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Fans of the biggest seafront airshow in the world have just a few days left to redeem their Buy One Get One Free (BOGOF) vouchers slashing Airbourne entry to just £2.50 per person.The offer printed exclusively in Eastbourne Herald and Gazette since mid June, ends this Friday 8 August and all vouchers must be redeemed by midnight on Friday, either online at www.visiteastbourne.com, over the counter at Eastbourne Tourist Information Centre or from the Box Office on 01323 412000. With standard tickets priced at £5 per person per day, airshow enthusiasts are being encouraged to make the most of the discount with the Red Arrows, Guinot Wingwalkers, Plane Sailing Catalina and much, much more set to perform at this year’s Airbourne.

Eastbourne Borough Council Spokesperson for Tourism, Cllr Steve Wallis said “Eager Airbourne spectators need to make the most of the discount while it lasts as this year’s airshow is shaping up to be the best yet with a real variety of displays and brand new exciting arena action. The offer ends this Friday but with plenty of ways to book tickets, there is no excuse for missing out this summer. Thousands of tickets have already been sold so fans that have yet to purchase tickets are urged to do so.”

The Red Arrows are set to perform on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at this year’s airshow when it returns from 14-17 August, with a bumper line up of flying displays scheduled over all four days providing nearly 25 hours of spectacular aerobatic action.

A full round up of flying times will be available in the new look official Airbourne glossy souvenir magazine, which goes on sale this Friday. Featuring colourful photos, exclusive interviews and fantastic competitions, Airbourne fans can buy copies in advance from the Tourist Information Centre or on the day from programme sellers along the seafront.

For those that don’t make it in time for the BOGOF ticket offer, Airbourne tickets will still be available from the Tourist Information Centre and Box Office in the week leading up to the event, as well as on the day from ticket entries located along the seafront priced at £5 per person per day. No BOGOF vouchers can be redeemed on the day of the airshow.

Ticket entrances will be located at gates 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 14, 18, 21 and 22 along the seafront during the airshow and tickets will also be available from the Five Acre Field Park and Ride.

For more information and Airbourne location maps visit www.eastbourneairshow.co.uk or telephone 0871 663 0031.

Airbourne spectators are in for arena action with a difference in 2008 as the RAF College Band and Go Fast! Parkour team all the way from Holland headline the Western Lawn displays when the world’s biggest seafront airshow returns to Eastbourne next month.

On the ground Airbourne action sees several new and novel introductions for 2008 boasting a variety of displays; from the team at Go Fast impressing audiences with their energetic free-running to the RAF Swing Wing Band continuing their long tradition touring at seaside resorts, plus Europe’s premier dog team, the Essex Dog Display jump through hoops of fire. With hospitality at Airbourne going arena-side for 2008, airshow fans can book a day out at the Aviator Club and enjoy front-row arena seats with a three-course summer lunch for just £50+VAT per person.

Eastbourne Borough Council Spokesperson for Tourism, Cllr Steve Wallis said “I’m very excited about the Airbourne arena line-up for 2008 and I’m sure it will be a huge hit with airshow spectators. The opportunity to turn the arena and flying action into a first class day out with Aviator Club hospitality is fantastic and great for a special occasion with family and friends, or, for wining and dining business clients.With spectacular flying displays also confirmed from the Red Arrows, Guinot Wingwalkers, Catalina, RAF Typhoon, Hawk, Tucano and Tutor, plus the impressive Chinook helicopter, Airbourne is really shaping up for a bumper four days in August.”

The Royal Marines Commando Display Team is also set to perform their unarmed combat in the Airbourne arena. Visitors will be wowed as the team that are based at the Royal Naval Air Station, demonstrate their ability to defend attacks and showcase the skills that they deploy all over the world in mountains, desert, jungle and even the Arctic.

Tickets for an exclusive day out at the Aviator Club are on sale now and airshow fans can enjoy uninterrupted views of all the twists and turns in the skies as well as on the ground action, for only £50+VAT, when Airbourne returns to Eastbourne from 14-17 August.

Including a champagne welcome and three-course summer lunch, make the most of the Aviator Club with the best seats on the seafront and dine alfresco at the biggest international airshow.

The flying schedule is shaping up to be action-packed too with the Red Arrows zooming through Eastbourne skies on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. A full round-up with times will be available in the official Airbourne souvenir programme on sale from 8 August.

