Guest Blogger: Fiona
Lover of latex, Mexico, art, tattoos, corsets, antique jewelry and shiny things.
I’ve been going to fetish events for over 15 years and i’m really looking forward to Sexhibition.
I’m part of Team Sexhibition (Social Media and Marketing) so I’m going to be enthusiastic, but I’m also going to write this as if I’m giving a friend advice so that “views are my own…Blah blah”
You get it.
Buy Your ticket – Sounds obvious but I’ve been to countless events where people haven’t and witnessed the disappointment of others when they can’t get in. Trust me, you don’t want to miss Sexhibition, you will cry if you do, you also don’t want to pay over the odds to some tout (a personal pet peeve) and start with a bitter taste. Sit down with a brew and have a good look on sexhibitionexpo.co.uk and you can tailor make your experience with amazing workshops and fabulous evening parties too. Then it’s done, no faffing about on the day. Might sound cheesy but we really do want you to have a fantastic time and get the most out of Sexhibition… so in the nicest way possible – just get your ticket.
On the day, be sure to check out the Sexhibition Magazine handed out on arrival for the layout, times of shows and location of your favourite retailers and models as well as workshops you’ve booked onto.
Travel – I get the train for a lot of other events and frequently set an alert reminder on www.thetrainline.com for when the cheaper advance tickets become available. If you’ll be choo chooing into the great city of Manchester I recommend this, can save £’s which you can then spend on new latex/leather/toys etc. at Sexhibition. Win. Also the coach station in Manchester is central. For example, early bird tickets on National Express work out around £10 (I just rang up for you) return from London. What North/South divide?
Book time off work if possible – the main event is Saturday 22nd August so you have plenty of notice to sort leave, babysitter, dog sitter etc. Think about turning it into a weekend away – there’s loads going on in Manchester (just ask Siri or Google) and there are already after parties such as Killing Kittens following on from Sexhibition: After Dark. My guess is there’ll be plenty of others too so give yourself the option.
While I am really lucky Sexhibition is taking place in my home town, I’ve opted to book into a hotel. For a few reasons but one being to make it more of an experience. I love escapism and Sexhibition is definitely going to provide a break from the everyday… Have you seen that lineup? 😉 There’s some fabulous offers through the Sexhibition website whether you be looking for luxury boutique or a comfortable crash pad. I’ll be writing up a review after this of Malmaison Manchester.
Ask your friends – You are going to enjoy this and there’s a good chance you’ll have one of those “Oh I wish I’d asked… to come” moments. It’s got some amazing women behind it and aims to be fun, inclusive and welcoming. I’ve even asked my Mum. There’s a special package offer if you fancy coming along with a group of friends which may take away any nerves about going to something new and just make for a fun, exciting experience.
Bring money and a pen – I’m writing this for myself as much as You. I am accepting now I will want to shop, I will shop. Sexhibition is bringing together some fantastic retailers. Whatever your fetish, kink or interest there will be something there you’ll desire. And while the pen isn’t to write IOU’s it’ll be to sign up onto databases and get a quick autograph when you spot a famous face. Any ATM’s at the venue will be hammered I’m guessing.
Last point for now – follow us. Sexhibition is on , , and also on Fetlife. This is Your event so keep in touch, submit a piece for the blog, tell us who you’d like to see at Sexhibition and just say Hi.
There’s real people behind this and I for one hope you’ll be there.
Enjoy it.
