Belfast Motor Show 2014, Kings Hall

[Turbokid89]

So found this Motor Show in Belfast, not sure if it's real or not

https://www.facebook.com/BelfastMotorShow

Thanks jay

 

[chrisd1]

Venue? surely has to be King's Hall or nothing.. needs to be more proper big indoor/outdoor summer shows again

 

[PhilGT_2008]

Certainly interesting.

 

[Graham]

Going by what I see so far ill not hold hope

There is a reason shows likes this stopped some ten years back

 

[Turbokid89]

Going by what I see so far ill not hold hope

There is a reason shows likes this stopped some ten years back

I remember going when i was a kid and it was cool but also remember my dad saying it got very dear to get in to it

 

[Graham]

Yup grew up atound it and got a couple of years as media at them but the manufacturers dont have the dosh and the people didnt come in big enough numbers

Even goodwood festival has went way way down hill regarding manufacturer stands which says it all in my head

About 10 years ago the makers of cars gave away clothing books and lots of random **** to most ppl

 

[PeteMoore]

Autosport International was a third the size of the Classic Car Show - I was shocked

 

[Graham]

Autosport International was a third the size of the Classic Car Show - I was shocked

AS show used to be mega also about 6 years ago it died off

 

[PeteMoore]

AS show used to be mega also about 6 years ago it died off

yup, didn't go this year, but I was dragged into a video call showing me round and it wasn't too great. Although Ellie Tillett was there. Nowt better than a wee girl talking about carbon

 

[Graham]

yup, didn't go this year, but I was dragged into a video call showing me round and it wasn't too great. Although Ellie Tillett was there. Nowt better than a wee girl talking about carbon

And also shows how much it matters being there when meeke and citroen were testing lol

 

[steaa]

Speaking of motor shows, I got my tickets for the one in Geneva today

 

[pedenjohn]

The internet has changed everything. There's no longer a need to go to these sort of shows when you've already seen x or y car on Facebook weeks before. Sad times, it's definitely a blight on society in general but a necessary evil for business! Classic shows will do better as they attract the older generations but how long will that last....?

 

[sam_9n]

Loved the kings hall show. That stunt driver (Russ swift?) that drove the minis was the last one I was at. Loved the BTCC Astra there with simulator around Donington, great craic.

 

[PeteMoore]

Loved the kings hall show. That stunt driver (Russ swift?) that drove the minis was the last one I was at. Loved the BTCC Astra there with simulator around Donington, great craic.

My mum went out with Russ Swift years ago, I remember him and Paul at the MGCC Celebration weekend in 1988 at Kirkistown where Paul was a kid replicating his dad in a go-kart

 

[Rocko]

From memory, renting the Kings Hall is something bonkers like £70k.

There's just not the audience to recoup that sort of dough these days.

 

[PeteMoore]

The internet has changed everything. There's no longer a need to go to these sort of shows when you've already seen x or y car on Facebook weeks before. Sad times, it's definitely a blight on society in general but a necessary evil for business! Classic shows will do better as they attract the older generations but how long will that last....?

They seem to be getting bigger and more popular, moreso as the value of classics increases and more "investors" become interested

 

[Mark315]

Remember years ago going to a car show in the kings hall, Motor + if my memory serves my correct. Was a good day

 

[Darren91]

Been to the one in Kings Hall a few times back when it was going but Geneva is the place to be.

One of their halls is about 3x the size of Kings Hall and a cheap flight and 16CHF (about £10) gets you in for the day. From being there a couple of years, it takes 2 full days to get a look at everything and everything is pure cheap too.

Have everything booked for this year too, its a great couple of days and its easy to persuade the assistants to let you into the premium lounges

 

[tim]

From memory, renting the Kings Hall is something bonkers like £70k.

There's just not the audience to recoup that sort of dough these days.

It can't still be that. The likes of Dubshed would operating at a loss!

 

[pedenjohn]

I believe it depends on which halls are used, the ones to the rear are less expensive than the main hall,..... I think

 

[Artoir]

Bored and did some sleuthing...

This is them
http://www.lambpromotions.com/index.html

Same number used for these guys
http://www.4ni.co.uk/100208x61x11_aquaforce-ltd-newtownabbey.htm

 

[Artoir]

Oooo Tiff has been in contact...

 

[impact]

Another +1 for Geneva. Definately worth the visit, need the two days. Shows cheap, Geneva itself, well lets say I doubt you will be going on a binge. £6-8 a pint.

From last year

 

[Ian A]

From memory, renting the Kings Hall is something bonkers like £70k.

There's just not the audience to recoup that sort of dough these days.

I'd say it would depend on the halls used. I know the dubshed guys definately didn't spend that much. Not even close.

 

[Rocko]

To me, Kings Hall is the big one, not Balmoral Hall or whatever the wee ones are called.