To make a booking for Aviator Club Hospitality telephone the Events team on 01323 415442 or visit www.eastbourneairshow.co.uk to download a booking form.

For tickets to the airshow buy online from VisitEastbourne.com E-shop, pop into the Tourist Information Centre or telephone Eastbourne Box Office on 01323 412000.

For further information on Airbourne airshow visit www.eastbourneairshow.co.uk

Budding DJs will have the chance to hit the waves on their own prime time radio show, as Radio Airbourne 87.7FM brings back its X-Factor style DJ competition.The Radio Star competition, run by Eastbourne Borough Council and sponsored by Specsavers, is now open to entries from aspiring DJs and radio enthusiasts of any age. Competing for their own hour long arena-side show at Airbourne airshow on Sunday 17 August, entrants can compete for the sought after slot by sending in a 5-minute audition tape ready to impress the tough panel of judges.

Eastbourne Borough Council Spokesperson for Tourism, Cllr Steve Wallis said “This really is an opportunity not to be missed by any budding radio presenter to get some hands-on experience in a real radio studio and gain some behind the scenes production skills, with top advice from some experienced broadcasters. Taking to the waves for the first time, the winner could well be the next big radio star.”

Entrants must make a real impression on a two-man panel, including Specsavers’ Matt Briggs and Radio Airbourne’s own Mr Nasty, Station Manager, Ian Harling. Looking for a Radio Idol, entries will be judged on vocal abilities and lively content ready to rouse Airbourne visitors this August.

Ian said “It’s going to be a tough fought competition, but I will be critical and only the best can make it. We are looking for raw talent so experience isn’t essential, just a good voice, interesting dialogue and the desire to be number one, with real attention to detail.”

The winner will get to spend a full day with the team working behind the scenes of the official radio station to the world’s biggest seafront airshow and will receive a recording of their own show on CD.

This year, Radio Airbourne 87.7FM, joins the airwaves from Monday 11 through to Sunday 17 August, broadcasting live commentary, pilot interviews, traffic and weather updates and a great variety of music. Broadcast 24 hours a day, listeners will be able to tune in at any time throughout the week to get the latest flying news and previews.

Entries are open now for budding radio stars to send in their own 5-minute long CD or Mini Disc recording, with entries closing on 3rd August. Recordings should be sent to the Station Manager, Radio Airbourne, Eastbourne Borough Council, 68 Grove Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4UH.

There are also plenty of opportunities to advertise on Radio Airbourne 87.7FM. Telephone the Events Team on 01323 415442 to find out more.

For more information on Airbourne and Radio Airbourne 87.7FM visit www.eastbourneairshow.com or telephone 0871 663 0031. To book tickets for this year’s airshow telephone the Box Office on 01323 412000, visit www.visiteastbourne.com or pop into Eastbourne Tourist Information Centre.

Visitors to Eastbourne’s annual airshow can sit back and watch dynamic flying displays in style from a host of daredevil sky performers including the Red Arrows, Guinnot Wingwalkers and Tigers parachute team with exclusive seating around Eastbourne Bandstand.

Package tickets for the exclusive Bandstand viewing area are on sale from Friday 20 June at just £10 per person, giving free entry into the airshow plus a reserved seat at the Bandstand. Offering unrestricted views of all the twists and turns of the skies from the south coast’s premier outdoor entertainment venue, visitors can chill out, enjoy a cool refreshment and watch the action on their own deckchair for the day.

Eastbourne Borough Council Spokesperson for Tourism, Cllr Steve Wallis said “The package offer of admission AND an exclusive viewing seat is a fantastic deal and offers visitors the chance to enjoy every bit of the airshow while relaxing and taking in the sun. Airbourne promises an action-packed day out for all the family and what better way to enjoy the event, than to have the freedom to wander round and watch the arena displays, knowing you have your own seat to return to when the overhead flying action begins.”

Airbourne visitors are being encouraged to reserve their seats early, with exclusive viewing tickets on sale from Friday. With exclusive Bandstand seats priced at £7 and Airbourne admission £5 when purchased separately, the package ticket offers value for money at this year’s airshow.

Available from the seafront office, Tourist Information Centre and online through Visit Eastbourne’s E-shop, Airbourne fans can ensure they’re at the forefront of all the Airbourne action when the airshow returns to the Western Lawns from 14-17 August 2008.

