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It’s safe to say that they society has come a long way since its beginnings. The original idea for Fusion came about when a third year student thought of involving the whole University in a night of music, fashion and dance in the hope of raising money for charity. Since then, Fusion, so called as it brings together many of York’s student societies, has continued to grow, becoming an annual occasion, and subsequently earning its esteemed position in the campus event calendar.
With a new committee recently elected in anticipation of next year’s extravaganza, new Fusion President Amy Browne spoke exclusively to The Yorker about her ideas and hopes for campus’ biggest event in 2008.
This time next year, what would you have liked to achieve as Fusion President?
“I would like to have brought a lot more societies to the show, because I think that, apart from anything else, it’s such a good advertisement for the University itself. I would like to have brought more prospective students into seeing Fusion, so I think hopefully we could raise more money than this year.”
Amy added: “I’d also like to bring more prestigious designers to Fusion, because that way we can get better sponsorship.”
I’d also like to bring more prestigious designers to Fusion, because that way we can get better sponsorship.
How did you sell yourself in your campaign for President? What can you bring to Fusion?
“I organised my school’s first charity fashion show when I was in the sixth form, and so I had quite a good idea of how much it involves and how much enthusiasm, effort, organisation and work it would take.”
There has been speculation that Fusion is moving away from Central Hall. Is this what you plan to do?
“We were looking into what venues we could use inside York, that’s the only possibility as we have to get many people to do the show as otherwise it’s not financially viable. So, I think that Central Hall is the only real possibility unless you move it into York, but then people are less likely to come.”
Do you think you would be criticised by students for moving it away?
“Yes. It’s campus’ biggest event and I think that’s why we have to keep it there.”
Amy added: “It is a fashion and dance show, there’s no getting away from that. But it’s important to bring in all aspects of the University.”
“The show is not until February, so it’s not for a long time. Auditions will happen at the beginning of the second term next year and the main thing I think is to get a lot of first years involved.”
Although the official handover has not happened yet, it was clear to see that with a fresh committee elected, and with over 8 months preparation until next year’s event, the future of Fusion only continues to look bigger, brighter, and stronger.
