News and Coming Events
Jukebox Madness Show
Well, they say no news is good news, but I am afraid I have here some rather sad, if not
inevitable news: Jukebox Madness is no more. Shortly after announcing the date for this
year's show, the organisers then announced that they have decided to call it a day. The
ever rising cost of staging the show, together with dwindling interest and support, means
that it is no longer financially viable.
I first visited Jukebox Madness, I guess about fifteen or sixteen years ago, back in
the days when the show was held at Ascot racecourse. It was always one of the major
events in the year; a show that I am sure we all remember with fondness. In addition to a
fine selection of jukeboxes, there was always a good selection of amusement machines
from several well-known dealers. After the show moved to Kempton Park, I was unable
to visit for a good number of years until about four years ago, when I have to say I was
disappointed to say the least. With the retirement of some of the long-established
jukebox dealers, together with diminished interest from the general public, the show was
becoming little more than a 50s and 60s retro boot fair.
I guess few of us will miss Jukebox Madness in its final guise, with row upon row
of old records and 50s tat, but I am sure that many of us will have very happy memories
of earlier years when this show was one of the high-lights in the slottie calendar.
South Coast Slam 2011
Here's an event that might interest some of you. It's for the pinballers really, and
although slotties and pinballers tend to be two completely separate breads, there is a
cross-over interest for some. The event takes place in Worthing over the weekend of 5 th
and 6 th February, and I'm sure will be great fun for anyone with an interest in pinball.
There will be numerous machines to play, with competitions and tournaments taking
place over the weekend. In addition, there will also be a good selection of classic video
games to play. I understand there will also be machines for sale. For more info. go to:
www .pinballnews.com/southcoastslam
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