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Revival Shout!

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12:44-- Tank 2: What sorta games are there?
12:46-- boss : can not wait!!
16:13-- Vince: Hi Chris what time does the event start ? :D
16:13-- Vince: I got it. 10Am Cheers
18:10-- Chris: Child is 12 and under
19:13-- Lashertron: Legends of gaming, both electronic and wetware under one roof, can't wait 8)
16:42-- Rubbercop: Arrgh - can't buy tickets online - what are the prices for adult/child on the door?
18:15-- virtvic: I haven't received my tickets via post - how do I get in tomorrow with my 2 mates?
19:28-- Andy_rea: @virtvic Same here mate... i'm sure somewhere i read they will have a list of names on the door... i'm gonna print my paypal transaction details and take that.
20:01-- jims: So eager for this went to Dunstall park last week by mistake lol! See you all tommarra!
12:15-- Guest_5407: Can someone ask Mr Bagley how he keeps his hair so shiney
12:21-- geekgirl101: Warning, long wait for food @ bar and doesn't take plastic! :(
12:28-- vox: once youre in the building is it ok to nip in and out? (?)
19:35-- Guest_4232: aN amazing day... Thanks to everyone involded.... if your thinging of going then GO
19:35-- Guest_4232: It was AWESOME !!!
19:36-- Guest_4232: PS I got the highest score on Double Dragon :)
19:49-- Dogs_bolx: Hi, Im coming on Sunday with my 1991 Back to the Future Pinball, All serviced, cleaned and ready to play!
20:53-- Guest_7613: What a Fanastic day, cannot wait until next year. :P
20:59-- Guest_5872: still tickets available on the door for tomorrow i presume?
11:15-- Guest_3363: Saturday was great. Thanks to all who bought the machines and to the centre of computing history, I really enjoyed that line up. A huge selection of items to browse from the traders, spent a good time looking through that lot, and just so happened to come across a ctm 644 Amstrad monitor from the nice people at RockRaBiLia, what a find! Does anyone know who the lads were doing the chip tunes in the bar, and is it available for purchase/download?
13:39-- Morkin: Awesome day yesterday - big slap on the back for everyone involved..! :)
16:10-- Guest_9456: Bit gutted everything was packing up at 4 and pretty much gone by 5! :(
17:13-- SimonLCFC: Fantastic event, both days. Thoroughly enjoyed it, except the bit where I was in the zone playing Tron and somebody switched the machines off!
17:33-- Dave: Great event, thanks to everyone that bought their collections for people to play on. Some wonderful computers and consoles I'd never had the chance to see back in the day.
19:50-- vox: Great day. felt like i was 13 all over again. clocked up some high scores. bought a few bits......checked out the pretty ladies :P
20:42-- Guest_8901: great event on both days. Videos of talks to be available soon?
5:19-- Guest_1966: thanks Chris et al for a great show. A supreme efforts. Looking forward to next time.
19:42-- Guest_8355: How come it all finished up early on Sunday? I thought everything was open til 6?
22:43-- Craig: Glad you all enjoyed it; finishing time was always 5pm on Sunday although there may have been the odd typo here and there. Some exhibitors are forced to leave early depending on their journey time as they had to be at work today, such as guys in Scotland and European visitors. We ensured they did not start until after 4pm though for safety reasons as most people had left by then.
22:45-- Craig: Our official photographer/videographer Paul will be compiling his footage into a special mini-documentary on the event as a type of online souvenir of the event, which will come soon. Until then many visitors have flooded Facebook and YouTube with photos and videos of the best of the event :)
21:36-- Guest_9456: Craig it says 6pm Sunday everywhere I can see even still now. Unfortunately our little party had to make it Sunday only and planned the day such that we'd get some time in on the machines in the main hall 4-6 so you can imagine our disappointment when they started disappearing. Not a massive criticism as I'd still come and pay the same for an event 2 hours long, and the event was otherwise fantastic, but if people are gonna be allowed o
21:37-- Guest_9456: .....bugger off at 4 (because they very very understandably have to) and the place pretty much deserted by 5 then just say!
21:38-- Guest_9456: That soad
21:39-- Guest_9456: that said, my lesson is to definitely come on Saturday, and the event still exceeded expectations by miles so well played to everyone involved, and thanks to everyone who made a massive effort to enable us to come and indulge in a bit of retro!!
21:49-- Chris: Hi there - looking around at times, where did you see it closed at 6pm just for info? On the event page it states 5pm on the Sunday. Glad you enjoyed it though :-)
21:55-- Chris: Ahh I see it on the RG forum - OK , sorry about that.

