Great IPEX ANZ BBQ set to sizzle again

The Great Australia-NewZealand IPEX barbeque has taken off as never before, says co-organiser Andy McCourt.

“The first ANZ BBQ was held at IPEX 1993, while I was working in London on, amongst other things, the IPEX event itself. It proved to be a huge hit with both visiting Aussies and Kiwis, and guests from all over the world,” he said.

“As IPEX became more and more international in 1998, 2002 and 2006, the BBQ has grown in stature to be a much anticipated event, supported by suppliers and attracting dignitaries including the IPEX event organizers, members of the BPIF (British Printing Industry Federation), and internationally-known industry identities. It’s a wonderful opportunity to show some good old ANZ hospitality, and a sample of our laid-back sense of fun amid the serious business side of IPEX.”

With two months to go, a strong number of supplier sponsors have once again weighed in with fantastic support. Signed up so far are: Canon, Currie Group, EFI, Fujifilm, Fuji Xerox, Heidelberg, Kodak, Konica-Minolta, manroland, Océ, Optimus 2020 and Screen.

“The venue is booked,” said McCourt, “which is the refurbished Newbold Comyn Arms in Leamington Spa where we held the 1998 event. The band is booked, a five-piece group of very talented rockers, coaches are organized to get everyone there and back to hotels and we are delighted to welcome back our ‘official Court Jester’ (pictured above with his bed of nails at last BBQ), Kevin Burke who caused such mayhem and hilarity at the last BBQ in 2006. We’re ready to roll, and with the economy on the up, we are sure to see a record turnout.”

The Great Print21 ANZ BBQ takes place from 4:30pm until late on Friday 21 May. Tickets are available either by allocation from one of the sponsors, or individually at $75 each (Australian $) which includes food, standard drinks, entertainment and transport from IPEX to the BBQ, and then to major hotel areas later. Book before you fly as tickets will be hard to get at IPEX! Contact:
heidi@print21.com.au