Memorabilia (event)

Memorabilia was a fan convention event held in the United Kingdom since 1994, aimed at fans and collectors of film, television and sporting memorabilia. The event, now a sister event to the MCM London Comic Con, described itself as "Europe's largest collectors fair for sci-fi, pop, cult tv, comics & film memorabilia."[1] Memorabilia featured exhibit spaces that held screenings, costumed performers greeting fans, celebrity signings, replicas of movie props and sets, and booths for dealers to sell merchandise.[2]

History

The Memorabilia convention took place several times a year. Spring shows generally were held at the NEC Birmingham, and winter shows at the ExCeL Centre in London Docklands.[2]

The convention attracts over 30,000 visitors and about 250 traders. It has in previous years been held three times a year, and with additional events in other locations (notably London, Manchester, and Glasgow).

Memorabilia was purchased by events company MCM Expo Group in 2008[3] and underwent significant change from a trade-focused event in order to attract a wider public audience. Q&A sessions, screening areas and gaming tournaments were added. Several years later, Memorabilia was folded into MCM's London Comic Con. [4]

Celebrity guests were originally found dotted around the hall but in recent shows have been placed together in a special guest area.

Traders at Memorabilia

Guest appearances

In addition to the trading and marketing aspects of Memorabilia, there are also guest appearances from television and film actors and sporting celebrities. Many sign autographs and pose for photographs. Personalities who have appeared at Memorabilia include:

Film and television

Sport

References
  1. "memorabilia.co.uk". memorabilia.co.uk. Archived from the original on 10 February 1999. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
  2. Geraghty, Lincoln (24 February 2014). Cult Collectors. Taylor & Francis. ISBN 9781136474309. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
  3. Quainton, David. "MCM Expo to launch Memorabilia London in 2011". Campaign UK. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
  4. Bradley, Lee. "NEC Memorabilia/Comic Con Review". leebradley.com. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
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