Press release -
Europe's Largest Star Trek Convention Returns With Special 50th Anniversary Plans
William Shatner, George Takei and Will Wheaton headline an ever-growing guest list
8 September 2016 – With a month to go until Destination Star Trek Europe returns to Birmingham NEC on 7-9 October, the list of spectacular exhibits and guests continues to swell.
This year’s convention occurs in tandem with the 50th anniversary of the much-loved show, with the organisers of Europe’s largest Star Trek convention, Massive Events, pulling out all the stops to put on a celebration no one will ever forget.
Alongside the likes of William Shatner, George Takei and Will Wheaton, other guests already confirmed to attend include Christopher Lloyd, Robert Duncan McNeill, Terry Farrell, Armin Shimerman, Eric Pierpoint, Marina Sirtis, Jonathan Frakes, Alexander Siddig and many more.
Features at this year’s very special Destination Star Trek Europe include:
- Three Talk Stages – Whether you’re interested in the ticketed talks of the Enterprise Stage, the free Q&A sessions running on the Voyager Stage, or the completely fan-focused events at the Excelsior Stage, this year’s convention has something for everyone.
- Bridge Photo Shoot – Alongside the traditional photo shoots, fans are also able to get their pictures taken on the Classic bridge of the Enterprise, on the bridge featured in The Next Generation, and on a Klingon Bridge. Options featuring the stars of the show are available.
- Shatner’s World – William Shatner will be taking to the stage on Saturday night to perform his hit, one-man Broadway show for the first time ever in the UK.
- Autograph Area – Get up close with the stars and get their signatures.
- Parties – Friday night we’re inviting all cadets to don their best Starfleet uniform for the Federation Ball, while Saturday sees the Official Destination Star Trek Europe 50th Birthday Party to celebrate all that is Star Trek. Expect a setting inspired by Quark’s bar, and live entertainment from Star Trek's very own Rat Pack - Armin Shimerman, Casey Biggs, Vaughn Armstrong, Jeffrey Combs and Max Grodenchik.
- Gaming Area –Whether you’re a fan of board games or video games, we promise there’ll be something to get you smiling in our games area.
Mark Woollard, Director of Massive Events, said “With this being a very special year for both Star Trek and its fans, Destination Star Trek Europe looks set to be the place where enthusiasts old and new can come together to celebrate the franchise and its wonderful legacy. Of course, it wouldn’t be a birthday without one or two surprises – we’re boldly going where no one’s gone before, so keep an eye out for some big announcements as we get closer to the show!”
Tickets for Destination Star Trek Europe are now available, with Saturday or Sunday admission starting at £29, and a three-day ticket available for £49. Full details, along with the range of VIP packages available, can be found here: http://destinationstartrek.com/tickets/information
Press day will take place on 7 October – anyone interested in applying for a press pass should email Luke Karmali or Matt Bowen at Bastion.
