Sky 360" is nod to old-world travel mixed with a modern twist; the venue is transformed into an airport scene and the show set in four terminals"
Lara Ceroni - Elle Canada

"Hats off to Arc2 Intertainment Inc. Founder Andy Chu, whose FMA (Fashion, Music and Art) concerts and events support emerging and established folk here….."
Malcolm Parry - The Vancouver Sun

"The gang at Arc2 Intertainment celebrated with a gala extravaganza evening at the Centre. FMA "Sky 360" recreated the old fashioned glamour days of Jet-set travel…..an evening of glamour that continued well into wee hours of the night."
Catherine Barr - Metro Vancouver

"What a feast for the eyes!"
Maranda Sam - Vancouver Fashion eZine

"The three muses presented themselves to FMA Sky 360° producer Andy Chu in the form of fashion, music, and art. They inspired the name and essence of what was to become one of the most anticipated and unique annual events in Vancouver."
Maria Jose Hernandez Cos - String Magazine

Since 2004 Arc 2 Intertainment's FMA Vancouver Benefit Gala has successful raised tens of thousands of dollars benefiting many local charities and non-profit organizations. This year's charitable recipient is Make Poverty History Canadian Campaign dedicated to eradicating child poverty in Canada as well as The WordLoveWorldLove Project that connects Canadian children with children in developing countries who have been impacted by crisis.

Photos from the event can be seen at www.fmavancouver.com
FMA 2008 video première on November 1 at www.arc2.tv and www.fmavancouver.com