Summer Bash on Sky

[Eddie]

I haven’t seen this posted anywhere else but apologies if it has been. However Sky have confirmed this year’s Bash will be televised in full again - great news. 
 

https://www.rugby-league.com/article/56394/sky-sports-to-broadcast-summer-bash

[Bedfordshire Bronco]

Good but really really annoyed we aren't playing in it

[Gerrumonside ref]

Good for some of these clubs to get TV exposure and some good games in prospect.

[Hela Wigmen]

What’s the point of the Bash? I’m not just knocking lower league RL but I don’t really get it. I say that as someone who likes Magic from a fans point of view but I’m not certain on the purpose of that either, though I can see how people will try and say it’s helping the game in the North East, but I’m not sure the games in Blackpool are anything more than something for the fans. Does it make money? Do clubs make any money from it? 
 

 

[GUBRATS]

10 minutes ago, Hela Wigmen said:

What’s the point of the Bash? I’m not just knocking lower league RL but I don’t really get it. I say that as someone who likes Magic from a fans point of view but I’m not certain on the purpose of that either, though I can see how people will try and say it’s helping the game in the North East, but I’m not sure the games in Blackpool are anything more than something for the fans. Does it make money? Do clubs make any money from it? 
 

 

It gives a cheap opportunity for TV coverage of the Championship , it probably covers it's costs , and gives the fans who attend a weekend or day ' on the pop ' 

I don't like Blackpool but I enjoy the Bash 

[Bedfordshire Bronco]

26 minutes ago, Hela Wigmen said:

What’s the point of the Bash? I’m not just knocking lower league RL but I don’t really get it. I say that as someone who likes Magic from a fans point of view but I’m not certain on the purpose of that either, though I can see how people will try and say it’s helping the game in the North East, but I’m not sure the games in Blackpool are anything more than something for the fans. Does it make money? Do clubs make any money from it? 
 

 

As a fan I have always loved it. So have all the people I have known who have attended. A cheap mini holiday in cheesy Blackpool which is set up for nights out after

If the fans like it then that's enough surely? 

[Bedfordshire Bronco]

15 minutes ago, GUBRATS said:

It gives a cheap opportunity for TV coverage of the Championship , it probably covers it's costs , and gives the fans who attend a weekend or day ' on the pop ' 

I don't like Blackpool but I enjoy the Bash 

Exactly the way I feel about it

Gutted we aren't doing it 

[Harry Stottle]

2 hours ago, Bedfordshire Bronco said:

Good but really really annoyed we aren't playing in it

Why is that, have you and TO decided not to take part, and is your fixture the same weekend?

[Bedfordshire Bronco]

14 minutes ago, Harry Stottle said:

Why is that, have you and TO decided not to take part, and is your fixture the same weekend?

We are doing a double header with Leeds/Catalan in Tolouse on the same weekend

Makes absolutely no sense to me and I would much rather we were doing the Bash 

[Toby Chopra]

2 hours ago, Hela Wigmen said:

What’s the point of the Bash? I’m not just knocking lower league RL but I don’t really get it. I say that as someone who likes Magic from a fans point of view but I’m not certain on the purpose of that either, though I can see how people will try and say it’s helping the game in the North East, but I’m not sure the games in Blackpool are anything more than something for the fans. Does it make money? Do clubs make any money from it? 
 

 

TV, TV, TV! Having all the clubs in one place means Sky are willing to cover all the games live at little extra cost. 

The alternative is... not having the games on TV, so a no brainer really.

If Sky ever decide that the weekend is not worth covering regardless, then they start to look in doubt. Especially Bash. 

[One F in Wakefield]

2 hours ago, Hela Wigmen said:

What’s the point of the Bash? I’m not just knocking lower league RL but I don’t really get it. I say that as someone who likes Magic from a fans point of view but I’m not certain on the purpose of that either, though I can see how people will try and say it’s helping the game in the North East, but I’m not sure the games in Blackpool are anything more than something for the fans. Does it make money? Do clubs make any money from it? 
 

 

Magic is just a great weekend to go and celebrate the game with thousands of RL fans, in a really cool city at a great stadium.  Its also a money spinner for the game.  Me and the mrs go every year, wouldnt miss it!

[GUBRATS]

1 minute ago, One F in Wakefield said:

Magic is just a great weekend to go and celebrate the game with thousands of RL fans, in a really cool city at a great stadium.  Its also a money spinner for the game.  Me and the mrs go every year, wouldnt miss it!

But that's not the ' Bash ' which is the subject of the thread 

[One F in Wakefield]

Just now, GUBRATS said:

But that's not the ' Bash ' which is the subject of the thread 

Well no, but the poster I was quoting had said they dont get the idea behind magic.  I have no idea as regards the Bash, probably similar but on a smaller scale?

[GUBRATS]

1 minute ago, One F in Wakefield said:

Well no, but the poster I was quoting had said they dont get the idea behind magic.  I have no idea as regards the Bash, probably similar but on a smaller scale?

Fair enough , just reread the OP

[Hela Wigmen]

13 minutes ago, One F in Wakefield said:

Magic is just a great weekend to go and celebrate the game with thousands of RL fans, in a really cool city at a great stadium.  Its also a money spinner for the game.  Me and the mrs go every year, wouldnt miss it!

How much money is spun from a Magic Weekend or Bash? 

[GUBRATS]

3 minutes ago, Hela Wigmen said:

How much money is spun from a Magic Weekend or Bash? 

If the bash broke even I'd be happy 

[Gooleboy]

2 hours ago, Hela Wigmen said:

What’s the point of the Bash? I’m not just knocking lower league RL but I don’t really get it. I say that as someone who likes Magic from a fans point of view but I’m not certain on the purpose of that either, though I can see how people will try and say it’s helping the game in the North East, but I’m not sure the games in Blackpool are anything more than something for the fans. Does it make money? Do clubs make any money from it? 
 

 

The purpose of the event is to give a boost in takings for Blackpool's Licensed Trade.

[DavidM]

I like the bash , when sky go overboard on how marvellous and vibrant the championship is and how there’s life outside SL ... then ignore it the rest of the time 

[bentleyman]

Exactly hope to visit the dark side in a couple of weeks   

[fighting irish]

2 hours ago, DavidM said:

I like the bash , when sky go overboard on how marvellous and vibrant the championship is and how there’s life outside SL ... then ignore it the rest of the time 

Its a great event for fans. We should pack it to the rafters. 

[Manfred Mann]

Sky should also provide coverage of the mouth watering Championship clash London vs Toulouse in Toulouse that weekend.

Why is that important top of the table clash not being televised?

[Eddie]

7 hours ago, Manfred Mann said:

Sky should also provide coverage of the mouth watering Championship clash London vs Toulouse in Toulouse that weekend.

Why is that important top of the table clash not being televised?

Because a game played out in a tiny stadium in front of 850 people doesn’t make good TV. 

[GUBRATS]

14 hours ago, bentleyman said:

Exactly hope to visit the dark side in a couple of weeks   

You're welcome as ever at the Cathedral of Light Mick

[Tommygilf]

25 minutes ago, Eddie said:

Because a game played out in a tiny stadium in front of 850 people doesn’t make good TV. 

Its a double header with Catalans v Leeds, should be a good crowd

[Leyther_Matt]

14 hours ago, bentleyman said:

Exactly hope to visit the dark side in a couple of weeks   

You seemed to be enjoying it when we bumped in to you in the Velvet Coaster Same again this year for us, hotel booked for Saturday and Sunday and tickets acquired in the Fax end for the Saturday and Leigh end for the Sunday