Showmasters Admin showmasters Posted November 3, 2008 Showmasters Admin Share Posted November 3, 2008 Can I ask why the next Midlands show is on exactly the same dates as another organisers Birmingham NEC show? well i do not know the dates of the other organisers' event as they have not been published yet but i did ask at the NEC and they said there was no event on like our event on that weekend so can i ask you how you know it is on as there is nothing out there saying this ? jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgill Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 (edited) Can I ask why the next Midlands show is on exactly the same dates as another organisers Birmingham NEC show? well i do not know the dates of the other organisers' event as they have not been published yet but i did ask at the NEC and they said there was no event on like our event on that weekend so can i ask you how you know it is on as there is nothing out there saying this ? jason Their dates have been published for some time now (on their website), which I can't provide a link to, of course. Edited November 3, 2008 by mcgill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewizzuk Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Can I ask why the next Midlands show is on exactly the same dates as another organisers Birmingham NEC show? well i do not know the dates of the other organisers' event as they have not been published yet but i did ask at the NEC and they said there was no event on like our event on that weekend so can i ask you how you know it is on as there is nothing out there saying this ? jason The dates listed on their webpage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeDonovan Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 (edited) Yes, it will be interesting. Regardless of whether Showmasters bury their heads in the sand about events run by rival organisations (quote "there in no other event on that weekend that is like the events we run "), the fact that there are now two events in the same complex over the same weekend will be potentially fatal to them both. There are only so many guests (paying and celebrity) and dealers to go around. I can see some truth in this (i.e. there's only so many dealers), but to be honest the other show you speak of is somewhat different to the shows SM run. The one thing I will say is that from the point of view of the attendee, I don't see the problem. Come early March, I'll be looking at the guest lists for both, and I'll go to the SM one for the guests I want to meet there, and if there's a guest I particularly want to meet at the other show, I'll head over there and meet that guest. Done. Given the choice I'd rather see a guest at an SM event - and before anyone jumps on that comment, I prefer SM events, for a lot of reasons, and I don't have to apologize for being partisan. But if there's a key guest over there for me, I'll go. So I get two chances to get some guests. Less isn't more - "more" is more. But at the end of the day, if I'm there, I'll be there for the SM event. On top of that, given the fact that it's at the Metropole, I might even make a weekend of it, and stay over on the Saturday night so can i ask you how you know it is on as there is nothing out there saying this ? Yes - it's on their homepage Jason - top left. Edited November 3, 2008 by MikeDonovan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewizzuk Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Well if they are on the same dates, I guess I'll just have to go to both. It'll all depend on guests I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerraHawk Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Well if they are on the same dates, I guess I'll just have to go to both. It'll all depend on guests I suppose. it could work out quite handy for me as well. I haven't attended spring events there before, but was considering it next year anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicky Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Well if they are on the same dates, I guess I'll just have to go to both. It'll all depend on guests I suppose. Ah but who do you buy an early bird for and whose party do you go to (if the other one has a party even)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Showmasters Admin showmasters Posted November 3, 2008 Showmasters Admin Share Posted November 3, 2008 Yes - it's on their homepage Jason - top left. odd i just rang the NEC and asked as i do not spend time on other events sites i just get on with what we need to do here its the beast way anyway when i talked to them there was no conformed date for that event if it is on this day then thats great for the fans and the the traders will do well to as i think most fans will do both events as its only 5 minits walk to both so every one should be happy i cannot see an issue for any fan on this if it is a fact that both events are on the same weekend jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychosis Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 (edited) That's cool with me. It'll make both events some extra trade probably, considering I wouldn't go unless I was already there and I'm sure some other people are the opposite way around! LOL Edited November 3, 2008 by Psychosis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot182 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 I agree that having both events on the same day is great for people that travel long distances my only concern would be what guests are available. try and book the same guests and then it could get messy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gahab13 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 (edited) Well if they are on the same dates, I guess I'll just have to go to both. It'll all depend on guests I suppose. Ah but who do you buy an early bird for and whose party do you go to (if the other one has a party even)? i really hope they are both on the same weekend, my plan would be to go early and get early bird tickets for both or just book in advance ,thats £20 saved already. a soon as its confirmed then i'm gonna book my train to save even more money. Edited November 3, 2008 by gahab13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicky Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Why is it moving then? Has anyone said? I must have missed it if so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
World Of Stuff Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Personally, I hope that the events are on different weekends or changed to different weekends. I travel from Wales and like to make a day of things, y'know? Two rival events that I would like to attend on the same day.......things for people like me would be rushed. If the SM event was like yesterday then I could get my half a dozen autos and be out of there within an hour - that can't be good for business. Me and my mates made it last yesterday but, in truth, we could have been back in Wales at just after midday if we'd left after getting our stuff signed. Dealers and guests and punters all potentially choosing which event to do - potential minefield. Why ask if any similar shows are taking place if it doesn't matter? I would still attend both events if they were on the same weekend but, considering some people are complaining about SM having too many shows and spreading themselves thin, having a SM event and a rival on the same days would be a worry. I wouldn't want another post-show thread from Jason explaining why things went wrong, I love the day after when everyone is buzzing from some great times! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunSpeed Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 I expect one of them will move dates between now and March. Makes it a bit of a farce otherwise. Can I ask why the next Midlands show is on exactly the same dates as another organisers Birmingham NEC show? It will be awkward getting to both events if you're just going on the one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewizzuk Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Well looking at the dates again, I'd quite like to get both events dates changed cos i can't go to either now!!! Its my son's 7th birthday and parties and things are being arranged! No fair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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