Category: Events and Shows

1. Elvis "Jailhouse Rock" Tribute Night - 11th January

   Posted on 8:31am Sunday 5th Jan 2014

   Ace Cafe London's annual Elvis "Jailhouse Rock" Birthday Party Night, features the exceptional singer, songwriter and performer, Paul Ansell, frontman and "voice" of the rock n' roll band "Number 9" - Paul has worked with many of the rock n' roll greats, including Elvis's Sun guitarist, the legendary Scotty Moore - with DJ Bill Guntrip on the decks, from 9pm - 2am on Saturday 11th January.
   
   This evening includes opportunity to win a range of prizes including a special "Jailhouse Rock" black & white hooped "Chino" from La Rocka! as well as copies of Vintage Rock Magazine, pairs of tickets to attend the cafe on occasion of the annual Gene Vincent Tribute Night on Saturday 8th February, a meal voucher for two and a CD set of three volumes that showcase the music from the "King's" personal jukebox.
   
   Courtesy of the UK label Vee-Tone Records - "The Memphis Jukebox", Volumes 1.2.3, is a selection of tracks carefully chosen by Vee-Tone to demonstrate the young Elvis Presley's wide musical tastes, including Blues, Rhythm n ' Blues, Rockabilly and Rock n' Roll.
   
   David Gillespie of Vee-Tone Records said; "This is a truly unique and historic collection. Whilst many of the records individually will have been heard before, together they give a remarkable insight into Elvis's life and musical influences. Every time you press "play" to listen to this collection, you are recreating a moment in time, a moment in Elvis's life when he would press "play" on his personal jukebox in Graceland".
   
   To be in with a chance of winning, just retain your entry raffle ticket.

   
   Entry £10
   Sorry no under 18's

   www.larocka79.com
   www.veetonerecords.com
   www.vintagerockmag.com
   www.ace-cafe-london.com

2. Trials Champions will fight to be the King of Manchester

   Posted on 8:56am Friday 3rd Jan 2014

   12 times FIM Trial World Champion Dougie Lampkin will face stiff opposition when he comes up against 4 times British Champion and current World number 6 James Dabill as the pair go head to head at Manchester Motorcycle Show – 11/12th January 2014.
   
   Over a course designed and built by the renowned Martin Lampkin – Britain’s current two most successful Trial riders will contest a series of dual lane races that will decide who will become the undisputed King of Manchester.

   Sparks are sure to fly, so make sure you are there to see this epic battle between two of the best vertical warriors on the planet.
   
   For trade enquiries contact Kelly Delaney on 01775 768661 or 07967658560, or email [email protected]
   
   For more information about What's On and Show FAQ's see www.manchestermotorcycleshow.co.uk

3. Save Brighton Speed Trials Petition‏

   Posted on 8:17am Thursday 2nd Jan 2014

   JOIN THE CAMPAIGN TO SAVE THE BRIGHTON SPEED TRIALS
   
   UK’s longest running motor sport event under threat
   
   Brighton, 23 December 2013: Calling all motorsport fans, we need your support to help save the Brighton Speed Trials. The Speed Trials is the longest running motorsport event in the UK and has become a world-famous action packed sprint. It is under threat by Brighton and Hove Council who want to refuse permission and block the event taking place on the seafront.
   
   But you can help by signing our petition; either visit www.savebrightonspeedtrials.com or go directly to the petition which is on the Brighton and Hove Council web site and sign it now. Don’t delay; the council will be making a decision on 23 January 2014!
   
   The Speed Trials has been running in Brighton since 1905 and is one of the highlights of the seafront entertainment calendar. Thousands of people come down for an entertaining fun-packed day out for the whole family to watch some of the UK’s best race cars and motor bikes compete along Madeira Drive. Over two hundred cars and motor bikes line up to take a timed run including road cars, race cars and drag bikes who compete to win the fastest in their class. A top six run-off to find the fastest car and bike brings the day to a dramatic close.
   
   Brighton and Hove Council is planning to block permission for this annual event so we need your help. As well as signing our petition you can support the campaign by circulating the link to the petition to friends and family, facebook contacts and Twitter followers.
   
   The Brighton Speed Trials is organised by Brighton and Hove Motor Club; the club’s Tony Watts said: “We are appealing to motorsport fans, local residents and everyone who enjoys a family day out at the seaside to help us save this historic event. The loss of the Brighton Speed Trials will be the end of an era for Brighton with over 100 years of history and entertainment in the area gone.”
   
   The end of the Speed Trials will also have a financial impact on tourism and trade for retailers and businesses in the area as it brings thousands of visitors to Brighton.
   
   Updates will be posted to Twitter, follow us: @SaveBST
   
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4. What was your favourite Motorcycle event that you attended in 2013?

   Posted on 8:14am Thursday 19th Dec 2013

   Was it Stormin the Castle, You've been NABBED, Motorcycle Live, The Isle of Man TT, Rally in a Chalet, Ace Café Reunion, a charity run or your clubs Rally?

   Cast your vote on our facebook group here

   

    

   The best events of 2013 voted by the member of the facebook group are...
   
   

   RTTW - 20 votes
   Motorcycle Live - 12 votes
   Ride of Respect - 11 votes
   Rock and Blues 10
   You've been NABBED - 8 votes

   
   We also have the following with worthy votes!
   
   Isle of Man TT, Stormin the Castle, Farmyard, Bum in the Mud, Yorkshire Rock and Bike Show and Rally in a Chalet
   
   Many thanks for your votes... see you in a muddy field in 2014

5. NEW layout for BMF Kelso Bikefest, 4th - 6th July 2014

   Posted on 8:45am Tuesday 17th Dec 2013

   BMF Show Organiser’s The Mulberry Group have revealed a NEW show layout for the ever popular BMF Kelso Bikefest which will double the size of Indoor exhibition area available.

   Mulberry’s MD Martin Chick told us “Basically it’ll be all change at Kelso in 2014. For years we have actually turned Indoor exhibitors away because we didn’t have enough room – with the new layout however we’ll be able to accommodate double the number thereby giving more traders opportunities to reach the market place and more exhibitors means better value for the show attendees to see. The Best in Show area will now be moved indoors which means we won’t have to contend with weather conditions (as we did in 2012 which was horrendous) and those entering can be safe in the knowledge that their machines will not only be protected from the elements but they will be secure as well. The new layout also means changes for the live music. The addition of a large marquee will now enable us to put on day AND evening live music entertainment and we are also introducing a Saturday combined ticket which will allow Day visitors the chance to stay for the evening entertainment for the first time (they will not have access to the campsite though). All in all the BMF Kelso Bikefest will be bigger and better and we hope more exhibitors will take advantage of the bigger area”

   The BMF Kelso Bikefest runs 4-6th July 2014 at the Borders Union Showground, Kelso. Advance tickets are available now from: www.thebmfshow.co.uk or ticket hotline: 0844 8845151