Air Show 2023
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Red_till_im_ded
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Make the most of it. It's the last one apparently. Our council doesn't think its worth it anymore and don't want to spend the cash. Happy to forget the businesses that do well out of it and the tourism it's brings
SlowDownDerek
UTC Legend
A load of shite if you ask me. Went one year and watched a bunch of planes flying around and it was one of the most boring fifteen minutes I can remember. It's not like BCP are delivering in the areas they are supposed to either.
corfe_red
Fans' Favourite
Not around in the Benson era then ............................................
SlowDownDerek
UTC Legend
Not around in the Benson era then ............................................
Luckily not.
I suppose an airshow would have planes flying around.
SlowDownDerek
UTC Legend
It does, I'm not sure why our council tax should go exclusively to satisfy the planespotter crowd though. Maybe we could mix it up one year and have a stamp collecting festival or embroidery jamboree.
Da Bomb
First Team
do you enjoy anything?
northstandmark
UTC Legend
Not content with moaning about the lack of footfall through the town centre out of peak season meaning the town centre is dying, they may as well kill an event that attracts high footfall through the town centre in peak season and really twist the knife.
red_house
UTC Legend
No mate, the 600,000 who attend are all plane spotters who bring their own sarnies and a flask.
SlowDownDerek
UTC Legend
do you enjoy anything?
Yeah loads of things. Planes flying up and down? No. Maybe I just don't like anoraks and weak lemon drinks.
DJ
Moderator
There would be something in that if that was the main argument against it. But as far as I can tell they’re purely coming at it on this occasion as an expense for the council.
Why the need to be condescending towards “eco warriors” at all though? Those arguments are all perfectly valid.
billythekid
UTC Legend
Portfolio Holder for Connected Communities and Tourism, Cllr Millie Earl said: “We have had regular meetings with business leads to discuss current issues and to explore future options for the Bournemouth Air Festival, since we announced the working group in July.
“Lots of opportunities are being studied and assessed. We are looking into different ideas to make the festival vibrant and interesting, working with stakeholders and partners to do so.
“We are also exploring ways to make it sustainably funded. In view of the financial pressures on the council and at a time when cost of living pressures continue to affect our everyday services and lives, it is right that we carry out this work and we are working hard with our partners in the community to do so.”
“This is not just a question about the air festival, but what summer activities we want to see along our incredible stretch of coastline and three towns.
“It is about what is going to be best for the people who live here, visit here, work here and invest here.”
Cllr Earl reiterated that the council would announce what next year will look like as soon as was practicable to give the business community both certainty and plenty of time to plan for 24/25.
Currently, there is a £44m shortfall in the 2024-25 council budget and the Bournemouth Air Festival is a major event in the calendar for 2024.
The festival has traditionally always been heavily subsidised by our residents, this year by around £400,000.
www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk
“Lots of opportunities are being studied and assessed. We are looking into different ideas to make the festival vibrant and interesting, working with stakeholders and partners to do so.
“We are also exploring ways to make it sustainably funded. In view of the financial pressures on the council and at a time when cost of living pressures continue to affect our everyday services and lives, it is right that we carry out this work and we are working hard with our partners in the community to do so.”
“This is not just a question about the air festival, but what summer activities we want to see along our incredible stretch of coastline and three towns.
“It is about what is going to be best for the people who live here, visit here, work here and invest here.”
Cllr Earl reiterated that the council would announce what next year will look like as soon as was practicable to give the business community both certainty and plenty of time to plan for 24/25.
Currently, there is a £44m shortfall in the 2024-25 council budget and the Bournemouth Air Festival is a major event in the calendar for 2024.
The festival has traditionally always been heavily subsidised by our residents, this year by around £400,000.
Talks on air show future well underway
Talks between the business community and BCP Council to explore the future of Bournemouth Air Festival have been making progress over the last month.
Red Sky
Star Player
Isn't it more to do with residents subsidising it, and the cost of living crisis etc.?
I've no idea how they can't make it pay for itself (or turn a profit). Other airshows can be £40 a ticket or more. I'm sure they could charge a fraction of this and cover the costs. There's also a missed opportunity to turn it into more of a festival with live bands etc. It always feels a bit tinpot compared to its potential.
Instead they'd rather turn away potential tourism revenue.
Red Sky
Star Player
Portfolio Holder for Connected Communities and Tourism, Cllr Millie Earl said: “We have had regular meetings with business leads to discuss current issues and to explore future options for the Bournemouth Air Festival, since we announced the working group in July.
“Lots of opportunities are being studied and assessed. We are looking into different ideas to make the festival vibrant and interesting, working with stakeholders and partners to do so.
“We are also exploring ways to make it sustainably funded. In view of the financial pressures on the council and at a time when cost of living pressures continue to affect our everyday services and lives, it is right that we carry out this work and we are working hard with our partners in the community to do so.”
“This is not just a question about the air festival, but what summer activities we want to see along our incredible stretch of coastline and three towns.
“It is about what is going to be best for the people who live here, visit here, work here and invest here.”
Cllr Earl reiterated that the council would announce what next year will look like as soon as was practicable to give the business community both certainty and plenty of time to plan for 24/25.
Currently, there is a £44m shortfall in the 2024-25 council budget and the Bournemouth Air Festival is a major event in the calendar for 2024.
The festival has traditionally always been heavily subsidised by our residents, this year by around £400,000.
Talks on air show future well underway
Talks between the business community and BCP Council to explore the future of Bournemouth Air Festival have been making progress over the last month.
To be fair it does say they're looking at options...
SlowDownDerek
UTC Legend
Surely one of the options is not spunking £400k on attracting a bunch of nerds who don't know how to park a car properly every summer.
ah, so that's the real issue. You're upset about parking
tedisking
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You really are a sad individual......ok it's not for you.....but why are the thousands that are attracted to air shows up and down the country, nerds ?
