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[CaspianX]

hi everyone,

not being funny but is anyone else worried about the lack of updates on this event? it just seems a bit like we got some party themes, then a guest cancellation, then we get asked to do promotion...i dont know if this is how these things always work but i'd just feel a bit better about having bought my ticket if it seemed like there was still stuff happening behind the scenes...

thanks
Caspian x

[BigSi13]

There will be work going on behind the scenes. The fact party themes have been announced means the weekend is in full planning mode. A guest cancellation is nothing new in convention circles and I am 100% certain that Massive Events will be ringing agents etc to secure even more guests.

CaspianX, on Aug 29 2011, 12:40 AM, said:

then we get asked to do promotion..

Massive Events and Showmasters know that there are many circles of friends and fans within this and other entertainment genres. It, in my opinion, is a sensible move to ask us as fans to spread the word. More people that come mean more money invested in the event and even more for the attendees to have to do, people to meet and special attractions to have.

Edited by Simondo, 29 August 2011 - 06:18 PM.

[Issac]

Probably bad

[CelticRob]

I guess they are trying their best. I can't see it happening without a really good name....and as time marches on, the pool of potential fans able to attend dwindles...

[depeche101]

Agreed. I truly hope this con goes ahead. Will be like the good old days back at early collectormania days (not that these days are bad at all). Some news would be appreciated. We have seen cons get cancelled in the past i really hope this one doesnt suffer the same fait as it is long over due and sure it would and will be a great weekend.

[Lady_Tinania]

I too am concerened at the lack of info about this event.

If it's going to get pulled, I would rather know sooner than later so I can make alternative arrangement for my weekend off.

I know that there was a similar even planned a few years ago which got ganked. I want this event to happen, but I just can't see it at this late stage.

[peridot]

You've got 3 guests and party themes which is about the same as every other convention had before Hub 7 got updated today, so I doubt it'll be cancelled

[CelticRob]

peridot, on Sep 8 2011, 06:17 PM, said:

You've got 3 guests and party themes which is about the same as every other convention had before Hub 7 got updated today, so I doubt it'll be cancelled

You had more guests for muggle mayhem 2 yet that got cancelled due to nobody buying tickets. The 3 guests for this event simply aren't going to shift many tickets.

Without a big name in next few weeks I can't unfortunately see this event going ahead.

[ForEver]

It all depends on tickets sale and I think they didn't sell as many tickets as they expected :/

[BigSi13]

CelticRob, on Sep 10 2011, 05:50 AM, said:

The 3 guests for this event simply aren't going to shift many tickets.

Without a big name in next few weeks I can't unfortunately see this event going ahead.

Hmmm...so John Rhys Davies is not a big name? Main cast for the LOTR Trilogy?

There are a fair number of Rings fans who think he is a big guest.

[CelticRob]

Simondo, on Sep 11 2011, 02:20 AM, said:

CelticRob, on Sep 10 2011, 05:50 AM, said:

The 3 guests for this event simply aren't going to shift many tickets.

Without a big name in next few weeks I can't unfortunately see this event going ahead.

Hmmm...so John Rhys Davies is not a big name? Main cast for the LOTR Trilogy?

There are a fair number of Rings fans who think he is a big guest.

Yes he's a good guest if you haven't already met him...but he's done Five SM related events and a large part of the target market have already met him. I know they said they're working on trying to get rarer guests, and I wish them luck on it!

[Voronwe]

I really want to come to this but I would be happier to book with a few more names on the table. Not necessarily big ones - the extras are often great guests - and I don't mind people I have met before at all as I am a con-goer not an autograph collector (and I have met a lot of the LOTR people over the years).

I remember the huge disappointment when the last LOTR con folded. Please reassure!!!

[BigSi13]

They have also said that they have had guests contact them, but want to concentrate on first timers. This shows that they have a deep pool to sign from.

[naurarwen_fangorn]

I'm waiting for some more guests for this at the moment. I really want to go but am running drastically low on pennies now & there is another con the same month that I want to do. I am a con goer but at the moment I've met all the guests who have been announced bar Eothain so with the lack of cash I can't justify it at the moment

[Sauron]

It's a difficult situation for me. I'm all about the guests andn autographs. I realise that they need people to buy tickets in order to afford the big guests but I am holding out unless there are guests that I'm interested in seeing. I miss the LOTR people at the big SM shows like CM MK or LFFC. Would be great to have someone like bernard hill or miranda otto back again.

[yahweh70]

Yes John is a big guest. But Big enough to make one buy 2 nights digs in a Northampton hotel, transport, plus buying whichever package you decide to go for.. plus bidding on the chance to be 1 of maybe 10 folks to hang with them for 45 mins..? Plus the cost if you insist on dressing up as an elf, or stone troll..

Considering that folks are grouching about paying so much for David Tennant.. in a multi-guest line-up.. you have to take that into consideration too.

[Lady_Tinania]

Don't get me wrong, I want this event to happen. I love me some LotR geekness and dressing up for the weekend.

I think John Rhys Davies is a fab guest, and I loved meeting him afew years ago. He was very accomodating and friendly.

I don't go for the guests, I go for the atmosphere and to have a good time. Some of the "smaller" guests and extras have been more entertaining over the years, and it is a shame that they are missing from the line up.

With less than two months to go, the outlook doesn't look good. I hope that we will see some info or updates soon!

[C.Parkers-Girl]

Sala has been announced for EMS now

[swan]

I think it's awful that no update has been given, all those who have booked tickets are being shafted!  I'm so glad I hung on.

Come on organizers you announced this con with such fanfare, now it seems like a dud fizz

[BigSi13]

swan, on Sep 23 2011, 08:22 PM, said:

I think it's awful that no update has been given, all those who have booked tickets are being shafted!  I'm so glad I hung on.

Come on organizers you announced this con with such fanfare, now it seems like a dud fizz

Why are ticket purchasers being shafted?

The event is more than 6 weeks away. Massive Events & Showmasters run many events. Guest announcements, as regular forum visitors would know, are subject to a signed contract.

Just because Sala has signed for EMS doesn't mean this event is done as some seem to think elsewhere on this forum.

I wonder if those people who have posted about Sala's EMS announcement signals this event's cancellation that hasn't even been announced, may have considered that he is not available the weekend of the event?

Hmmmm

Edited by Simondo, 24 September 2011 - 01:01 AM.