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Mark Ronson given title of "minister of music"

Also announced in London was an expanded partnership with DJ and producer Mark Ronson, who will join Virgin Voyages' Creative Collective, the line's team of designers and tastemakers who have helped to develop its product offering.

In his role as “minister of music”, Ronson will create a series of pre-voyage and onboard playlists for guests, as well as curate the vinyl record selection in its RockStar Suites and the ship’s vinyl and music store – Voyage Vinyl.

He will also collaborate with Virgin Voyages’ music teams to define its “sound at sea" as well and perform at The Beach Club in Bimini, Bahamas – its private island location.

As a part of Virgin Voyages’ “On Deck” DJ residency programme, Ronson has committed to four performances at The Beach Club in 2020, while producer Diplo has also been added to the ranks of musical superstars performing.

Scarlet Night to feature as one of ship's “signature parties”

Virgin Voyages' enhanced collaboration with Ronson was revealed ahead of Scarlet Night – its biggest UK-based event to date – with some 600 agents invited and featuring a performance from Ronson as well as appearances from celebrity guests such as Spice Girl Geri Horner and Virgin's Holly Branson.

An onboard version of Scarlet Night will feature as one of Scarlet Lady’s “signature parties”, the line also revealed, with the evening conceived, designed and produced by Randy Weiner – the producer behind Sleep No More, Queen of the Night, and The Donkey Show.

There will also be an after-party created by New York-based House of Yes, the group known for its "theatre-infused nightclub" including circus antics, immersive cinema and cabaret performances.