NICKELODEON’S SLIMEFEST
RETURNS TO BLACKPOOL THIS OCTOBER
Nickelodeon UK and VisitBlackpool Brings Slime, Music & Mayhem Back to
Blackpool Pleasure Beach on 20th – 22nd October 2018
London, 1st February, 2018 – Nickelodeon UK are partnering again with VisitBlackpool to bring Nickelodeon’s SLIMEFEST back to the UK’s favourite beach resort for a third year of slime, music and mayhem following last year’s six sold out shows. SLIMEFEST 2018 will take place at The Arena at Blackpool Pleasure Beach from 20th – 22nd October.
Bringing back a unique mix of music acts, special guests and surprises, tickets are on sale from today (1st February). Families can purchase tickets and find out more information at www.nick.co.uk/slime. Last year 12,000 people attended The Arena at Blackpool Pleasure Beach and 9,000 litres of slime were used across the weekend.
“SLIMEFEST 2018 promises to be yet another fun, messy and incredible weekend, it’s sure to be a hit with kids and parents alike,” said Alison Bakunowich, SVP General Manager, Nickelodeon UK & Ireland. “Last year was a huge success – with stellar acts, presenters and of course, plenty of slime. We plan to make this year’s even better!”
Cllr Gillian Campbell, Deputy Leader of Blackpool Council, said: “We are so excited to be partnering again with Nickelodeon on another SLIMEFEST. This is a great event for families and we are looking forward to more slime-filled fun this year.
Hosted by Jordan Banjo and Perri Kiely, SLIMEFEST 2017 saw performances from Diversity along with 7 chart topping acts: Pixie Lott, The Vamps, Professor Green, Matt Terry, New Hope Club, 5 After Midnight and M.O. Nickelodeon star and YouTube teen sensation JoJo Siwa also made her UK performance debut. School of Rock stars Breanna Yde and Ricardo Hurtado featured as special guests.
More information on the SLIMEFEST 2018 performers and hosts will be announced in the coming weeks. Here are the highlights from last year http://bit.ly/2DMFqQo
Over 100,000 people have attended related SLIMEFEST events across the globe at in Africa, Australia, Italy, UK and Spain.
Nickelodeon
The home of SpongeBob SquarePants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, PAW Patrol and Nella the Princess Knight, Nickelodeon UK & Ireland Network is available in over 13 million cable and satellite homes and now reaches more than 10 million viewers a month. Launched in 1993, the top-performing Nickelodeon network comprises seven dedicated entertainment channels for kids aged 4-15 and their families: Nickelodeon, Nickelodeon HD, Nickelodeon +1, Nicktoons, Nick Jr., Nick Jr. +1 and Nick Jr. Too. The entertainment company has built a diverse multi-platform business by putting kids first in everything it does – Kids Rule! Content is at the core of the business with critically-acclaimed and hugely-popular television programming from the UK and around the world. In addition to the quality television programmes, Nickelodeon also produces bespoke content available online and on Nick Play, as well as consumer product and recreation opportunities such as the UK’s first-ever Nick theme park, Nickelodeon Land and the slimiest music festival for kids, SLIMEFEST UK.
VisitBlackpool
VisitBlackpool is the tourism arm of Blackpool Council and is tasked with promoting the UK's most popular holiday destination to leisure and business visitors, both domestically and internationally.
Also, from BlackpoolPleasureBeach.com:
SLIMEFEST 2018
THE SLIMIEST EVENT OF THE YEAR IS BACK! Nickelodeon’s SLIMEFEST returns to Pleasure Beach, Blackpool from 20th – 22nd October 2018 in partnership with VisitBlackpool.
Filled with SLIME, MUSIC and MAYHEM join Nickelodeon for the biggest and slimiest event of the year here in Blackpool! Packed full of top music acts, special guests, your favourite Nickelodeon stars and most importantly, SLIME!
Plus, you don’t have to wait until the show starts for the fun to begin; every SLIMEFEST ticket also includes a FREE Pleasure Beach Pass, or you can choose to purchase a Pleasure Beach Wristband which gives you unlimited riding all day. You can also choose to extend your visit the fun with a 7-day Resort Pass.
Oh and shhh, we have a super slimy, big green secret to tell you. There is only ONE way for children 8-15 years old to experience the SLIME and get you up-close to your favourite stars, and that is with a SLIME PIT ticket. Accompanying parents/guardians & younger children can experience the fun with a seated ticket or a standing adult ticket (for adults and kids 15yrs +)
What are you waiting for? Check out the ticket details below and join us for the SLIME-soaked event of the year!
SLIMEFEST Dates
Performance Dates and Times:
Saturday 20th October 2018: 13.00
Saturday 20th October 2018: 18.00
Sunday 21st October 2018: 13.00
Sunday 21st October 2018: 18.00
Monday 22nd October 2018*: 13.00
Monday 22nd October 2018*: 18.00
*PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR LOCAL SCHOOL HALF TERM DATES, TO ENSURE YOUR CHILD’S SCHOOL IS ON BREAK AT THIS TIME.
