​​Never been to a fan convention before? Not sure how it all works? Read on to find out!
For the Love of MMA, like many other fan conventions, is a place where fans of the sport, can meet and greet their favourite fighters, have photographs with them, and get autographs. Our special guests always attend question and answer panels as well so fans can interact with them on a less crowded level and without the hustle and bustle of the main convention behind them.
We have official programmes available at the door which will show you where everything is and what time photoshoots and Q&A sessions are happening. Schedules are available approximately two weeks before the event and will be e-mailed to every customer who has purchased a ticket. These details will also be available right here on the website closer to the date of the event.
It's a great day out for the entire family!
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WHAT TIME DO YOU OPEN THE DOORS?
We open the doors to the event at 9.30am on both days.
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Please visit our VENUE INFORMATION page for more information on entry times as well as parking and other standard queries about Bowlers Exhibition Centre.
WHAT TIME SHOULD I BE THERE?
We recommend being in the queue to enter the event at least 15 minutes before the opening time, at 8.45am.
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HOW DO PHOTOGRAPHS WITH GUESTS WORK?
If you have purchased a photograph opportunity with one of our special guests it will be at a specific time, this will be advertised for you both in our official programme available at the door and on schedules displayed on screens around the event and throughout the day, and also announced on the tannoy as and when they are about to happen so you do not miss them.
About 10 minutes before the allotted photograph session time, you should go to the appropriate area and wait in the queue to be called forward, the queue usually moves very quickly as unfortunately, the guests don't have time to chat to each fan, this is something that will happen at an autograph session (see below). Fans will be moved through into the photograph area, have their photo taken with the guest, and then be shown the way out where they can then collect their printed photograph. It sounds rather clinical but we have found that it is the most effective and efficient way to have your photograph taken with minimal fuss.
If you have any more queries on photograph sessions please see our AUTO & PHOTO FAQ page.
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HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN HAVE A PHOTOGRAPH PER TICKET?
Each photograph ticket will allow TWO people over the age of 5 to have a photo taken. If you have a child aged 4 or under then they are free in the photo and do not require a ticket.
If you have any more queries on photograph sessions please see our AUTO & PHOTO FAQ page.
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HOW DO AUTOGRAPHS WITH GUESTS WORK?
If you have purchased an autograph opportunity with one of our special guests you can join the queue at their table at any time during the event. If a guest is away on lunch, having a break, at a panel, or at a photoshoot, you will be informed and asked to come back shortly so as to not waste your time at the event.
When the guest is at their table, you will queue as usual and then be able to approach them, pay by credit or debit card or with cash for any additional extras you may want, and speak to the guest freely, have your items signed, and in some cases have a selfie (this is at the discretion of the guest and may be at an additional charge).
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If you have any more queries on autograph sessions please see our AUTO & PHOTO FAQ page.
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HOW DO THE Q&A PANELS WORK?
At For the Love of MMA we host all of our question and answer panels with our special guests on our For the Love of MMA stage.
As with the photograph sessions, individual panel times will be advertised for you both in our official programme available at the door and on schedules displayed around the event throughout the day, and will also be announced on the tannoy as and when they are about to happen so you do not miss them. About 10-15 minutes before the panel is due to start, you should walk over to the stage area and find a seat, the guest will then arrive onto the stage for the panel (which will be run by one of our official event hosts) and you will be free to listen to them talk and potentially have any questions you may have for them personally answered.
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DO YOU CHARGE FOR Q&A PANELS?
All of our Q&A panels will be included in the price of your entry ticket, however, regular seating is limited and is on a first come first served basis, however, there is standing room available as well.
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WHEN ARE PANEL SCHEDULES RELEASED?
The Q&A panel schedules are put into place closer to the event date, roughly 1-2 months before the date of the event, when released we will always send out a mailer to our subscription database and also post the schedules on our social media. Please subscribe and follow to keep up to date. Click on the social media buttons at the footer of our website to follow us and also to subscribe or click HERE to subscribe now.
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CAN MY CHILD ATTEND THE EVENT ALONE?
If your child is over the age of 16 then yes, they may attend the convention without adult supervision, any younger than this and a full paying adult MUST attend with them, please see our TICKET FAQ page for more information.
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You can find more information on various aspects of the convention throughout our website and you can also purchase both entry and photo/autograph tickets by visiting our TICKETS PAGE or clicking the appropriate button below.