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What is Revival?

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Over the weekend of the 18th and 19th May 2013 we launched our first Retro Expo event that we called Revival. The event will be annual going forwards and will be 100% retro - celebrating gaming and nostalgia throughout the 70's, 80's and 90's. We have some great partners in The Retro Computer Museum, The Centre for Computing History and UK Vac and together we plan to annually put on the largest retro only event in the UK.

 

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THE SHOW

1) What is the focus of the show and unique selling point of REVIVAL?

The focus of REVIVAL is 'pure retro'. The show is centred around arcades and the roots of retro gaming, and also captures the culture of that era and the gaming scene it spawned. REVIVAL will feature the best retro gaming consoles, arcade/pinball machines and the best selection of memorabilia traders found at any gaming show, but will also have major support from retro gaming celebrities, retro toy, media and culture exhibits and most importantly, unique retro-inspired projects that enthusiasts and coders are creating to bring 'new retro' to the scene, exclusive to REVIVAL.

2) Will the arcade cabinets be free to play after paying admission?

Yes they will - all the arcade cabinets, and indeed all other games systems at the event, will be free to play on paying admission to the actual event itself.

3) Will there be lots to see and who will be there?

Many exhibitors will not be confirmed in the early stages but announcements will be posted the minute they are. There are already enough partners and equipment to host an event, so there will be plenty to play, see and experience however the final line-up stands.

4) Will there be more personal elements, such as talks and interaction with 'scene faces'?

Yes of course! Many retro gaming celebrities will be attending, signing memorabilia, mingling about the show discussing gaming history and many will be giving talks in a dedicated, quieter conference room about past and upcoming projects. Familiar online bloggers, casual media and other such related people will feel very welcome here and have plenty to document and talk about.

5) Will there be anything to buy?

Yes - we are encouraging a large number of traders to attend so there will be plenty of chance to buy gaming items, collectibles and other retro culture memorabilia, and with our retro celebrities doing signing sessions, there will be chance to get your own purchases signed too! There will also be some official merchandise that may well feature licenced official artwork from big names too!

6) Will there be refreshments available?

Yes - there will be a limited menu of comfort food (burgers, chips, snacks, soft drinks etc.) available from within the venue, all welcome to be taken round the show or enjoyed in the dedicated 'gaming chillout zone' that will be hosted by our partners Surface Tension. This venue is also licenced so alcohol WILL be available on-site throughout the time the event is running.

TICKETS AND VENUE

1) When is the show and what are the opening times?

The show spans two days on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th May 2013, and will be open from 10am until 11pm on Saturday and 10am to 6pm on Sunday.

2) How can I book tickets and how do I pay?

Tickets are available now to buy right here from this website - click the 'Tickets' tab to view all tickets available. Two-day tickets are available to get the most from the show and are exceptional value too. All tickets will be done via Paypal, so all major payment types are accepted.

3) Are there any concessions available?

There are no child-only tickets but family tickets will soon be available for admitting one adult and three children, or two adults and two children at maximum (children are classified as under 12 years old). There will also be some limited offer ticket packages with exclusive memorabilia at an extra cost soon. Other concessions may be available on request - please contact enquiries@revivalretroevents.com with your requirements.

4) What facilities does the venue have?

The venue has 1500 free car parking spaces, modern toilet facilities and is easily accesible by road, rail and public transport. The site has full disabled facilities including several blue badge parking spaces, level access and disabled toilet facilities.

5) What constitutes a child?

A 'child' is a person of age 12 and under.

OTHER

1) Can I get involved and how can I offer my services?

Yes of course - this is a highly community-driven event and we welcome offers of personal help, equipment to borrow and press opportunities too. Please contact us at enquiries@revivalretroevents.com with your full name, details of how you would like to contribute and your availability/location.

2) How do I attend as a trader?

Trade pitches will be available starting at £200 for a generous 8ft x 6ft pitch. Larger pitches may be available once the floorplan is drawn up so ask for details. At these reasonable rates, we would prefer it if every trader could bring some kind of 'interactivity' for their stall, such as playable games, exhibit items or similar.

3) I have a different question not answered here?

Please contact us directly at enquiries@revivalretroevents.com or through our Facebook, Twitter or other online contact points with any other questions.

 

 

 
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