SLIMEFEST Ticket Prices
SLIME PIT Tickets, Adult Standing Tickets or Adult/Child Seated Tickets + a FREE Pleasure Beach Pass – £16.50
(saving you the cost of the Pleasure Beach Pass – £6.00)
ADDITIONAL TICKET OPTIONS:
You can also choose to add either a Pleasure Beach Wristband (giving you access to unlimited rides including Nickelodeon Land) or a Blackpool Resort Pass alongside your ticket.
Pleasure Beach Wristband – £25 (for age 12+), £23 (for age 11 and under)
Blackpool Resort Pass – £57.50
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Nickelodeon will also be on-the-ground filming throughout the three-day event, and air a special highlights show in November 2018!
NICKELODEON’S SLIMEFEST
RETURNS TO BLACKPOOL THIS OCTOBER
Nickelodeon UK & Ireland and VisitBlackpool Brings Slime, Music & Mayhem to
Blackpool Pleasure Beach 20th 22nd October
Nickelodeon UK & Ireland is again partnering with VisitBlackpool to bring Nickelodeon's Slimefest to the Pleasure Beach resort for a third year of slime, music and mayhem, following last year's six sold-out shows!
Slimefest 2018 will take place at The Arena at Blackpool Pleasure Beach from Saturday 20th - Monday 22nd October 2018, bringing fans even more SLIME, MUSIC and MAYHEM over three days.
Audience being slimed at SLIMEFEST 2017
Tickets for the star-studded event at the South Shore attraction are on sale today (Thursday 1st February 2018), with the musical acts, guests and surprises yet to be confirmed.
Last year things got messy with 12,000 people in attendance at The Arena at Blackpool Pleasure Beach and 9,000 litres of slime used across the weekend.
“Slimefest 2018 promises to be yet another fun, messy and incredible weekend, it’s sure to be a hit with kids and parents alike,” said Alison Bakunowich, Senior Vice President (SVP), General Manager (GM), Nickelodeon UK & Ireland. “Last year was a huge success – with stellar acts, presenters and of course, plenty of slime. We plan to make this year’s even better!”
Cllr Gillian Campbell, deputy leader of Blackpool Council, added: “We are so excited to be partnering again with Nickelodeon on another Slimefest. This is a great event for families and we are looking forward to more slime-filled fun this year.
Hosted by Jordan Banjo and Perri Kiely, Slimefest 2017 saw performances from Diversity along with seven chart-topping acts: Pixie Lott, The Vamps, Professor Green, Matt Terry, New Hope Club, 5 After Midnight and M.O. Nickelodeon star and YouTube teen sensation JoJo Siwa also made her UK performance debut. School of Rock stars Breanna Yde and Ricardo Hurtado featured as special guests.
More information on the Slimefest 2018 performers and hosts will be announced in the coming weeks.
Coun Gillian Campbell, deputy leader of Blackpool Council, said: “We are so excited to be partnering again with Nickelodeon on another Slimefest. This is a great event for families and we are looking forward to more slime-filled fun this year.”
This is the third year Slimefest has taken place in the resort, with 2016 shows at the Empress Ballroom during Switch-On weekend, with last year's moving to the Pleasure Beach. Managing director Amanda Thompson added: “Blackpool Pleasure Beach is delighted to once again be hosting Slimefest.
"Nickelodeon Land has been a huge hit with visitors since it opened in 2011 and this event gives them the chance to experience fantastic Nickelodeon live entertainment as well as the opportunity to enjoy the only Nickelodeon branded theme park in the UK.” Families can buy tickets and find out more information at www.nick.co.uk/slime.
Slime fans in the USA will have the chance to experience the SLIME, MUSIC and MAYHEM of SLIMEFEST in 2018!
It's Time... For Slime!
About Nickelodeon
The home of SpongeBob SquarePants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, PAW Patrol and Dora the Explorer, Nickelodeon UK & Ireland Network is available in over 13 million cable and satellite homes and now reaches more than 10 million viewers a month. Launched in 1993, the top-performing Nickelodeon network comprises seven dedicated entertainment channels for kids aged 4-15 and their families: Nickelodeon, Nickelodeon HD, Nickelodeon +1, Nicktoons, Nick Jr., Nick Jr. +1 and Nick Jr. Too. The entertainment company has built a diverse multi-platform business by putting kids first in everything it does – Kids Rule! Content is at the core of the business with critically-acclaimed and hugely-popular television programming from the UK and around the world. In addition to the quality television programmes, Nickelodeon also produces bespoke content available online and on Nick Play, as well as consumer product and recreation opportunities such as the UK’s first-ever Nick theme park, Nickelodeon Land.
VisitBlackpool has been tasked with promoting the UK’s most popular holiday destination to a worldwide audience. As the tourism arm of Blackpool Council, we work closely with local partners and stakeholders to showcase the best that Blackpool has to offer our visitors. Our role is to provide strategic leadership, guidance and advice on tourism and the visitor economy in Blackpool and to deliver services that attract and service the visitor that supports tourism businesses throughout Blackpool. www.visitblackpool.com
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Original sources: Licensing.biz, Blackpool Gazette.
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