ComicGuyChris Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 (edited) Bournemouth... I'd like to propose a convention as stated in the title [Bournemouth International Comic Con] at the Bournemouth International Centre. Bournemouth is an ideal location to host such an event, being a beach town in the middle of the south coast it attracts hundreds of thousands of people each summer to have a day out (when it's not raining). It's predominantly a student town but especially a family town, more so in the surrounding areas. The Bournemouth International Centre is widely underused, with one of the main events taking place tending to be an annual political conference. It houses four halls which are: Windsor Hall [Largest] Solent Hall Tregonwell Hall Purbeck Hall Same Exhibition Layouts Windsor Hallhttp://www.bic.co.uk...rExhibition.pdf Solent Hallhttp://www.bic.co.uk...tExhibition.pdf Tregonwell Hall [ideal for Photoshoots]http://www.bic.co.uk...lExhibition.pdf Purbeck Hall [ideal for housing the autographs]http://www.bic.co.uk...kExhibition.pdf There is a car park next to the building which holds up to 650 spaces. There are also car parks within walking distance to the venue. So, why Bournemouth? Other than the fact it's on the beach and attracts a lot of people, the infrastructure of the town is ideal for people to come and have a day out or two. Everything is within a short walk from the venue. Hotels and guesthouses. Bournemouth prides itself on hotels from budget Premier Inn to the lavish Royal Bath, and Marriot. Seriously, one thing you would never have to worry about is finding a place to spend the night. The town has HUNDREDS of hotels; the majority are within 20 -30 minutes walk from the B.I.C. Getting to the town couldn't be any simple. It has a train station that has direct routes with the likes of London, Southampton, Birmingham, Manchester, a National Express coach station (outside the train station), an international airport (European destinations only). Getting around town is straightforward also, it has a regular bus service every 15 minutes that can take you around town and even to neighboring towns Poole and Boscombe if people fancy spending some time out there. There is a yellow taxi service that arrives when demanded, and you can find them scattered on every street waiting for your custom (slightly exaggerated). There is a host of nightclubs, pubs, and bars whichever takes one's fancy for the evening. Or even have a relaxing night out at one of the many many restaurants. There are two cinemas by the venue Odeon and ABC (owned by Odeon). Snooker halls, A laser quest and bowling alley nearby too. Pretty much the town has a whole host of things to keep people occupied. That way the good folk will come back for another day of convention goodness, and I guarantee, it'll be an experience they'll forever be grateful for. Oh yeah, I forgot...it a beach town! The sea might not be warm but come on...BEACH PARTY! Hand on heart I firmly believe this would be a massive hit, especially in Bournemouth. If I could put the event on by myself, I would do, but that'll, unfortunately, take a lot of time which is why I'm pitching the idea to Showmasters to help make it a reality. At the end of the day if this doesn't come to be, well I'll just have to start from scratch in making it possible. Thanks for reading (if you weren't bored of my prattling on) Should anyone from Showmasters need more details, please contact me so I can help? Pretty please? Edited March 26, 2018 by ComicGuyChris Spelling and grammatical corrections. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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eltorres Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 I fully support this initiative! And as small publishing house, we would attend as many conventions as possible! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenGreen Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 A great idea I'm sure but it was the site of one of my most traumatic episodes ! Many years ago we were travelling along the road and a pedestrian just walked out in front of our car and we couldn't stop in time and knocked him over, he came flying on to our bonnet and smashed through our windscreen. Ironically there were two actual crossing points and he chose to walk out in the middle of these, using neither of them. Fortunately he survived the incident, but I had flashbacks for a while and probably an element of post traumatic stress as the incident would just keep replaying in my head of hitting the brakes , the impact and seeing him flying towards the windscreen and it shattering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba90 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Would love to see a con in Bournemouth at the BIC! They recently had an 'alien invasion' event which lasted a few weeks where the public could view props, costumes, and fan made replicas from sci fi films and shows. It looked like it was quite popular. A great location aswell with nearby hotels and the beach! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadboy Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Good call ! Have thought for a number of years this would be a great venue for a Collectormania. Gets my vote ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharonSr Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 I agree have been to the BIC a few times and it would be great for an event! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quidditysea Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 i really would love this to happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComicGuyChris Posted December 22, 2013 Author Share Posted December 22, 2013 Cheers guys for showing your support in my proposal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samphirette Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 I've never visited Bournemouth before. It would certainly be no worse than a long train journey to Cardiff :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bundyse Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 as a local boy i would say YES 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsubliminal Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Absolutely! Bournemouth would be great for a con! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsjones1 Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Would be a lovely venue, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kymley Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Would be a great venue and such a lovely place to go to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natfrog5 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Would be awesome as I only live 20 mins away! Xxx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadboy Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Everything comes to those who wait ! Happy happy days! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComicGuyChris Posted November 19, 2014 Author Share Posted November 19, 2014 YES! YES! YES! I can't believe it's happening! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bundyse Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Well It seems like that didn't last long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxcat Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 do we know if SM generated enough this year through ticket sales to confirm a likelihood of it returning next year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjbleming Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 14 minutes ago, maxcat said: do we know if SM generated enough this year through ticket sales to confirm a likelihood of it returning next year? I doubt SM would discuss their sales, maxcat. All we can do is wait for the dates for next year's cons to be announced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bundyse Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 The market is here, I went sunday, there were more attendees than i was expecting. the problem was, there was no guest to pull people through the door. Anthony Head would have done it, but it was not to be 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxcat Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Thats Good to hear then Bundyse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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