SCI-FI BALL STILL BOLDLY GOING
TO RAISE MUCH NEEDED FUNDS FOR THE TEENAGE CANCER TRUST.
Sci-Fi Ball 22: 5 – 7 FEBURARY 2016 – Grand Harbour Hotel, Southampton.
The UK’s longest running not-for-profit science fiction convention; The Sci-Fi Ball celebrates its 22nd year at the stunning Grand Harbour Hotel, Southampton from 5 – 7 February 2016. The socially-orientated fan-run convention boasts an impressive fun-filled three-day itinerary of unique events for the whole family to enjoy with a star-studded line-up of science fiction and fantasy stars, determined to fulfill their on-going mission to raise much needed funds for the Teenage Cancer Trust.
Special guests include Vaughn Armstrong (Admiral Maxwell Forrest in Star Trek: Enterprise), Annette Badland (Doctor Who, Wizards Vs. Aliens, EastEnders),
Sabrina Bartlett (Maid Marian in Doctor Who, Sophia in Davinci’s Demons, Game ofThrones), Casey Biggs (Cardassian Damar in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine),
Dominic Keating (Lt. Malcolm Reed in Star Trek:Enterprise, Heroes, Buffy The Vampire Slayer), Connor Trinneer (Charles “Trip” Tucker III in Star Trek: Enterprise, Stargate:
Atlantis) and James Moran (TV writer whose credits include Doctor Who and Cocknies versus Zombies) plus author Robert Rankin and illustrator Lee Bradley.
Casey Biggs who will be attending the entire weekend as well as performing as part of a special Star Trek cabaret, comments,
“We are very excited to be able to attend and perform for everyone at the Ball this year. Star Trek: Deep Space
Nine is still so strong in the minds of Star Trek fans that it’s always rewarding to be able to meet and chat about
the magical world of Star Trek.”
Sabrina Bartlett who begins filming the latest season of Game Of Thrones comments,
“I am absolutely delighted to be involved with the SF Ball this year. The Teenage Cancer Trust is a vital organisation and I am so looking forward to meeting everyone and having a fantastic weekend!”
Every day of the convention includes Q&A’s, professional photography/autograph sessions with the stars, activities, challenges and art/fiction competitions, an emporium of cult collectables and merchandise, a special table-top gaming room, an exhibition hall including roaming full size Daleks, life size recreations of the Enterprise D Bridge and transporter platform, original costumes from the Star Trek franchise, models and model-making displays and special events from The Victorian Steampunk Society, including the opportunity to take part in tea-duelling!
Friday highlights include: The Con Dance Workshop to teach your two left feet the correct routines to enjoy all the convention dances; an epic pub quiz full of geeky questions both verbal and picturesque, A Gold Ticket Cocktail Party, including a hot buffet and a generous glass of bubbly welcoming gold ticket members offering up close and personal meetings with the guests, a goody bag full of film promotional merchandise and epic three foot chocolate fountains, plus state of the art interactive game-shows, including Who Wants To Be A Starship Captain?, Geeking for Gold and a Whose Who? game.
Friday concludes with an epic party with the theme of Children’s Books and a prize for the best fancy dress/cosplay costume will be awarded.
Saturday highlights include: a full, three-course black-tie/fancy dress dinner with live cabaret, a ‘money-can’t buy’ raffle, including incredibly unique prizes and a Gotham City themed party with fancy dress/cosplay competitions, a cabaret provided by the Enterprise Blues Band (a unique cabaret performed by actual actors from Star Trek) and a late night disco with games that all can enjoy.
Sunday’s highlights include: a musicals themed late night disco and Karaoke evening and another opportunity to play one of SFB’s impressive interactive audio-visual games, Universally Challenged.
Director of SFB Events – Anne Lindup, comments:
“The SF Ball has been giving science fiction fans a fun-packed weekend raising vital funds for charity for twenty-two years.
In this time, I have seen so many people come to their first SF Ball and then return every year after to mingle with their
favourite stars and make friends that they keep for a lifetime”.
Since 2009, SFB Events has raised over £22,000 for the Teenage Cancer Trust. SFB prides itself on its equal opportunities policy, welcoming anyone to enjoy the festivities indiscriminate of disability or background and an emphasis on fun, rather than commercial gain.
For more infortmation and to book tickets, please visit www.sfball.com.
For more informaiton about the Teenage Cancer Trust, please visit www.teenagecancertrust.org
Notes to Editors
Title The Sci-Fi Ball 22
Event Dates Friday 5 – Sunday 7 February 2016
A full itinerary of events can be found at www.sfbevents.com
Location The Grand Harbour Hotel, West Quay Road, Southampton, Hampshire. SO15 1AG
Social Media @SFBEvents @GHSouthampton #SFBall www.facebook.com/SFBEvents
How to Get There
By Road Take the M3 South and leave at Junction 13 to the M27. Exit at Junction 3 to the M271, and
follow signs to Southampton Waterfront.
By Rail The hotel is 10 minutes walk from Southampton Central Railway Station with links to London
Waterloo.
By Air The hotel is 20 minutes drive from Southampton Airport.
Car Parking The hotel has an on-site car park facilities charged at £5 per day.
Ticket Booking Tickets can be booked online by visiting http://www.sfbevents.com/sfball/booking/index.php
or by telephoning 07092 812101. Part payment and postal booking service also available.
Tickets Full Weekend (Not Dining)
Allows entry to the event for the full weekend including all the parties, guest talks, autograph
sessions, ‘photos with the stars’ sessions, exhibition hall, dealer stalls and a commemorative
event guide. The Friday night cocktail party / buffet, and the Saturday banquet and cabaret are
not included.
Adult: £113 Child*: £56
Guest Talks Saturday / Guest Talks Sunday
Guest talk badge holders gain entry to the event from 9am until 6pm on the day of validity to
see all the scheduled guest talks. Additionally the exhibition hall, dealer stalls, ‘photos with the
stars’ session, autograph session, daytime games and quizzes are all included. Parties and
events after 6pm are not included.
NOTE: If more than one day guest talk ticket is required then a weekend ticket must be
purchased.
Adult: £36 Child*: £18
Entrance Fee (Buy on door)
If you only wish to visit the exhibition hall and dealer stalls or obtain autographs then this
might be the option for you. This gives entry to the event from 9am until 6pm and each paying
adult may bring up to two children for FREE. Guest talks, parties and other events are not
included. Last entry 4.30pm.
Adult: £5 Child*: Free
* Child rate applies to children under 14 years old at time of the event. 1 Free entrance fee for
children under 14 when accompanied by a paying adult. Maximum of two free children per
adult.
