Animangapop Exhibitors information pack
Date of show:
Saturday 13th September 2025
Venue address:
Sugden Sports Centre,
114 Grosvenor St,
Manchester
M1 7HL
Venue Contact Details:
Tel: +44 1615032760
Web: https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/manchester/sugden-sports-centre
email: sugden@gll.org
Car Parking Facilities:
There is a limited number of spaces down the side of the Sugden Sports Centre, which will give priority to large traders on a first come, first served basis. After 9:30am the car park will be secured to avoid members of the public from parking and will reopen around 6:00pm. If you need to move your vehicle between these times, we recommend using alternative parking. In case of any emergencies where you need to move your vehicle, please contact a member of staff so we can assist.
There is a 24 hour NCP car park across the road from the venue. Please check details regarding parking rates in the NCP car park before you arrive.
Loading/Unloading:
We have a dedicated loading/unloading bay around the side of the building in our dedicated parking area.
Trader Spaces/Wristbands:
Upon entering the venue, the tables will be marked down with your Name/Trading Name so you may easily locate your space. If you are in need of help, please find a member of staff, who can help you.
During setup, Team Members will be walking around handing out Wristbands to each trader. Please make sure you wear them for the entire day. Anyone not seen wearing wristbands/lanyard will be asked to leave for security purposes. (This goes for ALL traders and members of the public).
Gentle reminder:
Please see below some reminders on key points of the Terms and Conditions you agreed to when paying your invoice.
*Shelving which impedes other traders/artists is prohibited on Artist/Central tables*
*The sale of any food and drink is prohibited, unless preapproved by the AMP team. This is at the request of the hotel.*
*Your Company/Trading Name holds your own Public Liability Insurance*
*Please also note that any Artist(s) that wish to sell/distribute Fan-Art for a profit, then know that you do so at your own risk and could be asked to stop or be sued for copyright or trademark infringement by the licensee.*
Direct Show Contacts on the day:
Claire Dixon - Event and Exhibitors Manager. *Tel: +44(0) 7377650407
*Please note, these numbers will not be in use anytime before Friday 9th August 2024 or after Sunday the 11th August 2024. Please also specify who you are and where you are trading, for example , “it’s John from martian games, trading at animangapop.“ Due to phone signals sometimes not being at their best in hotel venues, if you cannot get through, please leave a text message and we get back to you as soon as possible.
If you are having trouble or issues with your table or set up, please speak to one of our friendly members of staff and they will assist. There will be multiple members of staff on the convention floor during Friday, Saturday and Sunday set up/break down.
If you wish to be placed next to a particular trader, you must let us know a week before the event and we will try to accommodate the request. No table changes can be made during set up.
Setup/Breakdown times:
Friday Setup:
Unfortunately due to the Sugden Sports Centre being an actively used space, we will not have Friday set up for this event.
Saturday Setup:
Traders will be allowed inside for set up from 7:00am until 10:30am only. This is done for safety reasons before allowing the general public into the dealers hall.
If there are any issues with your trader space, you must inform a member of staff before doors open to the public to allow us to assist in sorting out any issues.
Opening/Closing times:
Saturday Opening: Dealer hall will be open to the public at 9:30 for VIPs and 10:00 standard entry.
Saturday Closing: Dealer hall will close to the public at 6:00pm. Due to another event requiring the venue, traders will be required to vacate by 8:00pm.
Additional Information:
The Sugden Sports Centre is located right in the heart of Manchester, a short walk from Manchester Oxford Road and Manchester Piccadilly stations. For drivers, the venue is just off the A57, making it an easy venue to get to. There is a large number of hotels very close to the venue, including Premier Inn, Pendulum Hotel, Hotel Ibis, Maldron Hotel and a Holiday Express.
Because the venue is so close to the high street, there are hundreds of different restaurants and convenience stores within a short walk.