Bruce to Attend World's Largest AC/DC Convention ?
As previously reported, the “world’s largest AC/DC convention”, The Big Ball: The Second Coming (www.acdcconvention.co.uk), will take place from August 5th - 7th in Wrexham, North Wales.icNorthWales (icnorthwales.icnetwork.co.uk) has issued the following report:
Wrexham rocks - that's official.
The Big Ball - The Second Coming is the second annual Wrexham AC/DC convention and is being held between Friday, August 5, and Sunday, August 7, at NEWI's William Aston Hall.
Tribute acts from across the world will join rock celebrities to celebrate Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Brian Johnson, Cliff Williams and Phil Rudd's Scots/Aussie rock creation.
And the event will mark the 25th anniversary of the recording of Back In Black, the band's seminal album, and the death of legendary former band member Bon Scott.
So popular is the convention the capacity has more than doubled from 1,200 last year to 3,000.
“The first event last summer was fantastic,” said organiser Andy Whitfield, also a member of SEEDY DC, Wrexham's own tribute band. “This year it has exploded. I am seriously worried that Wrexham fans will struggle to get tickets, such is the demand.
People who came last year are coming back with friends. There is a girl who attended last year from Toronto who is bringing 20 mates and a German AC/DC fan is bringing a plane-load!
We also have coaches coming from Ireland and Scotland. In the first week after we set up the website we had 15,000 hits.”
As well as increasing the number of tickets, opening times have extended and there are twice as many bands booked to play.
There will also be the record fairs, memorabilia stalls and music masterclasses as last year.
Rock media have really got involved this time, with Kerrang, Metal Hammer and others sending representatives.
And after Seedy DC were invited to the Metal Hammer Music awards, meeting stars such as Lemmy and Iron Maiden, some rock royalty is expected.
“We've been told BRUCE DICKINSON from IRON MAIDEN will be there,” said Andy.
There are other rumours flying around, too, the biggest one being that AC/DC are recording in London during the Ball and may make an appearance.
Andy said: “We know they know about it because through bands like HAYSEED DIXIE, who played last year and who know the band, word has reached them. We have heard nothing from their management yet, however.”
Hayseed Dixie return to the event, along with FAT ANGUS, RHINO BUCKET, ACTION IN DC, BLACK IN BLACK, DIRTY DC, BON’S BALLS, BOWLRIDER, HELLS BALLS, HOLE FULL OF LOVE, LUNATIC, PLANET OF WOMEN, STUNTFACE and THUDHERSTRUCK.
Two bands for the final day have yet to be confirmed.
The event has attracted sponsorship from Higsons Brewery in Liverpool, which is brewing a super-strength Big Ball ale especially for the occasion.
“We are also looking for local sponsors who will get in now and grow with the event over the years,” said Andy.
He added: “We are aiming the event more at families this time. Children under the age of 12 will be admitted free and 12 to 18-year-olds will get in for half-price if accompanied by an adult.”
Tickets are on sale through Phase One Records and Moonlight Records in Wrexham and at www.ticketweb.co.uk.
Source: Bravewords
4 Comments
Highly doubtful: Iron Maiden will be in North America by the time the convention takes place.
04/08/2005 USA - Detroit, MI (Ozzfest)
06/08/2005 USA - East Troy, WI (Ozzfest)
07/08/2005 USA - Minneapolis, MN (Ozzfest)
Good I hate AC/DC =)
No one reported on that. Seemed it was bogus. Will try to find a report on the Convention.
Cheers