Major fan convention to take place at The NEC in October 2018.
Europe’s official Star Trek convention – Destination Star Trek – will be heading to Birmingham next year.
The event – which attracts thousands of Star Trek fans from across the territory and is under licence from CBS Consumer Products – will run at The NEC from October 19-21, 2018.
It will be the fifth Destination Star Trek and the second to take place in Birmingham.
It will pay tribute to the characters and stories that have inspired generations of fans and celebrate a milestone year, the 25th anniversary of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
The legendary William Shatner (Captain Kirk) will headline the event. In a world first, to help celebrate Star Trek: Deep Space Nine’s 25th anniversary, Armin Shimerman will appear in costume and make-up as the popular character ‘Quark,’ a one-time only event exclusive to Destination Star Trek Birmingham that will include photoshoots with attendees.
In addition to autographs, photos and panels, fans will be able to take command of the bridge on the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 and NCC-1701-D, plus see original props and costumes in the Destination Star Trek Museum.
“For over five decades, Star Trek continues to take us to the Final Frontier, it’s exciting times to be a fan,” said event organiser, Mark Woollard. “Destination Star Trek Birmingham will continue to celebrate what’s gone before and what is to come, so we can boldly go where no one has gone before.”
Destination Star Trek Birmingham is organised by Massive Events, in association with Showmasters and Media 10.
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