Manchester Classic Car Show, Event City. 21/22nd Sept 2013

[Chris Williams]

I 'think' this is the company that tried to take over the running of the NEC event, whilst no car club has yet to hear what's happening about the November event I'm guessing they have been un-successful so are starting an event of there own. Promising cheaper entry, free parking, cheaper hotels plus lots of other bits and bobs. Anyone interested in the DOC making a show at this event for the weekend (only Sat & Sun) with set up until 9pm on Friday.
Dear Dave,

I hope this is of interest? Not sure who specifically to send this to re-events. Yours is a name (along with Chris’) I remember!

Welcome to an all-new, exciting and ‘must do’ event for the UK classic car scene. Welcome, to The Manchester Classic Car Show, Event City, Trafford Centre, Sept 21st & 22nd 2013!

This show provides the National and Regional classic motoring community with a wonderful and fitting early autumn showcase, in one of the very best new indoor exhibition and events spaces in the UK. Event City is one of the UK’s largest exhibition and events centres, with over 300,000 square feet of indoor space.

With an incredible array of classic cars plus trade stands, restoration specialists, autojumble, special guests, live workshop demonstrations, concours competition and live action, this show offers classic motoring enthusiasts a great day out.

Located right next to the world class shopping, dining and entertainment facilities of the Trafford Centre, this show offers a one-destination/multi-interest day out for the most ardent enthusiast (and their families) and, with hotels to suit all budgets right on-site, it’s also ideal for those wanting to make a weekend of it.

Calling all Classic Car Clubs!

The show will host many of the leading National and Regional Classic Car Clubs, all of whom showing a selection of the finest examples of their members’ cherished cars.

Classic Car Club stands at this show are FREE!

YOUR CLUB, at The Manchester Classic Car Show…

The Manchester Classic Car Show fully understands and embraces car club-culture, providing a fitting showcase for the thriving club scene on both a national and regional level.

Applying for space is easy, there’s an application form attached (as a Word doc and PDF – if you need another format please let me know)

Once you’ve filled it in please get it back to us as soon as you can (email is fine, or good old fashioned post if you prefer). Demand for space at this event will be extremely high. We will, of course, endeavour to accommodate all applicants

We’ve also put together some further information for clubs, anticipating some of the most common questions – this is also attached as a PDF doc.

Of course, please don’t hesitate to give me a call to discuss all and any aspect of the show. We’d love you to be involved.

Best regards,

Andy Rouse

Tel: 01527 910 229

Mob: 07702 210 993

Email: andy@onelouderevents.co.uk


One Louder Events Ltd

147 Golden Cross Lane

Bromsgrove

Worcs

B61 0JZ

[JohnC]

Same event space as the North West Indoor Classic show, much smaller, but next to the Trafford Centre so growing in popularity. Or if you want to walk slightly further indoor skiing or indoor skydiving.

I don't understand what you/they mean about the NEC, the website and advertising appear to show it running as usual.... I know the hotels are all pretty much full

John C

[Chris Williams]

Quote:I don't understand what you/they mean about the NEC, the website and advertising appear to show it running as usual.... I know the hotels are all pretty much full

The old organisers made redundant/retired all the staff and closed the office at the NEC. These were all taken on by another exhibition company who wanted to take over the running of the NEC show, this has been going on for months now, but it now seems Clarion events has retained the event. Despite now being at the end of May no car club has yet to be told if they have stand space or not!! The event is happening just no one knew who was organising it. Thats why I think this new event has been created to try and compete with it. Hope this makes sence now.
Chris
Why you up for doing both :wink:

[JohnC]

I'm up for being at the Manchester event. I'm struggling to make the Friday build-up (and therefore show my car) due to work hours, but happy to be there all day Sat/Sun and do the breakdown.


JohnC

[Chris P]

Hi Chris,
Just to clarify.

Andy Rouse and his team have run the NEC classic car show ( for Clarion Events) for many years.
They all lost their jobs last year when Clarion decided to organise the NEC event direct from London, rather than Birmingham.
Andy and his team then took over the Manchester venue for this new show. Based on my dealing with Andy and his team, over many years ( Derby Plating stand etc.)
He is very professional and a good bloke to deal with.

I was hoping to be involved with this show, but unfortunately my better half has booked us into a very expensive London hotel for a family event that weekend!

Dave Howarth is willing to get involved but he needs volunteers to come forward to man the stand.....we do have a stand booked. Please contact Dave or Chris W or Me ( if you are stuck) and we will try and tie it together.

[JohnC]

Any other volunteers for this.... it's a excellent event to bring the family to, they can shop for hours at the Trafford centre while you visit the show (over the bridge, and much closer than the halls at the NEC...)

JohnC

[Chris Williams]

Just to echo what John wrote above, this promises to be a very good new event with reasonable pricing/food/hotels and shopping all near-by. If any one can help out for a few hours or with setting up that would be really great.
Tickets Etc would be provided. For any members simply visiting the show the advert for discounted tickets is now in the 'members' section of this forum/and should be in the next magazine.
Chris