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Motorcycle Show Traders Association (MSTA)
Aiming for a better deal for motorcycle show traders and visitors
Hello and a warm welcome to the MSTA website.
Essentially, the MSTA is an association of companies that exhibit at UK motorcycle retail and trade shows. Our reason for existence is simple: we want to improve things for traders, our own members, and visitors to the shows. We are not subject to any restriction or advertising pressure and are totally independent of any motorcycle show in the UK. If you have a view about any UK show you can email us at info@msta.org.ukWhile visiting our site why not vote for your favourite show left or write about a show you visited by clicking the review link on the left |
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 | Crossbow Calendar Party Line Up |
Crossbow Calendars have announced the line for their 3rd Annual Calendar party at the bikers Mecca the MFN CLUB, Shipley Gate Nott’s on Sat 25th October 2008. This annual event will follow the very successful format of Bands, Bikes, Babes. Special guests will be 2009 calendar models Karina Holmes & Carla Brown You can meet them both, get your own photo's, and see over 8 of the best bikes in the UK. Then from 9.00 rock the rest of the night a way with two great bands. Opening will be the Magnificent "DAYTONA", who will be followed by headliners "GATECRASHER". Tickets are only £5.00 in advance from the Crossbow website www.crossbow-calendars.com or £7.50 on the night. The added bonus is FREE CAMPING for guests overnight, so you can have a great night out without any worries. If you have not been before and know someone who has, ask them what a great night out the Crossbow Calendar Party is, and make sure you don't miss out on this great bike night.
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Posted by calendarboy on Thursday, August 07 @ 10:43:46 BST (21 reads)
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| James Toseland at BMF Tail End Motorcycle Show |
20th & 21st September, East of England Showground, Peterborough.
Usually referred to as the BMF’s ‘end of season party’, the big news this year is that James Toseland, World Superbike Champion and Moto GP contender, will be taking a break from Moto GP and squeezing in an appearance at Tail End with his band ‘Crash’!
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Posted by calendarboy on Wednesday, July 30 @ 12:06:03 BST (50 reads)
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| DONINGTON GP |
Well judging by the marks given by members in our survey, and the general feedback we have had about the GP, it would appear that things were far from improved, in fact quiet the opposite.
Frequently used comments were bad organisation, not being able to contact organisers etc. All the things we had been told would improve.
If you visited the GP as a punter then let us know what you thought about your MOTO GP EXPERIANCE by dropping an email to info@msta.org.uk
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Posted by calendarboy on Tuesday, June 17 @ 21:37:57 BST (81 reads)
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| ACE CAFE GOES TO STURGIS! |
Celebrating its 70th Anniversary at Champions Park on Lazelle St
Dealer World Inc, publisher of American Motorcycle Dealer (AMD), Dealer World and International Dealer News magazines, as well as owner/operator of the AMD Official World Championship of Custom Bike Building, announced today that it has reached an agreement with Ace Cafe London Ltd to bring the legendary gathering spot for millions of motorcyclists, the Ace Cafe, to Champions Park on Lazelle St.. The Ace Cafe will be a part of the Champions Park entertainment complex along with The Official World Championship of Custom Bike Building, Champions Park vendor row and the S&S Cycle 50th Anniversary celebration.
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Posted by calendarboy on Wednesday, June 04 @ 10:38:05 BST (163 reads)
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| DONINGTON BSB WEEKEND |
After the first event at Donington Park where the new higher rents were imposed on traders, it appears that many traders voted with their feet and did not support the event. Inside the Exhibition Centre there were only 5 stands booked which increased to 8 only after the Welsh Show on the same weekend was cancelled. As there are normally between 30-40 stands in the center, traders definitely voted with their feet.
Outside was also way down on bookings with a general feeling that there were 50% fewer stands than usual for the event.
This drop in traders must be of concern to the Donington management especially when you consider their blue riband event the Moto GP is the one most traders are upset about.
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Posted by calendarboy on Wednesday, May 28 @ 15:51:08 BST (162 reads)
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| EXETER ORGANISERS HELP TRADERS WITH RENT REDUCTIONS |
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Welcome good news comes from Bikeshows Europe who aim to support traders at a time when retail is far from its best and when rising costs of fuel only leads to us all feeling the pinch.
With this in mind, they have greatly reduced the cost of indoor space to only £15 per square metre and outdoor space to £32 per metre. Note - Outdoor is charged by frontage only.
At a time when hard pressed traders are facing truly crazy price increases at Donington Park and many other shows, it makes a refreshing change to see an organiser take on board how hard traders are finding things, and react in such a positive manner. Lets hope other show organisers might react to this measure and follow suit.
To book space at the Exeter show contact Billy, on: 01270 623463 or 07775 753966 or Howard on: 0161 9047147 or 07979 244576
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Posted by calendarboy on Wednesday, April 30 @ 17:17:25 BST (206 reads)
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| HUGE RENT INCREASES AT DONINGTON PARK |
As many members now know Donington have sent out their proposed prices for 2008, which show a huge increase over the 2007 prices for all the motorcycle events.
As an example an outside stand last year at the World Superbikes costing £500.00, has this year increased to £1500. This means that the average trader would need to take another £3000.00 at the event just to cover the increased costs, and as we all know this just aint going to happen.
It would appear the Gordon Brown is not the only one ignoring what is happening in the real world. We are already aware of four regular exhibitors at Donington, who will not be going, and we believe Donington themselves must have reservations about these increases, otherwise they would have handed out the new prices at ExCel with the event flyers.
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Posted by calendarboy on Saturday, February 23 @ 10:31:56 GMT (240 reads)
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| SALES & WANTS |
If you have any show equipment etc to sell, or are looking for a bargain check out the CLASSIFIED SALES. Members can email with any show equipment they wish to sell or stock items, and we will advertise these here for you.
FREE SERVICE FOR MSTA MEMBERS
Non members can email info@msta.org.uk for advertising rates
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Posted by calendarboy on Tuesday, July 10 @ 00:22:42 BST (604 reads)
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| 2008 SHOW LISTINGS | |
IMPORTANT NOTE: All show dates correct when posted on this site, to avoid disapointment, please check with the organisers. 2008 SHOW LISTINGS
AUGUST 2008
Southwest Motorcycle Show
Westpoint Centre, Exeter 23rd & 24th August 2008 Website:
www.bikeshowseurope.comSEPTEMBER 2008
BMF Tailend Show
East of England Showground 20th & 21st September Website:
www.bmf.co.ukAce Cafe Brighton Burn Up
Sunday Sept 14th 2008 Brighton Seafront Website:
www.ace-cafe-london.comOCTOBER 2008
Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show
18th - 19 October 2008 Stafford County Showground NOVEMBER 2008
The Dirt Bike Show
Stoneleigh Park nr Coventry 13th-16th November 2008 Int Motorcycle Show
NEC Birmingham 28th Nov - 7th Dec 2009 SHOW LISTINGS
JANUARY 2009
Manchester Motorcycle Show
G-Mex Centre Manchester 8th - 10th Jan 2009 Website:
www.bikeshowseurope.comFEBRUARY 2009
29th Bristol Classic Motorcycle Show Bath and West Showground 14th - 15th February 2009 MARCH 2009
APRIL 2009
29th International Classic Motorcycle Show 25th - 26th April 2009 Stafford County Show Ground MAY 2009
London International Custom Show
Earls Courts Hall One
London
23rd 24th May 2009
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