Tickets are now on sale.  Go get them while they’re still available!

Ok, it might be a bit early to assume we’re going to sell out like last year, but if we do then don’t say we didn’t warn you!  Our least favourite part of organising last year’s event was taking phone calls and answering emails from people looking for tickets after we’d sold out.  We even started to offer refunds (something we’ve never done before) so we could resell those tickets but only a handful of people took us up on the offer.  Our plans for this year’s event are much more ambitious.  Everything will be bigger and better with lots more to see and do and when our promotional efforts kick into high gear we expect ticket sales to increase significantly (remember the Dalek on the mountain last year?).  The only way to guarantee your ticket is to go get one now.

In other news, we’ll be running a Meet & Greet again this year.  Alas, Ianto is no longer with us but his Coffee Club lives on and tickets are currently on sale.  We’ve increased the number of tickets available to 50 and increased the time for the Meet & Greet to 1 hour so we can accommodate more people.  But, at the risk of sounding like a broken record, the coffee club tickets sold out last year too so if you want one then go get it now.

Three bits of news this weekend.

First up, a date for the event. Vortex II will take place on Sunday 2nd May 2010. That’s the same bank holiday weekend as last year so with the Monday off work and school you can all party with us late into the night.

Next, a venue. It’s been on the site for a few days but our venue this year is the same as last year. Belfast’s Europa hotel was perfect for Vortex so we’re returning there for Vortex II.

Finally, the question you’ve all been asking. When do tickets go on sale? Tickets for Vortex II go on sale Monday 25th January at 9am. They will be priced at £10 and available though this website. A ticket will give you entry to the event and include access to the dealers area, the exhibition area, everything that happens on stage throughout the day (guest Q&As, game shows, auction, etc.), the evening party, disco and much more. Please read and follow the instructions on the booking page.  This will make things easier for us to process tickets.

We are working diligently on preparations for Vortex II and have already heard from many people about how glad they are that we have Kai Owen coming as our first guest. Expect more guest announcements in the weeks ahead.

UT Events are proud to announce that our first guest for Vortex II is Kai Owen.

Kai Owen - IMDB

Kai has been a series regular on Torchwood since “Day One” (which, ironically, is the second episode of the first season) and has appeared in 22 episodes of the show.  During that time, his character “Rhys Williams” has gone from strength to strength and in the latest Children Of Earth mini-series he played a pivotal role working along side the remaining members of Torchwood.

Kai has been the highlight of many UK conventions but this will be his first convention appearance in Ireland and he is looking forward to meeting a whole new group of fans.  He will be taking part in all the usual activities during the day (guest Q&A, autographs, photographs, etc.) and may have a few surprises in store for attendees.

More event information and website updates will be coming this week and tickets will go on sale before the end of the month.

Get ready to take another trip through the Time Vortex when the Tardis once again materialises in Belfast for Vortex II in May 2010.  Come and see all the wonders from the hit television series including guest actors from both Doctor Who and Torchwood.  Meet stars from the shows, get autographs and photos, take part in our audience participation segments, enter the fancy dress competition, win prizes in our raffle draws and bid for signed items in the charity auction in aid of the Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice.

All the sets, props and live characters from our previous events will be making a return with the addition of Weavils, Weaping Angels and a host of new live characters to interact with.  2009’s sold out event was a resounding success and we are hoping to match if not beat it with Vortex II.  So come along and join us for an amazing adventure through time and space.

Full event details with dates, venue and our first set of guest announcements will be coming in January.  Stay tuned.