Grand Pier Box Set DVD Released

A box set charting the re-building of the Grand Pier has just been released on DVD. The three DVDs entitled A Trip Through Time, Phoenix from the Flames and A New Dawn chart the progress of the iconic landmark from when it was first built in 1904, through the devastating fire of July 2008, to the grand re-opening in October 2010. The box set contains first-hand tales from visitors and staff, plus rare music, photographs, film and recreations. The final DVD in the trilogy, A New Dawn, tells the story of the hectic rush to complete the Grand Pier in time for October half-term and to recruit 300 staff to run the attraction. A Trip Through Time provides a history of the Grand Pier from when it was built in 1904 to the fire of July 2008 and Phoenix from the Flames charts the progress of the Grand Pier from gaining planning permission through to construction. Grand Pier owner Kerry Michael said: “I was determined we would document the re-building of the Grand Pier so firstly we needed to produce a DVD to explain the history, then one which covered the ups and downs of the re-build and finally, one which charts the run up to our great opening day. I am delighted with how this box set has turned out and am sure it will be treasured by generations to come. “The Grand Pier is a very special place for an awful lot of our visitors and charting its re-birth has been an emotional rollercoaster”. Copies of the box set are available in the Grand Pier shops at £29.99 or individual DVDs are available at £12.99 each from www.grandpier.co.uk with a £1.99 p&p charge.

Stand Up Comedian Jim Davidson To Play The Grand Pier

The legendary stand-up comedian Jim Davidson OBE will play a gig at the Grand Pier as part of his UK tour this year. On Friday 30th March Jim Davidson will bring his own very special brand of humour to Weston-super-Mare. Jim Davidson is firmly established as one of Britain’s top stand-up comedians and is well known to TV viewers as host of the BBC TV game shows, the Generation Game and Big Break. He received an OBE for his services to charity and has three coveted Showbusiness Personality of the Year awards from the Variety Club of Great Britain, The Grand Order of Water Rats and Comic Heritage. Grand Pier owner Kerry Michael said he was delighted to have secured Jim Davidson to do a show at the Pier as part of his UK tour. He said: “We have had some top-class acts perform at the Grand Pier since we opened as an event space and this booking firmly establishes us as a favourite venue in the South West region. I hope this is the first of many comedy nights to come to the Grand Pier”. Tickets for this adult –only event are currently on sale in the Grand Pier shop on the first floor or by going to www.grandpier.co.uk. All tickets are seated and cost £20 or £22.50 including the online booking fee. Doors open at 7.30pm. Seating is not allocated.

School's Out Party On The Pier DJ Special

The Grand Pier will be holding a ‘Party on the Pier DJ Special’ on Friday 10th February to celebrate half-term. A selection of Club DJs will play at the venue, including Matt Nelmes (Lost Boys), The Real! Yogi Bear (DJ/Producer) and DJ Party Potter. Tickets are on sale now at £5, including unlimited rides. To purchase tickets go to www.grandpier.co.uk and follow the links or visit the Grand Pier shop on the first floor of the Pavilion building. Doors open at 6pm and the evening will finish at 10pm.

Queen Tribute Act To Play The Grand Pier

The Kings of Queen, a Queen tribute act, have been booked to play at the Grand Pier on Friday 16th March. Kings of Queen perform a stunning tribute to Freddie Mercury and Queen, regularly touring the UK . Their excellent vocals and musicianship, together with a unique sense of theatricality, produce a superb visual act. Tickets for the all-seated event are on sale now at £7.50 each from the Grand Pier shop on the first floor of the Pavilion or by going to www.grandpier.co.uk and following the links. Seating is not allocated.

Grand Pier To Host Charity Gig In Support Of Cancer Sufferers

The Grand Pier will host a charity gig on Friday 27th January 2012. The concert, which is called Daz’s Rock 4 Charity 4 Kerry, will be raising money for the Supporting Teenage Cancer Trust South West Appeal. The Grand Pier is providing their Great Hall free-of-charge. Bands appearing at the live gig include The Communicators, Flash Harry, Capone, Beyond Control, Craig Dunn and Friends and Daz & Friends. Other artists performing include Teresa Alexander, Ryan Mills, Mike Cox, Loki Saunders and Stacey Lou Hunt. A DJ will keep the crowd entertained between sets. Doors open at 6.30pm and the first band will perform at 7.30pm. The event will finish at 1am. Tickets are now on sale at £9.50 (no concessions). Under 18’s are welcome as long as they are accompanied by an adult. Tickets are available from the Grand Pier retail shop on the first floor, by email daz@daz.uk.com or by calling 07976 629132. The charity registration number is 1062559.