For more information on the exclusive Bandstand seating telephone 0871 663 0031 or visit www.visiteastbourne.com or www.eastbourneairshow.co.uk

 

Tickets are now on sale for exclusive arena-side hospitality at Airbourne, the biggest seafront airshow in the world, as the dynamic seafront airshow launches The Aviator Club. Brand new for 2008, Airbourne hospitality goes arena-side where guests are invited to enjoy uninterrupted views of all the twists and turns in the skies, with a champagne welcome and three-course summer lunch. The Aviator Club will offer Airbourne enthusiasts the best seats on the seafront to enjoy the dynamic flying displays while dining alfresco in the sunniest place in the UK.

Eastbourne Borough Council Spokesperson for Tourism, Cllr Steve Wallis said “Airbourne is a fantastic event in Eastbourne and the highlight of the summer, with the chance to be amazed by daredevil stunts from the Red Arrows and enjoy Eastbourne’s stunning seafront location. I am really pleased to launch The Aviator Club and it’s a brilliant opportunity for a special day out with family and friends or to wine and dine clients in a cool, seaside location.”

Organisers of the airshow, Eastbourne Borough Council, are looking forward to offering guests the chance to enjoy Airbourne in comfort and style. The Club opens at 12 noon, welcoming visitors with a glass of champagne before they tuck into a three-course lunch, with fine wine, Pimms and champagne all on tap.

With tickets for The Aviator Club at just £50, it promises all the fun of an action-packed day with the added luxury of the hospitality tent. Sit back, relax and watch breathtaking displays from the Red Arrows, Guinnot Wingwalkers and RAF Typhoon.

To book tickets or get a booking form contact Jayne Howard from the Events team on 01323 415442 or e-mail jayne.howard@eastbourne.gov.uk. For more information about Airbourne telephone 0871 663 0031 or visit www.eastbourneairshow.co.uk

 

Admission prices have been set for Airbourne 2008 and entry to Eastbourne’s most prestigious event will cost as little as £2.50, in return for the best front row location to watch the biggest seafront airshow in the world.Organisers, Eastbourne Borough Council, are keen to secure the long term future of this premier event and conform to revised health and safety regulations. All income generated will go straight back to Tourism, to sustain, improve and enhance the excellent tourism services in Eastbourne. The town boasts a bumper events calendar, a vibrant seafront and a wealth of visitor attractions, but with the cost of staging such high profile events rising plus the vision to continue improving these each year, a small admission charge has been introduced to keep Airbourne safe for the future.

Eastbourne Borough Council Spokesperson for Tourism, Cllr Steve Wallis said “Airbourne is a world renowned event and attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors from across the globe. This is its 16th year and with the cost of securing top flying displays rising and becoming harder every year, a small admission charge is the best way to help us secure the long term future of this popular event. The fact that all income generated will be ring-fenced and pumped directly back into Eastbourne Tourism is a huge incentive, and will allow us to continue to deliver a fantastic events programme and keep drawing visitors back to our seaside resort.”

The Events Development Team work extremely hard securing exhibitors and trade stands and sponsors who pay to enjoy the commercial benefits that Airbourne gives them. Furthermore the souvenir programme not only gives valuable and exciting information about the event it generates a significant income towards the costs involved in hosting the international airshow.

Unable to obtain sponsorship for last year’s airshow, the council tax payer had to contribute towards staging the event. This year that cost has been shifted so that those who attend the airshow are charged a minimal amount.

Tickets for this year’s Airbourne are priced at £5 per person per day but with Buy 1 Get 1 Free offers available soon, visitors can get tickets for just £2.50.

The charged area will run from the Beachy Head side of Eastbourne Pier to the end of the Western Lawns with a fence marking the area.

With top flying displays already secured for 2008, including crowd favourite, the Red Arrows wowing the crowds over 3 days, plus the RAF Typhoon, Hawk, Tucano and Tutor celebrating 90 years of the RAF, visitors are in for a jam-packed 4 days in August.

Visitors are being encouraged to book their tickets in advance to guarantee their prime viewing space when Airbourne returns from 14-17 August 2008.

Tickets go on sale from 23 June. For more information on how to get tickets for this year’s airshow visit www.visiteastbourne.com or www.eastbourneairshow.co.uk , or telephone 0871 663 0031.

