May 19, 1998 18:12

MANICS FANZINES CLUB TOGETHER FOR LONDON CONVENTION

[a]Manic Street Preachers[/a]' fans are clubbing together to celebrate their heroes in London...

Photo Gallery: Manic Street Preachers

Manic Street Preachers' fans are staging a convention under the banner title of 'You Love Us' in London in August.

The convention, due to be staged at London Highbury Garage on Saturday, August 8, is being organised by a consortium of fanzine editors.

Organisers say the event will be aimed at all fans of the Manics (pictured), and will not draw distinctions between "new fans/old fans". There will be merchandise stalls and competition giveaways as well as a picnic for the convention visitors on Highbury Fields if the weather is appropriate. Music journalist and noted fan Simon Price will host a quiz during the afternoon and will also provide a DJ set. Manics tribute band Generation Preachers will perform in the evening.

Tickets for the 'You Love Us' convention are #5.00 each, available from all Mean Fiddler venue box offices (subject to booking fee) or with no fee from - and payable to - 'ICONOCLASTIC GLITTER', PO Box 41, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, England SL7 1GD.

Further 'You Love Us' convention information can be obtained by writing to the following fanzines:

Iconoclastic Glitter, PO Box 41, Marlow, Bucks, SL7 1GD #1.50 A4 (45p) SAE - Manic Street Preachers' fanzine.

Whirlpool, 9 Maple House, Idonia Street, London SE8 4LS - #1.50/address inc P P - Pop 2000 New Art Riotzine.

Caught In The Crossfire, 126 Old Highway, Hoddesdon, Herts, EN11 0NL #1 A4 (39p) SAE - James Dean Bradfield fanzine.

R*E*P*E*A*T, 7 Ferry Lane, Chesterton, Cambridge, CB4 1NT #1.50 A4 (45p) SAE - Manic Street Preachers' fanzine.

Black Velvet, 336 Birchfield Road, Webheath, Redditch, Worcs B97 4NG #1.50 A4 (45p) SAE - Glam/Punk/Pop/Rock fanzine.