Blackpool 2023

[Simon McConway]

Just a few weeks away now until Blackpool 2023! This event only continues to run due to your support. Come to all events, or just the Sunday.

Friday 24th November: 8pm the weekend kicks off with a feature film (16mm).
Saturday 25th November: 10am-4pm, all day 8 & 16mm continuous cinema. Then, from 7.30pm The Film Collectors' Dinner (separate booking needed, see website below) with a chance to win a B & H TQIII projector, donated by Classic and also a Derann tie and films donated by Greg Perry, plus many more prizes.
Sunday 26th November from 10am prompt, the film fair itself, shows, dealers, auction, bring & buy, Ged Jones ex Derann will give us part two of his Q & A. More dealers this year than previous years, with three having never exhibited at Blackpool and one booking four tables such is the size of the collection they are bringing.

Full details: https://blackpoolfilmconvention.co.uk/

The Grand Hotel,
North Promenade Sea Front,
Blackpool,
FY1 2JQ

[Joe Caruso]

Cheers mate, see you all soon, Shorty

[Eivind Mork]

Looking forward to meet you all in just about two weeks!

[John Armer]

Thanks all. I've updated the Blackpool website's news section with more information on the weekend. You can see it here:

Hope to see as many of you as possible in just over two weeks!

[Mark Norton]

Looking forward to seeing you all again soon. Mark

[Mike Newell]

Good Luck to those who are going. Climate change is keeping it mild. Remember walking down the front and nearly getting hypothermia with the cold 💨 wind.

[Melvin England]

With regard to the weather on the convention weekend, with the exception of possibly two or three times in the last 30 years, the sun has always shone brightly and mostly blue sky although there can be a bitterly cold wind. Strange how it seems to be so consistent year in year out. Has anyone else noticed ?


(Bet this has jinxed this year.....!!)

[Mike Newell]

I always seems to be a decent weekend and it gets cold straight after. I think the cold year was 1987 so beyond 30 years.

[Brian Fretwell]

With regard to the weather on the convention weekend, with the exception of possibly two or three times in the last 30 years, the sun has always shone brightly and mostly blue sky although there can be a bitterly cold wind. Strange how it seems to be so consistent year in year out. Has anyone else noticed ?


(Bet this has jinxed this year.....!!)

It was a lovely sunny day in Leicester for Film is Fabulous too. I think indoor film events attract that sort of weather and outdoor events rain!

[Oliver Feld]

See You in a couple of days and can’t wait📽✨

[Brian Fretwell]

From TV tonight it looks like it will miss the live Strictly Come Dancing this year!

[Mark Norton]

The place to be next weekend!

[Eivind Mork]

Do you want to get into the mood before going to Blackpool next weekend? Listen to the interview I had with Simon McConway to get the convention feeling in advance. Or listen to the Q&A session Adrian Winchester had with Ged Jones last year to prepare for this years Q&A where Ged and Adrian continue where they left off.

[John Burgess]

Hi Eivind
Great interview with Simon , thanks. Looking forward to catching up with everyone next Sat/ Sun, I hope you will be filming the event again, it’s so important for those unable to make it.
John

[Eivind Mork]

Yes, I will both be filming and recording some audio. Looking forward to see you again, John!