JK240
Club Member
Hi All,
I'm writing this post as I'd like to gauge feedback on the events that are all clashing in early May next year.
As most people know, I usually arrange the Samuri Gathering at Donington Historic over the early May Bank Holiday weekend and get some good attendances generally, however this coming year it's been pointed out that the event will clash with both Japfest at Silverstone and also a round of the CSCC over the same weekend again at Silverstone.
So I am tempted give Donny a miss for a year, it is quite a lot of work if the event is going to get diluted attendances due to the other events, particularly when I get the same complaints every year about the poor access roads and the 2 for 1 ticket pricing which despite repeated feedback to the organisers seems to fall on deaf ears.
Now that MSV have taken over the circuit I am sure that there will be some improvements to the shocking access roads and the whole site generally but perhaps not in time for the event in May. Although this is bound to have an impact on cost for future events as the Historic festival has been a particularly good value for money event since its launch.
Alternatives could be to combine the Samuri Gathering with these other two events, however I am comfortable organising the event at Donington, know the format and how everything goes, in particular with regards to costs for both attendees and myself and am not sure I'd want to have to start all over again at a new location. Of course if anyone else wants to take up the mantle I am more than happy to help where I can.
So before I commit to a stand at Donington I'd like to hear your opinions and ideas to ensure we get the best turn out at the best venue, many thanks.
JK
I'm writing this post as I'd like to gauge feedback on the events that are all clashing in early May next year.
As most people know, I usually arrange the Samuri Gathering at Donington Historic over the early May Bank Holiday weekend and get some good attendances generally, however this coming year it's been pointed out that the event will clash with both Japfest at Silverstone and also a round of the CSCC over the same weekend again at Silverstone.
So I am tempted give Donny a miss for a year, it is quite a lot of work if the event is going to get diluted attendances due to the other events, particularly when I get the same complaints every year about the poor access roads and the 2 for 1 ticket pricing which despite repeated feedback to the organisers seems to fall on deaf ears.
Now that MSV have taken over the circuit I am sure that there will be some improvements to the shocking access roads and the whole site generally but perhaps not in time for the event in May. Although this is bound to have an impact on cost for future events as the Historic festival has been a particularly good value for money event since its launch.
Alternatives could be to combine the Samuri Gathering with these other two events, however I am comfortable organising the event at Donington, know the format and how everything goes, in particular with regards to costs for both attendees and myself and am not sure I'd want to have to start all over again at a new location. Of course if anyone else wants to take up the mantle I am more than happy to help where I can.
So before I commit to a stand at Donington I'd like to hear your opinions and ideas to ensure we get the best turn out at the best venue, many thanks.
JK