Base jumping off one of the biggest mobile cranes in the UK will be the star attraction at Airbourne this year as the world’s biggest seafront airshow welcomes a brand new daredevil act for 2008.UK Pro BASE will work alongside airshow organisers, Eastbourne Borough Council, for the first time this year to demonstrate the very technical, cutting edge modern sport. Base jumping involves highly trained individuals parachuting off fixed objects, and Airbourne visitors will be in for a real adrenaline rush this summer as a bold team of base jumpers sponsored by Go Fast Sports UK take off from one of the country’s tallest cranes standing at 101 metres on Eastbourne’s Western Lawns.

A spokesperson for Eastbourne Borough Council said: “We are extremely pleased and excited to be working alongside UK Pro BASE in 2008 to put on our most impressive airshow yet. Not only are we welcoming a brand new attraction in the form of base jumping, but the sportsmen will be jumping from an extremely tall crane! Alongside the dynamic aerobatics of the Red Arrows, and the impressive flying displays from the RAF Typhoon, Hawk, Tucano and Tutor, visitors are in for a spectacular four days watching adventurous pursuits in Eastbourne skies.”

Base jumping was only first demonstrated in the UK two years ago and is a relatively new sport. Athletes jump from their chosen object, open the parachute canopy to stop the fall and glide to a landing.

Hundreds of thousands of visitors to Airbourne will see this brand new extreme sport up close as base jumpers take off 101 metres in the air from a 200 tonne all terrain mobile crane.

Go Fast Sports UK will be sponsoring this new attraction and Director, Kris Yule, said: “BASE jumping is a great spectacle and normally only seen by those who are prepared to venture into the mountains of Europe (or get up really early in the morning in the UK and head down to your local tall building). The UK Pro BASE team are a professional outfit who will put on a great show. This is a core sport for the Go Fast brand so we are delighted to be involved in the 1st ever BASE jumping demonstration at Airbourne.”

Max Hurd and Dave Moores will be leading the team of base jumpers who completed the first ever UK base jump off a rollercoaster at Thorpe Park in April this year. Keen to promote the sport to a wider audience, the professional jumpers will be able to demonstrate their skill to a crowd of 500,000.

Airbourne returns to Eastbourne seafront from 14-17 August and with news of this latest addition to the 2008 line up, the international airshow promises a bumper filled four days of flying fun.

Watch in wonder at the Guinnot Wingwalkers, enjoy a tribute concert at Eastbourne Bandstand to the sounds of Grease and Summer Nights, and completely new for 2008, visitors will look to the skies as base jumpers leap off a crane standing over a hundred metres high.

UK Pro Base will be telling Chris Evans all about their latest partnership with Eastbourne Borough Council tomorrow evening on his Radio 2 show. For the latest Airbourne news visit www.visiteastbourne.com or telephone 0871 663 0031.

Airbourne crowd favourite, the Red Arrows, are back and once again set to impress as they perform spectacular aerobatics and dynamic flying formations at Eastbourne airshow 2008.Organisers of the event, Eastbourne Borough Council, are excited to announce the line up for this year’s Airbourne, with the Red Arrows appearing on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Hailed as the biggest seafront airshow in the world, the fast jets will be joined by the RAF Typhoon, Hawk, Tucano and Tutor, as the RAF celebrate their 90th anniversary when Airbourne returns from 14-17 August 2008.

Eastbourne Borough Council Spokesperson for Tourism, Cllr Steve Wallis said “The line up for this year’s Airbourne already looks huge and it’s great that Eastbourne airshow attracts such top flights and performers. Airbourne looks set for a bumper programme of flying displays in 2008, and with action packed ground displays, replica aircraft and other attractions in the pipeline, Airbourne promises to keep the whole family entertained this August.”

Other displays confirmed for 2008 include the welcome return of the Guinnot Wingwalkers. Spectators will watch in wonder as they perform their dare devil antics over all four days of the show.

Airbourne fans will already be on tenterhooks waiting for this year’s event as they look forward to the best of the RAF plus civilian and military performers. Returning in August, Airbourne enthusiasts can relive last year’s airshow with an interactive DVD available now from www.visiteastbourne.com and the Tourist Information Centre.

With even more acrobatic performers still to be added to the line up, Airbourne 2008 is set to be a spectacular show. Kids can climb aboard replica aircraft on the ground and talk to the RAF Careers Team, and Mums and Dads can chill out and enjoy a cool refreshment while watching top class flying displays, all from the stunning location of Eastbourne seafront.

For more information visit www.eastbourneairshow.co.uk or telephone 0871 663 0031.